CHARLES  RIVER  PARKLANDS  UPDATE
June 2007
Archives—Table of Contents

Volunteer Recognition Event at Publick Theater

On Thursday, July 5th, the CRC will be giving out the 2007 Charles River Distinguished Service awards before the Publick Theatres season premier of "Misalliance" by George Bernard Shaw. The event will begin at 6:00PM with the award ceremony, followed by the performance at 7:30PM. The CRC invites volunteers and donors to join this celebration, but in order to be placed on the guest list for free entry, you must R.S.V.P. before July 1st with Evan Moss at elm@thecharles.org. For more information about Misalliance, please click here. Or to become a donor to the CRC, click here.

Skatepark Funding Challenge

A donor has announced a challenge grant of $50,000 if the CRC can get 100 new donors to contribute by September 30th. Even a $50 contribution counts towards that challenge – a great way for athletes and parents to help make this world-class skatepark happen. Checks can be sent to the Charles River Conservancy, at 1 Education Street, Cambridge, MA 02141. Please write skatepark challenge on your check. Or donate online at www.charlesriverskatepark.org.

New Basin

The CRC recently co-signed a group letter urging the state to prioritize their spending plan with regard to the New Charles River Basin parks and build the pedestrian bridges first. To see a copy of this letter, please click here.

CRC on TV

On Thursday, June 21st, Smoki Bacon will interview Renata von Tscharner about the Charles River Skatepark. Boston residents can tune in to BNN Channel 23 at 10:30AM.

On Wednesday, June 27th at 5:30PM, Renata von Tscharner will host State Representative Marty Walz on her CCTV show for Cambridge residents.

CRC in the Press

The CRC and the skatepark project were recently featured in the Back Bay Sun, Boston Now, Boston Globe, and Banker and Tradesman. In addition, WBUR interviewed skatepark supporter, Nancy Schon; skatepark designer, Zach Wormhoudt; and local Boston skateboarders and BMX bikers. To read these articles and others relating to the skatepark project please click here. To hear the full transcript from WBUR’s Morning Edition, please click here.

Charles River Swim Race

On Saturday, July 21st, the Charles River Swimming Club will host the One Mile Swim. It will be the first ever open water swim race on the Charles River. The course is a one mile loop off the Esplanade and the event is intended to raise awareness to return recreational swimming to the Charles. To register or for more info, please visit www.charlesriverswimmingclub.org.

RiverSing 2007

Mark your calendars for RiverSing 2007 on Sunday, September 23rd! Be sure to bring your family and friends to join in singing and celebration at the Weeks Bridge. Come as early as 5:30PM and bring a picnic. The singing starts at 6:00PM.

Contributing to the CRC

The CRC recently sent out our spring mailing. In case you did not receive it, please let us know and we will send you one right away. If you did receive it and have already sent in your contribution, thank you very much. In case you have not made a contribution yet, we appreciate receiving your check in the near future. Or you can donate online by clicking here.

The Charles River Conservancy takes as its mission the renewal and stewardship of the Charles River Parklands and their surroundings, particularly parks, parkways and bridges. The Conservancy engages in numerous Parklands restoration and improvement initiatives, including access and safety, education and outreach, and planning and maintenance programs, and relies heavily on individual contributions. To support the Charles River Conservancy, click here. Thank you!

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