From SHirsch at somervillema.gov Thu Oct 1 17:10:23 2009 From: SHirsch at somervillema.gov (Stephanie Hirsch) Date: Thu Oct 1 13:26:39 2009 Subject: [Resistat] Citywide Announcements: Recreation Brochure, Family Fun Day, Four Festivals, Bike Tour, and Book Sale Message-ID: <05E737CD9BF1C7479D7F1A4A881272EB2E6259@exchange.somerville.ma.us> Here are a few announcements/events: RECREATION PROGRAMMING BROCHURE: First, please take a look at the Recreation Department's newly released Fall Programming Brochure at http://www.somervillema.gov/CoS_Content/documents/2009FallBrochure.pdf And next here are a lot of events for this weekend and next weekend, including four different fall festivals: ARGENZIANO FAMILY FUN DAY, Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. The Family Fun day will include face painting, games, a moon bounce and other activities and food for all. All are welcome! HARVEST FEST, Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 1:00 to 8:00 p.m, Arts at the Armory: The first annual celebration of local, independent and sustainable business. For more information, see: http://www.somervillelocalfirst.org/joom2/ OKTOBERFEST, Sunday, Oct. 4th, Noon to 6:00 p.m., Davis Square: Chester Street will be blocked off and an outdoor garden will be erected. Come enjoy some classic Oktoberfest food and drink. Davis Square's first Oktoberfest! For more information, see: http://www.redbones.com/newsevents.html HONK FESTIVAL, Oct. 9th -11th: The amazing Honk Street music festival returns to Somerville the weekend of Oct. 9th. For more information, see: http://honkfest.org/schedule.htm RIVERFEST, Saturday, Oct. 10th, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Mystic River waterfront. The event will feature music, performers, food, activities and games for families, and will conclude with a 30-minute fireworks display along the Mystic River. For more information, see: http://www.somervillema.gov/alert.cfm?alert_id=235 TOUR de SOMERVILLE, Saturday, Oct. 17th, 10:00 a.m., Seven Hills Park. Join the Somerville Bicycle Committee for our 17th annual fall Tour de Somerville. For more info (and a list of hills), visit http://somervillebikes.org/events.html LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE, Oct. 23rd - 25th. The Fall library book sale will take place this weekend. See: http://www.somervillepubliclibrary.org/ for more information. Stephanie RESISTAT INTERACTIVE TOOLS: Unsubscribe from ResiStat mailing lists: http://lists.somerville.ma.us/mailman/listinfo Subscribe to lists and view archives from mailing lists: http://www.somervilleresistat.org/Mailing_Lists.html View or submit a SomerBlog Question or Comment: http://www.somervilleresistat.org/Blog.html View or submit a Community Calendar item: http://www.somervilleresistat.org/Home_Page.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.somerville.ma.us/pipermail/resistat/attachments/20091001/5aaae032/attachment.html From SHirsch at somervillema.gov Thu Oct 8 15:21:14 2009 From: SHirsch at somervillema.gov (Stephanie Hirsch) Date: Thu Oct 8 11:38:43 2009 Subject: [Resistat] Citywide Updates: Discussion for Women, Vigil, AAC Celebration, Prescription Discount, Flu Clinic, & Historic Preservation Message-ID: <05E737CD9BF1C7479D7F1A4A881272EB2E62AE@exchange.somerville.ma.us> Hello all - Please find the following events and announcements. Also, don't forget this weekend's Riverfest (http://www.somervillema.gov/alert.cfm?alert_id=235) and Honk Festival (http://honkfest.org/schedule.htm)! EVENTS: DINNER AND DISCUSSION FOR WOMEN, Thursday, Oct. 8th, 5:30 to 7:30, 50 Evergreen Ave: There will be a confidential workshop tonight that will bring together women to give each other strength and support. Topics include finances, healthy relationships, self confidence and healthy communication. Free childcare and dinner is provided at each workshop. The program is free however registration is required, to register contact Patty Contente at 617-625-6600 ext. 4325 or at pcontente@somervillema.gov CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Sunday, October 11th at 