Folks -

Recently I learned about the Community Association Directory, published by
the city's Department of Planning.  Eight dollars later I have a copy, and
I'd like to recommend it to all.

The directory "lists over 775 community associations, umbrella groups and
City-wide organizations."  Associations are organized into the city's
geographical districts.

This is a great book, and I recommend it to anyonw who A) wants to find out
about associations in their area; or B) wants to connect with other groups
throughout the city.  For more information, call Ms. Theresa Edwards of the
Community Planning Division.  She's at tel. 410-396-9555.  I couldn't find
a web page or email address.

WANT TO GET IN THE NEXT VERSION?  Ms. Edwards says that the Directory is
being updated at this time, and if you'd like to get your group into it,
you should act quickly.  Give her a call soon.

I hope that this is useful -

Charlie Stevenson, citizen
Hamilton

Some quick reminders about using the list:

1)  Due to an incident of foul language and "flaming," the list is now
moderated.  Hopefully this will pass.

2)  The purpose of Neighbor Net is to discuss and enhance community life
and empowerment in the Baltimore area.  Postings should relate to this
life.  If you wish to announce other events of justice and transformation,
get them posted by keeping them to a couple of lines.

3)  You can reach the editory anytime at pmic@... .

Thanks!
The Editor

Stocsynrules@... wrote:
>
> why bother with a computer if it's in a rough area? it'll get stolen within a
> week.


I have been helping the Rose Street Community Center acquire used
computers for over a year now. To this point, none of those computers
have been stolen. The computers are benefiting young people in the
community who might otherwise have little or no access to computers.
Last night, several teen-agers in the neighborhood began using the
computers to put together a community newspaper (which they also did
last year).

Leo Horrigan
Center for a Livable Future
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health

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Folks -

I'm trying to build a list of community groups, and active citizens, who
live near Burdick Park, and to whom the park is an important part of life.
The area bordered by Harford Road, Md. School for the Blind, Belair Road,
and Echodale / Frankfort is roughly what I had in mind.

Also - Today I got a copy of the city's 1999 Community Association Directory
- a wealth of good information, but it could use more maps!  Call Ms.
Theresa Edwards at the Community Planning Division of city hall if you're
interested:  410396-9555.

Happy holidays,
Charlie Stevenson

At 12:31 AM 12/15/99, erin mannion wrote:

>wow...you seem prety angry. i'm new to this e-mail group so forgive my
>ignorance, but who are you fighting?
>
>erin


Erin -

I'm sorry and I apologize if you were upset.  The individual who wrote the
letter you quoted is my own son, 23.  He and I (52) evidently need to
discuss the purpose of the list, because I'd like to see him become a
contributor.  But foul language and polemical spew will ruin this list for
all if allowed to.  He's off the list for now, so you might be able to
reach him at Nodnol666@... if you'd like.

BTW, he's performing at The Brass Monkey on the 22nd.  The calendar blurb
is at www.grassroots1776.com/baltical.html, "December" link.  Should be
fun.

This is a new list, too - you are one of the charter members (of whom there
are not quite 30 so far).  Each letter, each contribution, will be very
important for the future of this group!

Peace,
Charles Stevenson, editor

wow...you seem prety angry. i'm new to this e-mail group so forgive my
ignorance, but who are you fighting?

erin


----Original Message Follows----
From: Stocsynrules@...
Reply-To: neighbor-net@egroups.com
To: neighbor-net@egroups.com
Subject: [neighbor-net] Re: Larry Hubbard Rally
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 21:44:30 EST

