Roommate needed, march 1st or earlier.

[two-stabs.livejournal.com]

Hi, folks. We live in a beautiful retro-italian home (think den paneling, lime green fridge, ornate linoleum floors and marble baseboards). Currently I live with my good friend and his girlfriend; she is leaving the house (and him!) on very short and unfair notice. We're looking to find someone: ( Read more... )

Thanks!

Ronnie on the M(B)TA

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

Today's Metro features a photo and short article about our own ron_newman, showing off the discarded CharlieTickets he's been gathering that collectively have more than $50 value on them. He plans to consolidate the value onto one card and donate it to charity.

Way to go, Ron!

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[marylu.livejournal.com]

Get involved with the Somerville Conversations Project!

The Somerville Conversations Project is series of roundtable community dialogues taking place in March and April of 2007 -
Join us as we celebrate and strengthen our community through dialogue!

Facilitators - both new and experienced - are needed to lead dialogue sessions.  Each small dialogue group will be led by two (adult) or three (one adult and two youth) facilitators.  Youth between the ages of fourteen and nineteen are invited to apply for a stipend.  Training for both youth and adult facilitators is scheduled to take place on February 24 (alternative arrangements can be made if necessary).  Our aim is for both facilitators and participants to reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people in our city.

Youth applying for a stipend must submit completed applications by Thursday, February 15, 2007.  All other persons interested in facilitating should submit their applications by Thursday, February 22, 2007.  Applications are available online at http://www.ci.somerville.ma.us/CoS_Content/documents/facilitator_app_CP07.doc or by calling 617-625-2200 x2165.  Completed applications should be sent via e-mail (humanrights@ci.somerville.ma.us), fax (617-625-1023), or mail (19 Walnut Street, Somerville, MA 02143). 

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More about the Conversations Project:
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Started in 1996, the Somerville Conversations Project is a series of community roundtable discussions. Residents come together in facilitated discussions to share experiences and communicate about their hopes and concerns. The mission of the Conversations Project is:

·       To promote dialogue between groups that have little contact with one another
·       To create relationships between diverse people and build a respectful community
·       To encourage residents to learn from the experiences of their neighbors
·       To promote leadership and civic participation in our city

Beginning in March of 2007, approximately two hundred people will participate in group discussions of ten to twelve people.  Groups will reflect the diverse population of Somerville - long-time residents, new and old immigrants, people of all ages and backgrounds. Each group will be led by trained facilitators and will meet for four two-hour sessions.  Dialogue will center around the changing face of Somerville and the roles of youth and young families in our community. The Conversations Project is hosted by the Human Rights Commission and is open to anyone who lives or works in Somerville.

Persons interested in participating in the group dialogue sessions or volunteering are encouraged to contact Mary Lu Mendonca at mmendonca@ci.somerville.ma.us or by phone at 617-625-6600 x2165.