Issue No. 2
February 2011

Upcoming Events at Groundwork Somerville

In This Issue
Greening the City Gala
Maple Syrup Boil Down
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Greetings!

 

 

We are writing today to invite you to two of our most exciting, fun and interesting events of the year: The Somerville Maple Syrup Project's annual Boil Down and our 4th annual Greening the City Gala! How cool is a Maple Syrup Boil Down in SOMERVILLE?! Not many urban places have this opportunity, so we hope you take advantage.

 

Without your support, we couldn't do what we do! If you love what we do, please forward this invite widely to all your friends and colleagues!

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4th Annual Greening the City Gala

 

Join us for an evening of Gritty Elegance

 

"Be ahead of the curve, sip a milkshake - Cupcakes are SO last year!"

 

This year's event will include music by local musicians (including  the Go-Flo Casuals,  the Soulful Souls and featuring  the Tony the Bookie Orchestra), a silent art auction highlighting local artists, great raffle items, a MILKSHAKE bar, organic wine, local beer by Pretty Things and the Cambridge Brewing Company, interactive graffiti art and MUCH MORE!  

  

If you're looking for an elegant night out, this is the right event for you

 

When: Friday, March 25th, 7pm-10:30pm

Where:  The Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville

What: Benefit to support Groundwork Somerville's amazing programming

How: $40 general admission and $55 VIP*; $35 general admission or $50 VIP* Early Bird special online until February 25th

Includes: Live music, light passed meal, silent art auction and cash bar  

 

"Tables" available: Ten tickets for the price of nine! $360 for ten tickets

 

* access to VIP mezzanine wine tasting and special CBC Brew  with a great GWS goody bag

 

Click here to purchase tickets online!  

 

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The Maple Syrup Boil Down

MapleSyrup

 

SATURDAY MARCH 5th

10am-2pm

Community Growing Center

22 Vinal Ave, Somerville 

Free and open to the public.

 

Come watch and learn as sap from local trees is boiled down into pure maple syrup over a warm fire. Join us for syrup- tasting, music, kids' activities, and more ! Waffles, syrup, and T-shirts will be on sale.

 

For information about The Maple Syrup Boil Down, the education series, or syrup production contact:

Tai Dinnan ~ [email protected] ~ 617-628-9988 office phone

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As always, Groundwork Somerville has many events in the coming weeks and months. Feel free to visit our Events Calendar to see what else we have going on. And as you may know, GWS has embarked on our first ever Human Capital Campaign. Check it out!

 

Sincerely,

 

Groundwork Somerville

21 Properzi Way, Suite O
Somerville, Massachusetts 02143