March 2018 - Neighbors - lists.buenavistasocialclub.org

FW: Toddler and Preschool Classes and Workshops
by Ruth Ryals 31 Mar '18

31 Mar '18

FYI From: Maud Morgan Arts <terry(a)agassiz.ccsend.com> on behalf of Maud Morgan Arts <cshea(a)agassiz.org> Reply-To: <cshea(a)agassiz.org> Date: Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 5:40 AM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Toddler and Preschool Classes and Workshops RSVP for a free Science Festival Workshop! Make art with your little ones Start with Art Instructor: Aleigha Howland Preschool & Toddler Tuesdays or Thursdays 10:30 – 12:00 pm Registration includes one child age 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 yrs old and accompanying adult. Play, Discover, Create Each week children and their caregivers will find a variety of age appropriate materials and techniques to explore. Children can move at their own pace between stations of process art activities. We will dive into using fine and gross motor skills, as well as sensory experiences. Projects will include a mix of messy and/or large projects with those more easily repeated at home. As always, the focus will be on having fun. Register for Tuesdays Register for Thursdays All for Clay / Clay for All Instructor: Annie Buchholz Adult & Child Saturdays, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Registration includes child age 8 and under, and up through grade 2, and accompanying adult. All ages and skill levels work side by side. No matter how young or old you can be successful in clay. Employing a variety of hand building and wheel throwing techniques we will have fun making functional and sculptural pieces. We will glaze and fire our work to take home and enjoy! This is a chance for all ages to work together, learn from each other, and inspire each other. Register Visit our website for a full list of Spring classes April Vacation Week Free Mobile Making Workshop Instructor: Paul Hackett Friday, April 20th 10:30-12:30pm RSVP Required Maud Morgan Art hosts artist and art teacher Paul Hackett in our Mobile Making Workshop! Our students will add their own unique twists by coloring, drawing and decorating paper then turning their masterpieces into moving pieces of art! Partnered with Cambridge Science Festival. Register REGISTER Maud Morgan Arts | 617.349.6287 | MaudMorganArts.org ‌ ‌ ‌ Agassiz Baldwin Community | 20 Sacramento Street, Cambridge , MA 02138 Unsubscribe rryals(a)comcast.net Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by cshea(a)agassiz.org in collaboration with Try it free today

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Check out the PSNA April 19th meeting on Homelessness in the Porter Square area!
by Ruth Ryals 30 Mar '18

30 Mar '18

Thursday, April 19th 7-9 pm at Lesley University Hall, 1815 Mass Avenue, Room 2-048. Porter Square Neighbors Association will look at the issue of “Homelessness in the Porter Square Area”; who are the homeless, the programs and resources in Cambridge and Somerville to address their issues, and perhaps achieve an education for the rest of us. Our roundtable participants are: *Mardi Moran (she and Si Shapiro, longtime PSNA members, were owners of Tags until 2015) will open the program with a little history. *Mayor Marc McGovern and Ellen Semonoff, Asst. Mngr., Human Services, will give us the big picture, the size of the problem, an overview of the Cambridge’s efforts and resources. *Mark McGovern, Exec. Dir., CHA Healthcare for the Homeless, and Mark Alston-Follansbee, Exec. Dir., Somerville Homeless Coalition, will give us more specifics. *Police Commissioner Branville G. Bard, Jr. will be our guest, as well as officers from the Homeless Outreach Program and neighborhood officers, to tell us how they intersect with the homeless and other service providers. In addition, there will be merchants from the Square and Mass Ave to speak about their experiences. *Jedediah Mannis of Harvard Divinity School and members of St. James Episcopal Church were there at the start of The Outdoor Church; Jed still ministers to the spiritual as well as the worldly needs of the homeless. They will remind us of the human side, the individuals amongst us experiencing homelessness or near homelessness. Please join us! Ruth Ryals President, PSNA rryals(a)comcast.net 617-547-6453

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Spring Landscaping Recommendations
by Amanda Cote 30 Mar '18

30 Mar '18

Hi All! I am looking for recommendations for landscaping services... from consultation to design, to labor to creation! Robert Glass and I have been discussing this for a while and ready to make it happen! I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations. Looking for quality service at a reasonable price. Thank you and Happy Spring! Bests, Amanda Vincent Street

