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MIT planning students have done their homework. They were all ears on how best to scope out the future for MainStreets. Next week they'll be presenting at three stakeholder meetings in East Boston.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Spring Cleanup Slated for April 30
Spring Cleanup at Belle Isle Marsh is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th 9:30 AM — noon
Volunteers are welcome. Met Bayou Street near Fort Banks School Athletic Field. Park at the Belle Isle Cemetery near the Gorman-Ft. Banks School.
Volunteers are welcome. Met Bayou Street near Fort Banks School Athletic Field. Park at the Belle Isle Cemetery near the Gorman-Ft. Banks School.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The bad news
Globe:
Investors, already concerned about Europe’s debt troubles and fiscal policy in China, were jarred by the report. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 140 points, recovering somewhat from earlier in the day, when Standard & Poor’s revised its long-term outlook on US debt to negative from stable. The New York bond rating group said the American economy’s strengths still outweigh its risks, but, “we now believe that they might not fully offset the credit risks over the next two years.’’
Monday, April 11, 2011
EB Community Food Workshops “Stir a Memory” a huge success!
EAST BOSTON: Can you say “pupusa”!? Over 170 people gathered at the Harborside Community Center this past Thursday to celebrate food heritage at the “Stir a Memory” Community Food Series Workshop, sponsored by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center.
An evening filled with art, food, and lots of chatter over memories, neighborhoods and health, this was one pupusa-sharing experience that feels sure to stick in everyone’s memory!
Led by artist Krina Patel, workshop participants were encouraged to create food memory postcards that documented a particular connection to a food-related experience. Explaining her concept of “food heritage”, Patel stated that “Food - thinking about it, making it, eating it and sharing it with others - is a way of re-creating memories. When we recreate memories we ground ourselves. Instead of feeling alone in the world we feel connected.”
The cards quickly transformed individual experiences into a spontaneous public art project on a cafeteria wall, and sparked lots of chatting about yummy times gone-by!
"That’s what was neat about Stir a Memory," said Cait Van Damm, co-coordinator of the series. "The conversations that arise around our cultural and physical connection to food, whether that be in the context of a kitchen, a neighborhood, or faraway home. That’s what the Community Food Series is about."
Over a feast of pupusas, participants were treated to a cooking demonstration of the Salvadoran specialty by Mildred Alvarado of University of Massachusetts Amherst Ethnic Crops Program, followed by a discussion led by Community Servings nutritionist Meghan Ostrander.
Much like Patel and Alvarado, she believes that better health can be found through the embracement of traditional cooking at home.
The Community Food Workshop Series are an opportunity for discussion about food system issues relating directly to East Boston and provide opportunities for participants to get involved in urban gardening and public health initiatives.
The series is sponsored by Healthy on the Block/Saludable en tu Tienda, an East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and Boston Public Health Commission initiative to increase access to fresh produce and whole grains in corner stores.
The next workshop, happening on Thursday, April 21, will be centered on “Food Justice 101”, and will feature the youth-led E3C crew (Environmental Chelsea Creek Crew) from NOAH.
A gardener-led “Container Planting” workshop will be happening on May 3. For more information regarding the Healthy on the Block/Saludable en tu tienda project or the Community Food Workshop Series, contact Cait Van Damm at 617-568-4028 or vandammc@ebnhc.org.
Source of this information: Email from Cait Van Damm (April 11, 2011).
An evening filled with art, food, and lots of chatter over memories, neighborhoods and health, this was one pupusa-sharing experience that feels sure to stick in everyone’s memory!
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| Artist Krina Patel discussing “food heritage” and her Stir a Memory project |
Led by artist Krina Patel, workshop participants were encouraged to create food memory postcards that documented a particular connection to a food-related experience. Explaining her concept of “food heritage”, Patel stated that “Food - thinking about it, making it, eating it and sharing it with others - is a way of re-creating memories. When we recreate memories we ground ourselves. Instead of feeling alone in the world we feel connected.”
The cards quickly transformed individual experiences into a spontaneous public art project on a cafeteria wall, and sparked lots of chatting about yummy times gone-by!
