J.P. Shopping Spree - Saturday April 16th

Jamaica Plain, It’s All Here!

There are over 20 small independent markets, bodegas and groceries in Jamaica Plain’s three major shopping districts; Egleston Square, Centre/South and Jackson/Hyde.  They are all owned by people in our community, and employ over a hundred of our neighbors.  Between these businesses you can find everything you need to eat at home.  Whether you shop for affordable, organic, local, Latino/Caribbean, packaged, canned, frozen or fresh, it’s all here in Jamaica Plain at locally owned shops.

There has been plenty of energy in the neighborhood over the Hi-Lo/Whole Foods space.  Whatever your opinion is, we want to invite you to continue to support our current small businesses in J.P.

Come out and support your neighbors on April 16^th during the J.P. Shopping Spree.  Our shops will highlights their specialties, offer sales and specials, cooking demos and tips.  Meet the owners of your neighborhood shops and engage in dialogue about what you’re looking for.  Chances are you will find it, and if not, let the local shops know what they are missing on their shelves.  Find the benefits of shopping locally.

Pick up a J.P. Shopping Spree Passport at any of the participating shops the week of the Shopping Spree.  On the 16^th, visit 6 shops, and turn your stamped passport in for a raffle.  Winners will receive gift certificates, specials, discounts and more from our local shops.

Take the 48 J.P. Loop to conveniently get to all three shopping districts. http://mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/bus/routes/?route=48&direction=O&timing=S&RedisplayTime=Redisplay+Time

The strength of a neighborhood is dependent on the support of its residents.

Plaza Meat Market – Crystal Fruits – Meatland – Evelyn’s Market – City Feed & Supply – Freddy’s Market  Bodega– Pimental Market – Harvest Co-op – Progresso – La Peraviana – Canto 6 – Quisqueya – Don Ricardo’s – Blue Frog – Fiore’s Bakery – Columbus Market – Academy Market – Estrella Bakery – Star Fish Market…..and more!

For more information on the J.P. Shopping Spree and for a map and description of all of J.P.’s Markets, Bodegas and groceries go to www.buylocaljp.com

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209835685709120

And Join us for a kickoff event at noon on the 16^th in front of Crystal Market in Jackson Square!

Egleston Community Orchard Work Day

Come and join us in the Egleston Community Orchard on Sunday April 3rd from 10am onwards!

We'll be building a raised bed, creating a stone circle and cleaning up the area from winter collection of trash. 

We'll be starting at about 10am on Sunday, April 3rd at 195 Boylston St. in Jamaica Plain

Spring 2011 at Pueblo

After a long winter, Spring has finally arrived in Massachusetts and the Pueblo community is gearing up for a new season of gardening, educational workshops and community building activities.

Through this blog and our events calendar, we'll keep you posted on what's happening at Pueblo. We hope you will join us soon!