Bake Sale for Homes For the Troops

[joyfulkel.livejournal.com]

Hi. This is a post looking for some information/advise, and also to see if anyone is interested in helping me with a project I am thinking about.

I was reading the NY Times today, and ran across an article about a MA based charity Homes For Our Troops. They remodel exisiting homes and build new homes for returning veterans who have been injured in the war and need adaptations in order to lead more independent lives. The story went on to explain that the federal bennefit for veterans that have been permanently disabled by war injuries is around 60,000, which isn't much when you are trying to build somone a new home with adaptave tech, and that vets rely on agencies like these to fill in the gap. I'd really like to do something to help, and I like to cook and bake, so I thought a bake sale would be a fun way to raise some cash for this organization.

Does anybody know how to organize something like this? I'd love to have a table out in the square, especially right around thanksgiving (I make a mean apple pie), but I don't know what kind of permission I would need. Also, while I love to bake, I would be appreciative of anyone who would be willing to pitch in, either with baked goods or a smiling face, or even an appetite and some change.

any input or feedback you have would be greatly appreciated.

Register to Vote - deadline is tomorrow

[ron_newman]

Tomorrow (Wednesday, October 15) is the last day you can register to vote in the November 4 election. If you have moved since you last registered to vote, you should re-register now.

Three ways to register:
- Go to your local city or town hall. All of these will be open until 8 pm on Wednesday to accept voter registrations.
- Pick up a mail-in registration form at a local library or post office (and probably some other places to), fill it out, and mail it in. It must be postmarked no later than tomorrow (Wednesday, October 15). The South Station post office is open 24 hours.
- Print out a National Voter Registration Form, fill it in, and mail it in. It must be postmarked no later than tomorrow.

DS meetup reminder: Tomorrow at the Burren

[anomie666.livejournal.com]

Just a friendly reminder that we are having the DS meetup tomorrow (Wednesday) starting at 7pm in the back room of the Burren.

The Burren is always nice to us and its our "home base" every other month. The bar will provide some food and I will have nametags if people want to wear them. I hope to see many of your tomorrow night.

At some point we have to decide where to go in November, so I'm open to suggestions.

local Amnesty International group meets in Davis Square today

[barry-rafkind.livejournal.com]

Please join us for the October meeting of Amnesty International Group 133!

 

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Amnesty International Northeast Regional Office

58 Day Street, Suite 409

Davis Square

Somerville, MA 02144

 

Agenda

 

•   Urgent Action Letter Writing

 

•   Introductions and Amnesty Mandate

 

•   Recovering from the Traumas of War: Working with Unaccompanied Youth from Sudan- A special presentation by Dr. Hugo Kamya, Ph.D.

 

Dr. Kamya, Associate Professor of Social Work at Simmons College, will join us to talk about his work with unaccompanied minors from the Sudan-- young people who have been both unwilling targets and perpetrators of war. He will share with us what these young people know about their war-related experiences, the meanings they make from these experiences, what they learn about these experiences, and how they integrate and make meaning from these experiences. Dr. Kamya also will discuss responses to the plight of unaccompanied youth from Sudan and implications for practitioners, researchers, policy advocates, and human rights activists.

 

•   Brief Action Team/Campaign Updates

 

•   Past and Future Events

 

 Hope to see you there!

 

Peace,

Kelly Turley

kelly@amnesty133.org

www.amnesty133.org

Moving sale round one - compost bin, bedframe, Nordic Track, boxes and packing material

[yttrai.livejournal.com]

10/13/08 04:13 pm - Moving sale round one - compost, moving boxes, bedframe, free weights, Nordic Track

I have a lot of stuff and some small furniture items that i will be posting later this morning after i take photos, but for now, to whet your appetite, i want to offer mostly FREE to a good home:

One black tower style compost bin - FREE.  ( Details! )

About 20 moving boxes and 2 giant garbage bags full of packing materials - FREE.  ( Details! )

One queen sized metal bedframe for use with box spring - FREE. ( Details! )

Old school Nordic Track Skiier -( Details! )

Email me at this user name at gmail dot com.  I will be in town  all day today (Tuesday) and Wednesday, probably Thursday as well.  What doesn't get claimed is going to Salvation Army or Play It Again sports.  Drop me a line if you are interested in anything, and keep your eyes peeled for all the small furniture that i also want to sell but need to take photos of first.

Moving sale with photos - sale is a misnomer. It's all free.

[yttrai.livejournal.com]

The aforementioned Part II of my stuff i need to be rid of :)

The LJ cuts are not working for me today, which is bizarre since i use them all the time.  Most recently for my giant roadtrip photos, so i don't think it is photos or photobucket causing the issues.  No clue where the formatting errors are being generated.  Best of luck with the viewing, and let me know if the issues persist and i'll try a fourth round :)

List of stuff only:
( List of stuf without photos! )

The same paperback book is used for scale in some photos.  No making fun of my fluffy reading material during this stressful move time, mmmmmkay? :)

Yes, i know there are formatting errors.  Camino is not cooperating with me today. Bad Camino.
( Photos of the goods here: )

( Photos of the goods here: )

 
Making fun of my camera phone, since my actual camera is 200 miles away, not fair ;)

Email me at this username at gmail dot com today, tomorrow, or Thursday.  After Thursday it's all going to Salvation Army, unless you dibs something i can put it on the curb.  Due to the holiday our trash day is Saturday this week, so you would have 2 days to get it before it gets taken - that would make me sad, since i'd prefer to donate anything that doesn't get claimed instead of having it end up in the trash. 

Contact me.  Let's make a deal :)

Sign-ups for Recreational Co-Ed Volleyball in Somerville

[skokefoe.livejournal.com]

I'm not arranging this league or anything, but wanted to let volleyball-seekers know what's up:

Residents of Somerville are invited to register for adult coed volleyball tomorrow (Oct 15th) at Winter Hill School Gym from 6:30-8pm. It will be for all levels of play. Level of interest will determine if a league and a schedule of games can be started or if just open nights for pick-up games are needed. Due to the size of gym, the rules will need to accommodate some slight changes.

There will be one or two volleyballs if anyone wishes to stay and bump the ball around. Any costs will be determined after this night. Entrance to gym is located on Sycamore St.

Any questions call the Recreation Office at 617-625-6600 ext. 2990.

Pest Control Recommendations

[marphod.livejournal.com]

It sounds like the pitter patter of little feet, and given I've neither pets not children, and its coming from the other side of the wall, I think I've got pests. Squirrels or Rats or something.

Does anyone have experience with pest control services (other than getting a cat or a dog)? Any recommendations or warnings?

Thanks.

HONK photos?

[nomacmac.livejournal.com]

Last year someone had a Flickr site for photos from HONK weekend. Does anyone have any photos to share this year? I'd love to see them. The downside of marching in the parade is that you don't get to watch it.

Big Tasting Event at Ball Square Fine Wines - 10/18 2-5 pm

[josephineave.livejournal.com]

The folks at Ball Square Fine Wines do a big event every year with wine-beer-liquor tastings and Greek food (homemade by Chris's mom) and perhaps some truffles from the shop next door that is never open. The tiny place is an absolute nightmare for movement on most days...this event is a mad house. Taste quickly or you'll get run over.

That said, here's an invitation to this year's event:

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