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FW: [PSNA] Fall Programs at Fresh Pond Reservation
by Ruth Ryals 30 Sep '14

30 Sep '14

Enjoy! From: "Lindquist, Kirsten" <klindquist(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 3:16 PM To: "ecfg(a)yahoogroups.com" <ecfg(a)yahoogroups.com>, "psna(a)portersquare.net" <psna(a)portersquare.net>, "cportneighbors(a)yahoogroups.com" <cportneighbors(a)yahoogroups.com>, "huronvillageparents(a)yahoogroups.com" <huronvillageparents(a)yahoogroups.com>, "cambridge-center-for-families(a)googlegroups.com" <cambridge-center-for-families(a)googlegroups.com>, "cambridgeportparents(a)yahoogroups.com" <cambridgeportparents(a)yahoogroups.com> Subject: [PSNA] Fall Programs at Fresh Pond Reservation Greetings from Fresh Pond Reservation, *Apologies in advance for any cross-postings. Autumn is starting to show its colors all around Fresh Pond and just in time for Cambridge Water Department¹s fall program series. Throughout October and November we¹ll be offering treatment facility tours, the 2nd annual ³Cycle to the Source² bicycle tour, dendrology and seed-saving programs, as well as citizen science opportunities and the first-ever ³Fresh Pond Great Gobble Give-Back.² Program details are copied below this message and are also available on our website at: http://ow.ly/C7Nyc. Due to increased popularity which we are thrilled for PLEASE REGISTER for Kids¹ Walks. This will help Reservation staff keep groups to a manageable size. We hope to meet you around the Pond this season! Thanks from all the staff at Fresh Pond Reservation. --- Kirsten Lindquist Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator - Fresh Pond Reservation City of Cambridge Water Department (617) 349-6489 Follow us: www.cambridgema.gov/water <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cambridge-Water-Department/527018400709522> Cambridge Water Department <https://twitter.com/CambWaterDept> @CambWaterDept CWD Fall 2014 Public Programs Fresh Pond Reservation *Unless noted otherwise, please contact Kirsten at (617) 349-6489 / klindquist(a)cambridgema.gov for more information. Rain cancels outdoor programs. Kids¹ Walks run Fridays, 10-11:30am from September 12-November 21 for young kids and their parents/caretakers. Join CWD staff and volunteers for casual explorations and play in our urban wild! We meet at Maher Park (650 Concord Ave) through October 3. From Oct. 10-Nov. 21., we meet at the Ranger Station (far side of the Water Dept building, 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy). Heavy rain or thunder cancels. Contact: Kirsten at (617) 349-6489, klindquist(a)cambridgema.gov. PLEASE REGISTER. Wake Up & Weed, every Thursday (excluding Thanksgiving) from 10am-noon, meeting at the volunteer trailer in the lower parking lot Join our weed-warrior crew! We are Fresh Pond citizens dedicated to keeping invasive plants at bay for the benefit of wildlife, water and humans alike. No experience or long-term commitment necessary! All tools are provided; sturdy shoes, pants, long-sleeves and a water bottle are strongly recommended. Contact: Kirsten at (617) 349-6489 / klindquist(a)cambridgema.gov <mailto:klindquist@cambridgema.gov> Knowing Trees by their Leaves Oct. 5 1 to 3 pm, Maynard Ecology Center (Basement of Neville Place, 650 Concord Avenue) Autumn is a great time to learn to identify trees by their leaves. Join Ranger Jean Rogers on this walk from the Maynard Ecology Center to the nearby Lusitania Wet Meadow. We¹ll learn how leaves work and then practice recognizing oak, maple, ash, cottonwood, walnut, willow, cottonwood and tulip trees by their shape in the field. For more information contact Ranger Jean at jrogers(a)cambridgema.gov or call 508-562-7605. No registration necessary for individuals. Please park at the Tobin School, 197 Vassal Lane if you do not have a resident parking sticker. Tour of the Walter J. Sullivan Treatment Facility Oct. 6, meets at Water Dept. front door 6:00-7:30pm Find out how water that falls as rain in the suburbs 10 miles west of Cambridge is transported to Fresh Pond and then tested, treated and delivered to the city¹s residents and businesses! Includes a tour of our water quality lab, as well as a look at our purification equipment. 