June 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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Here is an idea to support through Participatory Budgeting!
by Ruth Ryals 29 Jun '18

29 Jun '18

What a great idea! Don’’t forget to summit your own ideas. Ruth From: Marjorie Thomsen <marjoriethomsen(a)comcast.net> Date: Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 1:57 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: question Hi Ruth, Hope this finds you well! I was recently certified to become a “Poet-in-Residence” in the Massachusetts Public Schools (through Lesley University and Mass Poetry). I’ve been working with someone at Mass Poetry to try and help her get funding to have a poet in the Cambridge schools. She sent me this email and I was wondering if you had any insights or suggestions. Thank you SO much for taking a look! This is from her: We’re in the process of asking folks to "support" our bid for the Poet in Residence through Cambridge's Participatory Budgeting. If you could help get the word out too that would be great! Proposal is here. (Honestly, I'm not sure what makes a proposal go from being submitted to being on the ballot, but extra support can't hurt! If you know steps we could take to make sure it gets on the short list to be voted on, please let me know!)

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Submit Your Ideas for CPA Funding of Housing, Open Space and Historic Preservation Projects
by Ruth Ryals 29 Jun '18

29 Jun '18

Please weigh in online or in person to make suggestions for use of theses funds, particularly in the Porter Square area. Ruth From: Ini Tomeu <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> on behalf of Ini Tomeu <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Friday, June 29, 2018 at 9:19 AM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Cambridge Seeking Your Ideas for CPA Funding of Housing, Open Space and Historic Preservation Projects City of Cambridge Public Information Office For Immediate Release Contact: Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov Community Preservation Act Committee Public Hearing July 19 Submit Project Ideas for Housing, Open Space and Historic Preservation Cambridge, MA, June 29, 2018 -- The Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee will hold a public hearing Thursday, July 19, at 6 p.m., in the Sullivan Chamber of Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue. The meeting agenda will include providing the public an opportunity to suggest and recommend projects for CPA funding for Housing, Open Space and Historic Preservation in FY19. Interested persons can also submit project ideas online. For more information, contact Karen Preval at (617) 349-4221 or kpreval(a)cambridgema.gov. -###-

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Young professional seeking roommate situation in Cambridge (has a cat)
by Ruth Ryals 28 Jun '18

28 Jun '18

Hi there. I am posting this for a friend: Hi there, I'm Kenzie. I'm in my mid-twenties, and have a friendly and cuddly indoor cat named Blake Shelton. I work full-time during the week, teach yoga, and babysit on most weekends. I'm usually pretty busy but when I'm free I like to spend time at home, cook, watch Netflix, hang with friends, go out to eat or go to yoga. I am responsible and like to keep my space tidy, not a neat freak by any means but I'm usually the one to do a good cleaning once a week at my current place/take out trash/etc. I would love to meet new friends, but also enjoy peace and "me time" every once in a while. I'm an outgoing and communicative person. Move in date is 9/1 and my budget is $930 + sharing utilities. Parking (street is fine with no permit). Laundry in unit. CATS OK! Thanks, Kenzie Kenzicles1212(a)gmail.com 508-272-6151 __._,_.___ Posted by: Judy Bright <judycoppolabright(a)gmail.com> on North Common

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FW: Send Your Thoughts on Vacant Storefronts by Friday
by Ruth Ryals 27 Jun '18

27 Jun '18

We have a problem Houston (make that Cambridge)! Tell the city we care about our small local retailers and restaurants. Tell them they need to help us keep them with affordable rents and other assistance. We are planning to have a discussion about this issue at our regular monthly meeting on July 19th. Stay tuned for details. Ruth From: Cambridge Local First <info(a)cambridgelocalfirst.org> Subject: Send Your Thoughts on Vacant Storefronts by Friday Date: June 27, 2018 at 6:00:15 AM EDT View this email in your browser Give Feedback on Vacant Storefronts before Friday! Spaceus, an MIT designX startup launched this May, finds affordable, shared studio spaces for artists in vacant storefronts. They currently operate in Boston, but are hoping to come to Cambridge this Fall. <<< Reminder >>> As one of Cambridge Local First's priorities for the year, we are happy to announce that the city has recently launched a study to look into vacant storefronts. The retail consultants are collecting feedback from local businesses, property owners, and other experts. The goal is to identify a set of best practices - either programs or policies - to ensure that our streets and squares remain active and vibrant for local businesses and residents. As a reminder... Business owners, property owners, and residents are all encouraged to send us your comments related to vacant spaces before this Friday, June 30! Send Us Your Comments Before June 30 Copyright © 2018 Cambridge Local First, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you expressed an interest in hearing from us in the past. We don't sell anything, but we do strive to keep Cambridge fair, cool, and friendly to Locally owned Independent businesses. Thank you for reading our informative newsletters. We are champions of local business. Our mailing address is: Cambridge Local First649 Massachusetts Ave Suite 6 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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Acclaimed author Mira T. Lee comes to campus, ice cream on the quad and artwork at the library
by Ruth Ryals 25 Jun '18

