Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Our Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an 30 minute-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

• A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event
• Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
• For ages 12+
• In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Aspiring and established restaurateurs will be able to explore hands-on demonstrations, practical tools and equipment for improving kitchen and bar efficiency, and guidance on preparing for high-traffic seasons. Industry experts, along with members from the City’s Licensing Board and Office of Small Business, will be on hand to share insights, answer questions, and connect with attendees in a welcoming, in-person setting that supports a strong and resilient restaurant community.

Public Transportation and Parking Information

• Arriving: Once you arrive at the Innovation Center, enter the building under shipping container number 21, and take the elevator on your left to the 5th floor. Once on the 5th floor, exit left and follow signs for TriMark!
• Taking Public Transit: Attendees are encouraged to take public transportation to this event. The Innovation Center is located directly on the SL2 (23 Drydock Ave stop).
• Parking: There is limited 90 minute parking directly in front of the building, as well as a parking garage on the corner of Drydock Avenue.

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

A hike where we will be discussing photography tips and tricks. Bring your smart phone and we will take some pics in the parks together!

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But, all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library

1961 Centre Street, West Roxbury

Meets the second Friday of every month, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

For information, contact: Corinne White at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

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Incidents of financial fraud are on the rise — and are becoming increasingly harder to detect. While no one is immune, there are

steps you can take to Outsmart the scammers.

Join us for this presentation and learn about the following strategies:

• How to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter

• Resources you can use if you become a victim of fraud

• Steps you can take now to help protect yourself and your loved ones

We hope you will join us.

Business certification office hours serve as an info session for businesses interested in being certified. We can answer questions about the certification process. Speak directly with our certification manager and other members of our team — no registration necessary.

The Department of Supplier Diversity certifies businesses as:

• Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)
• Women Business Enterprises (WBEs)
• Small Business Enterprises (SBEs)
• Small Business Local Enterprises (SLBEs)

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Join the Boston Tax Help Coalition for a free, virtual workshop for gig workers, freelancers, and small business owners. Learn about available City of Boston resources and see if you qualify for free tax preparation services.