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Posted by Columbine at 10:32 am on May 20, 2010
Nose-to-tail no-waste butcher needs a bit of help before June 14 to bring sustainable local meat to Somerville at affordable prices.
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Posted by Columbine at 10:01 pm on April 25, 2010
[ May 10, 2010; May 11, 2010; May 12, 2010; July 16, 2010; July 17, 2010; July 18, 2010; July 22, 2010; July 23, 2010; July 24, 2010; ] Shake Up Shakespeare with Theatre@First! Auditions May 10-12 for performances July 16-18 and July 22-24.
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Posted by Columbine at 10:59 am on April 16, 2010
[ May 8, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join the nearest team and clean up your neighborhood for Spring! T-shirt, breakfast, water bottle, and afterparty included…
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Posted by Columbine at 8:53 am on April 7, 2010
Apply now for membership, to advise on station designs for Brickbottom, Gilman Square, Lowell Street, Ball Square, College Avenue, and Union Square.
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Posted by Columbine at 9:48 pm on March 25, 2010
[ April 10, 2010; 8:50 am to 3:00 pm. ] Tufts Kids’ Day
Tufts Medford Campus
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (registration 8:50-10:00 AM)
Kids’ Day features amusement park rides, magic shows, chemistry shows, carnival booths, and exciting performances. Kids’ Day is open to children from the Medford and Somerville communities between kindergarten and third grade. Tufts students volunteer to guide children through the day’s events, run student [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 9:47 pm on
[ April 3, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] City of Somerville Rabies Clinic
SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2010
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 noon
RABIES SHOT: Dogs & Cats – $10.00 per animal.
Dog Licensing available at clinic.
It is required that all dogs over 6 months of age be licensed in the City of Somerville.
SOMERVILLE DOG LICENSES
$20.00 FOR AN INTACT DOG
$12.00 FOR A SPAYED/NEUTERD DOG
Located at the Department of [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 12:11 am on January 27, 2010
[ February 12, 2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. February 13, 2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. February 14, 2010; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. February 18, 2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. February 19, 2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. February 20, 2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. February 25, 2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. February 26, 2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. February 27, 2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Dracula
Original novel by Bram Stoker
Adapted for the stage by John Mattera
Directed by Michael Babish
Theatre@First is proud to bring an adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 1897 classic, “Dracula,” to the stage this February.
Nine performances February 12th -27th at 8pm, with a 3pm matinee on Valentine’s Day February 14th at the Elizabeth Peabody House, 277 Broadway, Somerville. Conveniently [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 4:18 pm on January 26, 2010
[ February 28, 2010; 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm. ] The Boston bellydance community is shakin’ it all back together! Join us for a glamorous afternoon of compassion in motion.
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Posted by Columbine at 10:31 pm on November 25, 2009
It’s a bit of an awkward holiday for Somerville Homeless Coalition this year. Hard times have gobbled up all the resources, the gravy train (state aid) crashed, people are mashed and squashed into emergency housing like never before, and SHC is cran-buried in new requests for help with food and shelter. But you can help [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 10:09 pm on November 13, 2009
[ December 3, 2009; 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm. ] Davis Square retailers welcome all for special sales, snacks, drinks, and entertainment until the clock strikes midnight.
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Posted by Columbine at 11:18 pm on October 23, 2009
[ October 29, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. October 30, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. October 31, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Switch your brain on early to let the tubes warm up, and come back in time with us!
The Post-Meridian Radio Players proudly present
“THE BIG BROADCAST OF 1938″
at the Somerville Theater.
It’s their annual tribute to the Golden Age of Radio, with the music and comedy of “The Frank Cyrano Byfar Hour” and then [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 10:26 pm on October 22, 2009
[ November 14, 2009; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The City of Somerville will be auctioning off over 300 bicycles on Saturday, November 14th from 11 to 3 p.m. at the Somerville High School Atrium located at 81 Highland Avenue in Somerville. All those interested may preview the bicycles from 10 – 11 a.m. on November 14th at the Somerville High School Atrium.
According to [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 8:52 pm on September 25, 2009
Buy gently used household goods, furniture, sporting equipment, bikes, and clothing at 600 Mystic Valley Parkway.
