Florence Community Corner
An Invitation to our Florence Community: BLOG ON!
Since this site is all about Florence, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...
Eat Local! Great Resources in the Florence area
What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Massachusetts’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...
Read more...Florence, Massachusetts holiday events and holiday shopping guide
'Tis the season to be jolly - and stressed out, overextended and downright "Grinch-y!" If you find yourself treating the Christmas holiday like one big 'to-do' list, here are...
Make a difference in Florence! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity
You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Florence area and around the...
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EarthTalk: Starting a School Environmental Club
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’m thinking about starting an environmental club in my middle school. Can you give me some ideas about how to start? Can you connect me with other...
Read more...The Alash Ensemble
from:Iron Horse Entertainment Group - Calvin TheatreThe internationally acclaimed Alash ensemble is taking traditional Tuvan music in a new direction by combining traditional throat singing with a subtle blend of elements from...
Read more...First Night Northampton
1. Center for the Arts - All About Family Fun
12:00-1:30
Opening Show and First Night Family Parade: "Double Vision" pops open
the festivities with laughter, looniness,...
EarthTalk: What's more green-friendly: flying or driving?
from:EarthTalk
Dear EarthTalk: How can I determine if it is more eco-friendly to fly or drive somewhere? -- C.M.
The simple answer is that driving in a relatively fuel...
Patricia Smith and Cheryl Boyce Taylor will be appearing in Northampton
from:Forbes LibraryForbes Library: Poet Laureate Presents
Not To Be Missed! Patricia Smith and Cheryl Boyce Taylor will be appearing in Northampton on two separate occasions:
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December Exhibits at Hosmer Gallery
from:Forbes LibraryFabric Art By Elizabeth Keyes oil paintings by walter Hamilton in the Hosmer Art Gallery at Forbes Library.
Colorful and realistic oil paintings by Walter Hamilton will...
Governors Rell and Patrick Announce Effort to Protect Habitat on the Conn-Mass Border
Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick today announced the preservation of approximately 450 acres of land straddling the...
EarthTalk: Green-friendly holiday gift ideas and sources
Dear EarthTalk: Can you recommend some sources for toys and other holiday gifts that are both safe and not harmful to the environment? -- T.G.
Given the...
Obama-Agenda
"I never would have agreed to the formulation of the Central Intelligence Agency back in forty-seven, if I had known it would become the American Gestapo."
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10 ways to combat the red, white and post-election blues
No doubt about it – this has been one loooong election season.
Now that it’s over, don’t be surprised if you experience some...
Forbes Library: Art and Poetry - Postponed
from:Forbes LibraryPlease join us for an evening of three talented local women who are both poets and visual artists.
A sculptor, papermaker and poet, Rosalyn Driscoll makes sculptures...
EarthTalk: Eco-Psychology
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I caught the tail end of a discussion about “ecopsychology” recently on the radio, something about the negative impacts of people not communing with nature...
Read more...Tag Sales, Estate Sales, Garage Sales and Flea Markets In The Florence Area
Some call it a Garage Sale, others a Rummage, Yard or Tag Sale…but whatever the name, it’s a great way to clean out your
closets, make some money – and, for the shopper,...
The Power of a Single Vote - Florence Election Information and Polling Places
This year promises to be one of the biggest elections ever. Even in areas that have been offering early voting, lines on Nov. 4th could be longer than normal, so...
EarthTalk: Where do lead-tainted toys that have been recalled end up?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There has been a lot of news about lead-tainted children’s toys being recalled. Where are these toys ending up and are they creating pollution problems there? --...
Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Florence in a Tough Market
It's pretty much accepted fact that a Massachusetts home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
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EarthTalk: Will the LED light bulb dethrone the compact fluorescent?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What’s the story with LED light bulbs that are reputed to be even more energy-efficient than compact fluorescents? -- T.E.
Perhaps the ultimate...
The Dog Walkers are on the move in Florence
The Dog Walkers are out and about providing dog walking service in Florence and the Northampton area.
The cost is $10.00 per 1/2 walk.
Customer satisfaction list...
EarthTalk: Natural headache remedies
from:EarthTalk
Dear EarthTalk: Are there natural headache remedies that can get me off of Tylenol, Advil and other medicines whose side effects can be as bad as or worse than the pain that led...