2nd Annual Cycle to the Source October 26 (rain-date Nov. 2) 8am-4pm, REGISTRATION REQUIRED Explore where your drinking water comes from by bike! Tour Cambridge¹s upper-watershed in Weston, Waltham, Lincoln and Lexington where water is collected into the two reservoirs that feed Fresh Pond. This is an athletic tour, entailing 33 miles of riding on a mix of urban and rural routes. The tour is FREE, but please bring your own bicycle, safety equipment and a lunch. REGISTRATION is REQUIRED; please contact Julie Coffey to sign-up, or for more information: jcoffey(a)cambridgema.gov, (617) 349-7712. Native Seed-Collecting and Saving - with Kate Stafford Oct. 27 6-7:30pm, meets at Water Dept. front door, REGISTRATION REQUIRED At this workshop, learn how to responsibly and effectively collect wild plant seeds and prepare them for sprouting! Creating a native seed bank is not only fun, it¹s also a great way to promote healthy plant communities and improved habitat for wildlife in following seasons. No experience necessary! Space is limited - please REGISTER. Purple Loosestrife Fall Data Collection Nov. 1 10am-Noon, meets at Maher Park (650 Concord Ave), REGISTRATION REQUIRED Help Reservation staff monitor biologically-controlled invasive purple loosestrife at Little Fresh Pond! This is a day of science-in-action, so come prepared to collect data in the field. Pants, long sleeves and a water bottle are strongly recommended. No experience necessary! Open to ages 8 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult assistant. Please REGISTER so that equipment can be coordinated. Knowing Trees by their Buds Nov. 2 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 1 - 3 pm, Maynard Ecology Center (Basement of Neville Place, 650 Concord Avenue) Did you know that you can identify a tree in winter by looking at its buds? Careful examination will reveal that the buds of each species are unique. Ranger Jean Rogers will show you how and will lead this walk from the Maynard Ecology Center to the nearby Lusitania Wet Meadow. For more information contact Ranger Jean at jrogers(a)cambridgema.gov or call 508-562-7605. Please register for this program by Oct 26 so we can be sure to have enough materials available. Please park at the Tobin School, 197 Vassal Lane if you do not have a resident parking sticker. Tour of the Walter J. Sullivan Treatment Facility Nov. 3 6:00-7:30pm, meets at Water Dept. front door Find out how water that falls as rain in the suburbs 10 miles west of Cambridge is transported to Fresh Pond and then tested, treated and delivered to the city¹s residents and businesses! Includes a tour of our water quality lab, as well as a look at our purification equipment. Volunteer Adventure Nov. 10 1 - 3:30 pm, Huron Ave Gate House (opposite Park Ave) Take a day off from the gym and join volunteers from MIT in refurbishing hillside paths with wood chips on Huron Ave. Hand tools, gloves, drinking water, instruction and the good company of our Water Department staff will be provided. People of all abilities are welcome. Stay as little or long as you like. Contact Ranger Jean at jrogers(a)cambridgema.gov <mailto:jrogers@cambridgema.gov> or 508 562-7605 for more information. Bring a water bottle and be sure to wear shoes that completely cover your feet. 1st Annual Fresh Pond Great Gobble Give-Back Nov. 22 1-3:30pm, meets at Ranger Station Do you drink Cambridge tap? Do you run, walk, bike, yoga or play at Fresh Pond? Show thanks for the clean drinking water and beautiful recreational space Fresh Pond provides lend a hand! Volunteer activities will include trail maintenance and invasive species removal to protect important habitat and prevent soil erosion. Sturdy, close-toed shoes required; long pants, long sleeves and a water bottle are recommended. All tools are provided, and no experience is necessary! Appropriate for ages 10 and up. IF you are volunteering as a group, please register with Kirsten at (617) 349-6489 / fpr(a)cambridgema.gov <mailto:fpr@cambridgema.gov> , thank you. _______________________________________________ PSNA mailing list PSNA(a)lists.portersquare.net http://lists.portersquare.net/listinfo.cgi/psna-portersquare.net

