Multi-Day Events

About the calendar These are currently planned young adult group and selected church wide events. Newcomers are always welcome to events. If you have any questions please contact the listed contact or youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. The calendar is subject to change so check back here and watch the YAG announcement list. For more information on First Parish chuch wide events, visit the church's site. Interested in hosting an event? Please take quick read through how to host an event. Childcare is provided upon request with 10 days notice for events at the church. The church office provides a list of approved childcare providers. There is no charge to the parent. You are encouraged to use this service by contacting the appropriate event host, who will make arrangements with the church office.

Sunday, March 30 Scavenger Hunt For those brave souls who want to forage through the back allies of harvard square, walk up to strangers and ask to try on their glasses, think about what object would best represent the phrase "a funky monkey," or just take pictures of yaggers doing such crazy things... This sunday after lunch (1:30) I'm organizing a scavenger hunt, complete with prizes, for those interested. It should take about 1 1/2 hours - it's just around harvard sq - it's free - and creativity counts. Everyone is welcome. If you are interested, PLEASE EMAIL ME so I get a sense of numbers for teams/polaroid cameras/prizes. Time: After lunch Location: First Parish Contact: Wendy Jebens,,617-497-8933

Wednesday, April 2 Intergenerational Men's Discussion Group Topic: Anger Facilitator: Henry Cutter 617-661-7161 How is anger different from rage? Assertiveness? Aggression? Can we control our anger or does it control us? What function does our anger server? A brief anger checklist is included for further study. Time: 7:00 - 7:30: socializing 7:30 - 9:30: discussion Location: First Parish Contact: David Jorgensen, david.w.jorgensen., 617-623-2648

Saturday, April 5 Nameless Coffeehouse The Nameless Coffeehouse presents concerts on the first Saturday of each month from September-June.This month it presents a quadruple bill. Performing are Avon folk duo Arnold & Gretz, Somerville singer/songwriter Lisa Bastoni, Holliston folk-rockers The Dennis Pearne Band, and Belmont blues artist Lloyd Thayer. Hosting the show will be comedienne Helene Newberg. The concert begins at 8 PM, and there is a suggested donation of $8. Time: 8pm Location: First Parish, Parlor Contact: 617-864-1630, www.namelesscoffeehouse.org

Sunday, April 6 All Church Stewardship Kickoff On Sunday, April 6, a very special evening has been scheduled for members and friends at Anthony's in Somerville, and we hope you're planning to be there to "kickoff" the Campaign. It will be a time of fun and fellowship with a program and entertainment for adults following a social hour (with cash bar) and sit-down dinner. Children over 3 will be treated to a program of their own following dinner with their parents. Anthony's in Somerville, located at Highland and Central Streets, on Sunday April 6, starting at 5 p.m. the firstparish website has additional info. Time: 5 pm Location: Anthony's in Somerville

Sunday, April 6 Improv Boston How many of you like ‘Whose Line is it Anyway’? Or, more appropriately, who in the world doesn’t like ‘Whose Line’? That said, come have dinner and then see some live, home grown ImprovBoston artists this Sunday April 6 with a friendly group of YAGers, 30somethings, and a guest you want to bring! Here is the official info. When: this coming Sunday April 6 Tickets: $5 for all three shows. I have preemptively reserved a block of 10 tickets, RSVP by Friday and I will reserve more as needed. Times (Remember daylight savings! Set your clock forward): 5:45pm We meet at Punjabi Dabba restaurant at 225 Hampshire St. (right at Beacon, Cambridge street intersection). This is a fast, low cost, and tasty Indian place! 7pm Jamboree starts at Improv Boston (1253 Cambridge Street, a few blocks from Beacon intersection) Show details: 7:00-7:45 - Guest Troupe - usually ‘long form’ play that is completely made up based on audience suggestions, on the spot by two or three visiting professional artists 7:45-8:30 - In-house Troupe - regular performers test out newly invented solo forms on the audience – very creative and wacky Ten minute intermission 8:40 - 9:30 - Open Improv Jam - short form games, like the ‘ask the machine’ or ‘freeze tag’. These are my favorite! Involves 16 understudies or audience members/imrpov students who sign up that night between 6:30 and 7pm. Directions: Ride: Call my cell phone at 617 216-6533 if you need a ride (I live in east Arlington and can give 3 folks a ride in that vicinity; I would pick people up around 5:15) By the T: Take the Red Line to Central Square Station. Walk north on Prospect Street through 4 sets of lights. Turn left on Cambridge Street, and the theater is on the right hand side. You can also take the #69 bus from Harvard Square to Prospect Street and the theater is right across the street from the stop. Car: carpool if you can because you have to find metered street parking on Beacon and Cambridge streets. From Arlington/Somerville, drive down mass Ave, at porter square T light veer left on Somerville Ave, take right at first light, see fork and veer left onto Beacon St. Go 1 mile, pass Washington st. light, go about 3 blocks and start looking for street parking. Punjabi Dabba is a block past the big intersection with Cambridge street (Beacon becomes Hampshire street), ImprovBoston is left on Cambridge Street about two blocks down. Further info and driving directions are at http://www.improvboston.com -> click ’About Us’, and ‘Directions’ Hope to see you! Time: 5:45 for dinner, 7 for show Location: innman sq (see description for details) Contact: Nathan Kane, 617 216-6533

