February 2018 - Neighbors - lists.buenavistasocialclub.org

FW: Food Pantry today!
by Ruth Ryals 10 Feb '18

10 Feb '18

From: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Date: Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 10:11 AM To: "portersquare(a)googlegroups.com" <portersquare(a)googlegroups.com> Subject: Food Pantry today! If you know anyone who might need a hand, please spread the word. Helping Hand Food Pantry 2nd Saturday of each month! 364 Rindge Avenue 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Ruth Thanks to our friends at St. James Episcopal Church for this news.

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FW: Recommendations
by Ruth Ryals 09 Feb '18

09 Feb '18

Can anyone help our friend? ***************************** On 2/9/18, 7:48 AM, "Alexandra Smith" <alexandragsmith94(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hey Ruth & Margaret, I'm looking for a hardwood floor specialist, a painter, and a handy man. Do you have any recommendations? Alex

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Scam at Partners Urgent Care at Porter Square
by Georgia Orcutt 09 Feb '18

09 Feb '18

Please be aware that the new Urgent Care office that recently opened at Porter Square (in the old City Sports location) is NOT officially connected to Partners Health Care. The signage is misleading. It is very poorly run and may not have a doctor available during its open hours. The local CVS reports many complaints from people who seek care at this location. I just took a friend there and we were shocked at the lack of professional service. It truly felt like being in a Saturday Night Live skit.

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Looking for a Dog Walker
by Cei Lambert 09 Feb '18

09 Feb '18

Hello BVP Family! This is Cei and Jordan and Scotty the Dog. We live at 11 BVP. Until last week, I had a job that allowed me to be home in the early afternoon to take Scotty out, but I recently accepted a new position that is going to limit my ability to do so. I am looking for someone who would like to make ~$10/day or so to walk Scotty for ~20 minutes in the early afternoon, Monday through Friday. You are welcome to spend as much time with him as you like, so if you've always wanted a dog but can't have one of your own, Scotty would be happy to hang out with you! You'd be welcome to spend time in our apartment with Scotty, or bring him over to your place if you prefer! A bit about Scotty: He is a 2 year old retired racing greyhound. Contrary to popular belief, greyhounds are couch potatoes and Scotty sleeps about 18 hours a day. He gets short walks morning, afternoon, and evening, and the rest of the time he sleeps on our couch. He is quiet, very friendly, and friendly towards other dogs. If you want to take him out to run (he will sprint in short bursts and then be worn out), you can take him to Raymond or Danahey parks-- anywhere that's reasonably fenced in and guarded from the road. If you are interested, please email me here or call me at 303-909-2313. Hope to hear from someone soon! Best, Cei -- *Cei A. Lambert* *www.ceialambert.com <http://www.ceialambert.com>* - <http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cei-lambert/53/7ba/31>

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Fwd: A Mother And Her Daughter Adopted From China Teach Others About Identity And Chinese Policy | WBUR News
by Ruth Ryals 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

In case you missed it – Maya and Melissa were on WBUR today with a great new project. Probably took guts to be so public with this. Thank them. Ruth http://www.wbur.org/news/2018/02/07/mother-daughter-adoption-china-curricul…

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Re: [Neighbors] [Kenfield-local] Mardi Gras Tuesday 2/13 with RSE/Amadee Castenell/Henri Smith!
by Ruth Ryals 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

