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Protect Your Home When You’re Away

By Chris Helms on August 4, 2014

Before you leave for a vacation or business trip, you’re likely performing many tasks. Packing for one person can be stressful, let alone packing for two people, or a whole family. Before you check off your pre-travel to-do list, though, make sure that you perform a couple of extra tasks that will help to protect your home or apartment in case of an emergency.

Retro Girls 2.0 A GO GO

Retro Girls 2.0 A GO GO

By Chris Helms on August 4, 2014

Join JP artist A2N2 and DJ Just Joan on Thursday, August 7 5-9pm during the JP First Thursday Art Walk hosted by JP Centre/South Main Streets. Visitors stroll along Centre and South Streets enjoying dozens of art exhibitions and live performances. Pick up a snack or a meal at the food trucks!

All Are Invited: BCYF Neighborhood Block Party at BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center Thursday

By Chris Helms on August 4, 2014

WHEN: Thursday, August 7, 5-7 p.m.

WHERE: BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South Street, Jamaica Plain

WHAT: Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) weekly block party comes to Jamaica Plain this coming Thursday, August 7th from 5-7 p.m. Join your friends and neighbors for a free cookout, music, ice cream provided by JP Licks, interactive activities, resource information tables, games, swimming and more.

JP on the flight path?

By Chris Helms on August 1, 2014

Anyone else notice how the past few weeks has been near-constant jet-takeoff noise in JP? I know we need to take our share of the noise pollution, but any reason it’s happening near-constantly — and right now? Call me curious.

5 Healthy Treats for Kids

By Chris Helms on July 30, 2014

As a parent, you are probably always on the hunt for healthy snacks that your kids will love. If your kids are tired of plain fruit and Ants on a Log, we’ve found some new ideas for you. The internet is full of inspiration – here are 5 recipes that we have found that kids will love:

Extend the Life of Your Car

By Chris Helms on July 27, 2014

Purchasing a new car is a huge investment. When you start making payments on your new automobile, you probably realize that you want to make this car last as long as you possibly can.

Free wood for artists and/or fires!

By Chris Helms on July 25, 2014

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Hi; I am moving and have about 30 wood logs that were going to be firewood, but I’m looking for a good home for them.

New Series Added: Hyde Square Task Force and Boston Makers Join Forces to Offer Summer Maker Workshops

New Series Added: Hyde Square Task Force and Boston Makers Join Forces to Offer Summer Maker Workshops

By Chris Helms on June 25, 2014
Boy soldering an LED display at the February 2014 maker camp at the Curley K-8 School. Credit: Dominic Burdick.
Boy soldering an LED display at the February 2014 maker camp at the Curley K-8 School. Credit: Dominic Burdick.

UPDATE: After the original series sold out in two days, a Thursday series has been added.

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The Hyde Square Task Force and Boston Makers will join forces to offer summer maker workshops for children, teens, and adults.

Starting on Tuesday, July 1st and running through Tuesday, August 12th, these fun, hands-on evening workshops will combine electronics with everyday crafts and require no previous experience with electronics.