Thursday (29th) – Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp’s 36th anniversary celebration will be held rain or shine at Codman Commons park (corner of Washington Street/Talbot Avenue) on Thurs., June 29 at 6 p.m. Neighborhood tours at 5 and 5:30 p.m. Food, drinks and music will be provided. Contact Katrina at katrina@csndc.com or Sonia at sonia@csndc.com.
Tuesday (4th) – Independence Day. All city, state and federal office closed.
Friday (7th) – Boston Water and Sewer Commission open house at Mattapan Public Library, 1350 Blue Hill Ave., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuesday (11th) – ParkARTS Children’s Workshop at McConnell Park in Savin Hill. Children ages three to ten can enjoy painting, mask and jewelry making, treasure creations, and more from 10-1 a.m. Also on July 18, 25.
• Join Mayor Martin J. Walsh from 3-8 p.m. at 555 Columbia Rd., Dorchester to celebrate the final imagine Boston 2030 citywide plan. Enjoy food, music, local businesses and activities for the whole family. Free and open to the public, rain date is Tues., July 18.
Wednesday (12th) – Deadline to enter Mayor Walsh’s 2017 Garden Contest. Photographs or images submitted to the Boston Parks & Recreation Department become City of Boston property and may be used for press or marketing purposes. Gardeners may only enter one category per year. For more information, please call 617-961-3047.
Friday (14th) – Boston Water and Sewer Commission open house at Kit Clark Senior Center, 1500 Dorchester Ave., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Saturday (15th) – The Gosder Cherilus Foundation hosts a free football camp for children at Moakley Field in South Boston from 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. The one-day training camp is for kids aged 6-13. Retired Pro footballer Gosder Cherilus, a Boston College alumnus, will host drills along with current and former NFL players, including Logan Mankins, Dwayne Allen, Stephen Tulloch, Joe Hawley. For more information, go to gosdercherilusfoundation.com.
Thursday (20th) – Meet Children’s Book Author and Illustrator Matt Tavares. Hear about how he gets ideas for his books, such as “Growing Up Pedro” and “Zachary’s Ball,” followed by a drawing demonstration and art activity at Adams Street BPL, 690 Adams St., Dorchester. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