yes let's remember larry hubbard, shall we? let's remember that he got shot
in a scuffle with two cops, probably in on-the-spot execution style. let's
remember this and the most recent incident of 'police murder' that put a 17
year old boy in his grave...
let's also duly forget that larry hubbard was a member of a dangerous local
gang called the 'true outlaw clique'. let's forget that these people were in
all likelihood involved on a daily basis acts of theft, assault,
intimidation
and maybe even murder. let's forget that he was killed in a bungled car
theft. let's forget that 20th and barclay are part of the most dangerous
areas of baltimore city, a part where most suburbanites and all whites would
be assaulted, possibly murdered for walking through. let's forget that less
than 6 years ago that neighborhood had a massive shootout that left over 20
people on the ground, dead or wounded. let's forget that baltimore according
to statistics has more incidents of violent crime per annum than all major
cities, including the mythically hazardous new york city, los angeles,  and
new orleans.. all major cities except for miami. let's forget that most
crimes of mugging, assault, and murder go unpunished. let's forget that
urban
squalor has gotten so horrid that it's impossible to tell criminals from law
abiders. let's forget that larry hubbard weighed almost 300 lbs. and by
virtue of living where he did, certainly had the ability to defeat, maybe
even kill two other men, police officers... let's forget that police are in
the war against crime at best a remedy, not a cure... let's forget that
crime
is spreading not because of government, or because police brutality, or
because of a growing population... but because criminals are smart, and
learn
how to navigate the loopholes and gaps left in society.
tell you what. you get mugged, or stolen from, or live in the general area
of
north ave. for a while... then you compare larry hubbard to martin luther
king, jr. as have all these other loudmouthed attention addicts who are
trying their best to stir this city into a riot, who are feeding off the
frustration, anger and ignorance of this city's poor. go driving through the
eastside burrough once, and see the many blocks of buildings boarded up with
bullet holes in the plywood... or the line of houses on north ave. with
people sitting out on the stoop, having nothing better to do, except watch
out for the gangsta bruthas. or take a bus at four in the afternoon and
count
the times you hear the word 'fuck' and 'shit' and 'honky' in the loud
conversation in the back, being held by black kids...  listen to some 'death
row records' compilation albums to the rap songs about mugging and crack and
rape. after that, we can have our touching memorial for the dearly departed.

aaron stevenson

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Folks -

An individual has just been removed from this list for being grossly
off-topic, for polemics, and for foul language.

Rest assured that the purpose and quality of this list will be rigorously
maintained.  Information, questions, calendar events, opinion, etc. that
benefit our neighborhoods and communities is welcome at all times!

See you down at Rose Street?

Thanks,
Charles Stevenson, editor
www.grassroots1776.com/

yes let's remember larry hubbard, shall we? let's remember that he got shot
in a scuffle with two cops, probably in on-the-spot execution style. let's
remember this and the most recent incident of 'police murder' that put a 17
year old boy in his grave...
let's also duly forget that larry hubbard was a member of a dangerous local
gang called the 'true outlaw clique'. let's forget that these people were in
all likelihood involved on a daily basis acts of theft, assault, intimidation
and maybe even murder. let's forget that he was killed in a bungled car
theft. let's forget that 20th and barclay are part of the most dangerous
areas of baltimore city, a part where most suburbanites and all whites would
be assaulted, possibly murdered for walking through. let's forget that less
than 6 years ago that neighborhood had a massive shootout that left over 20
people on the ground, dead or wounded. let's forget that baltimore according
to statistics has more incidents of violent crime per annum than all major
cities, including the mythically hazardous new york city, los angeles,  and
new orleans.. all major cities except for miami. let's forget that most
crimes of mugging, assault, and murder go unpunished. let's forget that urban
squalor has gotten so horrid that it's impossible to tell criminals from law
abiders. let's forget that larry hubbard weighed almost 300 lbs. and by
virtue of living where he did, certainly had the ability to defeat, maybe
even kill two other men, police officers... let's forget that police are in
the war against crime at best a remedy, not a cure... let's forget that crime
is spreading not because of government, or because police brutality, or
because of a growing population... but because criminals are smart, and learn
how to navigate the loopholes and gaps left in society.
tell you what. you get mugged, or stolen from, or live in the general area of
north ave. for a while... then you compare larry hubbard to martin luther
king, jr. as have all these other loudmouthed attention addicts who are
trying their best to stir this city into a riot, who are feeding off the
frustration, anger and ignorance of this city's poor. go driving through the
eastside burrough once, and see the many blocks of buildings boarded up with
bullet holes in the plywood... or the line of houses on north ave. with
people sitting out on the stoop, having nothing better to do, except watch
out for the gangsta bruthas. or take a bus at four in the afternoon and count
the times you hear the word 'fuck' and 'shit' and 'honky' in the loud
conversation in the back, being held by black kids...  listen to some 'death
row records' compilation albums to the rap songs about mugging and crack and
rape. after that, we can have our touching memorial for the dearly departed.

aaron stevenson

why bother with a computer if it's in a rough area? it'll get stolen within a
week.

Thanks for the note and the great idea about older computers.
-Judith

At 12:37 PM 12/14/99, JudithSeid@... wrote:

>Cecil Elementary School is in a rough area of Baltimore.  The school has been
>trying for several years to collect enough Giant receipts to get a computer,
>but hasn't been able to get enough...