Monday, April 7 Intergenerational Women's Discussion Group In light of the current situation in the Middle East, our gathering this month will be a forum for us to discuss the various feelings/emotions/concerns that have been coming up for us in this time of global crisis. Many of us have been experiencing growing feelings of powerlessness, sadness, even anger as the war continues. Some have been eager to engage in conversations about the war. Others have felt more drawn to avoiding discussions. Some are following the news headlines carefully. Others are feeling a real need to limit what they take in. You are wamly invited to come share a safe space and opportunity to express your feelings and concerns with other women at First Parish. Facilitator: Dorianne Low, dlow@minlib.net Our originally scheduled topic for April-"Clearing your Clutter" will be postponed to another month. Time: 7-9pm Location: First Parish, Paine Rm. Contact: Kris Fikkan 781-646-6840,

Tuesday, April 8 Intergenerational Healing Touch Group The Healing Touch Group is a wonderful and welcoming gathering of folks interested in creating a safe space for sharing the natural healing power of human touch. No professional massage experience is necessary. If you like to give and receive theraputic and spiritual bodywork, such as massage or Reiki, come join us. Each evening begins with a centering and relaxing meditation. Please plan to arrive at 7:00, so that we may begin with a guided meditation promptly at 7:30. Late arrival would be disruptive to the group once we begin, so the doors may be closed at that point. Time: 7pm Location: First Parish

Wednesday, April 9 YAG Spiritual Discussion Topic: "Everyday Changes for a More Enjoyable Life: The Spirituality ofInteracting with Each Other" Facilitator: Dave Koelle dkoelle@rcn.com What are the little things in life that we can do - for ourselves, for our family and friends, for complete strangers - to make life more enjoyable for all of us? Is it spiritual to enjoy life -- are notions of spirituality directly related to everyday happiness and enchantment? What can we do to transform ethereal enchantment into practical living? Think about a time, or times, in your life when something simple made you feel extraordinarily happy, centered, or alive in your everyday life. Perhaps this is something that another person shared with you, or something that you discovered on your own - maybe even something that you can share with others. If you are so willing, please re-tell your tale as we startour discussion. Time: 7pm Location: First Parish Contact: Shelby Meyerhoff,

Thursday, April 10 Strategize for Social Change A workshop focusing on defining ways to create change in our society, examining how to be more effective in our activism, and exploring how our faith informs our activism choices. Time: TBA Location: TBA Contact: Central Boston UU Young Adult Group

Friday, April 11 BGLT Candlepin Come join the bglt-somethings for candlepin bowling and possibly pool at Sacco's in Davis square. bglt-somethings yahoo group Time: 7pm Location: Sacco's Bowl-Haven Contact: Roberta Branca,

Friday, April 11 Children's Museum I heard a rumor that we are all children at heart...maybe we are more than that tonight. Directions: The closest T stop and Commuter Rail station is South Station on the Red Line: You can take the Red Line, commuter rail, Amtrak or bus to South Station. You'll come out next to the Federal Reserve building. Walk around to the other side of the Federal Reserve by walking one block on Summer Street, to the water, and then left on Dorchester Avenue, along the water. That will bring you to Congress Street, where you'll walk across the bridge and you'll see the Museum ahead on your left, behind the 40-foot milk bottle. It's about a three-block walk. Time: TBA Contact: Ethan Field

Saturday, April 12 Volunteer at EarthWorks Have you ever planted beans in a Styrofoam cup? Or did you have a pet spider plant? Well, what about PLANTING TREES!?! Spring is arriving (disregard recent snow). So, in honor of the warmer weather, sun, and new green GROWTH,YAG will be volunteering with EarthWorks at McLaughlin urban wild (Roxbury). The work will involve tree planting (yippie!!!), invasive plant removal out, out darn aggressors!), and debris cleanup (yes, even trees like a bit of spring cleaning). We will be there from 9am ? 1pm. (Some flexibility is available if you have multiple events on Saturday...)Please wear sturdy boots, bring a light lunch or munchies, and dress for the weather. (We?re trying avoid sprained ankles, starvation, and chills?) (If the weather is terrible, then we will call off the project by 7am the day of, but the power of positive thinking should bring a bright, sunny day.) No tools? No problem - Tools and work gloves will be provided. So, if you (and a friend/ significant other) are interested, please let me know that you will attend! *** I would LOVE for people to reply by next Wednesday, but there is noofficial deadline for replying *** Also, if you reply to me, I'll help determine a meeting spot that's convenient for all! Time: 9-1pm Location: MCLAUGHLIN PLAYGROUND HISTORIC ORCHARD AND WOODS Contact: Kendra Gray 781.718.4488

Sunday, April 13 YAG Planning Meeting Time: 12:30 (during lunch) Location: First Parish Contact: Kimberly Pasley,