They are great, and very local! From: KenField-local <kenfield-local-bounces(a)two.pairlist.net> on behalf of Ken Field <ken(a)kenfield.org> Date: Monday, January 29, 2018 at 8:53 PM To: Friends-local <kenfield-local(a)two.pairlist.net> Subject: [Kenfield-local] Mardi Gras Tuesday 2/13 with RSE/Amadee Castenell/Henri Smith! REVOLUTIONARY SNAKE ENSEMBLE Mardi Gras Party, with Special Guests AMADEE CASTENELL & HENRI SMITH (Fat) Tuesday 2/13, 7:30pm, Regattabar, in the Charles Hotel, Harvard Sq, Cambridge, MA http://www.getshowtix.com/regattabar/moreinfo.cgi?id=3878 "Most bands can't get the New Orleans stuff right, but the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble is one of the few who does and then takes it in fascinating directions" - Offbeat, New Orleans [Note: Due to illness, Charles Neville is unable to appear. We appreciate your understanding.] REVOLUTIONARY SNAKE ENSEMBLE returns to Regattabar for the party that is a Boston Mardi Gras tradition - you will not want to miss it! This show has sold out repeatedly in past years - get your tickets early!! The evening will feature New Orleans veteran saxophonist AMADEE CASTENELL, whose numerous credits include Dr. John, The Neville Bros, Allen Toussaint, Elvis Costello, and many others. Also joining the band for several pieces will be electrifying vocalist & New Orleans legend HENRI SMITH. The band will include leader Ken Field/alto sax & flute, Tom Hall/tenor sax, Jerry Sabatini/trumpet, Dave Harris/trombone & tuba, Blake Newman/bass, Phil Neighbors/drums. Labeled "explosive" by the Boston Globe, two-time New England Music Award nominees Revolutionary Snake Ensemble's most recent release "I Want That Sound!" was labeled a "life-enhancing treat" by Fanfare Magazine and "one of the hottest sounds ever" by El Paso (TX) NPR station KTEP. NYC Jazz Record writes that "Revolutionary Snake Ensemble has been putting its unique and somewhat twisted twist on the New Orleans brass band tradition for more than 25 years...hard-partying avant-funk, with boisterous soloing...I Want That Sound! is a strong example of how Ken Field and the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble continue to push the brass band tradition forward in an entirely original way, all the while making music that's a heck of a lot of fun." KBCS Seattle Public Radio says that RSE "continues to mine the vein of New Orleans - with post-bop, and touches of Avant - this band cooks; edgy, raucous, fun, and first rate!" And the Boston Herald adds that "People tend to think of second line bands - brass bands steeped in New Orleans traditions - as instant party starters. It's a great compliment, maybe the best compliment ever, but it limits the sonic and emotional range of these bands. Revolutionary Snake Ensemble can absolutely get a party started. But on the local horn collective's fourth album, "I Want That Sound!," the players also explore the wild outerlands of jazz." AMADEE CASTENELL is a premier tenor saxophonist and flautist who has been nurtured by 30 years of playing in the rich multi-layered music scene of his native New Orleans. A long-time member of the Allen Toussaint Orchestra, he was musical director from 1974-1983 of RCA recording artists Chocolate Milk, with whom he recorded 8 albums. He has also performed and recorded with Dr. John, Robbie Robertson, Lee Dorsey, The Neville Bros, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Erma Thomas, Paul McCartney, Wynton Marsalis, Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs, Don Henley, Gladys Knight, Billy Joel, and others. Vocalist HENRI SMITH has been thrilling New Orleans audiences for years with his sophisticated swing and dramatic delivery of jazz, blues, and Cajun flavored music. He relocated to Massachusetts in 2005 after losing his home to Katrina. New Orleans born and bred, Smith has long been a radio personality on the legendary WWOZ, where his radio show featured the contemporary jazz that he loves and now sings professionally. With many connections in the music world, he frequently served as emcee and vocalist at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for artists such as Kermit Ruffins and Ellis Marsalis. ------ Ken Field * ken(a)kenfield.org * http://kenfield.org _______________________________________________ KenField-local mailing list KenField-local(a)two.pairlist.net https://pairlist2.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/kenfield-local

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Fwd: Provide Feedback on Urban Form, Community Wellbeing Draft Goals
by Ruth Ryals 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Peters, Melissa" <mpeters(a)cambridgema.gov> > Date: February 7, 2018 at 10:07:39 AM EST > To: "Peters, Melissa" <mpeters(a)cambridgema.gov> > Subject: Provide Feedback on Urban Form, Community Wellbeing Draft Goals > > Dear neighbors and friends, > > Envision Cambridge is seeking feedback on draft goals for Urban Form and Community Wellbeing. > Join the conversation online at https://envisioncambridge.consider.it/ > > Your insight will help shape future policies and programs. > > Please let me know if you’d like a print version of the survey. > > Thanks! > Melissa > > > Envision Cambridge Seeks Community Feedback > > In addition to housing, mobility, economy, climate & environment, urban form and community wellbeing are focus areas of the citywide planning process. Urban form addresses the physical characteristics of the built environment. Community wellbeing includes recommendations that promote social inclusion and access to opportunity, creates a sense of belonging, and strengthen the relationship between urban form and community. Weigh in on the draft urban form and community wellbeing goals by visiting https://envisioncambridge.consider.it/. Your feedback will help shape the City’s future policies and programs in these areas. Paper versions of the survey are available upon request. >

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FW: We're Looking For Artists For Cambridge Arts’ Community Supported Art Program
by Ruth Ryals 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

