I am guessing you are truly missing the extreme cold weather, so how about signing up to do a polar plunge at Arsenal Yards on Saturday? That will make you plenty cold again. It is a fund-raiser for the Special Olympics, and it should be almost as fun to watch as to actually take the plunge. After getting soaking wet there, you could head over to the library’s maker space to make a hand-sewn valentine sachet for your loved one. Our maker space is not all about high tech! Mount Auburn Cemetery is offering an introductory walk that afternoon as well. Why not learn something about the history of our community while getting in your steps? Finally, on Friday or Saturday night, go grab a $2 grilled cheese sandwich with some extraordinary chips at Ritcey East when you have the late night munchies. They are open until 11 on the weekend, which isn’t the norm in town, nor is their sandwich deal to be found anywhere else in the greater Boston area.
MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS POLAR PLUNGE
Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m-1 p.m.
Arsenal Yards, Bond Square
Whether you’re ready to dive into icy waters or cheer from the sidelines, this event is for everyone! Plungers can register, fundraise, and take the plunge to help provide year-round sports opportunities for over 14,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities. By participating in the Polar Plunge, you are helping to provide year-round sports training and competitions for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Together, we are fostering inclusion, community, and empowerment.
How It Works
- Register – Sign up as an individual or create a team and bring your friends,
family, or coworkers along for the fun. - Fundraise – Set your fundraising goal and spread the word! Every dollar you
raise goes directly to supporting athletes in your community. - Take the Plunge – Show up on event day, embrace the chilly waters, and make
a difference!
The Polar Plunge is about more than just a good time. By fundraising $100 or more, you are empowering over 14,000 Special Olympics athletes in Massachusetts to train and compete in the sports they love, sponsoring lifelong friendships and competitive spirits, and celebrating inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities on and off the playing field.
For more information and to register to plunge: Click here
HAND SEWN HEART SACHET DROP-IN
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2-4 p.m.
Hatch Makerspace, 20 Summer St.
Drop in at any time between 2 and 4 to make a lavender sachet! Both decorative and practical, they can be hung in a closet or placed in a drawer or storage box to freshen up the air inside. They are quick and simple to make with the most basic of hand sewing skills, and are a great project for a beginner who would like to give a handmade gift. For adults and youth 12+ with beginner hand-sewing abilities. Note: while this is a drop-in, there are a limited number of registration slots available. Patrons registered for this craft will be guaranteed supplies.
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LATE NIGHT MUNCHIE-MATIC at RITCEY EAST RESTAURANT
Monday to Saturnday nights 9-10 p.m.
Ritcey East Restaurant, 208 Waverly Ave.
Take your late night munchy hungry self over to Ritcey East for a $2 grilled cheese sandwich along with some unusual assorted chip options: black truffle mashed potato pringles, cheese butter and garlic Cheetos, Lay’s scallion pancake potato chips, hot dog flavored chips, and way more are promised!
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INTRODUCTION TO MOUNT AUBURN WALKING TOUR
Feb. 7, 1 p.m.
Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge
Mount Auburn, designated a National Historic Landmark, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history, monuments, and the lives of those buried here. Registration required.
For more information and to register: Click here