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FW: MICE coming to Lesley next wekend (4 and 5 October)
by Ruth Ryals 28 Sep '14

28 Sep '14

From: "Kelley, Craig" <ckelley(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 3:24 PM Subject: MICE coming to Lesley next wekend (4 and 5 October) Folks: Cooper and I have gone to this free, family-friendly comic-based event in the past. It is full of amazing seminars, cool shows and fabulous discussions. A hidden gem in the list of things that are going on in your neighborhood and one I suspect you¹ll really enjoy at least browsing through. Learn more at: http://micexpo.org. Thanks a lot. Craig Lesley University hosts MICE 2014 Oct. 4 and 5 Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo to debut anthologies Colonial Comics¹ and SubCultures¹ at free, family-friendly show CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Regional talent and visiting artists highlight the fifth annual Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo, presented by the Boston Comics Roundtable and Lesley University¹s College of Art and Design on Oct. 4 and 5 at University Hall (1815 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge¹s Porter Square) next to the new Lunder Arts Center under construction. The event, which drew more than 1,700 fans of comics, graphic novels and other visual arts last year, is free and family friendly, with ³Kids Comics Day² programming geared toward younger comics fans and budding artists Oct. 5. Hours of the expo are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 4, and 11 a.m. to 4 pm. Oct. 5. MICE 2014 offers a weekend of activities and is the Boston area¹s only show dedicated to independent and alternative comics. Attendees are invited to discover their new favorite comics from more than 150 local comic creators. The exhibition area at MICE 2014 will present a wide range of art and books, handmade mini-comics and ¹zines, anthologies, graphic novels, prints and sketches. Panel discussions will provide insightful conversations about the world of contemporary comics and graphic novels. In addition, artists will share techniques, tips and tricks for creating your own comics in a variety of workshops for all ages and skill levels. ³MICE 2014 offers an unequaled opportunity for comics artists and fans to immerse themselves in, and interact with, the best of independent comics,² says expo organizer Dan Mazur. ³This year, we¹ll be debuting two anthologies with local connections: Colonial Comics¹ tales from the pre-Revolutionary New England, in graphic form and SubCultures,¹ a look at society¹s various niches, from ham¹ radio operators and doomsday preppers to underground club kids and fancy wristwatch connoisseurs. MICE 2014 quite literally has something for everyone.² This year¹s show, which is supported by the Cambridge Arts Council, will also welcome a number of special guests professionals from the world of independent comics and graphic novels including James Kochalka, Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman, Emily Carroll, Paul Hornschemeier and Box Brown. For more information, visit http://micexpo.org.

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Re: [Neighbors] Nüssli 118º Tasting
by Angela 26 Sep '14

26 Sep '14

A time would be most helpful its from 12-3 pm! From: Angela [mailto:angelahofmann@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, September 26, 2014 2:43 PM To: 'neighbors(a)buenavistasocialclub.org' Subject: RE: Nüssli 118º Tasting Hi Neighbors, I hope you remembered to mark your calendars to come checkout the tasting tomorrow, Saturday September 27 at Nüssli 118º - 2259 Mass Ave and support all the local North Cambridge businesses along Mass Ave. It will be a beautiful day! Angela Angela Hofmann Founder & CEO nussli-1-25inch 2259 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02140 www.nussli118.com <http://www.nussli118.com/>

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Re: [Neighbors] Nüssli 118º Tasting
by Angela 26 Sep '14

26 Sep '14

Hi Neighbors, I hope you remembered to mark your calendars to come checkout the tasting tomorrow, Saturday September 27 at Nüssli 118º - 2259 Mass Ave and support all the local North Cambridge businesses along Mass Ave. It will be a beautiful day! Angela Angela Hofmann Founder & CEO nussli-1-25inch 2259 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02140 www.nussli118.com <http://www.nussli118.com/>

