Found cat -- grey, very friendly, on Orchard

[preraphaelite.livejournal.com]

Found a cat near Orchard and Day who seemed to be indoorsy -- freaked out, lost-looking and very very human-friendly.

Grey, very fluffy.  Collar with a small bell, and a rabies vaccination tag, but no other information.

My friend took him/her in for the night, and will call the MSPCA number on the tag, but thought I'd post to see if anyone might know the owner.

flipbook making tonight at sprout

[shduff.livejournal.com]

Hi everyone!

Just a reminder, if you find yourself with nothing to do tonight, that there will be a flipbook making workshop at sprout at 7PM. The workshop will be led by professional animator and illustrator Jonah Elgart (http://jonahelgart.com/) and Megan O'Brien (http://meaganobrien.com/).

All the craft materials you need will be provided and the space is at 339R Summer St. Donations are appreciated but all are welcome!

If you can't make this but you're interested in animation in general, you can check out the program they're running with sprout in collaboration with SCATV (http://thesprouts.org/programs/2010/fall/animation).

Feel free to email me at shaunalynn@thesprouts.org with any questions!

Shabbat lunch at Havurat Shalom this Saturday

[havnik.livejournal.com]

Saturday October 2, 2010

10:00 a.m.

All welcome!

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Rusty water

[lefauxfrog.livejournal.com]

Dark brown water is flowing out of the faucets in my apartment this morning. I was about to contact my landlord until I found a warning about fire hydrant testing on somervillema.gov. I've left the faucets running for a while to see if it eventually clears up. So FYI.

http://www.somervillema.gov/alert.cfm?alert_id=312

September 21, 2010

Annual Fire Hydrant Testing

Begins Monday, September 27, 2010
The Somerville Fire Department is beginning the Annual Inspection of all fire hydrants in the city. This procedure requires the flushing of water from the hydrants as well as a check of the mechanical operation of the hydrants. The inspection program will take approximately two weeks to complete.

During the inspection, some sediment may be disturbed in the water mains causing rusty water at the taps in homes and business establishments. It is suggested that residents and business firms draw sufficient water for drinking and cooking. This rusty water condition is a temporary one, and will clear in a matter of a few hours. Although the water may appear dirty or discolored, it does not pose a health risk to city residents.

The annual inspection of hydrants throughout the city is necessary to insure their proper operation during an emergency situation.

The inspections will be conducted Monday through Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. and in the evening, if needed, from 6:15 P.M. until 8:15 P.M.

The testing will begin on Monday, September 27, 2010, and will be concluded by Saturday, October 9, 2010.

During this two-week period, all hydrants in the city will be tested.

Anyone with questions regarding this procedure may contact the Somerville Fire Department at 617-623-1700 ext. 8120.

Nave Gallery Flea Market this Saturday 10-1:30

[veronique4.livejournal.com]

DEEP DISCOUNTS DURING LAST HALF HOUR

Join us for some unbelievable bargains! Most items are $20 and under, including furniture, books, CDs, clothes, coats, lamps, housewares, pots, handbags, candle holders, belts, and much much more! Proceeds to benefit Nave programming.

155 Powderhouse Blvd. Somerville
The Nave Gallery is a 3-minute walk from Teele Square, which can be reached by the 87 and 88 bus.
Please visit www.navegallery.org for more information.

Lost dog possibly

[jamiesquared.livejournal.com]

I just got home and there is a super cute dog that must have got out. He was running in the direction of Ware/Belknap and he had a collar, name tags etc. but when I tried to get him to come to me he/she growled...and was obviously scared. It is a small, black dog with brownish red tips on the floppy ears and a few other spots. I did call Animal Control and 311, they are going to call the Animal Control woman on her cell phone.

last moving post, promise (ABF update)

[sparkgrrl658.livejournal.com]

just wanted to update info on this post and say that ABF does do short moves like mine with either the relocube or the trailer space.

however, to move me roughly 60 miles with one of their smallest containers will run me over $800.

so, just fyi to anyone who comes across this looking for future moving options, though the quote calculator on their website will tell you your move is too short, it actually isn't. really friendly customer service too.

18th Annual Tour de Somerville - Saturday 10/16

[ron_newman]

The Somerville Bicycle Committee will hold the 18th annual Tour de Somerville on Saturday, October 16. This year's theme is "Paths, Present and Future: A Mystic River Ramble".

This bike tour will explore current and proposed off-road paths in and near Somerville, especially those along Alewife Brook and the Mystic River.

Meet at 10 am at Seven Hills Park, behind the Holland Street MBTA entrance in Davis Square. We will depart promptly at 10:15.

The Somerville Police Department will help escort the ride, and Redbones will provide refreshments at a rest stop.

In case of steady rain, we'll try again on Sunday, October 17, same starting time and location.

More information will be available at http://SomervilleBikes.org/events.html . A tentative route map is at http://tinyurl.com/TourSomerville2010 .

(Note: Some of the off-road route is unpaved and may be difficult for bikes with very narrow tires.)

HONK! Festival 2010: schedule now set -- October 8-10, 2010

[marycurtin.livejournal.com]

The confirmed HONK! band count is currently at 23, with one to two new ones being added weekly. Festival updates can be found at http://www.honkfest.org, http://twitter.com/honkfest/, and http://www.facebook.com/honkfestival, or by calling 617-383-HONK (4665).
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