State of the Union (Square) Watch Party on January 24 at Precinct

[david sloane]

Cambridge-Somerville for Change, in conjunction with the Obama campaign, is holding a State of the Union Watch Party at Precinct in Union Square next Tuesday night.

We're encouraging any politically-minded folks, particularly likely-or-probable-Obama-supporters, to come, socialize and watch the fourth State of the Union address from President Obama.

This is likely to be one of the key events in the 2012 campaign and we hope to encourage lots of participation in Somerville.

8:00 PM (speech starts at 9:00 PM)
Tuesday, January 24
Precinct Downstairs
70 Union Square, Somerville MA 02143

Please sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/SOTU2012

Are you generally supportive of the President, but only a little bit political?  Would you rather not go to a campaign office or drive to New Hampshire, but you'd like to get a little bit involved?

This is a low-key, social event and we're encouraging folks to forward the invitation to people who might be interested, but aren't often involved in campaigns.  Or others who are new to the area and could use some help finding a good place for progressive and/or Democratic-Party political activism.

See you on Tuesday!

David Sloane
Volunteer Organizer
www.cambridgesomervilleforchange.com

With All Due Respect, This Wasn't about the West Branch Library

[tom-champion.livejournal.com]

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of any agency of the City of Somerville or its employees.

First off, I’d like to say that it’s wonderful to see so many people expressing interest in preserving and improving the West Branch Library.  It’s also great news that the City and its firefighters have hammered out an agreement that will avoid the need to make citywide layoffs and wide-ranging service cuts to pay retroactive firefighter compensation.

But over the past couple of days, I have encountered some major misconceptions about this episode – some of which have been actively promulgated by Alderman Gewirtz – and I just can’t sit silent any longer.

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Closing Reception of "Radiance" this weekend

[toricosta.livejournal.com]

Closing Reception

Sunday, January 22, 3-5 pm

GALLERY HOURS    1-5 pm

January 21-22

and by appointment 617.625.4823

Join us for the closing reception of "Radiance" this weekend, and celebrate the power of color!

Three different painters offer an opportunity to see and feel a single experience, the radiance of deep, strong color. Originating in diverse sources: architecture and apocalypse, unfamiliar landscape, and the ephemeral but organic nature of life, these works appeal to the eye and the heart.

Paintings by Gina Halstead, Diane Novetsky & Alyson Schultz

For more info, directions: www.navegallery.org
Check out our FB event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/281570008569578/