Upcoming events.
FOOGI Plant Swap
🌿 Spring Plant Swap – You’re Invited! 🌸
Join us on Saturday, May 2nd from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Coytemore Lea Park
📍 101–117 Mountain Ave, Malden, MA
Come share, trade, and discover new plants while connecting with fellow garden lovers in the community! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, everyone is welcome. 🌱🤝
🌼 First-Time Plant Swappers – Quick Tips:
🏷️ Label your plants as annual or perennial
☀️ Note if they prefer sun or shade
🌸 Include the flower color (if known)
🌿 Bring healthy, pest-free plants in clearly marked containers
Bring what you can, take what you’ll love, and enjoy a fun morning in the park. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌷✨
Family Fishing Festival
Join us on Saturday, June 27th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at beautiful Fellsmere Pond for a fun and relaxed morning of fishing, learning, and community. Whether you’re brand new to fishing or already love it, this annual event is a great way to connect with neighbors and enjoy nature together.
🐟 What to expect:
🎣 Rods and bait will be available if you need them
🧺 Feel free to bring your own gear too
👨👩👧👦 A welcoming, family-friendly environment
🌞 A chance to learn, share, and enjoy the pond
🙏 Thank you to our dedicated volunteer instructors and co-sponsors—especially the Mass Wildlife’s Angler Education Program—for making this annual tradition possible.
It’s always incredible to meet new families learning to fish for the first time, and this event continues to bring neighbors together in caring for our beloved park and pond. 💙🐟🌱
FOOGI Block Party
Join us on Saturday, August 29th from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at
📍 105 Wyoming Ave, Malden, MA
Come on over for an afternoon of food, fun, and neighborhood connection! This annual gathering is a wonderful way to meet new neighbors, catch up with friends, and celebrate our community together. 🏡💛
🥗 What to bring:
A dish to share (homemade or store-bought—whatever works!)
A lawn chair
Your friendly spirit 😊
It’s a relaxed, welcoming event for all ages. We hope you’ll join us and help make it another great neighborhood evening! 🌭🎶✨
FOOGI February Meeting
💬 FOOGI Monthly Meeting – Join Us! 🌿
Our next FOOGI monthly meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, February 18th at 6:30 PM. All neighbors are welcome to join, learn what’s happening, and share ideas to help strengthen our community. 🏡🤝
🔗 Join the meeting:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gxo-pxuy-cav
📋 What we’ll cover:
Review of November 2025 and January 2026 meeting minutes
Updates on upcoming events like the 🌱 Plant Swap, 🎣 Fishing Festival, and 🎉 Block Party
Ongoing topics including the Oak Grove Community Center and neighborhood initiatives
These meetings are a great way to stay informed, get involved, and help shape the future of our neighborhood. Whether you’ve been involved for years or are just getting started, we’d love to have you join us! 💛
FOOGI Hike in the Fells
🍂 Hike the Fells with FOOGI
📅 Date: Saturday, September 27th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Meeting Spot: Gate 56 (near East Border Rd & Woodland Rd)
It’s been a few years since FOOGI hosted a hike, but the last one was such a great time that we’re bringing it back! Join us for a community hike through the Fells as we enjoy crisp fall air and colorful foliage together.
🚗 Parking: Available along Woodland Road and Corey Road.
All are welcome—bring friends, family, and neighbors!
September FOOGI Monthly Meeting
Want to Get Involved?
Join our next monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 17th to help plan these events.
📍 This one might be virtual — see meeting info above!
Event updates will be posted on our website as plans are finalized.
FOOGI BLOCK PARTY TBD
Save the Date — Potential Block Party!
We’re in the early stages of planning a Block Party for Friday, September 6th (date and time still to be confirmed).
The idea is to bring neighbors together for a fun, casual event with food, music, games, and community connection. Whether you're interested in helping plan, volunteering day-of, or just showing up to enjoy the festivities — we'd love for you to be involved!
More details to come as we finalize the plan. Stay tuned for updates on our website or at the next monthly meeting.
August FOOGI Monthly Meeting
Join Us for Our Monthly Meeting
We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month, and our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20th. This one may be held virtually — please see the meeting details below.
We'll be discussing upcoming events, including the Fall Plant Swap and a possible Block Party in September. All are welcome to join and share ideas!
Virtual Meeting Info
🔗 Join via Google Meet
📞 Dial-in: +1 413-376-8884
🔢 PIN: 514 389 632#
If any details change, we'll update the information on our website.
July FOOGI Monthly Meeting
You're invited!
Join us on Wednesday, July 16th at Karen Colon Hayes’s backyard (105 Wyoming Avenue, Malden) for our next gathering.
We'll be planning both our Fall Plant Swap and a September Block Party — come share your ideas and get involved!
Please note: The backyard is not ADA accessible (there are stairs to enter the yard).
FOOGI Family Fishing Festival
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Now is your chance! We are partnering with MassWildlife Angler Education Program. Learn the basics or fish on your own. This is a family friendly event open to all skill levels. No license needed and bait provided. Rain date will be same time Sunday, June 22, 2025.
FOOGI June Monthly Meeting
Join Us for FOOGI's June Monthly Meeting & Family Fishing Festival Planning!
FOOGI invites you to our virtual monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 18 at 6:30 PM. We'll be finalizing plans for the FOOGI Family Fishing Festival, happening Saturday, June 21 at 9:00 AM at Fellsmere Pond.
Interested in volunteering? You’re welcome to join the virtual meeting or simply arrive the day of the event! Volunteers can check in at 8:30 AM on June 21 at the pond. Roles include handing out bait, reading The Rainbow Fish (donated by Malden Reads), assisting at the photo booth, and more.
Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/gxo-pxuy-cav
Dial-in: +1 413-376-8884 PIN: 514 389 632#
We hope to see you there!
May Monthly FOOGI meeting
Please come and join FOOGI for their May monthly meeting, Wed. May 20th at 6:30pm. It will be virtual using the following Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gxo-pxuy-cav Or dial: (US) +1 413-376-8884 PIN: 514 389 632#
FOOGI Plant Swap
Plant Swaps are a fun way to share any plants you may want to divide or just give away (perennial divisions, extra seedlings, annuals, houseplants, seeds, bulbs, etc).
April FOOGI Monthly Meeting
Please come join us Wednesday, April 16th at Starbucks on 30 Commercial Street, Malden. We have our Plant Swap event in May and Family Fishing Festival in June and will need volunteers. In addition we are looking to bring back a block party in September. We hope to see you there!
March FOOGI Meeting virtual
Please come and join FOOGI for their March Monthly meeting, Wed. Feb 19th at 6:30pm from the comfort of your own home via google meets meet.google.com/gxo-pxuy-cav We will be discussing the upcoming plant swap in May and Family Fishing Festival in June! All are welcome!
February Monthly Meeting @ Starbucks
We are getting back into the swing of holding in person monthly meetings. Please come join us Wednesday, February 19th at Starbucks on 30 Commercial Street Malden. We have our Family Fishing Festival in April and Plant Swap in May and will need volunteers. In addition looking to bring back a block party in September.
Snow Walk
Snow Walk Date and Time to TBD as it depends on Mother Nature. Please join us when the time comes for a walk in the neighborhood.
FOOGI Annual Meeting
Please join FOOGI for their annual meeting in November. Location TBD. Dates and events for 2025 will be looked which include spring events such as another Plant Swap and learn to fish event.
Event One
Please join FOOGI in our monthly meeting begins at 6:30pm. We plan on discussing upcoming events and confirm next meeting date and our annual meeting, Nov. 20th 2024 To be decided on location (TBD).