Can you spare a bike?

[taerowyn.livejournal.com]

A friend asked me to forward the following to my networks....and after making sure she doesn't mind having her email address posted, I figure this comm counts :)

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Hello from Groundwork Somerville where we are in the throes of preparing for our 4th summer employing high school youth in a green jobs training program - the Green Team. We work on a variety of local projects including compost pickup, land-use planning, schoolyard gardening throughout Somerville and travel exclusively by bike to our work sites. We have a small fleet of bikes which we loan out to our youth during their time in our program and are looking to acquire a few more for our summer program beginning June 29th.

The team is short on both bikes and bike locks. We're hoping to procure some more bikes in "ready to ride" condition in order to complete the small fleet of bikes which we loan out (at no charge) to our youth during their time in our program.

We are looking for direct donations of used but functional bikes. If you have a bike sitting around in your garage or basement or a lock that you don't use which you'd like to donate, please let me know. It would be a much appreciated way to support bike-powered youth programs and community building. Spread the word if you think your friends might have neglected bikes in decent condition, sitting around, waiting to serve the community!

In exchange for your donation, you will receive a personal thank you and receipt with the estimated value of your donation for tax purposes. As Groundwork Somerville is a registered 501(c)3 organization, your contribution would be fully tax-deductible.

Please be in touch by phone, 617-628-9988, or email, maura [at] groundworksomerville[dot] org, with any questions or to arrange a drop-off/pickup of your donation. I look forward to speaking with you.

Best,
Maura

Call for Submissions: Saints, Sinners, and Censorship: A "Quills" Art & Poetry Exhibition

[divasue.livejournal.com]

I know this will take place in Central Square, but this board is so much more active! I hope that is ok. Thanks!

Call to Artists & Poets:
Saints, Sinners, and Censorship: A "Quills" Art & Poetry Exhibition

Are you a Boston-area artist and/or poet looking to gain exposure for your work? Are you interested in collaborating with the vibrant Boston theatre community? Then participate in Bad Habit Productions' art and poetry exhibition event!

Bad Habit Productions is now accepting original art and poetry for its July-August 2010 production of "Quills" by Doug Wright. Art and poetry will be displayed in an exhibition at the Durrell Theatre at the Cambridge YMCA in Cambridge, MA. Deadline for submission is July 16th. For more information, submission guidelines, and to submit your work, please e-mail Lauren at lterry@badhabitproductions.org or visit http://www.badhabitproductions.org/art/.

Bike Tune Ups

[ludimagist.livejournal.com]

I checked the memories and didn't see anything within the past couple years:

What are people's recommendations for places to have bikes serviced in the area?

Seeking a plumber/gasfitter

[smammy]

I'm looking for a plumber or gasfitter who can run a gas line for my dryer. The run itself is no more than 10', and since I'm on the first floor and there's a basement it'll be quite straightforward.

Here's what I found on DSLJ about plumbers:

• HUB Plumbing, mentioned by notnatalie.
• Barrell Plumbing, recommended by aidoneus.
• Paulo's Plumbing, recommended by mr_fancy_pants.

Any other recommendations? Any experience with these folks? Thanks!

Update: Does anyone have any idea how much this work should cost?

Freelance Administrative Professional Available

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

( I've tried just about everything else in this economy... )

Contractor recommendation for home repairs

[trtls.livejournal.com]

We are in need of a new supportive beam for our front porch (with balcony above) and also a sink hole filled/repaired in our driveway. Anyone have any recommendations for these two items? One company who could do both would be great, but we'll split it up if we have to. (Obviously, the are two very different jobs.) Thanks!

New cafe in Teele?

[lovefourpaws.livejournal.com]

Does anyone know anything about the new restaurant taking over the Teele Square Cafe spot? I saw that it's going to be a vegan restaurant, but I wasn't sure if anyone had more info. Two new vegan restaurants in Davis... I certainly won't complain!

Electric Bicycles

[deemqueen.livejournal.com]

 Would anyone have recommendations on buying (and riding) electric bikes in the area?  My 3 mile commute just turned into a 10 miles commute, and I wondered if an electric powered bike could be the solution.