**SUMMER ISSUE**
Contents
1) SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
a) FREE SUMMER ART AND NATURE PROGRAM
The Community Growing Center is hosting “Art in a Garden,” a free summer art and nature
program. Activities include painting, drawing, sculpture, gardening, and nature exploration.
When: July 3-August 10, 2006, Monday-Thursday, 9am-1pm
Where: The Community Growing Center (located just outside Union Square on Vinal Ave.
between Summer Street and Highland Avenue)
*No pre-registration required
*Free breakfast and lunch are served on site
*Children who have not completed kindergarten must be accompanied by an adult
*Program suspended on rainy days
*For more information, please call the arts council at 625-6600 X2985
b) SUNSETTERS AUDITIONS
The Sunsetters are looking for stars for their upcoming musical performances. The Sunsetters
are a revived musical group from the 70's and 80's. Their performances combine classic
Broadway show tunes with modern performance styles and music. Participants should be
between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, or entering grade 8 through grade 12. Those attending
auditions should come prepared to sing several lines of song and dance a combination. The
experience is a great opportunity to make new friends and perform onstage.
When: June 16th, 2006, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Somerville High School Auditorium
The Sunsetters will perform outdoors in neighborhoods across Somerville by request during the
months of July and August. Residents can request a performance of the Sunsetters in their
neighborhood by calling the Mayor's Office. There will also be a Sunsetters performance at the
city's third annual 4th of July Fireworks display at Trum Field on June 29th. For more
information please contact Kathleen Cuff or Maeghan Silverburg in the Mayor's Office at 625-6600 X2100.
c) JUST-A-START SUMMER JOB OPPORUNITY
Are you a young adult between the ages of 17-24 living in the Metro-North area (Cambridge,
Chelsea, Malden, Everett, Medford, Somerville, or Revere) and looking for a summer job? Just-A-Start will be hiring for a summer construction crew starting July through August 2006. The
job will consist of finish carpentry and painting. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m. (37 hours/week) at $9.50/hour. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United
States. If you are interested, contact Joel Miranda @617-492-1460 X 21 or Ken Mangano @617-492-1460 X15
d) YOUTHBUILD/JUST-A-START GED & DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Do you want to earn $125 weekly while completing the requirements and serving your
community?
If you:
*Are a high school dropout
*Are interested in making a one-year commitment as an Americorps volunteer and becoming
eligible for earning an Education Award of over $2300.
*Are a U.S. Citizen or permanent alien resident.
*Are interested in developing a career and life skills plan and making the transition to college
or employment.
Then YouthBuild is for you!
To Apply or for more information, Call Sarcha @617-492-1460 X10.
e) OPEN GARDEN/MUSIC
Visit an urban oasis in Somerville with gardens, solar fountain, orchard, and labyrinth. Come support the Gloucester Hornpipe & Clog Society. A five-member band whose lively, fun music appeals to all ages will be playing a blend of Irish jigs and reels with accordion, banjo,
dulcimer and percussion.
When: Saturday, June 10th, 9 a.m. to Noon (Raindate June 11th)
Where: Somerville Growing Center
2) COME TO THE HOUSE PARTY FOR BERNIE SANDERS
Become part of an exciting nationwide grassroots effort to elect Bernie Sanders to the U.S.
Senate from Vermont. Join Bernie's son, Levi Sander at a reception to support Sanders and his
campaign on Tuesday, June 13, 6-7:30 p.m. at the home of Dick and Roberta Bauer, 58
Berkeley Street, Somerville.
Congressman Sanders has been elected to Vermont's sole seat in the House of Representatives
eight times as an independent candidate. He has been an outstanding progressive leader, speaking and organizing for all of our issues.
He has:
*Fought for a system of national health care, and defended the right of unions to organize and
of individual to dissent.
*Opposed privatization of Social Security, Bush's outrageous tax giveaway's to the rich,
corporate, and corporate-sponsored, wage depressing “free” trade treaties like NAFTA.
*Supported affordable housing and education opportunities that working families need so
desperately, as well as civil rights for all, and a woman's right to choose.
*Argues and voted against the Iraq war, like our own Senator Kennedy, when it counted-before
it began! He has been a sharp critic of the sweetheart contracts of corporate cronies at the
expense of both Iraqis and American Taxpayer's.
3) UNION SQUARE MEETING: DIF FOR THE DIFFENCE
Come to the meeting with McCabe Enterprises to discuss the feasibility of the DIF as a funding
tool for the City of Somerville to make improvements in Union Square. Union Square Main
Streets, a non-profit organization, brings together business and property owners, residents,
community leaders and government who seek to increase the vibrancy and economic viability
of this Somerville neighborhood.
When: Wednesday, June 14th, 2006, 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Family Center, 366 Somerville Avenue, Somerville.
4) IMPORTANT PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSEMBLY SQUARE ZONING
The Land Use Committee and the Planning Board are having a joint public hearing on the
proposed new Assemble Square Zoning:
When: Thursday, June 15th, 2006, 6:00pm
Where: Aldermen's Chambers, city Hall
5) THE CHALLENGE OF CROSSING MCGRATH HIGHWAY
Have you or your family ever struggled to cross McGrath-O'Brien Highway? Join your
neighbors and public officials to share your concerns and suggestions to the Commissioner of
the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). For more information, call East
Somerville Neighbors for Change at 617-776-5931 x242.
When: Tuesday, June 13th, 2006, 7:00pm
Where: East Somerville Community School cafeteria, Glen St.
Material from this newsletter may be quoted freely, provided that it is credited to Denise
Provost, www.provost-citywide.org
copyright 2006 Denise Provost
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