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Cambridge PD: CITYWIDE Alert - Cambridge Police Department Arrest Suspect Following Package Theft
by Ruth Ryals 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Begin forwarded message: > From: "CitizenObserver" <alerts(a)citizenobserver.com> > Subject: Cambridge PD: CITYWIDE Alert - Cambridge Police Department Arrest > Suspect Following Package Theft > Date: September 25, 2014 at 3:11:06 PM EDT > > > Cambridge PD: CITYWIDE > CITIZEN ALERT > > Cambridge Police Department Arrest Suspect Following Package Theft > > CAMBRIDGE, Mass. September 25, 2014 Officers with the Cambridge Police > Department arrested Steven Ward, 59, homeless, for larceny on Wednesday after > he was observed by a witness removing a mail package from a Green Street > residence¹s front porch. Ward was stopped by police three blocks from the > location of the package theft. A suitcase that he was carrying contained an > unopened Amazon Prime package labeled with a Green Street address. A criminal > background check of Ward also revealed that he had an active felony default > warrant for his arrest. He was subsequently charged with the warrant and > failure to appear after recognizance for a felony.This is the second package > theft-related arrest made by the Cambridge Police in the last month. On August > 29, a Medford resident was arrested for larceny from a building after > surveillance footage revealed the suspect stealing multiple packages on Garden > Street and placing them in a plastic trash bag.The Cambridge Police strongly > encourage residents to follow these tips to help protect yourself and your > packages: > * Request the delivery of package(s) via a signature to ensure the package > will not be left on the front steps or foyer. > * Track your packages online, so you have a better idea when it is scheduled > to arrive. > * Have your packages delivered to your work address or to a > neighbor/friend/family member who would be home, in the event that you are > not. > * If you¹re suspicious or have experienced this type of activity, report to > the Cambridge Police Department immediately by calling 617-349-3300. > ### > The Cambridge Police Department is committed to the enforcement of laws and > preservation of order that protect the rights and property of every person > within the City of Cambridge. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of > police service and to impact crime, and its associated elements, through the > utilization of new and proven crime prevention strategies and problem-solving > partnerships with our community. For more information, follow > @CambridgePolice > <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=7&rtr=on&s=jaysy,10cap,1d8,44w2,8nwm,b79n,… > 1l> on Twitter, or access the department¹s Facebook page > atwww.facebook.com/CambridgePolice > <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=7&rtr=on&s=jaysy,10cap,1d8,f41g,19wa,b79n,… > 1l> . > > > <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=7&rtr=on&s=jaysy,10cap,1d8,4koq,ksdg,b79n,… > 1l> > Contact Information > Contact Name:Jeremy Warnick, Director of Communications Contact Name: > Contact Email:pio@cambridgepolice.orgContact Email: > Contact Phone:617-349-3237Contact Phone: > > > See More Details/Translate > <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=7&rtr=on&s=jaysy,10cap,1d8,ir4y,iqyc,b79n,… > 1l> > > > <http://www.citizenobserver.com/cov6/app/ncnews_aff.jsp?sender=jlipshaw@gmail. > com&uid=7f98bd0869&p=2654&mid=1695553> > > Please do not reply to this email. Direct any questions or feedback to the > contact at your local law enforcement agency. > > Unsubscribe from CitizenObserver Email Alerts > <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=7&rtr=on&s=jaysy,10cap,1d8,2ubx,g8zs,b79n,… > 1l> > >

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Re: [Neighbors] BREAKING NEWS! -- Buena Vista Social Club cookout 2014!
by Ruth Ryals 24 Sep '14

24 Sep '14

BVP Neighbors, Friends, Oct 19th was the favorite, so mark your calendars accordingly. Pray for Indian summer that Sunday, at least from 2-6 pm! It is a little late for a cookout, but what the heck if we are in turtlenecks and jeans? We will need to get a permit from the city to close BVP from Upland to Cambridge St. We will also need everyone to refrain from parking there during that afternoon. We will need a few cars to anchor the ends of the street and buttress our signs, so I will be asking those of us immediately on that stretch about their cooperation. We need grills, chairs, tables, kid's games/diversions, food to cook and side dishes/salads/deserts coordinated. You can start by telling me what you can bring! We will keep track via a spreadsheet, so please remind me of your name (sometimes your email is not very illuminating, or I haven't associated a face with it), where you live and the names of guests/kids (ages?) you are bringing. None of this info is distributed! Please also volunteer to set up, clean up, coordinate, etc. Mark & Jodi have agreed t do the sound system again. Anything I am forgetting? Ruth From: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 4:21 PM To: "neighbors(a)buenavistasocialclub.org" <neighbors(a)buenavistasocialclub.org> Cc: Debbie Cohen <drc(a)coreyoga.com> Subject: [Neighbors] BREAKING NEWS! -- Buena Vista Social Club cookout 2014! Neighbors, It is time to set a date to cook some great food, catch up with our neighbors, and generally have a good time before it turns cold AGAIN! Usually Sunday afternoon works best, so could I have a show of hands on which of the following dates works for most of us: Sept 28th? Oct 5th? Oct 19th? And if you can help with organizing, entertaining kids, setting up, cleaning up, please let me know. Also, reach out and invite your neighbors who may not be on the list. If they would like to join the list, all they (or you) need to do is email me a request. Ruth Ryals 115 Upland Rd. Cambridge, MA 02140 617-547-6453 617-834-4007 (c) _______________________________________________ Neighbors mailing list Neighbors(a)buenavistasocialclub.org http://mailman.actwin.com/mailman/listinfo/neighbors

