March 2009 Blog Posts (29)

The Mug Project needs feedback ugently

Neighbors,

As you heard, our Project has been selected a semi-finalist in Boston's Pitch the City content to become the city next green sustainability project.

Our final proposal is due tomorrow (Monday, March 9) by midnight and we need your feedback to ensure our proposal is as strong as possible.

Please take a 10 minutes right now to read a give us any feedback you may… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 9, 2009 at 12:40am — No Comments

The Trembling Earth

Like the pains of puberty, spring forms through unexpected fits of growth, regression and awkward spurts of loud weather. The animals must hedge bets on what is coming and how long it will stay.

Warm weather such as the last few days will bring out skunks, oppossoms and even a few rabbits. The skunks and oppossums have been semi- hibernating. The warmth signals their bodies to start bringing their systems online- slowly. It was a long cold winter. Unfortunately, in the early stages,… Continue

Added by Stacy Carpenter on March 8, 2009 at 4:48pm — 1 Comment

We Socialize. We Organize. We Make a Difference!

In the last 30 days over 130 of you have joined this network. Welcome and Thank you!

If you are wondering what we are all about, here's what I think best describes us: (leave a comment to let me know what you think).

Neighbors for Neighbors connects neighbors and keeps them connected by making it possible for them to successfully organize around their common interests and passions.

We encourage neighbors to build on the promise of hope and change, and… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 5, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

3.5.09

Kickin it at work on break.
Training on deli at CF&S today! Rock on!

My choice for lunch on break you ask? Well...

Baguette
Goddess Dressing
Avocado
Tofurky
Tempeh
Tomato
Merry O's
Lettuce

AKA proof of eternal bliss.

Documenting daily lunch is a life skill that I learned from John Bittrich, Deli extraordinaire at CF&S, and will continue to do on this guy right here.

Added by Christopher Garrison Malarick on March 5, 2009 at 4:48pm — 1 Comment

Right on buddy

Hell yeah I'ma blog my face off!
I guess I'll be throwing random snippets on here of recent activity and some of my writing projects. Hell yeah I dig feedback.

P.S.
I'm going to apologize for my abuse of this website with my hearsay I'm gonna be posting all day, haha.

Added by Christopher Garrison Malarick on March 4, 2009 at 11:06pm — 1 Comment

I need your help with the Community Organizing Expo

Neighbors,

The Community Organizing Expo is next Wednesday, March 11, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Milky Way - 405 Centre.

If you plan on starting new group or want to represent your non-profit PLEASE register now - http://www.neighborsforneighbors.org/group/springexpoexhibitorsgroup

Also, we ARE IN SERIOUS NEED OF VOLUNTEERS. I can't do this without you!

Here is how you can pitch in:

Promotion:

Please invite everyone you know in… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 3, 2009 at 9:53pm — No Comments

SeniorPalooza JAMAICA PLAIN in May 2009

SeniorPalooza JAMAICA PLAIN in May 2009 sponsored by Ethos

During Older Americans Month in May 2009, Ethos will host its fifth Annual SeniorPalooza in Jamaica Plain. Please join us for a month of fun events, educational seminars and special merchant discounts especially for seniors and their families. All events are open to the public and most are free!

If you or your business, organization or church would like to get involved, please contact:

Linda… Continue

Added by Colleen Keller on March 2, 2009 at 2:40pm — No Comments

Snow Emergency and Parking Ban Lifted Today at 4 P.M.

The city’s snow emergency and parking ban will end at 4 p.m. today and the city will return to normal parking regulations. Residents that parked their cars in local parking lots and garages offering discounted rates should remove their vehicles by 6 p.m. As always, city officials recommend that drivers pay attention to any posted signs in the area that they are parking for particular regulations. Residents with any questions should call the city’s hotline at (617) 635-4500.

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 2, 2009 at 1:59pm — No Comments

Snow Emergency and School Closings 10PM Tonight 3/1/2009

March 1, 2009 City Declares Snow Emergency at 10PM Tonight!

Here is a map of public parking if you need a spot.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today declared that a snow emergency and parking ban will go into effect at 10:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2009.

Boston… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 1, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments