Details for team meetings, fundraisers, and parties for the 2014 Franklin Park Coalition Boston Marathon Team will be posted here as dates are confirmed!
Fundraising Events:
Team Events:
Bella Luna Team Kickoff Fundraiser: January 22, 2014; Thank you to all of our supporters for coming out for a great time!
Bella Luna Team Kickoff Fundraiser: January 22, 2014; Thank you to all of our supporters for coming out for a great time!
Runner Events:
Marc's Push for Franklin Park! Saturday, March 8; James' Gate; $20 advance, $25 at the door; Ticket includes tasty snacks, one raffle ticket, and a hug from the big man himself. (kidding about the last part...unless its important to you...); Raffle tickets for sale, with prizes from your favorite JP businesses, $2 each or 3 for $5.
March Madness Virtual 5K: Sunday, March 9; Support Derly and take a break from March Madness! You can run/walk this Virtual 5K anywhere Medals to all participants! All the proceeds will benefit the Franklin Park Coalition. Register for $21.00 at https://www.racemenu.com/events/35291-March-Madness-Virtual-5K
Cornhole for the Coalition: Sunday, March 9, 1:00 p.m.; Margaret & Lori are running the Boston Marathon for the Franklin Park Coalition. Come support the cause with an awesome Cornhole Tournament at Boston's iconic Baseball Tavern.
Boston Strong Bracelet Sale: Support Derly and the Boston Strong contingent with the purchase of a Boston Strong bracelet. For details, email Derly at tainalabella at gmail.com.
Past Events:
Franklin Park Mile: One Mile, One Movement, All Community!; October 20,12:00 p.m. pre-race; 2:00 p.m. race with heats; Registration available at: https://www.racemenu.com/events/33391-The-Franklin-Park-Mile
Franklin Park Turkey Trot: Run or walk the beautiful paths of “jewel” of the Emerald Necklace to start your Thanksgiving Day! The scenic 3.1 mile route includes the most beautiful and historic views of Franklin Park. You can work off your Thanksgiving calories before you sit down at the table! 9:00 a.m. start, $25.00 pre-registration fee; http://www.franklinparkcoalition.org/turkey-trot-5k/
Third Annual Giggles Comedy Night at Prince Pizzeria: February 16, 2014; Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; All-you-can-eat pizza and great comedians! $20.00 in advance and tickets are available through the runners (Julie, Jason, Shari, Rich, and Mike) or by emailing julie@franklinaparkcoalition.org
Private Sam Adams Brewery Tour: February 17, 2014; 3:30; Join Jeanette and other Franklin Park supporters for special tour of the Sam Adams Brewery in JP. A $10-20 donation is suggested and will include the tour and tasting afterwards. RSVP are required to njresq at gmail.com.
Park Events:
Science Festival: Thursday, Feb. 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse;
Mayor Martin J. Walsh & the Boston Parks Department invite families and children to a free and fun science festival during school vacation week.Indoor and outdoor activities.
Thank you Party for Commissioner Pollak: Wednesday, Feb. 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fairmount Copley Plaza Hotel; Let’s give a huge thanks to the longest-running Parks Commissioner in Boston’s History
History Tour: Sunday, Mar. 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm; Franklin Park Shattuck Picnic Grove;
Franklin Park: A “Quiet Season” Jaunt The beginning of spring is typically a quiet time at Franklin Park. The leaves, the songbirds, the golfers, the festival-goers are still weeks away…Free, but registration required
Spring Planting & Volunteer Day: Saturday, Apr. 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Franklin Park, Valley Gates Parking Lot; Come help plant young trees and clear invasives in the 200-acres of woodlands in Franklin Park, a forest oasis in the heart of the city. Wear old clothes, bring work gloves.
Kite & Bike Festival: Saturday, May. 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; Playstead ballfields between the Zoo and the Stadium; Come fly a kite! Come ride a bike! Fourth annual revival of the historic family and community Kite Festival in Franklin Park. Kites will be on sale.
National Trails Day: Saturday, Jun. 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; Franklin Park, Valley Gates Parking Lot; Come volunteer! Restore trails and clear invasives in the 200-acres of woodlands in Franklin Park, a forest oasis in the heart of the city. Wear old clothes, bring work gloves…
$10
Bike Tour of Historic Roxbury; Thursday, Jun. 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; $10;
Dillaway-Thomas House, 183 Roxbury Street; See the sites associated with Roxbury’s unique history from pre-Revolutionary days to radical 1960s era events.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh & the Boston Parks Department invite families and children to a free and fun science festival during school vacation week.Indoor and outdoor activities.
Thank you Party for Commissioner Pollak: Wednesday, Feb. 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fairmount Copley Plaza Hotel; Let’s give a huge thanks to the longest-running Parks Commissioner in Boston’s History
History Tour: Sunday, Mar. 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm; Franklin Park Shattuck Picnic Grove;
Franklin Park: A “Quiet Season” Jaunt The beginning of spring is typically a quiet time at Franklin Park. The leaves, the songbirds, the golfers, the festival-goers are still weeks away…Free, but registration required
Spring Planting & Volunteer Day: Saturday, Apr. 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Franklin Park, Valley Gates Parking Lot; Come help plant young trees and clear invasives in the 200-acres of woodlands in Franklin Park, a forest oasis in the heart of the city. Wear old clothes, bring work gloves.
Kite & Bike Festival: Saturday, May. 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; Playstead ballfields between the Zoo and the Stadium; Come fly a kite! Come ride a bike! Fourth annual revival of the historic family and community Kite Festival in Franklin Park. Kites will be on sale.
National Trails Day: Saturday, Jun. 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; Franklin Park, Valley Gates Parking Lot; Come volunteer! Restore trails and clear invasives in the 200-acres of woodlands in Franklin Park, a forest oasis in the heart of the city. Wear old clothes, bring work gloves…
$10
Bike Tour of Historic Roxbury; Thursday, Jun. 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; $10;
Dillaway-Thomas House, 183 Roxbury Street; See the sites associated with Roxbury’s unique history from pre-Revolutionary days to radical 1960s era events.
Team Meetings:
November 3, 2013 10:00-12:00; Franklin Park Coalition Boston Marathon Team Kickoff Breakfast; Location: FPC Offices 2010 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury
February 8, 2014 12:30-2:00; BAA Team Registration Meeting and Pizza Party; location TBD
April 5, 2014: Training and Fundraising Wrap Up; details TBD
April 18/19: Franklin Park Coalition Team Pasta Potluck; details TBD
February 8, 2014 12:30-2:00; BAA Team Registration Meeting and Pizza Party; location TBD
April 5, 2014: Training and Fundraising Wrap Up; details TBD
April 18/19: Franklin Park Coalition Team Pasta Potluck; details TBD
