G4G Boston + Perkins School for the Blind | May 2, 2024

Join us at the Perkins School for the Blind for their Taste of Perkins gala. We will help with setup, clean up, serving food, sighted guiding, staffing tables in the tasting room, running through the tasting menu / script and conversing with attendees participating in blindfolded tasting experience. Pizza, snacks, and some gluten free / vegan options provided for volunteers. Additional information will be sent close to the event date.

Date: Thursday, May 2nd
Time: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Address: 55 Beechwood Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472
Event Location: The Howe Building (big tower on campus)

Dress Code: Professional attire, but something that can be cleaned easily in case of a food or wine spill. (Black is always a good option, no jeans.) Wear close-toe, comfortable shoes since you’ll be on your feet.

Proof of Vaccination Requirement: This is a requirement of Perkins and given this is an indoor event, they must have a photo for their records. Just the 2 initial vaccines required (boosters not required).

Parking: Onsite parking at 55 Beechwood Ave., Watertown (The campus is 38 acres, so use this address for driving instructions)

Transportation by MBTA:
From Kenmore: Take the #57 Watertown bus. At the last stop in Watertown Square, cross the bridge and stay to the right following North Beacon Street (Route 20). The campus is a half mile on the right.

From Harvard Square: Take the #71 Watertown bus. At the last stop in Watertown Square, cross the bridge and stay to the right following North Beacon Street (Route 20). The campus is a half mile on the right.

From Central Square (Green and Prospect Streets): Take the #70 bus, usually marked Cedarwood. At the Arsenal Yards Mall, tell the driver you want to get off at Beechwood Ave. Follow Beechwood Avenue to the left for one block. The Perkins campus is located on the right at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and North Beacon Street.

About Our Partner: Perkins School for the Blind‘s mission is to build a world where people with complex disabilities and visual impairments can learn and thrive. 

Registration Deadline: April 28th

This project is limited to 15 volunteers.

G4G Chapter Project Coordinator: Karen