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SUMMARY:The Business Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWednesday\, October 7\, 2026\n7:30 AM – 3:00 PM\nCollege of the Holy Cross – Hogan Center\n1 College Street\, Worcester\, MA \nJoin the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) and the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England (VBOC) for a day of education\, networking\, and business growth at The Business Summit 2026. \nDesigned for entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, women-owned businesses\, and veteran-owned businesses\, this full-day conference offers practical workshops\, valuable networking opportunities\, and direct access to corporate and government procurement representatives. \nConference Highlights\n\nInteractive workshops led by industry experts\nNetworking with entrepreneurs and business leaders\nLearn about certification\, contracting\, and supplier diversity opportunities\nMatchmaking Roundtables with corporate representatives (for eligible certified businesses)\nOne-on-One Matchmaking appointments (by application for eligible certified businesses)\nPitch It! Live Competition featuring six entrepreneurs competing for a $1\,000 Grand Prize and $500 Runner-Up Award\n\nPitch It! Competition\nEntrepreneurs are invited to apply for the opportunity to deliver a 90-second live pitch before a panel of judges and fellow business owners. \nSelected participants will receive: \n\nComplimentary pitch coaching from CWE\nValuable exposure to business leaders and potential partners\nWritten feedback from judges\nThe opportunity to compete for cash prizes\n\nImportant Dates \n\nApplication Deadline: July 24\nParticipants Notified: August 7\nPitch Competition: October 7 at 1:45 PM\n\nA paid Business Summit registration is required for Pitch It! participants. \nRegistration\n\nEarly Bird: $50 (through August 7)\nGeneral Admission: $75\n\nRegistration closes September 30\, and all ticket sales are final. \nWhether you’re launching a new business or looking to expand an established one\, The Business Summit offers practical strategies\, meaningful connections\, and resources to help your business thrive.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9703″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/the-business-summit-2026/
LOCATION:College of the Holy Cross\, Hogan Center\, 1 College Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 02108
CATEGORIES:Small Businesses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Women & Enterprise":MAILTO:info.EasternMA@cweonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T092500
DTSTAMP:20260916T161330Z
CREATED:20260916T161001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T161330Z
UID:10005194-1791364500-1791365100@brightonmainstreets.org
SUMMARY:Shuttle to Senior Center 77 Warren Street from 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nVeronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center \nFree Pilot Shuttle to Temporary Senior Center \nA free pilot shuttle service will begin Monday\, September 21\, providing transportation between the Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center at 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue and the temporary senior center at 77 Warren Street. \nThe shuttle will run a few times each day to help seniors travel between the two locations. \nMore information about the shuttle schedule will be shared as it becomes available.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/shuttle-to-senior-center-77-warren-street-from-20-chestnut-hill-avenue/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Veronica Smith Senior Community Center\, 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue\, Brighton\, MA\, 02435
CATEGORIES:Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T113000
DTSTAMP:20260929T191226Z
CREATED:20260929T191226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T191226Z
UID:10005996-1791369000-1791372600@brightonmainstreets.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Story Time – Brighton BPL
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPreschool Story Time on Wednesdays features longer stories\, more complex songs and fingerplays\, and a craft designed to help children ages 3–5 build early literacy and school-readiness skills. \nJoin us for stories\, songs\, fingerplays\, and early-learning activities in a fun and engaging setting. \nWho: Children ages 3–5 \nWhen: Wednesdays \nWhat: Stories\, songs\, fingerplays\, and a craft \nPlease check the BPL calendar for the weekly schedule\, as dates and times may change.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/preschool-story-time-brighton-bpl/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Brighton Branch Library\, 40 Academy Hill Road\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135
CATEGORIES:Brighton Branch Library,Community Events,Pre-School,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T183035Z
CREATED:20260929T183035Z
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UID:10005730-1791369000-1791374400@brightonmainstreets.org
SUMMARY:Terrific Twos (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe Family Nurturing Center (FNC) and the Harvard Ed Portal have partnered to offer an in-person playgroup for 2-year-olds and their parents and caregivers. \nJoin us for songs\, games\, hands-on activities\, and play designed to support your child’s development. Younger siblings are welcome\, and all languages are welcome. \nFREE • Songs\, circle time\, hands-on activities and play. Younger siblings welcome. \nWHEN & WHERE: Wednesdays\, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.\, beginning October 7\, at the Josephine Fiorentino Community Center\, 123 Antwerp St.\, Brighton\, MA. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Registration is through the Family Nurturing Center. \nCONTACT: Elayne Baskin\, 617-365-3941 or ebaskin@familynurturing.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/terrific-twos-fnc-allston-brighton/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center\, 123 Antwerp Street\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000
