Category Archives: Other Events in Boston
Aug 11: New England Chapter NAEM Summer Event
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Event: New England Chapter NAEM Summer Event
Date & Time: August 11th, 6:00pm
Location: Harvard Museum of Natural History
Cost: $55 ($25 for students)
Details: http://www.naem.org/chapters/newengland/
Net Impact members are invited to check out the New England chapter of NAEM, the organization dedicated to promoting sound environmental management principles and systems through peer-to-peer, business-to-business information sharing, at its Summer Event at the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Join EH&S and Sustainability professionals from organizations like Millipore, Raytheon, Textron, Johnson & Johnson, and Alcatel-Lucent in casual networking and to explore exhibits such as Climate Change: Our Global Experiment, where you can view simulations of climate policies.
The reception, with plenty of food with an open bar, will be primarily located in the Paleontology exhibit, home to the 42-foot long Kronosaurus from 153 mya. More details can be found at http://www.naem.org/chapters/newengland/ or by contacting chapter president Johanna Jobin at johanna_jobin@millipore.com.
Regional Events of Interest – August 2010
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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
July 14: Networking and Celebration Event
You're Invited!
The competition sought innovative solutions for strengthening communities in the Northeast and this is your chance to meet and mingle with the finalists, entrants, expert commentators, partners, panelists, and other changemakers who give grassroots organizing a good name.
For complete event information, visit our new community site.
Please RSVP to RSVP@RevelationToAction.com by July 13, 2010. Hope to see you there!
July 14: Spirit of Service 2
For a complete list of Net Impact Boston events and regional events of interest, please visit our community site.
Hosted by On Your Feet Project, NIB will be participating in the Spirit of Service 2, the second annual volunteerism event to build, support and promote volunteer opportunities within Boston. Come and discover opportunities for community involvement, learn what it is like to join executive boards and young professional committees.
What: Spirit of Service 2
Date: Wednesday, July 14th
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Location: The Grand Canal patio 57 Canal Street Boston, MA *near the Garden
Phone: 617.523.1112
Partner: Many Boston Nonprofits
Cost: FREE
For additional information:
Web: http://www.oyfp.org/BOS/events/view/189/
Blog: http://volunteer-boston.blogspot.com/
Twitter: @OYFPboston (use #SoS2)
If you know of local happenings that would be of interest to our membership, email melissa@netimpactboston.org to request their inclusion in the monthly NIB newsletter.
April 3-5: Down:2:Earth Expo
Mark your calendars for the second annual Down:2:Earth
Expo on April 3-5, 2009 at the Hynes Convention Center.
Down:2:Earth is Boston’s premier destination for conscious consumers.
It is a marketplace for eco-friendly products, a public stage for community initiatives, and an educational forum that addresses sustainability issues on the minds of us all. D2E emphasizes local and innovative solutions and connects consumers with progressive companies that are investing in a more sustainable future.
