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Twas the Night Before Christmas...Egleston-style!

A little poem to brighten the week!

ENJOY and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Twas the day of the event and all through the Square,

Christmas music was blasting and there was music in the air.

The decorations were hung on the storefronts with care,

In hopes that the judges soon would be there.

The children arrived with parents in tow,

To enjoy the food, the music and the show...

South Street Youth Center Holiday Party! They need help....

EDITORS UPDATE: 12/17/2010 12:00 PM (Cross posted from here).

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Hey everyone,

Thanks for your generosity - the kids are super excited! OMG!!!!

Here is…

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Added by Sgt. Eric Krause on December 8, 2010 at 2:30pm — 14 Comments

Relax and Stop Striving

Four years ago I found myself sitting in a desert camp in Jordan at 10:00 at night with a young man who was born in a cave in Petra. I had just been traveling for about 18 hours in cars, jets and a van. And now I was in this totally other world experience. He described his years growing up, and the many trips he would take by himself for a few days at a time into the… Continue

Added by River of Life Church on December 7, 2010 at 6:58pm — No Comments

Extreme Makeover: Egleston Square Holiday Edition!

Hello all!

The week before Thanksgiving found the salons full of customers getting holiday makeovers. At the new VIP Lounge Salon,… Continue

Added by Betsy Cowan on November 30, 2010 at 12:08pm — No Comments

Arrest Made for Stealing a GPS out of a Car

Saturday, November 27, 2010, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) while on patrol were flagged down by some concerned citizens about a suspicious male trying to sell a GPS system for a price of $20.00.

Officers responded to the location of the male whom they recognized from prior encounters and there proceeded to conduct a threshold inquiry. Officers asked the suspect about his activity and he readily admitted to officers that he was trying to sell his GPS system for $40.00.…

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Added by Captain John Greland on November 29, 2010 at 12:35pm — 1 Comment

Thanks from Teen Empowerment!

As Thanksgiving approaches, we wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for everything and anything you've done to help Teen Empowerment empower urban youth as agents of positive change.

Whether you supported TE financially, by volunteering your time, attending our events, advocating for youth services, or spreading the word about TE, your support helps makes our work possible.

With your support, Teen Empowerment employed 102 talented youth this year to organize… Continue

Added by Stephanie Berkowitz on November 29, 2010 at 12:29pm — No Comments

Julie Metcalf & Mariel Vandersteel in Concert at the Loring-Greenough House. Saturday, December 4

notloB Parlour Concerts will present Julie Metcalf & Mariel Vandersteel in concert at the Loring-Greenough House. Saturday, December 4. Please see

http://jamaicaplain.neighborsforneighbors.org/events/julie-metcalf-and-mariel

for details.…

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Added by Jeff Boudreau on November 28, 2010 at 6:54pm — No Comments

JP Serves Up Community Support for Same Old Place

Just days after violence shattered the peace along Centre St.,

JP-residents grabbed lunch at Fred Ciampa’s Same Old Place showing their

concern and support for the restaurant, its staff, and the

neighborhood.

Organized by Neighbors For Neighbors Joseph Porcelli, customers wore name-tags, proudly stood in line waiting to order and demonstrate their resolve to stand together against

the latest round of violence to strike…

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Added by Jason Marder on November 25, 2010 at 6:00am — No Comments

The Families and Friends Need Our Support too!

Neighbors,

Thanks to all of you who helped promote and who attended the Same Old Place Community Lunch-In…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 24, 2010 at 6:41pm — 1 Comment

Happy Thanksgiving Fender Special

Did you know that full fenders lower the maintenance costs of your bike? The cleaner your bike stays, the longer the parts last. Until December 31, when you buy a new set of fenders and get a full tune-up at Ferris Wheels, we will install those fenders for FREE and give you 10% off the fenders.

(A full tune-up is $90 and covers brake and wheel adjustment, wheel true, headset and bottom bracket adjustment and installation of two parts; does not include cost… Continue

Added by Ferris Wheels Bike Shop on November 24, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

All Victims Identified

UniversalHub.com reports:…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 24, 2010 at 10:52am — No Comments

Where do the guns come from?

Three more Boston men met a tragic, violent death Sunday night in Jamaica Plain. While I can’t speak to the myriad human impulses and environment conditions that make an argument in a pizzeria turn ferocious, I can comment on one contributing factor that makes these kinds of arguments more lethal—an illegally trafficked gun.

The fact is that the majority of shootings on our streets are committed by… Continue

Added by Nancy Robinson on November 24, 2010 at 10:08am — No Comments

Silent Prayer Vigil to End Violence

Stand in solidarity and pray for an end to violence in JP. Wednesday night, 8pm. On the lawn of First Baptist JP at 633 Centre St., next to Post Office.

Added by Ashlee Wiest-Laird on November 23, 2010 at 10:33am — No Comments

Time to Pray, Talk, Meditate With Your Neighbors

The sanctuary of First Church in Jamaica Plain, Unitarian Universalist will be open tonight 6-8 PM for people to gather for personal prayer, meditation, and to talk with one another as with struggle with the recent violent deaths in our community.

Added by Terry M. Burke on November 23, 2010 at 9:15am — 1 Comment

Fighting Climate Change and The Recession - JP Gets Weatherized

Is your home weatherized? Have you had an energy audit? Have you started a new career in the Green Economy?

We tagged along on an energy audit and spoke with some who believe they're being shut out of the new green economy.

Check out the full story at The JPVoice. www.thejpvoice.com

Added by Jason Marder on November 23, 2010 at 6:53am — No Comments

Neighbors, Some moths back, I wrote a letter to the Gazette that attempted clarified the support of the Jackson Square CAC for Jackson Commons. Jackson Commons is part of the Site II plan for the en…

Neighbors,

Some moths back, I wrote a letter to the Gazette that attempted clarified the support of the Jackson Square CAC for Jackson Commons. Jackson Commons is part of the Site II plan for the entire Jackson Square development project. The motive was to…

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Added by Rodney Singleton on November 23, 2010 at 1:23am — No Comments

RelayRides: Car Sharing Comes to JP

RelayRides Launches this…

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Added by Andrée Zaleska on November 22, 2010 at 1:47pm — No Comments

support Same Old Place!!!!!

http://jamaicaplain.patch.com/articles/same-old-place-is-open-after-shootings

We should all show support for this business!!!! lets go eat there today and tomorrow and make a special effort to support them in the coming…

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Added by Susan on November 22, 2010 at 12:49pm — 9 Comments

What are your suggestions on dealing trauma from violence?

Neighbors,

Violence is traumatic and it's important that we take really good care of ourselves and each other at a times like this. At the community reflection meeting following the shooting on Boylston Street last month, we learned the importance of drinking lots of water and avoiding stimulants and depressants like sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. The reason behind this is to create a stable and level chemical level (or something like that) in our body as we begin to process…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 22, 2010 at 6:41am — 3 Comments