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FW: Family Kickball at Raymond Park, Sunday, 9/28 from 4-5pm!
by Ruth Ryals 24 Sep '14

24 Sep '14

Hi Ruth, I thought maybe this is something folks on our lis-serve would be interested in.... Best, Liz Vandermark Hi there Friends, Are you looking for a fun way to get some exercise and meet some neighbors? Please join us for the Friends of Raymond Park Kickball (FORP) game this Sunday 9/28 from 4 to 5pm. Funfacts for FORP Community Kickball (FORP CK) 1. Everybody plays- from stroller babies to grandma- everyone is guaranteed a team and a chance to play. 2. Everybody has fun! 3. Games play for 9 innings, innings turn over after 3 outs or after 5 runs. Please be mindful to be extra gentle with our littlest players. Donations are welcomed - FORP is a non profit community organization supporting activities and events in Raymond Park. Please join us in whatever capacity you are able. Join our new Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/583393585026223/?ref=br_tf And/or join our listserv at: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FriendsOfRaymondPark/info (FriendsOfRaymondPark(a)yahoogroups.com) Please contact Kelly Dolan at: Kelly.dolan.kd(a)gmail.com if you think you can make it! Hope to see you there! F.O.R.P.

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FW: [PSNA] Cambridge Repair Café
by Ruth Ryals 22 Sep '14

22 Sep '14

fyi On 9/22/14 11:42 AM, "John Howard" <jhh(a)alum.mit.edu> wrote: >Cambridge Repair Café >SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27th, 10am-2pm > >CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER >5 CALLENDER ST, CAMBRIDGE MA >FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC > >What to do with a chair when a leg is loose? >With a toaster that no longer works? >Or a sweater with moth holes? > >Toss it? No way! You can repair it at Repair Café! >Clothes, Electrical Appliances, Toys, >Bicycles, Jewelry, Furniture, Etc. > >Learn how things work, try to repair them together, >receive expert advice, meet each other and be inspired. > > >More Info: >Facebook.com/CambridgeRepairCafe > >Thank you! > > >The Cambridge Repair Café is a joint project of the Cambridge Public >Works Department, >Cambridge Recycling Advisory Committee, Cambridge Public Schools Office >of Sustainability, >Green Cambridge, Community Development Department, Cambridge Community >Center, and more! > > >Ms. Randi Mail >Recycling Director >City of Cambridge >CambridgeMA.Gov/Recycle > >[reposted by request] >_______________________________________________ >PSNA mailing list >PSNA(a)lists.portersquare.net >http://lists.portersquare.net/listinfo.cgi/psna-portersquare.net

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Nanny needed
by Ruth Ryals 18 Sep '14

18 Sep '14

One of our neighbors is looking for an experienced nanny to work 15-20 hours/ week with their daughter, age one year and eight months. The position is available now. The home is walking distance from Raymond Park. The pay is $15/ hour. If you are interested in the position, please contact Debbie at (617) 470-4313. Ruth

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Fwd: Sept. 23rd Invitation: Getting towards Net Zero hosted by the City of Cambridge
by Ruth Ryals 11 Sep '14

11 Sep '14

Ruth Ryals rryals(a)comcast.net 617-834-4007(c) Sent from my iPhone! Begin forwarded message: > From: "Kokinda, Ellen" <ekokinda(a)cambridgema.gov> > Date: September 11, 2014 at 2:05:32 PM EDT > To: "rryals(a)comcast.net" <rryals(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Sept. 23rd Invitation: Getting towards Net Zero hosted by the City of Cambridge > > Hi Ruth, > Would you please share this with others in the Buena Vista Social Club? > > Best, > Ellen Kokinda > > Save the date! September 23rd 6:00PM – 8:30PM Main Cambridge Library, Lecture Hall > Getting towards Net Zero featuring expert panelists, big ideas for reducing carbon emissions from buildings > Hosted by the City of Cambridge. Please share with your networks! > *See attached invitation > > > Ellen Kokinda, Assistant Planner > Cambridge Community Development Department > 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA. 02139 > > > www.cambridgema.gov/CDD > ekokinda(a)cambridgema.gov > M: 8:30-8:00 T-Th: 8:30-5:00 F: 8:30-Noon > 617/349-4618 > 617/349-4669 FAX > 617/349-4621 TTY > >

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