Thursday, April 17 YAG Worship Theme: "A Celebration of Freedom From Our Expectations" Facilitator: Abi abilouise@riseup.net How are we enslaved by our expectations and how can we be free? Using elements from a Passover Seder (sorry no food), we will explore these questions, especially how they relate to our expectations of ourselves andothers in YAG. We will explore and consecrate this issue with readings, activities, and our own personal experiences. Time: 7pm Location: First Parish Contact: Ethan Field

Friday, April 18 Swing Dancing Come join me this Friday, April 18th, for a night of high energy fun- swing dancing at Swing City in Cambridge!! Beginners are more than welcome, and if you show up at 7:30, there are free beginner lessons until 8:30pm. Then there will be a live band playing from 8:30-12:30pm. The cost is $12 ($10 w/ student ID). And there may be some people from our groups that could even show you some basic moves. The dress is anything from casual to vintage. But if you expect on doing any amount of dancing, prepare to get sweaty, and plan accordingly! Also, it is helpful to wear shoes that you can spin in well on wooden floors (hiking boots or running sneakers that have lots of traction would be bad!). Check out http://www.wannadance.com/swingcity/sc_index/sc_index.html for more information. Time: 7:30pm Class, 8:30pm Dancing Location: Swing City, 688 Huron Ave (MT. Auburn VFW Post) Cambridge. Contact: Kat Egan

Saturday, April 19 Potluck Yes, it's nearly that time! Time for Saturday potluck feasting - the weekend of Passover and Easter! So - come one, come all! Bring a dish to share and a smile (and maybe a few jelly bellies). Festivities will begin on Saturday at 7pm at the church. And seeing as the following morning SCORES of people will be descending upon coffeehour, please feel free to make some extra munchies to be left on Saturday night for those happy (and hungry) people on Sunday morning. Hope to see you all on Saturday! Kendra P.S. If you have egg-, bunny-, or chick-shaped jello molds, cookie cutters, or waffle makers, this weekend would be a good weekend to pull them out! Time: 7pm Location: First Parish Contact: Kendra Gray

Saturday, April 19 Rocky Horror Picture Show This horror-camp extravaganza still draws midnight crowds. Its story of two dorky, all-American kids (Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon) who find themselves indoctrinated into the pansexual ways of Dr. Frank-N-Furter is no more outrageous than La Cage aux Folles, but only a curmudgeon would deny the magnetism of Tim Curry, whose lip-smacking rendition of "Sweet Transvestite" remains one of the high points in all of cult movies. Jim Sharman directs. (100m) Saturday midnight at the Harvard Square. (Drag is optional.) Time: Midnight Location: Harvard Movie Theater Contact: Jill

Sunday, April 20 YAG Hosting Social Hour Bring goodies to share! Time: After services Location: First Parish

Tuesday, April 22 Intergenerational Healing Touch Group The Healing Touch Group is a wonderful and welcoming gathering of folks interested in creating a safe space for sharing the natural healing power of human touch. No professional massage experience is necessary. If you like to give and receive theraputic and spiritual bodywork, such as massage or Reiki, come join us. Each evening begins with a centering and relaxing meditation. Please plan to arrive at 7:00, so that we may begin with a guided meditation promptly at 7:30. Late arrival would be disruptive to the group once we begin, so the doors may be closed at that point. Time: 7pm Location: First Parish

Friday, April 25 Games Night Time: 7pm Location: First Parish Contact: Valentina

Saturday, April 26 Little River/Alewife Brook Cleanup Join other members of First Parish in cleaning up the Little River/Alewife Brook area. Rain or shine. Please wear long sleeves and pants, old clothes. Tools, gloves, trash bags and boots provided. Water, oranges and power bars provided. More info: www.friendsofalewifereservation.org Time: 9-1pm Location: Meet at Alewife T Station Contact: Dennis Carr Jane Eisenstark 617-661-5341

Friday, May 2 Transitions Party Come celebrate with me for my leaving my dull desk job for a life on the farm. The party will involve dirt, mud, and pond water. (We'll be making terraniums, not wrestling) (well maybe if you want to). Please bring dirt meaningful to you and a glass jar and we'll combine it all to create our own little ecosystems. Playing with dirt is optional, but bring yourself no matter what (and snacks or drinks if you want). If you would like to celebrate your own transition, please contact me and we can plan together. Please contact Pete for directions and questions. Time: 7-10pm Location: David Jorgensen's Apartment 81 Conwell Ave, Apt #2, Somerville Contact: Pete Olandt 617-504-2440,

Saturday, May 3 Nameless Coffehouse The Nameless Coffeehouse presents its Annual Benefit Concert celebrating its 35th Season on Saturday May 3,2003. Performing are singer/songwriter Barbara Kessler, folksinger/songwriter Oen Kennedy, singer/songwriter Linda Sharar, and avant-folk duo Danzig & Woolley. There is a suggested donation of $10. Time: 8pm Location: First Parish, Parlor Contact: 617-864-1630, www.namelesscoffeehouse.org

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