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help with boxes Wed. afternoon
by Susan Cory 30 Mar '18

30 Mar '18

Hi All, I forgot to say that we are trying to get help moving the boxes on Wed. morning or early afternoon next week. It is a carload of boxes going to the third floor on Buena Vista Park. thanks, Susan

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Fwd: Message from City of Cambridge, MA
by Ruth Ryals 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

This is the City of Cambridge with a reminder that Street Cleaning resumes in Cambridge on Monday, April 2. Check "no parking" signs from April to December to avoid being ticketed and/or towed. Yard Waste collection and Curbside Compost pickup begin citywide on April 2 as well. For more information, please visit cambridgema.gov or call the Department of Public Works at 617.349.4800. You can also call the Cambridge Police Department at 617.349.3300 if you have questions about a towed vehicle or use our tow look-up database at http://cambridgema.gov/towedvehicles Residents can find their curbside collections and street cleaning schedules by entering their address in the “My Cambridge Schedule” tool at http://www.CambridgeMA.gov/theworks. Notifications are now available by text message, email, or app notifications by downloading the “Zero Waste Cambridge” app for iPhone/Android. Those previously signed up for reminders through ELine should re-subscribe using the scheduling tool or by downloading the app. Thank you

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Someone to help carry things to 3rd floor?
by Susan Cory 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Hi all, Does anyone know of someone who could help move a carload of boxes to the 3rd floor of a house on Buena Vista Park? We’d be happy to pay. Thanks, Susan Cory

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FW: Household Hazardous Waste collection Saturday and City-wide Street Cleaning starts Monday
by Ruth Ryals 28 Mar '18

28 Mar '18

Hey Everyone: For those of you with old paint and such to get rid of, you can do so at Danehy Park (Field Street lot) this Saturday from 9-1 PM. Learn more about what you can and can’t drop off here. And remember, City-wide street cleaning starts on Monday. The Street Cleaning Map to learn what district you are in is here. Figure out what district you are in, match it to the calendar (remembering that there is an Odd-sided day and an Even-sided day) and park accordingly. You can also sign up for text alerts and so forth as well as type in your address to see which district you are in. Remember, if you park somewhere in Cambridge and think you’re amazingly lucky because there are all sorts of parking choices, check the signs to make sure it’s not street cleaning day there! I speak from repeated painful, and expensive, experiences. And if you do get towed, try using this link to find your car and if that does not work, contact the Police Department at 617.349 3300. Learn more about towing in general here. That’s it for now. Have a great day! Craig Kelley All emails to and from this City address should be considered to be subject to Massachusetts’s Public Records laws. To be removed from this list, click here. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone you think may be interested in it. Also, I have scheduled office hours on Monday’s from 1-3 PM and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 AM, but please email CKelley(a)Cambridgema.gov before coming to confirm time and location before showing up.

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FW: PRESS RELEASE: MBTA Harvard & Central Elevator Replacement Advisories
by Ruth Ryals 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

FYI From: "Riviello, Dan" <driviello(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 2:12 PM To: "Riviello, Dan" <driviello(a)cambridgema.gov> Subject: PRESS RELEASE: MBTA Harvard & Central Elevator Replacement Advisories Please see the attached press release (pasted below) for information we’re sharing about planned MBTA work affecting elevators in Central and Harvard squares in Cambridge. Please contact the MBTA with questions about this planned work. Best, Dan Riviello Community Relations Manager Department of Public Works 147 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA 02139 P. 617.349.4825 F. 617.349.4868 www.CambridgeMA.gov/TheWorks MBTA Harvard & Central Elevator Replacement Advisories Elevators to be out of service beginning April 2 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – March 27, 2018 – The City of Cambridge is sharing the following information from the MBTA about service advisories for the Harvard and Central square MBTA Station elevators. Beginning April 2, 2018 and lasting through Spring 2019, the Inbound elevator in Central Square and elevator in Harvard Square will be out of service for construction. The Outbound elevator in Central Square and Brattle St. elevator outside Harvard Square will remain in service. The MBTA advises riders in Central Square to: OPTION 1: Use call box to request shuttle to KENDALL/MIT. OPTION 2: Take an ALEWIFE (outbound) train to HARVARD then use the ramps to transfer to ASHMONT/BRAINTREE train. Elevators will be out of service to be replaced and enlarged to improve the accessibility of Central Square Station. The MBTA advises riders in Harvard Square to: Please use the elevator at Brattle Square during closure. This temporary service change is in place while crews perform necessary work as part of station accessibility improvements. The MBTA will have Customer Service Agents in Central Square on the platform and at street level for the first two weeks of the elevator shutdown to assist. There will be one full size MBTA bus staged at Kendall. When a rider requires the bus at Central, they will press the call box to summons the driver. Wait time is expected to be 5-7 minutes, equivalent to wait times between trains. Those with questions or concerns should contact the MBTA at 617-222-3200 / TTY 617-222-5146. ###

