Drinks?

[ionicaq.livejournal.com]

So if you were going to meet someone for the first time and they suggested drinks, where would you go? I'm hoping for something reasonably casual, but I'm not real familiar with the area, so I don't even have a good starting point. :( Help?

Free stuff!

[teko.livejournal.com]

Doing some garage cleaning, and the results are out for the taking:
- a large, sturdy metal desk with drawers
- a small, retro-funky side wooden side table
- a set of weights

On the curb at 104 Orchard Street (around the corner on Milton St, outside the garage).

Volunteers needed for Somerville Homeless Coalition event in April!

[shcincorg.livejournal.com]

We need volunteers for the Somerville Homeless Coalition Under the Roof annual benefitd dinner April 21st, 2012 at Arts at the Armory.

There are two shifts available:

AFTERNOON SHIFT, 3pm-6:30pm (typically). (Ages 16+) This shift will be for set-up before the event begins.

EVENING SHIFT, 6:30pm-10:30pm (typically). (Ages 16+) This shift will be for tasks during the event. (i.e. clearing tables, ushering attendees, helping with registration, parking etc.)

We need 75+ volunteers for the 3-6:30pm shift, so if you're debating between the two, this is the area of most need.

Please e-mail us at volunteer@shcinc.org if you are able to assist that day or if you have any questions. Feel free to share this opportunity with friends!

To learn more about the event, visit: www.shcinc.org

Vote in tomorrow's primary election

[ron_newman]

Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. Your ballot has candidates for president as well as for local party Ward Committees. Some of your friends and neighbors may be on your ballot, and others are asking for your write-in votes.

See this post for much more information, and in particular this comment for a list of write-in ward committee candidates who are soliciting your vote.

Remember to connect the arrow next to any write-in blank space that you fill in, or else your vote may not be counted.

ETA: This is not the US Senate primary, so you will not find Elizabeth Warren on your ballot. That will be September 6.

Q&A and planning session about the MBTA's financial crisis--this Wednesday!

[blackdove24.livejournal.com]

Join Occupy Somerville this Wednesday, from 7 - 9 pm at SEIU 888, for a discussion involving the MBTA's financial situation!

Jeremy Thompson, who is a researcher for MassUniting and SEIU United Healthcare Workers, will be giving a presentation on the research he has done on the role of the banks with the T's debt. Afterwards we'll have time for Q&A, group discussion, and action planning.

The MBTA is facing a very complicated financial situation, so our goal for the evening is to help people better understand what's going on, as well as think of and begin planning actions we can take to bring about a healthy and functional public transportation system. It's important not just to address the fare hikes and service cuts proposed for the upcoming fiscal year, but to address the ongoing problem caused by the T's debt.

The SEIU 888 building is located at 52 Roland St, Charlestown. I know, technically it's not in Somerville, but it is within a 5 minute walk of Sullivan Square. (It's right around the corner from Tavern at the End of the World, at the intersection of Cambridge St. & Carter St. Signs for SEUI 888, and the building itself, are visible from Cambridge St.)