From: Cambridge Arts Council <cambridgearts=cambridgema.gov(a)mail233.suw14.mcdlv.net> on behalf of Cambridge Arts Council <cambridgearts(a)cambridgema.gov> Reply-To: Cambridge Arts Council <cambridgearts(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Monday, February 5, 2018 at 4:58 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: We're Looking For Artists For Cambridge Arts’ Community Supported Art Program We're Looking For Artists To Be Part Of Cambridge Arts’ Community Supported Art Program Artists are invited to apply for the third session of Cambridge Arts’ Community Supported Art Program (CSArt). The program—part of the Cambridge Creative Marketplace cultural economic initiative led by the Cambridge Arts Council—is open to all artists living and/or having professional occupation in Cambridge. Apply here: https://cos.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/40925 Application deadline: Feb. 15, 2018 Community Supported Art is the Cambridge Arts Council’s innovative program to provide local artists with professional development, network building and support in developing new markets for their work. CSArt takes the model of buying a farm share to help support local agriculture and adapts it to supporting art-making in the Cambridge community. Community Supported Art is part of Cambridge Art’s Creative Marketplace program, a cultural economic development program that identifies and promotes an intentional marketplace where residents, artists, arts organizations and the corporate community all connect to support increased cultural identity and economic vitality in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts. What Are The Benefits Of Being A Community Supported Artist? A jury of regional art professionals will select the new cohort of participating artists in March 2018. The selected artists will be engaged in three types of opportunities from April to November 2018: As a learning cohort with other selected artists, you will attend a professional development curriculum in arts business administration. This learning occurs in partnership with Cambridge Community Television (CCTV) and the Cambridge Art Association. With more than a dozen sessions and workshops, participating artists gain insight into how to financially manage their arts practice, learn how to effectively market their art, understand how to legally protect it and how to professionally document work with photos or videos. You will produce a body of original or limited-edition work for this program. The art produced in the Community Supported Art program is sold in quantities of 3, 6, or 9 pieces called “art shares.” Artists are paid upon completion of the artworks and all proceeds from the sales of Community Supported Art shares support the continuation of the program. You will participate in series of events such as art-making demonstrations, talks, and exhibitions engaging with a broad audience from the general public to employees of corporations. Testimonials from artists who’ve participated in Cambridge Arts’ Community Supported Art Program: “I joined the program largely to get the help with marketing that was offered. The program has surpassed my expectations and hopes. Every workshop has been helpful, and I have learned a tremendous amount."—2017 CSArt participant "This project has pushed me to also think about the business of art – the cost of materials, time and pricing. This program creates a sense of community. Its supportive nature has been a real treat.”—2017 CSArt participant “I was one of the artists who received a grant from the Mass Cultural Council through the Cambridge Arts Council to participate in its Community Supported Arts initiative. The initiative, described by Jason Weeks, made me feel supported and valued as an artist in this community and the resources they made available were incredibly helpful. Participation in this program led me to an exciting three painting commission that I am currently working on for a biotech firm in Kendall Square.”—2016 CSArt participant “My personal takeaway is that I have felt more connected to fellow artists and partners in my community as a result of this project.”—2016 CSArt participant Learn more about Community Supported Art: Cambridgeartscouncil.org/CSArt Learn more about the art shares: CSArtcambridge.com Questions: cambridgearts(a)cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4380 Learn more about Community Supported Art About Cambridge Arts Cambridge Arts is the River Festival, Open Studios, Gallery 344, Sidewalk Poetry, Summer In The City, Community Supported Art, grants to artists, street performers, more than 230 works of contemporary public art in every neighborhood of the city, and a conservation program to preserve them for the future. We're the Cambridge Arts Council, a City agency that funds, promotes, and presents high-quality, community based arts programs for the benefit of artists, residents, and visitors in Cambridge. Active since 1974, Cambridge Arts is one of the most dynamic local arts agencies in the country. Cambridge Arts exists to ensure that the arts remain vital for people living, working and visiting Cambridge. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternate formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. For information contact Cambridge Arts: cambridgearts(a)cambridgema.gov, 6173494380 or TTY: 6173494621 Copyright © 2018 Cambridge Arts Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Cambridge Arts Council344 Broadway Cambridge, Ma 02139 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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FW: Cambridge Releases Vision Zero Action Plan to Eliminate Transportation Fatalities and Serious Injuries and Announces 20 MPH Safety Zones in City Squares
by Ruth Ryals 05 Feb '18