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Posted by Columbine at 4:12 pm on September 14, 2009
[ October 8, 2009; October 9, 2009; October 10, 2009; October 11, 2009; ] We need places for groups of all sizes–singles, doubles, triples, quadruples, and yes, even those places where 25 spirited horn players can rest their weary heads. Most groups will not be arriving by car this year, so proximity to Davis Square and/or the Red Line is a priority.
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Posted by Columbine at 9:42 am on September 11, 2009
[ September 26, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. September 27, 2009; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] September 26 (8 PM) and 27 (3 PM) at the Somerville Theatre!
“Never After: It’s Not Your Grandmother’s Fairytale Musical”
An original musical fairytale comedy, performed in concert
Written & Composed by Somerville playwright Colleen Campbell
Stage Direction by Elizabeth Hunter
Music Direction by Thom Whittemore
‘Never After’ is the story of Princess Lesley Ann, fated from birth to be a [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 11:09 am on September 7, 2009
[ October 3, 2009; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Have you signed up yet for the Road Race benefiting the Homeless Coalition? If you haven’t don’t worry, there’s still time. Go to www.somervillehomelesscoalition.org
Entry Fee: $20.00
Race starts 9:00 AM sharp!
Registration & Check In: On race day 7- 8:30am on Holland Street, in front of MBTA Red Line T-Stop, Davis Square. Wheelchairs must pre-register by September [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 11:06 am on
[ October 23, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. October 24, 2009; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. October 25, 2009; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ]
Friday, October 23, 2009 2-4pm
Saturday, October 24, 2009 10am-4pm
Sunday, October 25 1:30-3:30pm
Central Library on Highland Ave.
For more information, please contact Linda Bohan with Friends of the Somerville Public Library at lbohan(at)bellatlantic.net . All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Public Library.
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Posted by Columbine at 10:37 pm on September 1, 2009
[ September 19, 2009; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]
The Somerville Garden Club holds one of the best plant sales in the Boston area. Club members divide and donate time-tested favorites as well as plants they have just discovered.
When: September 19, 2009, 9 am – 1 pm
Where: Davis Square (at the intersection of College Ave. and Holland St.)
Feel free to print out a flier, [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 8:56 pm on August 18, 2009
[ September 10, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm. ] Get the skinny on Somerville’s own sassy, classy, and definitely brassy festival of alternative marching bands coming up October 11th, and find out how to be part of the fun!
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Posted by Columbine at 11:01 am on August 8, 2009
[ August 20, 2009; 9:00 pm; ] ‘Nuff talkin’. DRAW! Live comics creation, artistic head-to-head showdowns, live music, and PRIZES to benefit Boston Comics Roundtable.
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Posted by Columbine at 3:12 pm on August 7, 2009
[ August 10, 2009; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Pig out and enjoy a cool drink and cooler music to benefit SHC!
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Posted by Columbine at 8:38 pm on June 5, 2009
[ June 12, 2009; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Drop off from 9 to noon, 1:00 to 5:00 – see list of items needed
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Posted by Columbine at 12:08 am on May 18, 2009
[ May 28, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] HONK! Neighborhood meeting, May 28th, 2009 7-8:30 PM at the West Branch Library in Davis Square, 40 College Ave. The HONK festival returns October 9-11th in and around Davis Square. This community meeting will be about how you can get involved in helping to make HONK happen again. Check out www.honkfest.org for more [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 9:15 pm on April 15, 2009
[ May 3, 2009; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The Mayor’s Office recently announced that the City of Somerville will host a 2.7-mile “Shape Up the Old Somerville Road Race,” combining an old tradition in the Recreation Department’s “Old Somerville Road Race,” and a new tradition with the Shape up Somerville component. The run will take place on Sunday, May 3rd at will start [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 9:24 pm on April 14, 2009
[ May 16, 2009; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] An all-ages fair of forward-thinking fun. Get your spirits up and your footprint down!
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Posted by Columbine at 9:23 pm on
[ April 26, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Walk to raise funds for emergency assistance to individuals and families teetering on the brink of homelessness.
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Posted by Columbine at 8:58 pm on
[ April 25, 2009; 2:00 pm; ] Rock out and chow down to keep our neighbors off the streets!