"That’s what was neat about Stir a Memory," said Cait Van Damm, co-coordinator of the series. "The conversations that arise around our cultural and physical connection to food, whether that be in the context of a kitchen, a neighborhood, or faraway home. That’s what the Community Food Series is about."
Over a feast of pupusas, participants were treated to a cooking demonstration of the Salvadoran specialty by Mildred Alvarado of University of Massachusetts Amherst Ethnic Crops Program, followed by a discussion led by Community Servings nutritionist Meghan Ostrander.
Much like Patel and Alvarado, she believes that better health can be found through the embracement of traditional cooking at home.
The Community Food Workshop Series are an opportunity for discussion about food system issues relating directly to East Boston and provide opportunities for participants to get involved in urban gardening and public health initiatives.
The series is sponsored by Healthy on the Block/Saludable en tu Tienda, an East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and Boston Public Health Commission initiative to increase access to fresh produce and whole grains in corner stores.
The next workshop, happening on Thursday, April 21, will be centered on “Food Justice 101”, and will feature the youth-led E3C crew (Environmental Chelsea Creek Crew) from NOAH.
A gardener-led “Container Planting” workshop will be happening on May 3. For more information regarding the Healthy on the Block/Saludable en tu tienda project or the Community Food Workshop Series, contact Cait Van Damm at 617-568-4028 or vandammc@ebnhc.org.
Source of this information: Email from Cait Van Damm (April 11, 2011).
Saturday, April 2, 2011
East Boston Main Streets adds 5 new board members
Five new volunteers join East Boston Main Streets board
On Thursday March 31, 2011 East Boston Main Streets held elections and added 5 new volunteer board members.
(East Boston, MA. 31-March-2011) East Boston Main Streets held elections on Thursday March 31, 2011 and added 5 new volunteer board members. Joining the board is resident and local realtor Phillip Gutowski, resident and the Director of Government and Community Affairs for Trans Metro Media, David Halbert, resident and Linguistic Specialist Marika Horsky, resident and owner of Tummy Toys, Melissa Tyler and last but certainly not least Mr. Albert” Buddy” Mangini who is a long-time fixture and active volunteer in East Boston. Three current members were reelected to the board; Dino Manca from Rapinos Memorial Home, Michael Moscone, Promotion Committee Chair, from East Boston Savings Bank and James Gleason, local resident, architect and Design Committee Chair.
Read more at eastboston.com.
On Thursday March 31, 2011 East Boston Main Streets held elections and added 5 new volunteer board members.
(East Boston, MA. 31-March-2011) East Boston Main Streets held elections on Thursday March 31, 2011 and added 5 new volunteer board members. Joining the board is resident and local realtor Phillip Gutowski, resident and the Director of Government and Community Affairs for Trans Metro Media, David Halbert, resident and Linguistic Specialist Marika Horsky, resident and owner of Tummy Toys, Melissa Tyler and last but certainly not least Mr. Albert” Buddy” Mangini who is a long-time fixture and active volunteer in East Boston. Three current members were reelected to the board; Dino Manca from Rapinos Memorial Home, Michael Moscone, Promotion Committee Chair, from East Boston Savings Bank and James Gleason, local resident, architect and Design Committee Chair.
Read more at eastboston.com.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Stir a memory, a food memory that is!
EAST BOSTON: When did you devour your first pupusa? Whether it was last week or on your third birthday, the leaders of the Community Food Workshop Series want to know. Following up last month’s successful “Power of Local” workshop, this month’s theme will turn towards how food affects our emotion and health.
The “Stir a Memory” workshop, happening Thursday, April 7 at the Harborside Adult Education Center, will include a “food memory postcard” making activity and a healthy pupusa cooking demonstration – and of course, lots of pupusa eating!
Held on the first Thursday night of each month at Harborside Adult Education Center, the Community Food Workshop Series are an opportunity for discussion about food system issues relating directly to East Boston and will provide opportunities for participants to get involved in urban gardening and public health initiatives. Future topics include “Food Justice 101”, and “Container Gardening”.
