Tree Surgeon?

[tomchampion.livejournal.com]

My neighbor has complained about a tree in the corner of my yard. Planted by the previous owner (we've been here since '99), it's grown over the fence and now shadows (and sheds on) his tomato garden.

I'd like to get a reasonably-priced arboreal professional to devise and execute a plan to trim back the tree to help out my neighbor. At the same time, I'd like it to survive on my side of the fence without looking too funky and lopsided.

Suggestions and referrals are welcome.

Clothing Drive Reminder - June 25th, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Growing Center

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Somerville Community Growing Center and Second Chances will be co-sponsoring a public clothing drive Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Avenue, Somerville from 4 to 7 p.m. So, you have six days left to clean out your closets and join us!

Help people in need in Somerville and Cambridge, while supporting a small, local, volunteer-run nonprofit by donating your un-needed clothing, shoes and accessories. For details, visit the special clothing drive page on our website at: www.secondchances.org/clothingDrives/GrowingCenter2008.html . Help us spread the word by passing this journal entry or the webpage along to your friends and colleagues who might like to participate as well.

We hope to see you at the Somerville Community Growing Center on June 25, 2008. If you have clothing to donate, and cannot make it on the 25th, please visit our donation boxes (on our website -- www.secondchances.org -- under “donate” and “find a donation bin”).

Thanks for your support (and sheepish apologies for re-posting if it bugs you)!

CALL FOR ACTORS - Photoshoot

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****Please pass this on to any actors you think fits the bill!***

Seeking Organization: Celia Slattery

Production Title: photo shoot

Sought: Actors/Models

Casting Breakdown: Thai transvetite, and older (60+) man who can play marine.

Production Start Date: TBA - July, one weekend only

- Other:none required
Pay/Pay Range: small stipend and pictures for your portfolio

Audition Contact Name: Celia Slattery

Contact Phone: 617-666-3495

Contact Email: celia@celiaslattery.com

Send::
- Headshot
- Resume

Send to Address: Celia Slattery
7 Park Avenue Unit 2, Somerville, MA 02144 or send JPEG to celia@celiaslattery.com (preferred)

Other Information: New York photographer Roderick Angle (www.roderickangle.com) will be coming to town to shoot for Celia Slattery's upcoming new CD "Cast of Characters" The two characters we are seeking to cast are a Thai Transvetite and a World War II Marine. If you have your own costumes, that's preferred but not required. No audition needed - please send a photo and resume. The shoot will require one weekend day in July (tentatively weekend of July 12-13) Small stipend provided and photos for your portfolio.

Fair Trade coffee, tea and chocolate for sale on Saturday

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Saturday, June 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm, First Congregational Church of Somerville will be selling Fair Trade organic coffee, tea and chocolate. These 12 oz bags of organic gourmet coffee, fragrant boxes of organic tea and delicious organic chocolate bars make great gifts. Or treat yourself! All proceeds will go to our church's mission and justice work, and also support Fair Trade. Please stop by. We'll be outside the church, 89 College Avenue - just 3 blocks up from Davis Square in Somerville.

Laura Ruth

Paid studies at Tufts University

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Hopefully this is an appropriate post for the community. In case folks don't know about this, there is usually a steady trickle of experiments at Tufts that pay around $10/hr. They are usually posted at TuftsLife on the front page. As you might have gathered, I too have an experiment (Psychology Dept at Tufts, language type stuff) and I'm looking for participants

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Home heating oil

[laryu.livejournal.com]

Have any homeowners received capped-price or fixed-price offers on oil for this coming winter?

I heard from my provider today (Cubby Oil) and not only have their rates jumped quite a bit (capped price of $5.09/gal), but also the terms of their offer are quite a bit more restrictive over last year (large fee plus you have to be in their 10-month payment plan). I like Cubby Oil quite a bit, in large part because I’ve seen how they operate in a heating emergency, but I want to benchmark their pricing a bit more. Before I start calling around, I thought I’d ask here to see if anyone has heard from their oil vendors yet.

Solstice Celebration @ Somerville Growing Center

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Solstice Celebration

Excited about the long days and hot weather? Itching to dance barefoot in the grass to the beat of a drum? To celebrate the beauty of the green earth? Please join Viriditas, a Boston area Reclaiming group, in celebrating the Summer Solstice! The event will feature a simple ritual for children and adults, followed by sunpainting (a silk painting technique that uses the sun to create patterns in silk) and a potluck meal.

Where: the Somerville Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave., Somerville MA
When: Friday June 20, beginning at 4 p.m.
Who: Children and Adults interested in participating in an inclusive Witchcraft community

Please bring a thoughtful contribution for potluck after ritual. We will be using percussion instruments, silk scarves and journals. All supplies are provided, but if you have your own and prefer to use them, please bring them. There will be an opportunity to make an optional donation of $5-$15. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Reclaiming events are drug and alcohol free.

After the potluck, another group will be offering another ritual. All ages are welcome. Here is their text:

Worldwide Awakening of Cosmic Mother
date and time: June 20 (rain or shine)
time: 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Felista Dream Blossom and friends will lead a ceremony of Joy, Peace, and Harmony of Oneness with our Divine Mother. Bring dreams to be blessed in movement, meditation and rhythms of rocks, making Fairy circles and Angels songs honoring the Creative Light Force Energy where dreams blossom for ALL.
The exact time of planting the Seed Consciousness of Cosmic Mother into the core of the Earth is 7:59 Eastern time. Bring a towel for seating comfort. Bug spray will be supplied.
For more information, contact Felista at Felista77@yahoo.com.