On Saturday, May 3 the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is looking for volunteers to help with a horticulture project. This volunteer opportunity will take place from 9 am until 12 pm. Specific assignments will vary based on the park needs that day, but will include gardening tasks such as pruning, mulching, raking, planting, and/or weeding. 

The Conservancy loves engaging volunteers in their space, teaching more about organic landscaping management practices and accomplishing a lot of work with helping hands. The only requirements are volunteers must at least be 19 years old and all volunteers must sign a waiver. Volunteer will meet on the Greenway located between Atlantic Avenue and Purchase Street in Boston. 

The Mattapan Youth Council will host a youth-centered event called Stand Against Racism. This event is scheduled to take place on April 25, 2014. The plans for this event are still in the works. For more information, please contact Gia Garris at ggarris@socialcapitalinc.org.

At the SCI Luncheon starting around 12:10 pm people will be discussing and answering questions on ways they can connect more within their community to create a positive impact. Feel free to join the conversations using the hashtag #SCimpact

Here's an example tweet, if you were answering question 2

"A2. Yes! Lowell is great and very diverse. I love my neighborhood #SCimpact"

Below are a list of the questions that people will be tweeting their answers to during the Luncheon:

1. What's something you've seen work to get more people engaged and coming together to improve your community?

2. Would you recommend your neighborhood to others? Why or why not?

3. What community issue are you most passionate about?

4. What is something you have found helpful to successful collaboration?

5. What activities bring diverse people together in your community?

6. What is something about your culture heritage that is important to you?

7. How has social capital helped get you where you are today?

8. What's happening in your community to encourage healthy habits?Read more

Come fly a kite at Franklin Park on Saturday, May 17th from 11 am until 4 pm! Join Franklin Park Coalition for their fourth annual historic family and community kite festival in Franklin Park. If you do not have your own kite, kites will be available for purchase. There will also be bikes for free rental for attendees to take a tour of the park on the paved paths around the stadium and golf course. It is encouraged to bring a picnic lunch or enjoy fare from one of the local food trucks. Enjoy spring by flying a kite or taking a ride around Franklin Park. 

This event will take place at the Playstead Ballfield located at 450 Walnut Ave, Boston, MA 02130. This event is co-sponsored by Franklin Park Coalition, Discover Roxbury, Boston Bikes, and Boston Parks and Recreation Department.