Monthly Archives: July 2010
August 9: Net Impact Summer Happy Hour
For a complete list of Net Impact Boston events and regional events of interest, please visit our community site.
Join us for the final summer happy hour in our popular summer happy hour series! Our summer happy hours provide a chance meet some of the many fascinating Net Impact members, and catch up with the folks you have met at previous events. We hope to see you there!
Date: Monday, August 9
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Cambridge Brewing Company, One Kendall Square, Building 100, Cambridge
RSVP: events@netimpactboston.org
Regional Events of Interest – August 2010
For a complete list of Net Impact Boston events and regional events of interest, please visit our community site.
Summer is in full swing and August is the month of harvest and festivals. Take a break and check out other local and fun events…
Massachusetts Horticultural Society Marketplace Festival
August 7th at the Gardens at Elm Bank in Wellesley
New England farmers, specialty food producers, and artisans will come together for the 14th annual Massachusetts Marketplace Festival on Saturday, August 7th from 10am-4pm at the Gardens at Elm Bank in Wellesley. For additional information please visit masshort.org.
Boston GreenFest
August 19 – August 21 at Boston City Hall Plaza
Organized by the Foundation for a Green Future, Inc., Boston GreenFest is an environmental and multicultural festival, celebrating the many ways we can create a better world by greening our lives and our communities. More at bostongreenfest.org.
Summer Chef Series
August 25 in North Andover, MA
The 2010 Summer Chef Series, highlighting fresh local fare and wonderful summer wine pairings, will host some of Greater-Boston’s best chefs dedicated to using in-season local fare. Each chef will demonstrate signature dishes using fresh Smolak Farms produce and provide tastes for all in attendance. Wines will be paired by the Wineconnextion with the event presented on the picturesque grounds of Smolak Farms. 21+ only. Location: Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford Street. One remaining date: August 25, Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: Free; RSVP required. Information: 978-682-6332 or visit smolakfarms.com.
If you know of local happenings that would be of interest to our membership, email melissa@netimpactboston.org
Announcements – August 2010
Keep in Touch – New Community Site
Have a great conversation with someone but forgot to grab a business card? Working on a new project and want to reach out for ideas or support? Forget someone’s name and want to play it cool next time you meet? Consider joining Net Impact Boston’s online community for an easy way to connect with your fellow members. We also list events, host casual discussions, and share interesting information. Hope to see you online!
Board Fellows Program
Non-Profit Organizations – Does your organization need additional board support? Would you like a fresh prospective and additional input? If so, we encourage you to apply to Net Impact Boston’s Board Fellows program. We place committed professionals with local non-profit organizations to act as participants on boards and help perform relevant projects. The program brings valuable business skills to non-profits and allows non-profits to cultivate potential new board members. For more information, please contact Emile Chin-Dickey and Danielle Lemack at boardfellows@netimpactboston.org.