6:30 p.m., Statue Park in Davis Square: There will be a vigil in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For more information, see: http://www.somervillema.gov/newsDetail.cfm?instance_id=1515 ALL AMERICA CITY CELEBRATION, Saturday, Oct. 17th, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Arts at the Armory: Mayor Curtatone and the Chamber of Commerce invite residents to a community-wide gala to celebrate the City's 2009 All America City Award.? The night will include food, entertainment, and much more to commemorate this extraordinary honor. For more information, see: http://www.somervillema.gov/alert.cfm?alert_id=240 ANNOUNCEMENTS: DISCOUNT ON PRESCRIPTIONS: Somerville residents may sign up to receive a card that will give them 20 percent off prescriptions at participating pharmacies. For more information, see: http://www.somervillema.gov/NewsDetail.cfm?instance_id=1511 To sign up, go to: http://www.rxprintacard.biz/NLC/select.aspx FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE: Please find the City's flu clinic schedule online at http://tinyurl.com/flushotclinics The shots provided at these clinics are for the seasonal flu. For H1N1 vaccines, primary care doctors will be the first to dispense vaccines to people in certain risk categories. As H1N1 vaccines become available to the city for dispensing, we will contact the public. HISTORIC PRESERVATION NOMINATIONS: The City is soliciting nominations for its annual award ceremony that will occur in May. If you or someone you know has performed significant restoration on an older home, please take a look at the contest. For more information, see http://www.somervillema.gov/NewsDetail.cfm?instance_id=1513 Stephanie RESISTAT INTERACTIVE TOOLS: Unsubscribe from ResiStat mailing lists: http://lists.somerville.ma.us/mailman/listinfo Subscribe to lists and view archives from mailing lists: http://www.somervilleresistat.org/Mailing_Lists.html View or submit a SomerBlog Question or Comment: http://www.somervilleresistat.org/Blog.html View or submit a Community Calendar item: http://www.somervilleresistat.org/Home_Page.html From SHirsch at somervillema.gov Wed Oct 21 15:57:36 2009 From: SHirsch at somervillema.gov (Stephanie Hirsch) Date: Wed Oct 21 12:14:57 2009 Subject: [Resistat] Updates: Flu Clinics POSTPONED, Mental Health Discussion, and Bike Auction Message-ID: <05E737CD9BF1C7479D7F1A4A881272EB2E632D@exchange.somerville.ma.us> Hello all - Here's an update on Flu clinics and two events: FLU CLINICS: Note that City flu shot clinics have been postponed. Clinics will be rescheduled when a new supply of vaccines arrives. The Health Department anticipates receiving additional seasonal flu vaccines in November and the H1N1 vaccines in December. Check the website or call 311 for updates. DINNER & DISCUSSION - MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE, Tues., Oct. 27th, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., TAB Building, 167 Holland Street. This 90 minute program will look at recognizing and managing someone with depression or some other form of mental health issue. This is a free workshop sponsored by "Making Connections" a mental health awareness campaign, a project of the City of Somerville Committee on Suicide Prevention and Mental Health. To register please contact Patty Contente at 617-625-6600 ext. 4325 or pcontente@somervillema.gov BIKE AUCTION, Wed., Nov. 14th, 11:00 to 3:00 p.m., Somerville High School Atrium: The City of Somerville will be auctioning off over 300 bicycles. All those interested may preview the bicycles from 10 - 11 a.m. on November 14th at the Somerville High School Atrium. Bikes will be sold to those with the highest offer. More information will be posted on the City's website. RESISTAT INTERACTIVE TOOLS: Unsubscribe from ResiStat mailing lists: http://lists.somerville.ma.us/mailman/listinfo Subscribe to lists and view archives from mailing lists: http://www.somervilleresistat.org/Mailing_Lists.html View or submit a SomerBlog Question or Comment: http://www.somervilleresistat.org/Blog.html View or submit a Community