May 2018 - Neighbors - lists.buenavistasocialclub.org

Please help find our missing cat
by Wendy Irvine Leiserson 31 Aug '18

31 Aug '18

Dear Neighbors, Our elderly male cat has gone missing. He is an indoor cat and if he escaped he is likely curled up in a shed or under a porch somewhere. Tigger is a grey striped tabby (photo below). He needs prescription cat food and medicines. Please call us if you've seen him. Reward offered if found. Thank you! Wendy 85 Upland Road 617-625-2423

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Fwd: Backyard Block Party is this weekend!
by Ruth Ryals 31 May '18

31 May '18

Summer fun nearby! > From: Agassiz Baldwin Community and Maud Morgan Arts <mlapage(a)agassiz.org> > Date: May 31, 2018 at 4:57:31 PM EDT > To: rryals(a)comcast.net > Subject: Backyard Block Party is this weekend! > Reply-To: psinclair(a)agassiz.org > > > > > Join us for an afternoon of FREE and low cost activities > > > > BACKYARD > BLOCK > PARTY! > > June 3rd, Sunday > 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM > > At Agassiz Baldwin Community and > Maud Morgan Arts > > 20 Sacramento Street > Cambridge, MA 02138 > > > Things to Do! > > Blow GIANT bubbles > > Build with BIG blue blocks > Balloon Twisting with Wendy > Learn Tai Chi with LWN's > Jean Lukitsh > > Fold and Dye at a MMA family workshop > Snack on watermelon, popcorn, and lemonade > See the winning temporary tattoo designs and buy one! ($1 each) > Try out Family Yoga with Marlene Boyette of Leela Yoga & Wellness > Bring Clothing to a multi-generational clothing swap > and more! > > Things to See! > > Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for > Baldwin Tower > 3:00 PM, Fort Agassiz Play Structure > > ABC Afterschool Dance Crew > 3:15 PM, MMA stage > Community Open Mic > 3:30 PM, MMA stage > RSVP for Open Mic: psinclair(a)agassiz.org > > From the Studios > Student art show > All day, in the Chandler Gallery > > Agassiz Baldwin Community | 617.349.6287 | www.agassiz.org > STAY CONNECTED: > > > > We love to take photos! See the welcome table at the event if you would like us to refrain from using your image. > > > Agassiz Baldwin Community, 20 Sacramento Street, Cambridge , MA 02138 > Forward this email | About our service provider > Sent by mlapage(a)agassiz.org in collaboration with > > Try it free today

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Fwd: Harvard Square Kiosk Working Group Meeting 5/31 (6:45 @ 344 Broadway)
by Ruth Ryals 31 May '18

31 May '18

> SORRY: I JUST saw this and the meeting is this evening. >> >> From: "P.E. Kutcher" <pkut(a)hotmail.com> >> Subject: Harvard Square Kiosk Working Group Meeting 5/31 (6:45 @ 344 Broadway) >> Date: May 30, 2018 at 4:09:45 PM EDT >> To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> >> >> Hi Ruth, >> I can't remember if you already sent out via PSNA, but just wanted to make sure you knew about Kiosk meeting tomorrow. Not Porter Square, but still may of interest to folks in the 'hood. >> >> Here's link to more info: >> >> https://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/Projects/Parks/hsquarepublicspace >

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Tonight, 6:30 to 8:00: join in the launch of Cambridge's "Bringing Paris Home" initiative
by Melissa Ludtke 31 May '18

31 May '18

Bringing Paris Home:Energy Efficiency and Renewables for our Children's Livable Climate Future Tonight, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Central Square Library, you are invited to join in the launch of Bringing Paris Home, an initiative to increase energy efficiency (renter or owner) in our homes, get more renewable sources of energy onto our electric grid, and encourage our city and state legislators to do all they can to push back against over-reliance on fossil fuels. It's going to be a fun family evening with singers – and singing by all – and foods to remind us of eating in Paris, along with helpful hints for reducing energy consumption in our homes. Your host is Mothers Out Front, a grass-roots movement begun by moms in Cambridge and active now in 9 nine states. Mothers, grandmothers and allies are actively engaged in securing a livable climate for all children. Many who live in the Avon Hill neighborhood are active in Mothers Out Front. Hope you'll join us tonight, Melissa LudtkeBuena Vista Park

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Fwd: Posting Request
by Ruth Ryals 30 May '18

30 May '18

Begin forwarded message: From: "Sharma, Jayant" <jsharma(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: May 30, 2018 at 3:53:37 PM EDT Subject: Posting Request I am emailing on behalf on the Cambridge Energy Alliance and the City of Cambridge. We would like to promote our involvement at Riverfest this Saturday and were wondering if you could post this ad on the Richdale Ave Neighborhood Association page? Here is the posting: LED Bulb Swap @ Riverfest (Sat. June 2nd, 11a-6p) Calling all Cambridge residents! Come get free LED Bulbs at the Cambridge River Festival this Saturday! From 11a-6p at the Cambridge Side Galleria, the Cambridge Energy Alliance will be swapping up to three incandescent or CFL lightbulbs for LED bulbs. LED lightbulbs have many benefits. For example, LED lightbulbs: use 5-6 times less energy than incandescent bulbs use 40% less energy than CFL bulbs completely mercury-free last up to 20 years We are offering standard A19 and BR30 LED lightbulbs, which will fit most lamps/fixtures and can be used for recessed lighting. Exchanges are limited to 3 per household, until supplies run out. The CEA wants to help residents live more efficiently and switching to LED bulbs is a great place to start! Best, Jayant Sharma Energy Efficiency Intern Cambridge Energy Alliance 344 Broadway, Cambridge MA 02139 E-mail: jsharma(a)cambridgema.gov Web site: http://www.cambridgema.gov/cdd

