For the third installment of the 2013 SomerStreets series,
the City of Somerville presents “Going Green on Rt. 16” scheduled for Sunday,
August 18th from noon – 4:00 p.m. along Route 16 (Alewife Brook
Parkway), from Broadway to Dilboy Stadium. For this unique street fair, where
“roads are closed to cars and open to you,” programming includes: Curious
Creatures exhibit; live entertainment; craft fair; green initiative businesses;
mini golf course; free swim at Dilboy Pool, and much more.
SomerStreets is the City of Somerville’s take on the
internationally-renowned Open Streets concept, closing busy city streets to
vehicles, and opening them up for cycling, walking, dancing, running, and other
modes of activity. Through SomerStreets,
the City and its community partners aim to promote and encourage easy access to
physical activity, fresh foods, and reconnecting with neighborhoods and
businesses and their unique cultural elements in a thriving urban environment.
Along Route 16 activities for children and
adults of all ages will include, but are not limited to:
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“Car Free Somerville” Contest
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Curious Creatures exhibit (2-4 p.m.)
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Live entertainment
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Craft fair
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“Green” initiative business displays
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Free Swim at Dilboy Pool
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9-hole mini golf course
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Food and family friendly activities
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Free snacks at Stop & Shop
Remaining 2013 SomerStreets events include Strike Up the
Bands (Holland Street) on Sunday, September 8th and Monster
Mashed-Up @ SomerStreets on Sunday, October 27th.
SomerStreets builds on the Shape Up Somerville healthy
living initiative. Similar open streets events take place all around the world,
providing space normally taken up by automobile traffic for people to be more
active. Special attention this year is being paid to providing fresh food at
SomerStreets.
All SomerStreets events will run from 12-4 p.m., rain or
shine. If you have any questions, please
contact Carlene Campbell at 857-523-9017.
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