Judith -

Thanks for that posting about raising a computer for that school.  What
kind are they looking for?  I ask because many "obsolote" machines -
including 486 machines and some powerful Macs - can be purchased for $200 -
300. (A truly current machine that's significantly more capable will run a
good grand or more, I'd say)  Computer Renaissance in Timonium would be a
good place to look, as well as MIS departments of various levels of
government.  Social Security would be good to check into.

I think it's important for schools to get "wired", and for teachers to
become trained and skilled in using the net.  Perhaps there's someone on
this list who has that skill...

Peace,
Charlie Stevenson

Cecil Elementary School is in a rough area of Baltimore.  The school has been
trying for several years to collect enough Giant receipts to get a computer,
but hasn't been able to get enough, since there isn't a Giant in the
neighborhood.  The Baltimore Jewish Cultural Chavurah (Secular Humanistic) is
collecting Giant receipts for Cecil Elementary, but we're a small group of
about 20 or 25 active households.  If anyone wants to donate, receipts can be
sent to BJCC c/o Judith Seid, 623 Lake Drive, Towson, MD 21286.

Continueing to Remember Larry Hubbard...

We Demand Justice and an End to Police Killings
Indict the Officers Who Shot Larry Hubbard in the Back of the Head

Rally

Friday, December 17, 4 PM to 6 PM

at 20th & Barclay Sts.

For more information call: (410) 235-7040

Called by:  Larry Hubbards Family & Friends,
All Peoples Congress and Unity for Action

You and friends are invited:
For a Holiday Get Together

Thursday, December 16, 7 to 9 PM

at the All Peoples Congress Hall, 426 E. 31st St (Greenmount Ave & 31st St)

BRING A FAVORITE DISH TO SHARE--dessert, main dish, meat, salad, beverage,
whatever you would like to share

BRING A POEM, SONG, MUSIC, SHORT STORY TO SHARE

BUT MOST OF ALL JUST BRING YOURSELF

Everyone invited.

(Please note, there will be no APC meeting the following two Thursdays,
until after January 1)

For more information call (410) 235-7040

Protest/ Candlelight Vigil
                Wed., Dec. 15, 4-6pm
          Fells Point- Broadway & Thames St.
*Demand the return of Elian Gonzalez to his family in Cuba*

Please join us this Wed. in Baltimore to demand the immediate release of
Elian Gonzalez.  The U.S. government has detained this young boy in Miami
and has already violated U.S. law, Cuban law, international law, and
immigration law by holding Elian as a virtual prisoner.

We our in solidarity with his father and relatives in Cuba who have
denounced this vicious act and demand that he be returned immediately to his
home in Cuba.
Elian has already suffered enormously having witnessed his own mothers
death, enough is enough!  We can not allow him to be used in Miami or
Washington for others political purposes!  Free Elian and return him to his
family!

* come with signs, banners, posters, candles!  Please spread the word and
join us: Cuban American Alliance Education Fund, Md Coalition to End the
U.S. Embargo of Cuba, All Peoples Congress, Howard County Friends of Latin
America, BAJA-Baltimore Action for Justice in the Americas, Pastors for
Peace-D.C., Unity for Action

Folks -

Here are three activities, all within the next month.  And please send mail
about anything interesting or helpful that you find!

1.  BALTIMORE COUNTY TOY DRIVE - the Department of Social Services is
running short on the toys it's collecting for the county's needy.  They
will do a distribution next Monday and Tuesday, the 20th and 21st, and
would like to collect new, unwrapped toys THIS WEEK in preparation.  The
collection point is a their offices in Towson; they ask that people call
ahead if coming down.  Interested?  Call the volunteer office at
410-853-3020, 3021, or 3024.

2.  ROSE STREET COMMUNITY CENTER will have its fifth annual tree lighting
this Friday the 17th, at 4:30 pm.  This is a beleaguered community that is
taking a stand against drugs and violence.  They deserve our support; we
can learn a lot from them.  Their story is on line on the Grass Roots
Gazette, which has a link on the Grass Roots Calendar web page:
www.grassroots1776.com/baltical.html .  Or call 410-675-1207.  Marc
Steiner's link on SunSpot also has good information.

3.  NORTHEAST'S "CITIZENS ON PATROL" ROLL-OUT, Saturday, January 8.  C.O.P.
is a citizens' volunteer organization that provides extra eyes for
neighborhood security.  For more info, call Naomi at the HARBEL Community
Center: 410-444-2100.


