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| East Somerville Main Streets Newsletter |
October 2007 |
 This October *FALL* into Community Pride
East Somerville Reads: Seedfolks
Book Discussion
6:45pm - Thursday 10/25
East Branch Library
Join East Somerville Main Streets and the East Branch Library for a special evening to discuss the book Seedfolks and its themes of community unity and ownership. Refreshments generously provided by The Friends of the Library.
Copies of Seedfolks (a very quick read) are available to check out from the circulation desk at the East Branch Library.
Wednesday 10/24, 3:00pm: Clean Sweep Anti-litter Poster Making for kids. Posters to be hung along the library fence to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining a Clean Broadway. Fresh fruit snack and prizes to be offered! |
Synopis: A vacant lot, rat-infested and filled with garbage, looked like no place for a garden. Especially to a neighborhood of strangers where no one seems to care. Until one day, a young girl clears a small space and digs into the hard-packed soil to plant her precious bean seeds. Suddenly, the soil holds promise. Thirteen very different voices - old, young, Haitian, Hispanic, tough, haunted, and hopeful - tell one amazing story about a garden that transforms a neighborhood. Multiple copies (10+) on hold at the East Branch Library! Get yours today. | |
3 Fridays!
3 Countries!
What a trip.
From an opening night soirée in Italy, to side-splitting Brazilian slapstick--Under the Stars International Movie Nights were a smash success. Gathering nearly 200 people over the 3 weeks, with each movie night offering its own unique flavor and twist.
Take a Break to the Movies:
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In the Black....Turquoise and Terracotta!
Sovereign Bank Colorfully Redecorated
Branch Manager Wanda Poor
While the inside of your bank account may be looking bleak, at Sovereign the inside of your bank certainly is not!
Sovereign Bank at 125 Broadway has made a roaring entrance into Fall with a new welcoming décor to match their service. The Bank's fresh furniture, color scheme and layout, are certainly worth the trip to a teller near you! |
New Life on the Streets
Bringing new life to the streets of East Somerville on the final Friday of every month is Somerville Green Streets! The challenge posed: Wear Green and Go Green - suggesting to get out of your car and on to your feet or bicycle. Stray from your routine on Friday, October 26th and meet your neighbors on foot along East Broadway! www.gogreenstreets.org. |
Have a Volunteer Project?
Prospect Hill Academy Gears up for Community Service Day
Prospect Hill Academy Middle School on Franklin Street is gearing up to give back to the community! If you have a potential half or full day project for Friday, October 19th, contact Elizabeth Murray, PHA Middle School Principal at emurray@prospecthillacademy.org. | |
Thursday Night Fever?
Acoustic Open Mic Nights at Casey's
While bellbottoms might be best left at home, Casey's Bar, at 173 Broadway, is hosting Acoustic Open Mic Nights from 8:30-12:30pm every Thursday. They advertise to singers and songwriters to "bring your guitar and register." Casey's, a fresh example of the City's Storefront Improvement Program, also offers live DJs on weekends.
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Business Under the Looking Glass
Instant Shoe Repair
Anymore, shoe repair shops are hard to find, and good luggage repair borders on an unreasonable request!
Luckily for East Broadway patrons, both are at their fingertips. Instant Shoe repair, located at 22 Broadway, not only repairs shoes and luggage onsite, but also offers a variety of shoe maintenance items to keep all ten of your toes, dressed to the nines! Included in the selection are hard to find inserts, laces, and polish. The owner Sammy, has extensive repair experience - formerly with an additional satellite shop in Cambridge, and now focusing his efforts on Broadway. Instant Shoe Repair & Luggage, 22 Broadway, 617.628.7085 |
Somerville Community Corporation's
East Somerville Initiative
Final Community Summit
Join East Somerville Main Streets and many other partners across the East Somerville community in bringing in the Final Community Action Plan.
Weds. October 10th
6:00pm (Doors Open at 5:30)
Capuano School - 150 Glen St. |
Are you an accounting whiz?
Or database expert?
East Somerville Main Streets is seeking community-oriented volunteers willing to commit 1-2 hours a month in the areas of bookkeeping (Quickbooks) and database creation and management. If interested, or if you have other expertise you would like to contribute to ESMS, please contact info@eastsomervillemainstreets.org or call 617.623.0230.
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And We'd Like to Thank---
In true cinematic spirit, there is a long list of people that ESMS would be amiss to close a successful movie series without thanking.
A big thanks to the City of Somerville for their collaboration,
with special appreciation for the work and support of the Somerville DPW,, Communications Dept.,,Multicultural Commission, Council on Aging,Arts Council,, Youth Program,Auxiliary Police, OSPCD,and Alderman Roche..
Thanks to our Supporters:TLC Launders and Cleaners, Patsy's Pastry, Sydney Accounting, Melanie's Boutique, Melinda's Fashion, Panadaría Vicentino, Mass. Alliance of Portuguese Speakers, Centro Presente, Pintar Nuestro Mundo, SCAT, Brazil Cultural Video, Rocket Science Screen Printing, and the many other community partners.
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ESMS Upcoming Meetings
ESMS Committee Meetings
All meetings held at ESMS Offices, 114 Broadway, unless otherwise noted. All are welcome!
- Promotions- Last Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm (Next Meeting: 10/30)
- Economic Support & Development- 1st Monday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm (Next Meeting: 11/5)
- Organization- 2nd Tuesday of every month, 8:30-9:30am (Next meeting: 11/13, December CHANGED to 12/4)
- Design- Non-regular meeting times, contact carrie@eastsomervillemainstreets.org for more information.
NOTE: The East Somerville Main Streets Office will be closed from 10/5 - 10/15. |
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East Somerville Main Streets
114 Broadway, Suite 112 - Somerville, MA 02145
617.741.0230 | |
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