Led by community members, the workshops are open to all and promise to be an engaging mix of hands-on education and fun! Stir a Memory will engage participants in artistically expressing a favorite food-related memory and explore the cultural link between food and good health. “Food is such an important part of community, and East Boston is no exception,” said Cait Van Damm, co-coordinator of the Community Food Workshop Series. “We hope these events will be allow us all to come together, be inspired and learn something new – and yummy!”
The series is sponsored by Healthy on the Block/Saludable en tu T tienda, an East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and Boston Public Health Commission initiative to increase access to fresh produce and whole grains in corner stores. For more information regarding the Healthy on the Block/Saludable en tu tienda project or the Community Food Workshop Series, contact Cait Van Damm at 617-568-4028 or vandammc@ebnhc.org.
Dates and workshop descriptions are listed below:
• April 7 – Stir a Memory: explore the artistic and emotional connection between culture, health, and food! Local artist Krina Patel will be facilitating a public recipe art project. Cooking demonstrations and games will also add to the fun!
• April 21 - Food Justice 101 and more: explore how different social circumstances often dictate health through food, and fun ways to help fix this problem!
• May 5 – Container Gardening and Seed Starting!: community leaders will delve into the basics of how to get growing in your own backyard and provide a source of food, community, health and fun!
The “Stir a Memory” workshop, happening Thursday, April 7 at the Harborside Adult Education Center, will include a “food memory postcard” making activity and a healthy pupusa cooking demonstration – and of course, lots of pupusa eating!
Held on the first Thursday night of each month at Harborside Adult Education Center, the Community Food Workshop Series are an opportunity for discussion about food system issues relating directly to East Boston and will provide opportunities for participants to get involved in urban gardening and public health initiatives. Future topics include “Food Justice 101”, and “Container Gardening”.
Led by community members, the workshops are open to all and promise to be an engaging mix of hands-on education and fun! Stir a Memory will engage participants in artistically expressing a favorite food-related memory and explore the cultural link between food and good health. “Food is such an important part of community, and East Boston is no exception,” said Cait Van Damm, co-coordinator of the Community Food Workshop Series. “We hope these events will be allow us all to come together, be inspired and learn something new – and yummy!”
The series is sponsored by Healthy on the Block/Saludable en tu T tienda, an East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and Boston Public Health Commission initiative to increase access to fresh produce and whole grains in corner stores. For more information regarding the Healthy on the Block/Saludable en tu tienda project or the Community Food Workshop Series, contact Cait Van Damm at 617-568-4028 or vandammc@ebnhc.org.
Dates and workshop descriptions are listed below:
• April 7 – Stir a Memory: explore the artistic and emotional connection between culture, health, and food! Local artist Krina Patel will be facilitating a public recipe art project. Cooking demonstrations and games will also add to the fun!
• April 21 - Food Justice 101 and more: explore how different social circumstances often dictate health through food, and fun ways to help fix this problem!
• May 5 – Container Gardening and Seed Starting!: community leaders will delve into the basics of how to get growing in your own backyard and provide a source of food, community, health and fun!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Move that car or get a ticket! It's Street Cleaning Season in East Boston
Eastboston.com: Mayor Thomas M. Menino today reminded residents that Boston’s Daytime Neighborhood Street Cleaning Program will kick-off for the season on Friday, April 1, 2011. After an especially harsh winter, the Mayor last month implemented an early and aggressive cleanup plan, directing city agencies and departments to work together and with businesses and residents in a more coordinated approach to ready the City of Boston for spring. Read more at eastboston.com
Friday, March 25, 2011
EB High Annual Fundraiser and Raffle
East Boston High School to hold annual fundraiser and gala, April 29. Would you like the chance to win $10,000? Learn how.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
ITAM sponsors Vinnie's Run, Sat. April 23
East Boston Post - ITAM:
The Italian American War Veterans is a federally chartered non-profit veteran’s organization that was started after WWII. Part of its mission statement is:
In keeping with that mission, the East Boston Post of ITAM will be holding a motorcycle bike rally on Saturday, April 23 for Cpl Vincent Mannion -Brodeur who was disabled in Iraq in 2007. More at eastboston.com.