05 Feb '18

From: Ini Tomeu <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> on behalf of Ini Tomeu <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Monday, February 5, 2018 at 3:36 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Cambridge Releases Vision Zero Action Plan to Eliminate Transportation Fatalities and Serious Injuries and Announces 20 MPH Safety Zones in City Squares For Immediate Release City of Cambridge Public Information Office Contact: Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer 617-349-4339, itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov Cambridge Releases Vision Zero Action Plan to Eliminate Transportation Fatalities and Serious Injuries and Announces 20 MPH Safety Zones in the City’s Squares. City to take data driven approach to identifying causes and evaluating solutions Cambridge, MA, February 05, 2018 -- The City of Cambridge is releasing its Vision Zero Action Plan at a public celebration at City Hall on Thursday, Febuary 8, at 8:30 a.m. Vision Zero, adopted by the Cambridge City Council in 2016, is an initiative to reduce and ultimately eliminate transportation fatalities and serious injuries, while at the same time creating safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all those who travel in Cambridge. The Action Plan serves as a blueprint for how Cambridge will achieve Vision Zero. The Action Plan outlines specific short and long term goals that the City will undertake. These goals reflect the City’s commitment to: Design and Operate Safe Streets Improve Large Vehicle, Taxi/For-Hire Vehicles, and TNC Safety for all road users Ensure equity in Vision Zero efforts, paying particular attention to vulnerable and underserved populations Engage the public in Vision Zero initiatives Ensure that City employees and representatives lead by example in traffic safety matters Create new partnerships and foster existing partnerships with community organizations Use data to direct efforts and measure progress In line with these goals, the City will be announcing the implementation of 20 MPH Safety Zones in the City Squares. Effective March 1, the speed limit in Central, Harvard, Inman, Kendall, and Porter Squares will be 20 MPH. Lowering speeds is one of the most effective tools to protect vulnerable road users and is fundamental to achieving Vision Zero, as slower speeds result in fewer and less severe crashes. In December of 2016, the City lowered the default speed limit to 25 MPH. “Effective communication, collaboration, and public process are critical to successful initiatives, and these will be central themes that will guide our approach for Vision Zero,” said City Manager Louis A. DePasquale. “By coming together as a community, we will continue making it safe and easy for people of all ages and abilities to travel between work, school, shops, and other destinations, whether they choose to walk, bicycle, drive, or take transit. I look forward to working with the City Council and the entire community to enhance the safety of our city.” “We know that lower speeds help save lives, and that pedestrians and cyclists are much more likely to survive a crash with a motor vehicle when speeds are below 20 MPH.” said Joseph Barr, Director of Traffic, Parking, and Transportation. “Cambridge’s squares are the heart of our city, and we want to make sure that we support their economic vitality by making them safe for everyone who lives, works, and plays in Cambridge.” The foundation for the Action Plan is data driven decision-making. The City will seek to identify the fundamental causes of traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities to come up with creative and implementable solutions to prevent those incidents, and to evaluate its successes and remaining challenges. The Vision Zero commitment reinforces a community-based focus on safety and the actions that can be collectively taken to create the safest possible transportation system—and the safest possible city. Preliminary 2017 crash data from the Cambridge Police Department shows: 3% reduction in crash calls for service – to the lowest level in nearly two decades. 4% reduction in crashes requiring police reports. 17% reduction in crashes involving bicyclists. 17% reduction in crashes resulting in ambulance transport of injured parties to a hospital – to the lowest since 2005, when comprehensive EMS disposition data was captured. For additional information, visit CambridgeMA.GOV/VisionZero. The Vision Zero Action Plan and detailed maps of the Safety Zones will be available on Feburary 8. -###- This email was sent to rryals(a)comcast.net City of Cambridge, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Executive Office, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States Unsubscribe

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FW: [first-parish-cambridge] Breakfast tomorrow at Church
by Ruth Ryals 03 Feb '18

03 Feb '18

From: <first-parish-cambridge(a)yahoogroups.com> on behalf of "Christine McElroy cmcelroy52(a)gmail.com [first-parish-cambridge]" <first-parish-cambridge-noreply(a)yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: Christine McElroy <cmcelroy52(a)gmail.com> Date: Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 6:04 PM To: <first-parish-cambridge(a)yahoogroups.com> Subject: [first-parish-cambridge] Breakfast tomorrow at Church COME ENJOY BREAKFAST AND LEARN ABOUT SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK AT FIRST PARISH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4THAT 9AM Are you heartsick every time you hear of people deported and families ripped apart? Are you upset that mass incarceration and unjust sentencing is claiming so many lives? Are you worried when you hear about devastating storms, droughts and other consequences of global climate change? Do you want to be a part of ending racism and white supremacy? Do you want to connect with the problems facing the homeless in our community? Folks at First Parish are involved in all these issues and more. You can replace your despair with hope and your sense of helplessness with purpose and action. Working with others approaching these issues with courage, compassion and the strength of spirit is incredibly rewarding. Join up and First Parish can be even more of a collective force for change. ALL THIS AND BREAKFAST TOO!! Sent from my iPhone __._,_.___ Posted by: Christine McElroy <cmcelroy52(a)gmail.com> Reply via web post •Reply to sender •Reply to group •Start a New Topic •Messages in this topic (1) Have you tried the highest rated email app? With 4.5 stars in iTunes, the Yahoo Mail app is the highest rated email app on the market. What are you waiting for? Now you can access all your inboxes (Gmail, Outlook, AOL and more) in one place. Never delete an email again with 1000GB of free cloud storage. To Post a message, send it to: first-parish-cambridge(a)yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe, send a blank message to: first-parish-cambridge-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com For questions, send a message to first-parish-cambridge-owner(a)yahoogroups.com Reminder: This list is for announcements of official events and business of the First Parish in Cambridge UU. All postings are moderated. Visit Your Group • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___

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