Peace,
Charlie Stevenson, editor

The HARBEL Association is having its community Christmas tree lighting at
7:00 pm Monday, December 13.  The location is 5807 Harford Road; everyone
is invited, especially residents of the Hamilton / Northeast neighborhoods.

HARBEL provides a wide array of services and information to people in the
area.  For information on all HARBEL activities, call them at 410-444-2100.


If your community has similar groups, and activities, why not let us know?
It's good to learn what Baltimore's people and communities are doing to
build themselves.

Charlie Stevenson, editor

Folks -

Some of you already know about the tree lighting at the Rose Street
Community Center, Friday, the 17th.  The men sent two brief emails,
included below; you will also find them under 'For a Civil Life' on the
Grass Roots Gazette page, www.grassroots1776.com/GAZETTE.html.

A good way for community people to meet and support each other!  See you there?

Charlie Stevenson
Hamilton

*   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *


Rose Street Community Center
410-675-6826

Hello

We would like your presence at our yearly street lighting ceremony at the 2600
block of E. Eager Street on Friday, December 17 at 4:30 p.m.  We will light
the tree with over 12,000 lights, sing Christmas carols, and give gifts to our
young children.  Please come join the young children who help in making this
day possible as they celebrate the joy of life at Christmas time.  Just see
the smiles on people faces is just enough.  It has been a long year and we
thank God for letting making to the next day.  God bless you and your
families, and we look forward to seeing on a joyous Christmas tree lighting
celebration.  See you next Friday.  With love, RSCC



Rose Street Community Center
410-675-1207
410-675-6826

We need anyone's help for a Christmas tree lighting for our children in the
community.  We have a lot located at the 2600 block of E. Eager street with a
25 ft christmas tree with over 10,000 lights.  Hoowever, we need some power
from one of the BGE poles close by.  If anyone can help us get electric on the
community lot before December 16, please please help us.  The children are
looking forward to this day as the elders are.  Thanks for your support.  Our
lighting was scheduled for December 17, 1999 at 4:30p.m.

Thanks
RSCC

Dear folks,

Some of us might already know of the "Million Mom March" against gun
violence, and in favor of handgun laws, planned for DC on Mothers' Day of
next year.

This is an issue which has touched many people in our communities.  At the
recent meeting at Gatch Memorial Church, people were present who lost a son
and a nephew, respectively.  And these tragedies continue to accumulate.

If you're interested, check them out at http;//www.millionmommarch.com/ .
And consider spreading the word in your community, your congregation,
workplace, libraries, etc.  It might save someone's life.

There will be a MEETING on January 8 at the Unitarian church in Bethesda,
Md. of interested people.  Details at the website.

Happy and peaceful holidays,
Charlie Stevenson

Folks -

Here's an email that just came in from the Rose Street Community Center.
For some background, check out Grass Roots Online at
www.grassroots1776.com/ , and hit the "For a Civil Life" button on the
Grass Roots Online "Grass Roots Gazette" page
(www.grassroots1776.com/GAZETTE.html).  This community, under the
leadership of three brave men, is struggling to free itself of drug traffic
and restore a culture and life of decency and peace.  We are honored by
their invitation.

By the way, they are rebuilding their community center, which was torched
in May this year by drug dealers.  They need all sorts of skills, and
stuff.  GRO-PMIC hopes to publish a list of it soon.

See you there!

Charlie Stevenson
Hamilton / Burdick Park Neighborhood

*   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *



Rose Street Community Center
410-675-6826

Hello

We will like your presence at our yearly street lighting ceremony at the 2600
block of E. Eager Street on Friday, December 17 at 4:30 p.m.  We will light
the tree with over 12,000 lights, sing Christmas carols, and give gifts to our
young children.  Please come join the young children who help in making this
day possible as they celebrate the joy of life at Christmas time.  Just to see
the smiles on people's faces is enough.  It has been a long year and we
thank God for letting us make it to the next day.  God bless you and your
families, and we look forward to seeing you for a joyous Christmas tree
lighting
celebration.  See you next Friday.  With love, RSCC

ALL PEOPLES CONGRESS COMMUNITY MEETING

Thursday, December 9, 7 PM at 426 E. 31st St

SEE VIDEO coverage of the two protests against police killings and call for
justice for Larry Hubbard and Eli Mc Coy

REPORT BACK from the protest in Seattle against the World Trade
Organization--eyewitness account

CONTINUING discussion from last week's meeting stopping police killings

UPDATE on protest to stop the execution of Mumia Abu Jamal, demonstration
against U.S. massacres in Korea and other important activities

SEE you there.