The Italian American War Veterans is a federally chartered non-profit veteran’s organization that was started after WWII. Part of its mission statement is:
- To aid and assist veterans and their families.
- To assist public and private agencies and institutions endeavoring to promote the public welfare.
In keeping with that mission, the East Boston Post of ITAM will be holding a motorcycle bike rally on Saturday, April 23 for Cpl Vincent Mannion -Brodeur who was disabled in Iraq in 2007. More at eastboston.com.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Latest news from EB Kiwanis
East Boston Kiwanis plans a clean-up day at Belle Isle Marsh on April 2.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Move that car on Wednesday!
The City of Boston will conduct mechanical street sweeping on many of the Eagle Hill streets on Wednesday, March 16. This is an effort to remove much of the debris that have accumulated under vehicles during the Winter months as we await the onset of our regular posted street sweeping program which begins April 1. Read more at Eastboston.com.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Book Discussion on Oscar Handlin, historian, at the East Boston Branch of the BPL, April 4
Eastboston.com 3/9/2011: Upcoming events at the East Boston Library
CORRECTION THIS IS A BOOK DISCUSSION. THE HISTORIAN WILL NOT APPEAR.
Book discussion on the works of the noted historian, Oscar Handlin and immigration at the East Boston Branch of the Public Library on Monday, April 4.
CORRECTION THIS IS A BOOK DISCUSSION. THE HISTORIAN WILL NOT APPEAR.
Book discussion on the works of the noted historian, Oscar Handlin and immigration at the East Boston Branch of the Public Library on Monday, April 4.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Google Ads to help EBNASA
Eastboston.com: News 11-0307: EBNASA Receives Google Grant
East Boston, MA - East Boston Neighborhood Against Substance Abuse (EBNASA) has been given a Google Grants award for free Google AdWords advertising. Additionally, Google has also arranged for Emerson College students to partner with EBNASA to start and manage these ads. More
East Boston, MA - East Boston Neighborhood Against Substance Abuse (EBNASA) has been given a Google Grants award for free Google AdWords advertising. Additionally, Google has also arranged for Emerson College students to partner with EBNASA to start and manage these ads. More
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Gene Sharp interviewed
Reason Magazine, the libertarian monthly and website, interviews democracy activist and theoretician Gene Sharp of East Boston.
Busy agenda for March 14 JPNA meeting
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association March Meeting:
All residents are encouraged to attend.
- John Riberio-Neighbors of Suffolkdowns
- Massachusetts Port Authority- Update demolition Immigration Building
- City Councilor Felix Arroyo will be presenting his “Year in Review
Friday, March 4, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
East Boston Tee Ball Registration Time is Here
The time to register for the East Boston Tee Ball League has arrived.
The dates are March 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th,
April 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th, and April 15th
Ages 3 to 7 Years Old
The league welcomes all players from all communities!
Registration takes place at the Burger King Restaurant
Bennington Street (Orient Heights) from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Registration fee is $60 for the first sibling and $30 each additional sibling
(All Parents will receive Raffle tickets to sell and will be allowed to keep money in exchange for registration so it will make your registration fee free. But you must pay fee in advance!)
Any questions please feel free to contact Nick Moulaison by phone 857.236.4172 or email: moulaisonmono@aol.com
More information is available at www.eastbostonteeball.com.
The dates are March 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th,
April 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th, and April 15th
Ages 3 to 7 Years Old
The league welcomes all players from all communities!
Registration takes place at the Burger King Restaurant
Bennington Street (Orient Heights) from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Registration fee is $60 for the first sibling and $30 each additional sibling
(All Parents will receive Raffle tickets to sell and will be allowed to keep money in exchange for registration so it will make your registration fee free. But you must pay fee in advance!)
Any questions please feel free to contact Nick Moulaison by phone 857.236.4172 or email: moulaisonmono@aol.com
More information is available at www.eastbostonteeball.com.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
East Boston Land Use Council: Process for Lenny Florence Grant opens
The East Boston Land Use Council will hold a meeting next week that will announce the application process for for the Leonard Florence Grant Program.
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