Calendar item: http://www.somervilleresistat.org/Home_Page.html From SHirsch at somervillema.gov Thu Oct 22 15:37:03 2009 From: SHirsch at somervillema.gov (Stephanie Hirsch) Date: Thu Oct 22 11:54:24 2009 Subject: [Resistat] More on the Bike Auction (Saturday, Nov. 14th) Message-ID: <05E737CD9BF1C7479D7F1A4A881272EB2E6344@exchange.somerville.ma.us> Hello All - There were a number of follow-up questions on the bike auction. The day/date is Saturday, Nov. 14th. According to the Police Chief, all bikes have been checked against reports of stolen bikes. Here are more details: The City of Somerville will be auctioning off over 300 bicycles on Saturday, November 14th from 11 to 3 p.m. at the Somerville High School Atrium located at 81 Highland Avenue in Somerville. All those interested may preview the bicycles from 10 - 11 a.m. on November 14th at the Somerville High School Atrium. All sales are final and bikes will be sold "as is" in existing condition. The city will accept cash or check. Please make checks payable to the "City of Somerville." Bikes will be sold to those with the highest offer. RESISTAT INTERACTIVE TOOLS: Unsubscribe from ResiStat mailing lists: http://lists.somerville.ma.us/mailman/listinfo Subscribe to lists and view archives from mailing lists: http://www.somervilleresistat.org/Mailing_Lists.html View or submit a SomerBlog Question or Comment: http://www.somervilleresistat.org/Blog.html View or submit a Community Calendar item: http://www.somervilleresistat.org/Home_Page.html From SHirsch at somervillema.gov Fri Oct 30 12:11:46 2009 From: SHirsch at somervillema.gov (Stephanie Hirsch) Date: Fri Oct 30 08:32:01 2009 Subject: [Resistat] Updates/Events: ResiStat Intern, H1N1, Foreclosure Campaign, Greenline Hearing, and Dinner Discussions Message-ID: <05E737CD9BF1C7479D7F1A4A881272EB2E63C1@exchange.somerville.ma.us> Hello All - First, a quick announcement/request. We have taken on some new projects in SomerStat and the Mayor's Office. We are looking for a contractor or intern to work with us on ResiStat and other SomerStat functions. We are hoping to find someone with data analysis expertise and analytical skills. If you are interested, please contact me at shirsch@somervillema.gov. Second, a reminder that the City is posting updated H1N1 information on the City's website at: http://www.somervillema.gov/alert.cfm?alert_id=230 Next, here are a few citywide events: FORECLOSURE OUTREACH CAMPAIGN, Sun., Nov. 1st, 1:00 p.m., CAAS Office, 66-70 Union Sq: Two Somerville organizations are seeking volunteers to go door-to-door to foreclosed properties to talk with owners and tenants about their rights and how it may be possible to stay in their homes. For more information, contact Rachel Bedick, 617-623-1392 ext. 141, rbedick@caasomerville.org. GREENLINE PUBLIC HEARING, Wed., Nov. 18th, 6:00 p.m., Somerville High School Auditorium: In case you did not receive an announcement card in the mail, the State will hold a public hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (DEIR/EA) for the Green Line extension, which was filed with the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office. The document includes more information about station locations and possible locations for a maintenance facility. For more information, see: http://www.greenlineextension.org/ . TWO DINNER DISCUSSIONS, Thursday, Nov. 5th, 5:30 p.m., 259 Lowell St.: Enjoy free pizza and childcare while you discuss children's health as it relates to emotional and behavioral health. Then on Tuesday, Nov. 10th, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave., join experts for a light dinner and discussion on strategies to reduce stress through time management techniques. For more information or to register for both events please contact Patty Contente at 617-625-6600 ext. 4325 or pcontente@somervillema.gov. The events are sponsored by the Somerville Committee on Suicide Prevention and Mental Health. Stephanie Hirsch Mayor's Office, Special Projects City of Somerville office phone: (617) 625-6600 ext. 2103 cell phone: (617) 512-4847 www.ci.somerville.ma.us