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FW: [Porter square] I Am Another You - Full Film | Video | Independent Lens | PBS
by Ruth Ryals 30 May '18

30 May '18

From: <portersquare(a)googlegroups.com> on behalf of Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 12:12 PM To: <portersquare(a)googlegroups.com> Subject: [Porter square] I Am Another You - Full Film | Video | Independent Lens | PBS We finally got around to watching this Independent Lens film on PBS last night (we had it DVR), and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to understand the link between mental illness and homelessness. It was filmed by Nanfu Wang (an acclaimed artist), and is an interesting study of the making of a documentary film as well. Touching, interesting, not so tough as you might think. I highly recommend it. You can still find it online or Amazon Prime, etc. Ruth http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/videos/i-am-another-you/ -- View this message at https://groups.google.com/d/msg/portersquare/topic-id/message-id -- To post to this group, send email to portersquare(a)googlegroups.com Visit this group at https://neighborsgroups.google.com/d/forum/portersquare

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FW: [NorthCommons] lawn equipment available
by Ruth Ryals 28 May '18

28 May '18

Anyone interested in a hand lawnmower and/or an electric weedwacker, let me know. Also, there is a plastic garden cart out in front of our house, for the taking. Liz Werby 7 Wright St. __._,_.___ ,___

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Fwd: Help Us Improve Recycling
by Ruth Ryals 28 May '18

28 May '18

> > > > What's Going On With Recycling? > > Recycling is going through a rough stretch. The commodities in the recycling stream (aluminum, paper, etc) are in free fall due to changes in China's acceptance of recyclables. We need your help to turn things around. > Reduce and Reuse: We need to focus more on reduce and reuse. Opt out of mailings, print less, refuse excess stuff, etc. > Education: Download our app (Zero Waste Cambridge) or use the web app to review what's recyclable and what's not. > Clean-up recycling: Keep these out of curbside recycling: Plastic bags, electronics, textiles, diapers, styrofoam, and hangers. > Share with a neighbor. Share this newsletter. > Watch the video above. Our public school students are AWESOME at sorting waste. > > Missed Collection? Let us know here by 9am the next day > > > > Divert and Donate This Spring > > Spring cleaning is here. Use our mobile app or web app to find options to dispose of items close. The largest offenders in the trash and recycle carts are: > 1. Textiles (clothes, shoes, etc): there are donation locations citywide. > 2. Electronics: Large electronics and appliances need a permit for disposal. Small electronics may be recycled for free at the Recycling Center. > > > Recycle Tour on June 6 > Have you ever wondered how recyclables are sorted and recycled? Join us on a behind the scenes tour for Cambridge residents only. Space is limited. Register here. > > > Click here to order Recycle, Compost, Yard Waste supplies > > Upcoming Waste-Related Events > > Sunday June 10: Fixer Fair, Somerville > Saturday June 30: Household Hazardous Waste Day for Cambridge residents, Cambridge > > **SAVE THE DATE** > Saturday August 18: DPW and Cambridge Public Library will be hosting a Fix-It Clinic at the Main Branch of CPL, 449 Broadway. Save broken items and clothes and get them fixed. > > If you know of any other waste-related events, email us so we may broadcast! > > Compost by the numbers: > More than 400,000 pounds of food diverted since Apr 2. > Trash has decreased by 10%. > > What Are We Reading? > > The Plastic Straw is Losing Status As New York's Big Sipper > New York Times > > Food waste is killing the planet... > Boston Globe > > New Life for Harvard's Compost > Harvard University Sustainability > > Download the Zero Waste Cambridge App > For schedules, how to dispose of items, and reporting missed collection, download the Zero Waste Cambridge app or visit CambridgeMA.Gov/Recycle > > > > > Our Services > > ‌ > > ‌ > > ‌ > Hazardous Waste (Next Event: Saturday, June 30) > Recycling Center > > > > > Department of Public Works | 147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 > Unsubscribe rryals(a)comcast.net > Update Profile | About our service provider > Sent by recycle(a)cambridgema.gov in collaboration with > >

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Stolen Bike-Watch your stuff!
by Ruth Ryals 26 May '18

26 May '18

Jennifer Phan, Davis Square Hi everyone! I wanted to let everyone know of a crime that happen on my street, Dover St. I left my bike on my backyard, it was unlock but it's was tucked away from the street so not anyone can see it . Someone went to my backyard and stole it last week. Just a PSA to have everyone be cautious with their items outside!!

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FW: Black cat found
by Ruth Ryals 26 May '18

26 May '18

>From Next Door Tina Christopher, Huron Village I'm posting on behalf of my sister that found and adult black cat with green eyes, short hair, around Winslow and Sherman St. Scared and skinny so prob on streets for a while. Call or text me if you may know owner: 617-922-6696. Thanks. Tina May 26 in Lost & Found to 25 neighborhoods

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