Learn more about Bikes Not Bombs and get inspired! Bikes Not Bombs will be opening its doors to members of our community for an inspiring Everyday Revolutions Tour on Saturday, February 26th, 2022 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. This event takes place at the BNB Hub at 284 Amory Street in Jamaica Plain. You will be part of an in-depth discussion of BNB’s incredible 37-year history, powerful mission, and innovative programs. Meeting with BNB staff, board members, and…

Join the Jamaica Plain Historical Society for an online presentation focusing on the remarkable achievements of sculptor Evelyn Beatrice Longman, the only female student and assistant in the studio of Daniel Chester French. The two artists shared a close professional and personal relationship, which is documented in letters and photographs. This talk will highlight the many intersections and cross-currents between their works, including the exquisite Slocum Memorial in Forest Hills Cemetery. Dana Pilson is a…

The Public Service Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, March 2, at 7 PM ET. Zoom link (no password required) Zoom dial-in: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York); Meeting ID: 837 6575 2926, Passcode: 017124

The March Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter will be held on Thursday evening, March 3, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm on the lawn of the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain, 633 Centre Street, JP. This month’s speaker is from the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, a center of healing, teaching and learning for families and communities impacted by murder, trauma, grief and loss. The Institute is well-known for its annual Mother’s Day…

Monthly meeting for ESNA is Monday, 3/7/22, 6:30 pm.  All are welcome to attend. ESNA Monthly Meeting is Online - Log in or call in Monday, March 7, 2022   6:30 pm       Agenda Greetings & introductions          Police Report Updates Open discussion Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81084611726?pwd=dG9ZZnRDcEkzRkRYUzBvYytkZ2x6UT09 Meeting ID:  810 8461 1726 Passcode:  ESNAMeets One tap mobile +16465588656,,81084611726#,,,,*521764953# US (New York) To call in by phone, here is the number:  1-646-558-8656…

Help clean up the winter grunge in Franklin Park! This sprawling greenspace with woods, old stone ruins, and walking paths has collected a lot of litter over the winter months. The Franklin Park Coalition would love your help on Saturday morning, March 12th from 10am - noon. All you need to bring is a pair of gloves that you can put in the wash in case they get dirty and yourself! Wear comfortable clothes and…

Residents interested in the future of trees in Boston are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for a virtual conversation about the progress of the Urban Forest Plan on Monday, March 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. To join the discussion, follow the event link at boston.gov/urban-forest-plan. Boston's first ever Urban Forest Plan will help prioritize, preserve, and grow the tree canopy throughout Boston for decades to come. In Boston, all…

The (re-launched!) Parks Committee will be meeting on Monday, March 14, at 7:30 PM ET. Zoom link Zoom dial-in: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York); Meeting ID: 842 0902 3063; No passcode required

The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council Housing and Development Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, March 15, at 7 PM ET. Zoom link Zoom dial-in: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York); Meeting ID: 896 0660 1377; No passcode required

If you own an old house, you may have questions about its history, who's lived there or how it’s changed over time. You may be wondering how to bring back or enhance its best qualities. Learn how to research the history of your old house, uncover clues about how old houses are frequently modified over time and how to reveal their best features. Preservation expert Sally Zimmerman will share tips on how old houses evolve…