25 Jun '18

> From: Lesley News and Events <officeofcommunications(a)lesley.edu> > Date: June 25, 2018 at 10:00:57 AM EDT > To: <rryals(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Acclaimed author Mira T. Lee comes to campus, ice cream on the quad and artwork at the library > Reply-To: Lesley News and Events <officeofcommunications(a)lesley.edu> > > > > CURRENTLYnx Events & Exhibits > > CURRENTLYnx is taking a break for the summer, but you can always check the Lesley events calendar here. We'll be back in your inboxes this fall. > EXHIBITS > > Artwork from "The Migrant" by Rocky Cotard > > STUDENT ART BOOKS. Sherrill Library's latest exhibit features the work of eight illustrators and authors who are recent graduates and current students: Ash Bara, Archibaldo Lora, Emma-Gia Porter, Fatima Mian, Kayla Buono, Liz Bauman, Noah Grigni and Rocky Cotard. The exhibit is open now through July 21. > > TRACES. The Graduate School of Education's senior thesis exhibit features 12 graduates in our M.Ed. in Visual Art and Arts, Community and Education programs. Through Sept. 8, University Hall Atrium, Parker Gallery. > > PAGES/PANELS. Assistant Illustration Professor Kate Castelli exhibits a collection of her artists books in the Lunder Arts Center atrium gallery now through July 4. Artists books have been a way for Kate to explore the relationship between text and image in both narrative and non-linear ways. > > EXPOSURE 2018. The Photographic Resource Center hosts its 22nd annual juried exhibition of photography and related media. Themes and topics that emerged this year included family and kinship, memory and aging, identity and sense of place. Read more about the exhibit on the PRC website. The exhibit runs July 11 to Sept. 18, VanDernoot Gallery. An opening reception will be held July 11, 5:30-8 p.m. > EVENTS > JUNE 25-27 > > SUMMER READING SERIES CONTINUES > The MFA in Creative Writing program's Summer Residency Readings continue with visiting author Mira T. Lee. A selection of Lesley MFA faculty will also read from their work. All readings will be held in Marran Theater, 34 Mellen St., and copies of the authors' works will be available for purchase. > > Lee, a Cambridge resident, will read from her acclaimed debut novel, “Everything Here is Beautiful” on Wednesday, June 27 at 7 p.m. > > > MONDAY, JUNE 25, 7 p.m. > > Tony Eprile, fiction > Kevin Prufer, poetry > WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 7 p.m. > > Mira T. Lee, fiction > Pam Petro, nonfiction > > WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 > > TRANSPORTATION FAIR AND ICE CREAM CELEBRATION. Lesley won the 2017 Walk/Ride Day Corporate Challenge! To celebrate, Green Streets Initiative and the Office of Sustainability are hosting an ice cream party and transportation fair on Doble Quad, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be vegan and gluten-free options available. Bring a cup and spoon to help us stay waste-free. There will also be a Micro Kickboard scooter and an electric bike to try, bike safety with Cambridge’s Community Development Department and free tune-ups from Quad Bikes. > Are you planning a campus event? Be sure to get it on the calendar: www.lesley.edu/events. > > > > > Contact the Office of Communications at > news(a)lesley.edu. > > Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. > > > > > > > > This email was sent to rryals(a)comcast.net > why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences > Lesley University · 29 Everett St. · Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 · USA >

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New Davis Square Traffic Pattern Starts Next Week | Somerville, MA Patch
by Ruth Ryals 22 Jun '18

22 Jun '18

> From: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> > Date: June 22, 2018 at 12:39:21 PM EDT > To: portersquare(a)googlegroups.com > Subject: New Davis Square Traffic Pattern Starts Next Week | Somerville, MA Patch > > > https://patch.com/massachusetts/somerville/new-davis-square-traffic-pattern… > > New Davis Square Traffic Pattern Starts Next Week > > SOMERVILLE, MA – A new traffic and pedestrian signal timing pattern will launch in Davis Square next week. The pattern is designed to increase safety and give pedestrians, cyclists and drivers more time to get through the main intersection, according to the city. > > The new pattern begins Wednesday, June 27. Preparation and signal improvements will be made this Saturday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 27. On those dates, outages are planned to complete the work. > > Traffic lights will be turned off Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Outages will likely result in some traffic backup, so drivers are asked to plan extra travel time or find an alternate route. A police detail will be on-site as well. > > Subscribe > To learn more about how signal timing can affect traffic flow and safety, visit www.somervillema.gov/signaltiming. If you have any questions, call 311 or 617-666-3311. > > Image via Shutterstock > > > > Sent from my iPhone

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Immediate need for housing
by Ruth Ryals 21 Jun '18

21 Jun '18

>From Next Door-- Heather Fontaine-Doyle, Cambridge Commoners Posting on behalf of a friend. The person in need of a housing was apparently the victim of a scam. "Immediate need for housing in the vicinity of Harvard University while doing a summer fellowship there. Arrived today, had housing arranged and had paid a deposit, but it unexpectedly fell through. Need to move in as soon as possible and stay through August 10. The apartment will need to be accessible to a mobility scooter and close to the Red Line." Please contact jamesskon(a)gmail.com directly with any leads. Thank you! Heather on Huron