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Fwd: Cambridge Climate Protection Update
by Ruth Ryals 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Also, note that the city will start street sweeping (and yard waste & compost pickup) April 1 st. It must be Spring! Check out http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks From: "Bolduc, John" <jbolduc(a)CambridgeMA.GOV> Subject: Cambridge Climate Protection Update Date: March 23, 2018 at 1:41:01 PM EDT To: "Bolduc, John" <jbolduc(a)CambridgeMA.GOV> DPW Annual Stormwater Management Meeting – Tuesday, March 27, 6:00-7:00 pm. The City’s Stormwater Management Program under the NPDES Permit will be discussed and reviewed. The meeting is public. For more information, click here. Spring Showers Bring Limited Time Offer on Rain Barrels - Capture the rainwater from your roof and store it in a rain barrel for later use in your garden. Purchase a 60-gallon rainwater collection system for $69.00. This offer is valid until May 30th. To provide the lowest cost, the company is arranging for a general delivery of the rain barrels on Wednesday, June 6th , from 4:00 -7 p.m., at Cambridge DPW yard, 147 Hampshire Street. If rainwater is not captured and allowed to soak back into the ground, rivers and streams do not have the chance to sustain or "recharge" themselves. By capturing rainwater, you are reducing stormwater runoff, conserving water and recharging the groundwater. A local non-profit agency, Green Cambridge (www.greencambridge.org ), is offering to install rain barrels for Cambridge residents free of charge. If you prefer to install them yourself, the rain barrel arrives with simple instructions for fast and easy installation. For more information, to order online and to check out the design and variety of color options log onto The Great American Rain Barrel Company website:www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com select “Massachusetts” and “Cambridge” under Shop Community Programs. You can also order by phone (800) 251-2352 toll free when specifying the City of Cambridge promotion. City Council Roundtable on Climate Change Preparedness & Resilience Plan for Alewife – Monday, April 9, 5:30 pm, Sullivan Chamber, City Hall. The City Council will hold a roundtable on the Climate Change Preparedness & Resilience Plan for Alewife. The meeting is public but generally the Council doesn’t take public comment. Check the calendar listing for webcast information. Earth Hour – The City of Cambridge is observing Earth Hour on Saturday, March 24, 8:30-9:30 pm by turning off the lights at City Hall, Cambridge Public Library, and other municipal buildings. The City encourages local businesses, organizations, and household to switch off their lights at the designated hour to show solidarity and raise awareness about efforts to combat climate change. Other notable participants include BioMed Realty and Boston Properties. For more information, click here. BASG – April 3, Venture Café, One Broadway. The Boston Area Sustainability Group’s April meeting will focus on environmental issues facing Massachusetts from the perspective of the Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM). For more information and registration, click here. Buiding Resilient Communities Networking – April 5, 5:30-7:30 pm, 51 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Networking event for professionals, practitioners, and community organizers. Participants will have a chance to network with community organizers within the social justice and environmental justice field as well as learn more about educational and funding opportunities. Sponsored by the Mel King Institute, CHAPA Young Professionals Group, New England Grassroots Environment Fund, and Tufts UEP. To register, click here. State Hazard Mitigation & Climate Adaptation Plan – BOSTON – Monday, April 9, 2018 9:00 am-12:00 pm; HOPKINTON – Thursday, April 12, 2018 1:00pm-4:00 pm; LANESBOROUGH – Friday, April 13, 2018 10:00 am-12:00 pm. . This is a stakeholder meeting for the development of the plan. For more information, see the plan website. To attend the workshop, an RSVP is required by clicking here. Jobs Climate Resilience Program Assistant, Conservation Law Foundation ASAP (American Society of Adaptation Professionals) Member Services & Communications Coordinator, Remote work considered (apply by 3/30) John Bolduc, Environmental Planner Cambridge Community Development Department 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA. 02139 www.cambridgema.gov/cdd Jbolduc(a)cambridgema.gov M: 8:30-8:00 T-Th: 8:30-5:00 F: 8:30-Noon 617/349-4628 617/349-4633 FAX 617/349-4621 TTY __._,_.___

