Hi Neighbors,

This is Joseph Porcelli. It’s that time again to vote for Neighbors for Neighbors for the Jamaica Plain Gazettes, Best of JP on Question 39 for “Neighborhood association or group (no office).”

Joseph Porcelli

Mass Energy Consumers Alliance, a great Jamaica Plain resource!

My electricity use does not pollute, does yours? We can help. Support Clean Wind Energy Today!   www.newenglandwind.org www.greenstart.net

Nancy Davies and The Popular Movement in Oaxaca Mexico

Tuesday, September 11th, 7:00pm
First Church in Jamaica Plain, Unitarian Universalist, Sanctuary
6 Eliot St, Jamaica Plain

For the last 15 months, a powerful popular movement in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca has challenged the corrupt and repressive government of PRI Governor Ulises Ruiz.  Journalist Nancy Davies, a resident of Oaxaca, has covered the rebellion and the rise of the popular assembly movement.  Nancy will be sharing stories from the front lines in her only U.S. appearance this year.  Her new book, The People Decide: Oaxaca’s Popular Assembly, will be available for purchase.  

More Upcoming Events
Other autumn events at the Jamaica Plain Forum include “A Case for Local Food” discussion and potluck featuring JP-area local-food heroes (Sept. 19th), “Twenty Myths About Immigration” with Aviva Chomsky (Oct. 4th), and Frances Moore-Lappe on her new book “Getting a Grip” (Nov. 1st).
    
The Jamaica Plain Forum is a series of public conversations, lectures, documentary film screenings and events about the great issues of the day.  The JP Forum is sponsored by the First church in Jamaica Plain, Unitarian Universalist and the Institute for Policy Studies.  All Jamaica Plain Forum events are wheelchair accessible and open to the public.  Donation requested.

For more information, and to sign up for our secure email list of events, visit the JP Forum website at http://www.jamaicaplainforum.org.

From Scott Fruhan:

I just released a folk album called “Heath Street”, and everyone should check it out in the local music section of Rhythm and Muse, or listen to it on my website at www.heathstreetmusic.com, or myspace.com/heathstreetmusic.  A little blurb/description of the project is below, though it’s more useful to those who don’t already live in JP… if anyone wants to get on my email list, please let them know to send me a note at scott@heathstreetmusic.com.

“In Boston’s old neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, the tracks of the Heath Street train line lie unused between the hospital and the arbor.  Bicycle commuters careen their way among the cracks and pits.  Beginning in 2004, songwriter Scott Fruhan started a music project, Heath Street, to remember these tracks and the people they have borne through the years. Now a medical student in New York city, Fruhan released Heath Street’s self-titled debut album in January 2007. With catchy instrumentation and vivid lyrics, Heath Street tells the stories of the paths trodden and crossed by thousands of city-dwellers in a neighborhood undergoing change.”

…barefoot boogie, free-style, improv-contact welcome, dance your head off, spin your heart out, alcohol and smoke free hippie-dippy dance thing…

…Come and send the healing energy generated by whole dancing bodies out to bodies and spirits broken by anger and war…

Sept. 11, 2007

$7.00/7:30-10:30 PM

Spontaneous Celebrations

45 Danforth St., Jamaica Plain, MA

For More Info Contact: jptoejam@gmail.com

Dear Friends of Beecher Park,

* Replace removable section of fence and reset posts. (Lead by Ben)
* Re-stain front fence.
* Fix broken slats in planter.
* Add new sign with tool and supply enclosure. (Lead by Jen)
* Remove first 20 feet of planter to make it easier for wood chip delivery trucks.
* Pick up of larger wood pieces from most recent wood chip deliveries.
* Remove all weeds in and around planter and fence.

And if we raise enough money (see below to donate)
* Add second entrance enclosure to serve as dog-lock/holden pen. (Lead by Joseph)

Here is what we need:

* Supplies – Shovels, rakes, wheel barrels, wood fence stain, screws, fence post hole digger, fence, Quick-Crete, PVC piping, and 4×4 posts and addition fence for second entrance enclosure.
* Project leaders. Please let us know what project you would like to lead if leader is not listed.
* Snacks and beverages. We’ll need bagels, energy bars, water, gatorade, cups, knifes, etc. . .
* Money. Our goal is to raise $500.00 for this clean up. Please make a donation online by clicking the Pay Pal Icon below and your donation will fund our construction/clean up project