DTSTAMP:20261013T192722Z
CREATED:20261013T173237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T192722Z
UID:10006709-1791370800-1791378000@brightonmainstreets.org
SUMMARY:Business Certification Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nEvery Wednesday | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM\nLocation: Online via Google Meet \nAre you interested in getting your business certified with the City of Boston? The Department of Supplier Diversity hosts weekly virtual office hours for businesses seeking certification. \nThese sessions provide an opportunity to ask questions about the certification process and speak directly with the certification manager and other members of the team. No registration is required. \nThe Department of Supplier Diversity certifies businesses as: \n\nMinority Business Enterprises (MBEs)\nWomen Business Enterprises (WBEs)\nSmall Business Enterprises (SBEs)\nSmall Business Local Enterprises (SLBEs)\n\nLearn more about eligibility and the certification process\, and get answers to your questions. \nJoin Business Certification Office Hours \nLearn More About the Department of Supplier Diversity[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/business-certification-office-hours/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Small Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T125500
DTSTAMP:20260916T162057Z
CREATED:20260916T161941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T162057Z
UID:10005284-1791377100-1791377700@brightonmainstreets.org
SUMMARY:Shuttle to 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue from Senior Center 77 Warren Street
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nVeronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center \nFree Pilot Shuttle to Temporary Senior Center \nA free pilot shuttle service will begin Monday\, September 21\, providing transportation between the Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center at 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue and the temporary senior center at 77 Warren Street. \nThe shuttle will run a few times each day to help seniors travel between the two locations. \nMore information about the shuttle schedule will be shared as it becomes available.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/shuttle-to-20-chestnut-hill-avenue-from-senior-center-77-warren-street/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Veronica Smith Senior Community Center\, 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue\, Brighton\, MA\, 02435
CATEGORIES:Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T131000
DTSTAMP:20260916T161618Z
CREATED:20260916T161559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T161618Z
UID:10005239-1791378000-1791378600@brightonmainstreets.org
SUMMARY:Shuttle to Senior Center 77 Warren Street from 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nVeronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center \nFree Pilot Shuttle to Temporary Senior Center \nA free pilot shuttle service will begin Monday\, September 21\, providing transportation between the Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center at 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue and the temporary senior center at 77 Warren Street. \nThe shuttle will run a few times each day to help seniors travel between the two locations. \nMore information about the shuttle schedule will be shared as it becomes available.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/shuttle-to-senior-center-77-warren-street-from-20-chestnut-hill-avenue-2/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Veronica Smith Senior Community Center\, 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue\, Brighton\, MA\, 02435
CATEGORIES:Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T183000
DTSTAMP:20260601T175751Z
CREATED:20260601T175751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T175751Z
UID:10003824-1791379800-1791397800@brightonmainstreets.org
SUMMARY:Brighton Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Since 2016\, the Brighton Farmers Market has been a vibrant community gathering place\, offering a wide variety of local foods\, farm-fresh produce\, sustainable meats\, and artisanal products. The market also features live music and family-friendly activities\, creating an enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages. Committed to supporting local farmers and vendors\, the market proudly accepts all major food benefits and subsidies\, including SNAP/HIP\, WIC\, Senior Farmers Market Coupons\, and City of Boston Farmers Market Coupons\, helping to make fresh\, healthy food accessible to everyone in the community.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/brighton-farmers-market-3/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Brighton Common\, 30 Chestnut Hill Avenue\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135
CATEGORIES:BMS Events,Community Events,Volunteer Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allston Brighton Health Collaborative":MAILTO:brightonfarmersmarket@abhealthcollab.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T183000
DTSTAMP:20260926T150638Z
CREATED:20260926T150638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T150638Z
UID:10005454-1791379800-1791397800@brightonmainstreets.org
SUMMARY:Spark a Life with Art
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSpark a Life with Art will be there hosting a fun art workshop! \nBrighton Main Streets is so happy to support the market and help provide these workshops for our community. There will be so many wonderful vendors to enjoy! \nCome out\, shop local\, get creative\, and enjoy the community![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/spark-a-life-with-art/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Brighton Common\, 30 Chestnut Hill Avenue\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135
CATEGORIES:BMS Events,Community Events,Farmer's Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brighton Farmers Market":MAILTO:Brightonfarmersmarket@abhealthcollab.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T180000
DTSTAMP:20261008T183301Z
CREATED:20261008T180258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T183301Z
UID:10006523-1791381600-1791396000@brightonmainstreets.org
SUMMARY:AB Food Pantry Wednesdays Supper
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPlease see the October distribution schedule above. \nWe will continue our Friday outdoor distribution at the discretion of the food truck\, based on staff availability and weather conditions. \nSaturday distributions take place every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. \nWednesday Supper is held every week from 2:00–6:00 PM. \nInterested in volunteering at the food pantry? Please complete the volunteer form in our bio to register. \nQuestions about the distribution schedule can be directed to our Operations Coordinator\, Grace.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/allston-brighton-food-pantry-wednesdays-supper/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Allston Brighton Food Pantry\, 404 Washington Street\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135
CATEGORIES:Allston Brighton Food Pantry,Community Events,Volunteer Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allston Brighton Food Pantry":MAILTO:office@brightonallstonucc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T145500
DTSTAMP:20260916T162310Z
CREATED:20260916T162310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T162310Z
UID:10005329-1791384300-1791384900@brightonmainstreets.org
SUMMARY:Shuttle to 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue from Senior Center 77 Warren Street
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nVeronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center \nFree Pilot Shuttle to Temporary Senior Center \nA free pilot shuttle service will begin Monday\, September 21\, providing transportation between the Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center at 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue and the temporary senior center at 77 Warren Street. \nThe shuttle will run a few times each day to help seniors travel between the two locations. \nMore information about the shuttle schedule will be shared as it becomes available.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/shuttle-to-20-chestnut-hill-avenue-from-senior-center-77-warren-street-2/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Veronica Smith Senior Community Center\, 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue\, Brighton\, MA\, 02435
CATEGORIES:Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T171500
DTSTAMP:20260902T210904Z
CREATED:20260902T210735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T210904Z
UID:10004991-1791390600-1791393300@brightonmainstreets.org
SUMMARY:Learn Irish Dance with O'Shea Chaplin Irish Dancers - New Dancers/Beginners
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/learn-irish-dance-with-oshea-chaplin-irish-dancers-new-dancers-beginners/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Star Dance Studio\, 323 Washington Street\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135
CATEGORIES:Irish Dance,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="O'Shea Chaplin Irish Dancers":MAILTO:mailto:brightonosheachaplin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T181500
DTSTAMP:20260902T211852Z
CREATED:20260902T211533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T211852Z
UID:10005032-1791393300-1791396900@brightonmainstreets.org
SUMMARY:Learn Irish Dance with O'Shea Chaplin Irish Dancers - Advance Beginners
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n2026–2027 Irish Dance Classes\nClasses run from September through mid-June. Classes are held during February and April school vacations. \nRegistration: To register\, email brightonosheachaplin@gmail.com \nClasses for Girls & Boys Ages 4+\nWednesdays — Brighton \nStar Dance Studio\n323 Washington Street\nBrighton\, MA \nClass Schedule: \n\n4:30–5:15 PM: New Dancers / Beginners\n5:15–6:15 PM: Advanced Beginners\n\nFinding the Studio\nEnter through the double doors and walk to the end of the hallway. Go upstairs; the studio is through the red door on the right.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/learn-irish-dance-with-oshea-chaplin-irish-dancers-advance-beginners/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Star Dance Studio\, 323 Washington Street\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135
CATEGORIES:Irish Dance,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="O'Shea Chaplin Irish Dancers":MAILTO:mailto:brightonosheachaplin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T181500
DTSTAMP:20260929T163217Z
CREATED:20260929T163217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T163217Z
UID:10005468-1791393300-1791396900@brightonmainstreets.org
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Common at the Brighton Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nYoga in the Common returns this summer as Yoga in the Common at the Brighton Farmers Market\, held on select Wednesdays from 5:15–6:15 p.m. with instructor Taryn Burns. \nStretch\, build flexibility\, and find your zen through yoga poses and movement designed for all skill levels. \nNo RSVP required. Please bring your own yoga mat\, blanket\, or towel. \nFree and weather permitting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/yoga-in-the-common-at-the-brighton-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Brighton Common\, 30 Chestnut Hill Avenue\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135
CATEGORIES:BMS Events,Community Events,Harvard Ed Portal,Yoga
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