Coping with the U.S. Financial Crisis
No doubt about it, the current economic situation in the US Financial Crisis is scary. But there are things each of us can do to protect ourselves and keep things from...
Gov class warfare * Martial law * 911 Canada
“This was the largest single act of class warfare in the modern history of this country. It is a direct attack on the American people’s ability to be able to stabilize their...
EarthTalk: Does inflating car tires with nitrogen help the environment?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? -- R.M.
Whether or not it...
Weekend Activities in and around Florence
Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...
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EarthTalk: Non-dairy milks
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There seems to be a large selection of soy and other non-dairy milks out there today, even right in the dairy sections of major supermarkets. Why should I opt for...
Read more...Don’t let dining out in the Florence area do you in!
Going out to eat in Florence and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...
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Economic Emergency & Bush Martial Rule
"They thought the carousel would continue for ever, like all gamblers. And because they are all criminals, they have no concept of the Rule of Law. On the contrary, their model...
EarthTalk: Lowering your carbon footprint
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How can I measure—and then improve—my overall “carbon footprint?” What are the major areas of one’s daily life that one measures? -- A.F.
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EarthTalk: Toxic household cleaners
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’ve read that household cleaners contain cancer-causing toxic ingredients. What should I do, then, to keep my house clean but also safe for my kids? --...
1 comment Read more...11 September 2008 - valley truth event
Two Films and discussions in Northampton, MA - Valley911truth.org
Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street; Northampton, MA -
Sept. 11, 2008;...
EarthTalk: Aerosol sprays
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What’s the deal nowadays with aerosol spray cans? I thought that the ozone-depleting chemicals used in them were eliminated back in the 1970s. Is this true? If...
Read more...Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Florence
They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Florence,...
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Don’t let fuel costs around Florence drive you crazy
Lately, going to the gas station to fill up requires a stop beforehand to either take out a second mortgage…or sign over your firstborn (check here for updated gas prices in...
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NIST Lies * Jehan Box * Ice Tipping * Nukes
"The future is in the past with no escape present."
- Bart Jordan
Flyby News -
Editor - Jonathan Mark - www.FlybyNews.com
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Pumpkin Patch Farms in Florence, MA, Massachusetts Area
Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Florence and Hampshire County area.
When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at...
Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Florence, Massachusetts
Apple Picking Resource Guide - go Apple picking in Florence, Massachusetts!
Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Florence,...
2009 On The Same Page Book Election
from:Forbes LibraryHelp us choose our next community read book! The On the Same Page committee is planning the 2009 Northampton community reading event and has invited the community to vote on one...
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EarthTalk: The scoop on recycling container lids, tops and caps
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Everyone knows we should recycle metal, glass and plastic cans and bottles, but what about all the lids, tops and caps? I see people recycling plastic...
Read more...Three County Fair
from:Three County Fair
Fair Dates: August 29 - September 1, 2008
Gates Open At 11am -- $10 Adult Admission, Children Up To 11 Years Free, $8 Seniors 62+
August 29, 2008
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EarthTalk: Do those energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs cause headaches?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Can those energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs that are popular now cause headaches because of the flickering they do? I converted my whole house over...
Read more...Back to School for Florence - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
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Information
Northampton School Department
212 Main Street
Northampton, MA
413-587-1331
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A Spectacle of Wings: Photographs by Rosalie Winard
from:Mount Holyoke College Art Museum"Beauty can be a tool if used well," Rosalie Winard says, and it is a tool that she wields with a distinctive touch. She photographs birds as one might a family...
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September 11 cover or impeach
"It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness"
- Emily Dickinson
Flyby News Notes -
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EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my oil?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my car’s oil? Conventional wisdom has always put it at every 3,000 miles to prevent engine wear, but isn’t changing oil...
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EarthTalk: Concerns about plastic: Is Tupperware safe?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’ve read that plastic bottles are not always safe to reuse over and over as harmful chemicals can leach out into the contents. I’m wondering if the same...
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EarthTalk: Our next president's environmental agenda
from:EarthTalk
Dear EarthTalk: What are the major environmental issues that our next president, be it Obama or McCain, will have to confront? -- M.B.
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EarthTalk: Pollution, sedentary lifestyles and early puberty
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I heard that children are reaching puberty at earlier ages now and that it may have to do with environmental toxins and even their TV viewing habits. Can you...
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