Test PagePublic Chess Match Idea: Reach out to LHS, UML, or other chess clubs to have public chess matches in the parks. We could bring out chess tables for a day in a visible park like Clemente park or Kerouac Park and advertise in the city calendar. This might also work for a plaza instead, such as JFK Plaza. Benefit: People that pass by are intrigued and watch the matches and it brings excitement and interest to the area. It would help test out whether permanent chess tables in downtown areas would be utilized and a welcome addition. Location:Don't Know, OldIdea. Repaint Sidewalk Sam’s Peace Doves Idea: Boston artist Sidewalk Sam had painted peace doves in several locations. They need repainting and he has since passed away. As a former volunteer, I would love to repaint them and more in his memory. Benefit: Reminders of peace in highly visible places during times of violence. See Bob Guilleman, "Sidewalk Sam" Location:Downtown / JAM, OldIdea.Post navigation« Previous 1 … 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 … 166 Next »
Public Chess Match Idea: Reach out to LHS, UML, or other chess clubs to have public chess matches in the parks. We could bring out chess tables for a day in a visible park like Clemente park or Kerouac Park and advertise in the city calendar. This might also work for a plaza instead, such as JFK Plaza. Benefit: People that pass by are intrigued and watch the matches and it brings excitement and interest to the area. It would help test out whether permanent chess tables in downtown areas would be utilized and a welcome addition. Location:Don't Know, OldIdea.
Repaint Sidewalk Sam’s Peace Doves Idea: Boston artist Sidewalk Sam had painted peace doves in several locations. They need repainting and he has since passed away. As a former volunteer, I would love to repaint them and more in his memory. Benefit: Reminders of peace in highly visible places during times of violence. See Bob Guilleman, "Sidewalk Sam" Location:Downtown / JAM, OldIdea.
