From the Minka vanBeuzekom campaign, Oct. 9: City councillor Minka vanBeuzekom is meeting with citizens throughout the city to talk about their concerns and her work on the council, including efforts to make the city more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly; protect affordable housing; and introduce a free prescription discount card.

Upcoming events include a 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday meet-and-greet event at Inman Square Apartments, 1221 Cambridge St., with refreshments; a 1 to 3 p.m. Friday light lunch at the Burns Apartments, 50 Churchill Ave.; and one with coffee and pastries from 10 a.m. t0 noon Oct. 21 at the LBJ Apartments, 150 Erie St.

For information about these events or to schedule one in your building, call campaign manager Patrick Long at (617) 297-7502 or send e-mail to [email protected].

This post was updated Oct. 16, 2013, to add the third event.