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Posted by Columbine at 8:57 pm on
[ April 20, 2009; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Celebrate Patriots’ Day the Colonial way! Period dress encouraged.
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Posted by Columbine at 9:34 pm on March 30, 2009
[ April 23, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. April 24, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. April 25, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. April 26, 2009; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. April 27, 2009; 8:00 pm; April 28, 2009; 8:00 pm; April 29, 2009; 8:00 pm; April 30, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] Eight performances, right in Davis Square!
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Posted by Columbine at 8:50 pm on
[ April 4, 2009; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Vaccination $10 for cat or dog. Dog license $16 for intact, $10 for spayed/neutered.
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Posted by Columbine at 11:23 pm on March 4, 2009
[ March 6, 2009 8:00 pm to March 7, 2009 12:00 am. ] Friday March 6 at the Dilboy VFW post, 8:00 to midnight. Dress Code: beautiful, creative, elegant, black. 21+, $10 cover.
Click to view flyer for more details!
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Posted by Columbine at 9:07 am on February 2, 2009
[ February 17, 2009; 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. February 18, 2009; 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. February 19, 2009; 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. February 20, 2009; 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] $80 for four days of fun! Breakfast and pizza included.
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Posted by Columbine at 11:51 pm on February 1, 2009
[ February 14, 2009; ] $65 for spay/neuter and a rabies shot! Phone/email for details and to reserve a space for your cat.
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Posted by Columbine at 9:43 pm on January 23, 2009
Aldermen Gewirtz and Desmond, and simultaneously Aldermen White and Sullivan, have introduced measures to stem the flow of unwanted phone books (text below the cut). If you have an opinion about unwanted phone books, the My Somerville page is a good way to find out who your aldermen are and let them know.
Order
By Ald. [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 8:42 pm on October 8, 2008
[ October 14, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] From a phone message received today, October 8:
Hello, this is an important message from the National Institutes of Health.
On October 14 we’ll be holding a meeting of the NIH Blue Ribbon Panel for the risk assessment of the national emerging infectious diseases laboratories at Boston University Medical Center.
The purpose of the meeting is to get [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 9:59 am on October 3, 2008
[ October 25, 2008; ] Charles River Alleycats is hosting a Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic for Cats on Saturday, October 25th. The clinic will be held at the Somerville Department of Public Works city yard at 1 Franey Rd, Somerville.
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Posted by Columbine at 11:31 pm on September 15, 2008
[ September 28, 2008; 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Come to Union Square September 28 27 to celebrate Somerville’s own sweet, gooey, and utterly unique contribution to American cuisine, Marshmallow Fluff! From 4 to 7 PM (rain date Sunday September 28) come participate in the Fluff cooking contest, find out about Somerville superhero Fluff Boy, and hear the dulcet tones of the Flufferettes, as [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 9:37 pm on September 8, 2008
[ September 20, 2008; 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Saturday, September 20, 2008
The Urban Country Fair
sponsored by Truth Serum, Somerville Arts Council and ArtsUnion
(raindate: September 21)
3-7pm FREE and open to the public
Union Square, Somerville in the square!
Truth Serum’s Urban Country Fair will combine Exhibitors, Craft and Art Sellers, free Boston SkillShare workshops and old time countrified musical entertainment. Country Fairs are about showing off, [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 9:15 pm on September 7, 2008
[ October 10, 2008 to October 12, 2008. ]
Dear Friends,
We hope that your year has been filled with music, the joy of community, and acts of resistance. We are writing to announce the third HONK! Festival and to ask for your help.
This year’s HONK! will be held on October 10-12 in Davis Square. More than two dozen bands will come together to [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 9:11 pm on
[ September 20, 2008; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Somerville Plant Sale 2008
Perennial and House Plant Sale
The annual SGC Perennial and House Plant Sale is planned for Saturday, September 20th, 2008 from 9:00am-1:00pm in Davis Square (rain or shine), in the park at the intersection of College Ave and Holland St (across from the Somerville [...]
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Posted by Columbine at 3:32 pm on May 27, 2008
The specific instances I’ve heard about involve kids following DHL trucks in the Teele Square area, but it’s probably a good idea to have packages delivered to your workplace if possible in any case…
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