May 2009 Blog Posts (29)

Suspicious Activity - Call 911

We have had several complaints about an individual going door to door in Jamaica Plain representing an alarm company. This appears to be legitimate at this time. I'll post more shortly.
Sgt. Krause
Area E-13

Added by Sgt. Eric Krause on May 7, 2009 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

Complete Listing of Events for SeniorPalooza this month!

To view the calendar online, visit http://www.ethocare.org/seniorpalooza/
All ages are welcome to attend any of the events and most events are free!

Added by Linda Monteiro on May 5, 2009 at 5:05pm — No Comments

Do Good. Feel BETTER! Volunteer Expo

Do Good. Feel BETTER! Volunteer Expo

Thursday, May 14, 2009

5:00-7:00pm

Ethos, 555 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain

(two minutes from the Green Street T-Stop)

MUSIC, GIVE-AWAYS, REFRESHMENTS, AND NETWORKING!

Don't forget about our Volunteer Expo! There will be plenty of opportunity to mix, mingle and meet with community groups that service seniors in the Jamaica Plain area. Anyone who attends can find a volunteer opportunity suited to their wants and needs.… Continue

Added by Linda Monteiro on May 5, 2009 at 5:03pm — No Comments

Here is the official SERVE-A-THON video!!!

Want to participate in Serve-a-thon Boston, but you need to visualize the day ???? Take a look at the Serve-a-thon video ...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2754688563675331240&hl=en

Serve-A-Thon is City Year’s largest day of physical service and community engagement. It is a great way for individuals, families, and groups to make a difference in the Boston community and to come together for a shared purpose.

Serve-a-thon is a fundraiser for… Continue

Added by Serve-a-Thon on May 5, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Spring Renewal~Gentle Fasting for Health

Still a couple spots left for Sat. 9th Workshop in JP!
Contact me or see Events listings for more info.

Added by Su Cousineau on May 5, 2009 at 10:51am — No Comments

Cool Event: Good Works: Can a Bad Economy Make for Better Citizens?

Neighbors,

Come join me!

The first of three in the Our Economy event series will examine the effects the current recession is having on public service. In “Good Works: Can a Bad Economy Make for Better Citizens?” we'll explore the economy's effect on young adults' desire - and ability - to engage in public service. Is it easier? Harder? Panelists will share stories of success and challenge - and we'll have plenty of time for audience members to engage with each other and… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on May 4, 2009 at 3:41pm — No Comments

Peace Month 2009

On Friday, May 1, a host of community groups and elected officials held a press conference to announce the fourth annual Boston Peace Month. Speakers talked about how this might be the last year given the way government and private funders have cut support for the violence prevention programs. Underscoring this fear, the House of Representatives cut Department of Public Health funding for violence prevention from the FY10 budget that same day.

Like Swine Flu (the story the attracted… Continue

Added by Stephanie Berkowitz on May 4, 2009 at 11:21am — No Comments

City Year SERVE-A-THON needs your help!!!

Schedule of the Day and Impact areas - Serve-a-thon 2009.pdf

Serve-a-thon is City Year Boston’s premiere fundraising and physical service event. It will be happening on May 30th this year, and we need 1500 volunteers to have one day of powerful and transformative physical service.

We need people to visit the website and REGISTER for the event. It is a… Continue

Added by Serve-a-Thon on May 4, 2009 at 10:37am — No Comments

URBAN GARDENING, BUGS, PLANT SHARING, TIPS...

GARDENS DOING GREAT...EVEN SOME NEW SELF SOWED COLUMBINE...BUT HAS ANYONE NOTICED THE HUGE BEES?! LOOKED THEM UP AND I THINK THEY'RE CARPENTER BEES. THEY LOOK LIKE BIG BUMBLES, BUT MUCH FASTER!

Added by Michael Hunt MacDonnell on May 1, 2009 at 3:31pm — 1 Comment