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  2025 City of Cambridge Scholarship Recipients Honored; Record-Funding Awarded in a Single Year

  This year marked the 33rd anniversary of the City Scholarship Awards Program. Cambridge awarded 86 scholarships of $3,000 each to Cambridge high school seniors and others pursuing post-secondary education.

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  Update: 250th Anniversary of U.S. Army Celebration at Cambridge Common Postponed

  Due to weather concerns forecasted Saturday morning and early afternoon, the 250th Anniversary of the United States Army event at the Cambridge Common will be postponed to a later date. Once a new date is confirmed, we will update the community.

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  Registration for Summer 2025 War Memorial Programming Opens Monday, June 16

  Cambridge residents can register for swimming lessons, yoga, zumba and more beginning Monday, June 16 at 5 p.m.
  

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  City of Cambridge Celebrates Juneteenth With Events and Programming

  In advance of Juneteenth – a day that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, the Mayor’s Office, Cambridge Public Library, Arts Council, Cambridge Juneteenth Committee, and a number of community organizations have come together to collaborate on a range of events, including a parade and music celebration!

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  Out-of-School Time Expansion Study Report Provides Road Map for Phased Afterschool Expansion in Cambridge

  The City of Cambridge, in partnership with Cambridge Public Schools, has released the Cambridge Out-of-School Time (OST) Expansion Study Report. The purpose of the study is to better understand the unmet need in Cambridge by fully examining the demand for afterschool seats and the current capacity to meet that demand.
  

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  Cambridge Community Preservation Act Committee Soliciting Project Proposals

  Organizations interested in submitting proposals should submit a one-page Letter of Interest noting the funding category, estimated amount of requested funding, and a brief description of the project to dliss@cambridgema.gov by Friday, July 11, 2025.

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  Cambridge Youth Council Unveils New Mural at CRLS, Highlighting Cultures Often Overlooked in Cambridge

  The Cambridge Youth Council (CYC) has created a new mural in the CRLS Cafeteria. The mural aims to highlight the value of diversity by depicting people from different cultures coming together and appreciating one another's company. 

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  Cool Off This Summer: Cambridge Waterplay Features Are Now Open

  With temperatures expected to rise into the upper 80s this week, the City of Cambridge is excited to welcome the return of waterplay season! Waterplay features at many neighborhood parks and playgrounds are now open for the summer and offer a fun, free way for kids to cool off and stay active.

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  Current Board Vacancies: Council on Aging, Cambridge Commercial Parking Control Committee

  Serving on a board or commission can be a rewarding experience and an excellent way to contribute to the quality of life of the community in which you live or work. Are you ready to play a critical role in shaping Cambridge’s civic landscape? Apply today at Cambridgema.gov/Apply.