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East Somerville Main Streets Newsletter December 2007  
in this issue
:: Broadway: Hidden Shopping Trove
:: Meet our Committees
:: Help East Somerville Community School
:: Online Membership Up!

11 days till Christmas
10 Giftless Loved Ones
 
9 Great Gift Ideas...

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1. The Latin Music Aficionado: 

Check out Somerville Communications' great Selection of Salsa, Meringue, and Cumbia (97 Broadway)...

 

 

2. The Wine Connoisseur: 

Swing by Joe's Liquors, Bairos Liquors, and Middlesex Beverage to do some comparative wine shopping...  

 

 

3.  Your Employee: 

Check out personal engraved pens at Awards Unlimited (77 Broadway)...

 

 

4. Your Vegan Cousin:   Have Boston Cookie's (52 Broadway) vegan cookie gift box shipped anywhere...  

 
 

5. Someone Who Deserves to Sparkle: Check out Diva's Jewelers (133 A Broadway)...

See below for more ideas!!
Meet Our Committees 
 
Linda Dyndiuk 

  Linda Dyndiuk - Economic Support & Development Committee (ES&D) Chair

 

Linda Dyndiuk, the chair of the Economic Support & Development Committee, is an Austin Street resident and a reference librarian at the Somerville Public Library.  *Currently, the committee is working on business and consumer surveys to find out more about what people would like to see!

 

To find out more about the ES&D Committee, email Linda at

economic@eastsomervillemainstreets.org

Next meeting: January 14th, 6:30-8:00pm - 114 Broadway

 Make the Holidays Brighter for -East Somerville Community School

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The East Somerville Community School is gratefully accepting donations to replace the years worth of classroom materials and student's possessions lost in last week's fire.

 

If you would like to give a donation of funds, please send checks made out to the ESCS PTA to: ESCS PTA c/o Sue Leone, 12-A Otis Street, Somerville, MA 02145.   If you would like to make a donation of materials, please contact Sue Leone at frankl4@msn.com.

 
Lights of Broadway
 People's Choice Awards
 

As Broadway Businesses light the night in the coming weeks, let your voice be heard and vote in the 'Lights of Broadway' People's Choice Awards.  All participants enter to win a limited edition East Somerville t-shirt.

 
Lights Poster Medium

 

Entry forms available at TLC Launders and Cleaners, 110A Broadway --- or send your top choice to lights@eastsomervillemainstreets.org

 
 
 

 
Leave your Inner Maniac Home...
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Enjoy a Peaceful Shopping Stroll down East Broadway.
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6. The Fresh Food Fanatic:

 Pick up fresh pasta at Italo American Pasta (15 Garfield Ave)...

 

7. Fashion Diva in Hiding:  

Pick out a one of a kind find at Melinda's Fashion to help their inner diva shine (133 Broadway)...  

  

8. Artist Without a Canvas:

No wrapping required!  Register your friends and family for a course at Mudflat Pottery Studio

 

9.  Forgotten Friend:

Plan a Breakfast outing (8-11am) to the Mt. Vernon Restaurant.  to catch up  with a friend you didn't have time to see during the holiday rush!

 
Community Events...
Immigrant City: Past & Present 

Presented by the Welcome Project at the Somerville Museum through December 22nd.
Become a Main Streets Member Online!

 

In response to requests, our online membership capability is now up and running! Please join us in building a vibrant business and community center in East Somerville, by becoming a member of East Somerville Main Streets. 

Your contribution helps support activities such as East Somerville Main Streets':

  • Historic East Somerville Walking Tour
  • International Movie Nights
  • Community Walkability Workshop
  • Neighborhood Networking Event at Khoury's

Join online now! or Join as a Business.

 - Thank You For Your Support   &   Happy Holidays! -

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East Somerville Main Streets
114 Broadway, Suite 112 - Somerville, MA 02145
617.741.0230