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Some important information from Lesley University
by Ruth Ryals 19 Jun '18

19 Jun '18

This is too bad. Jeff Weiss has been a wonderful leader for the University. From: "Sullivan, John" <jsulli24(a)lesley.edu> Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 2:51 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Some important information from Lesley University Hello, Ruth, I just wanted to alert you that Lesley University President Jeff Weiss is resigning due to personal health reasons, and that Interim Provost Richard Hansen will be serve as interim president effective Sept. 1. We are sending the media a notice, which appears below my signature, but I wanted to be sure to inform you first. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions. Regards, John Sullivan Director of Communications Lesley University 617-349-8514 (office); 617-945-6994 (mobile) jsulli24(a)lesley.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Sullivan or Amanda McGregor at news(a)lesley.edu Lesley University President Jeff Weiss to step down for personal health reasons Experienced educational administrator and current Interim Provost Richard S. Hansen will serve as interim president CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Lesley University President Jeff A. Weiss will step down on Aug. 31 because of personal health reasons. Lesley’s Interim Provost Richard S. Hansen will serve as the interim president effective Sept. 1. Since he began as interim provost in July 2017, Dr. Hansen has worked closely with President Weiss and the entire university community, and the university will continue to benefit from his experienced leadership as Lesley’s Board of Trustees launches a search for the next president. The Board of Trustees will aim to appoint a new president to assume responsibilities on July 1, 2019 and is currently developing the search process, which will include a search committee of selected trustees, faculty and administrators. “Because Rich Hansen has been working closely with President Weiss and the entire university community in his current role, his willingness to serve in an interim capacity ensures that the university will benefit from experienced leadership and institutional knowledge while we continue to move forward with current initiatives and launch a search for our next president,” said Hans Strauch, chair of Lesley University’s Board of Trustees. “Jeff will be available as a resource to Rich during the transition.” President Weiss assumed leadership of Lesley on July 1, 2016, serving as Lesley’s sixth president in the university’s 109-year history. His tenure has been marked by his socially conscious leadership, an action-oriented focus on growing Lesley for the future, and extending Lesley’s reputation as an inclusive environment committed to effecting positive change on campus and in the larger community. “Jeff has done a wonderful job. A great deal has been accomplished under his leadership during the past two years to strengthen and grow Lesley, and we look forward to building upon this as we move ahead,” said Strauch. Dr. Hansen, in his role as interim president, will work closely with the university’s new provost, Dr. Margaret Everett, who begins on July 1, 2018. Prior to his service at Lesley, Dr. Hansen most recently held the role of provost at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Before that, he held interim provost roles at the University of New Orleans and the University of Louisiana System through The Registry, a placement firm specializing in interim placements for higher education institutions. Before joining The Registry, Dr. Hansen served as the provost and vice president for academic affairs and as the executive vice president for administration at Union Institute and University in Ohio, and as the senior vice president at Norwich University in Vermont. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Denver, a Master of Science in Education in college personnel administration from Indiana University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in higher education administration from the University of Denver. Lesley University empowers students to become dynamic, thoughtful leaders in education, mental health counseling and the arts. Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley combines an intensely creative environment with the practical experience students need to succeed in their careers. Each year, more than 7,000 students pursue degrees on campus, regionally, online, and through our low-residency programs. Along with our 88,000 alumni, they are discovering the power of creativity to overcome obstacles, foster connections, and reveal fresh answers to the world’s problems. ###

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Fwd: Sign Up for Summer Fun!
by Ruth Ryals 19 Jun '18

19 Jun '18

From: Lisa Houck Art <lisahouckart(a)mac.com> > Date: June 18, 2018 at 3:01:45 PM EDT > To: rryals(a)comcast.net > Subject: Sign Up for Summer Fun! > Reply-To: lisahouckart(a)mac.com > > > > > > > > Summer Workshop Schedule > > Make acrylic paintings that you can walk on! > This class is for all levels and it will be held in my Boston studio > > Floor Cloth Painting Workshop > Lisa's Studio, Boston > July 21-22 > 10am - 3pm > > > Sign up for a two day mosaic workshop at Mass Art next week. > We will make an 8" X 8" mosaic using Mexican smalti. > > Introduction to Mosaics > Mass Art, Boston > June 25 & 27 > 10am - 4pm > > > I will be teaching as a Visiting Artist at the Falmouth Art Center in July. I hope to see you there! > > Japanese Woodblock Printing > Falmouth Art Center, Cape Cod > July 16, 17, 18 > 10am - 3pm > > Mosaics for Your Garden > Falmouth Art Center, Cape Cod > July 19 & 20 > 10am - 3pm > > > > Be sure to check out new items available in my shop: > > Lisa Houck Online > > Lisa Houck / lisahouckart(a)mac.com / 617-338-4748 / www.lisahouck.com > > > Lisa Houck Art, 535 Albany Street, 4th floor, Boston, MA 02118 > Forward this email | About our service provider > Sent by lisahouckart(a)mac.com

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