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Fwd: PRESS RELEASE: Street Cleaning & Yard Waste Pickup to Resume, Compost Collection to Begin in Cambridge
by Ruth Ryals 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

> From: "Riviello, Dan" <driviello(a)cambridgema.gov> > Date: March 23, 2018 at 10:35:49 AM EDT > To: "Riviello, Dan" <driviello(a)cambridgema.gov> > Subject: PRESS RELEASE: Street Cleaning & Yard Waste Pickup to Resume, Compost Collection to Begin in Cambridge > > Please see the attached press release (pasted below) for information about Public Works’ spring services in Cambridge. > > Best, > > Dan Riviello > Community Relations Manager > Department of Public Works > 147 Hampshire Street > Cambridge, MA 02139 > P. 617.349.4825 > F. 617.349.4868 > www.CambridgeMA.gov/TheWorks > > > > > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > CONTACT: Dan Riviello > 617-349-4825 > driviello(a)cambridgema.gov > > Street Cleaning & Yard Waste Pickup to Resume, Compost Collection to Begin > City services to begin April 2nd > CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – March 23, 2018 – As the 2018 spring season approaches, several Public Works services are scheduled to resume and/or begin in Cambridge. > > Street Cleaning: > Public Works mechanically sweeps each street in Cambridge once per month, April through December (weather permitting). Signs are posted on each residential street indicating the schedule. In order to ensure that streets are properly cleaned, cars must move off the side of the street being swept to avoid being ticketed and towed. Citywide street sweeping includes twice yearly vacuum sweeping to improve storm water quality. > > Yard Waste Collection: > Separate yard waste collection begins April 2, 2018 and continues through December 14, 2018. Set yard waste out by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day, or after 6 p.m. the night before. > > Yard waste is not accepted in plastic bags by recycling or trash crews. Place yard waste in barrels marked with City-issued stickers facing the street, or in lawn refuse bags sold in most hardware stores. Barrels and bags must be set on the curb apart from the trash. Do not staple or tape bags. Bundle small twigs and branches with string. Please call Public Works at 617-349-4800 to request Yard Waste stickers. > > Curbside Compost Collection: > Starting April 2, 2018, the City will begin collecting food scraps and compostable items from all residents of 1 to 12 unit buildings. Green curbside carts and kitchen bins will be delivered the week of March 26, followed by door-to-door visits to make sure residents have everything they need to get started. Compost will be collected on the same day as trash and recycling. > > As always, if your yard waste, compost, trash, or recycling were not picked up and were properly prepared/set out, report it by 12 p.m. the following day using the Commonwealth Connect app or at www.CambridgeMA.gov/CommonwealthConnect. > > Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day: > The City of Cambridge holds four (4) Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Days in 2018. The first HHW Day of 2018 is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. - 1p.m., in the Field Street Parking Lot at Danehy Park. > > Proper disposal of materials helps protect public health and the environment. A list of accepted items can be found at www.CambridgeMA.gov/HazardousWaste. > > Service Schedules and Notifications: > Residents can find their curbside collections and street cleaning schedules by entering their address in the “My Cambridge Schedule” tool at www.CambridgeMA.gov/theworks. Notifications are now available by text message, email, or app notifications by downloading the “Zero Waste Cambridge” app for iPhone/Android. Those previously signed up for reminders through ELine should re-subscribe using the scheduling tool or by downloading the app. > > > > Residents are also encouraged to visit www.CambridgeMA.gov/theworks and use the “Get Rid of It Right” tool to search how to properly dispose of items. > > ### >

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