As one of only several remaining Royal Colonial Governor's residences in the United States, the Georgian-style structure is an architectural and historical treasure, spanning the development of our nation, our commonwealth, and local communities from the mid-18th century to the present.

In 1991, Shirley Place was awarded the prestigious Boston Preservation Alliance Award for best restored small-scale structure in the City of Boston. This former summer estate of William Shirley, Royal Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony and Commander-in-Chief of all British forces in North America, was re-modeled by Federalist-era Massachusetts Governor William Eustis. The mansion has hosted a who's who of Colonial and Federalist America. Shirley Place and its grounds are a hidden gem located in Roxbury's Dudley neighborhood.

Tours are offered on the hour. The mansion is only accessible by stairs.

They will explore social and political landscapes for women designers in Boston today and when they got started, some challenges they overcame to get to where they are today, how Boston compares with other cities on the topic of gender equity, and if Boston is receptive to women in leadership roles. Please note: there will be a pre-talk reception at 5:30 p.m.

• Catherine Allgor, PHD, President, Massachusetts Historical Society

• Mikyoung Kim, Founding Principal, Mikyoung Kim Design
• Tamara Roy, Principal, Stantec
• Regan Shields Ives, Principal, Finegold Alexander Architects
• Justine Orlando, Project Manager, Shawmut Design and Construction

If you're interested in getting more involved in Brighton, want to meet your elected officials and civically engaged neighbors, and want to learn about SPARK Boston, join us! City officials and the SPARK Boston Council are delighted to meet you.

The neighborhood SPARK Social is a monthly meet up celebrating each unique community in Boston and educating folks about the resources and amenities that each neighborhood holds. The SPARK Social is a fun, laid back way for SPARK members (plus their friends and family) to get out and explore the neighborhoods of Boston.

Never been to the Corrib before? The 57, 86, and 501 buses are your friend! They'll drop you off about a block away from the Corrib. You can also take the commuter rail to Boston Landing and walk about a mile/20 minutes to the Corrib from there. There are also several Blue Bikes stations nearby, and an onsite parking lot.

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Note for new attendees: SPARK collects emails to add to our mailing list so you can learn about the latest SPARK programming, City news, and more. You can always unsubscribe from the newsletter, but feel free to reach out at sparkboston@boston.gov if you would like to not be added to our list.

SPARK Boston te invita a nuestro Brighton Social ubicado en Corrib Pub, 396 Market Street, Brighton, MA, 02135.

¿Interesado en involucrarse más en Brighton?

¿Quieres conocer a más personas que están comprometidas cívicamente?

¿Quieres aprender más sobre SPARK Boston?

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Corrib Pub, 396 Market Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Miercoles 1 de mayo

6:30PM-8:30PM

How do you coach a team member who's not pulling their weight? How do you say no to a customer you've built a long-term relationship with? How do you provide effective feedback without creating damaging conflict?

Uncomfortable workplace conversations are never easy but when managed well, they can be enormously effective. Suffolk University and SPARK Boston invite you to join us for an insightful panel discussion on this nearly universal challenge. Our panelists are leaders from a range of different industries and they'll share advice you can immediately put into action.

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Our event is conveniently located right at Suffolk University's downtown Boston campus at 120 Tremont Street. Complimentary light refreshments will be provided. There will be an opportunity to network after the panel.

The 2019 BCYF Girls Summit theme is "Working on Me."  This FREE event includes workshops, resources, food, fun, music, and the opportunity to meet women leaders. Workshops topics are: My Body, My Temple; Coping with Trauma; Spa Experience; Building Me Up; Not Your Average Yoga; Healthy Relationships; Express Yourself.

A special thank you to our partners and supporters who make this summit possible:

• Boston Police Athletic League
• Lingzi Lu Foundation
• Shannon Grant
• Foundation for BCYF
• Simmons College Community Engagement
• Mayor’s Office of Women's Advancement
• Mayor’s Office of Health and Human Services
• Women in Blue

From victory gardens to drugs, timber, rubber, and fibers, plants supplied materials with key roles in victory. Author and botanist Judith Sumner will speak of the many plants that were incorporated into wartime safety materials, diet and rations, and even bombers.

Learn about the history, sculpture, and horticulture of America’s first public botanical garden by taking a guided tour through this treasured oasis. Please meet at the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture and watch for our volunteer tour guides in green aprons.

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Two volunteer tour guides lead each tour. About one-half of the Public Garden (from Beacon Street to the bridge) is covered. We may cancel tours due to the weather. Please call the office at 617-723-8144 to confirm. You may want to bring a hat, sunblock, and water on warm days.