TAKE ME OFF THIS ~LIST ASAP

Philadelphia Regional demonstation to win a new trial for Mumia Abu Jamal
called by:  Int'l Concerned Friends and Family of Mumia Abu Jamal and many
other groups.

Saturday, December 11, 11 AM at Oxford and N. Broad Streets, Philadelphia

Bus will be leaving from 31st & Greenmount Ave. 8:30 AM sharp and returning by
6 PM.  Tickets are $10 for students and unemployed; $15 for all others.

Please call as soon as possible:  All Peoples Congress (410) 235-7040

Tickets can be purchased at 426 E. 31st St on Tues, Wed, Thurs, 7 PM to 9 PM

Congress for Korean Reunification
Washington Address:  11249-B Snowflake Court
Columbia, Maryland 21044
Phone 410-884-3649 or fax (410) 884-7054

For Immediate Release, December 2, 1999
Contact Person:  Reverend Kiyul Chung

NEW REVELATIONS ON U.S. MASSACRES DURING KOREAN WAR
KOREAN AND AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVES CALL FOR ADMISSION, APOLOGY AND
COMPENSATION FOR THE MASSACRES

PRESS CONFERENCE AND DEMONSTRATION

There will be a press conference at the NATIONAL PRESS CLUB,  Friday,
December 10, 10 AM in Washington DC.  The Press Club is located at 529 14th
St NW and will be held in the Murrow Room.

The press conference will feature Mr. Oh Jong Ryul, chairman of the National
Alliance for Democracy and Reunification of Korea, and Mr. Ramsey Clark,
former US Attorney General.

The National Alliance for Democracy and Reunification of Korea is the
largest umbrella organization in South Korea working for democracy and
reunification of the north and south.  It includes labor, farmers, students,
youth, women and religious organizations.  Mr. Oh Jong Ryul is a former
teacher who was ousted from his post and who has gained the respect of many
Korean people for his
courageous stand for democracy.

Mr. Ramsey Clark is the founder of the International Action Center which has
spear headed work in the United States for peace and justice. The
International Action Center has more recently initiated the International
War Crimes Tribunal on U.S./NATO war crimes.

Following the press conference there will be a RALLY and DEMONSTRATION in
front of the White House from 12 Noon to 1 PM at the 1600 block of
Pennsylvania Avenue.

Reverend Kiyul Chung, spokesperson for the Congress for Korean
Reunification, stated, "We will be calling for the U.S. government's
official admission and apology on the No Gun Ri massacre.  We want
compensation for the victims and their families.  The No Gun Ri massacre is
just the tip of the iceberg. We will disclose the extent of U.S. war crimes
at this press conference and at our rally."

The press conference and demonstration are being called by the Congress for
Korean Reunification, the International Action Center, the All Peoples
Congress, and a number of other peace and civil rights groups.

FOR TRANSPORTATION FROM BALTIMORE PLEASE CALL (410) 235-7040.  WE WILL BE
LEAVING AT 8 AM FROM 426 E. 31ST ST (31ST & GREENMOUNT AVE.)  YOU MUST CALL
SO THAT EVERYONE HAS A SEAT.

------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------

          Candlelight Vigil to Commemorate the Fifteenth Anniversary
                                 of the
                            Bhopal Gas Tragedy

                                  on
                      Thursday, the 2nd of December, 1999
                                  at
                                5:30 PM
                                on the
                      Milton S Eisenhower Library Steps
                             (Upper Quad side)
                          Johns Hopkins University
                            Homewood Campus
                           3400 N Charles St
                             Baltimore, MD


                            Fifteen Years Ago

On the midnight of 2-3 December 1984, over 40 tonnes of deadly Methyl
Isocyanate, Hydrogen Cyanide and other gases leaked from a pesticide
factory in Bhopal owned by US based multinational Union Carbide
Corporation.

Over 500,000 men, women and children were exposed to the poison clouds and
at least 6000 people died within the first week of the disaster.


                            .. And It Continues

The current death toll is well over 16,000 and rising.

Hundreds of thousands of survivors continue to suffer from multi-systemic
injuries caused by exposure to toxic gases.

Nearly 200,000 persons directly affected by Union Carbide's gases remain
to be compensated.

Officials of Union Carbide who have been charged with manslaughter and
other criminal offences are absconding from Indian courts where criminal
proceedings against them been pending for the last six years.

THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, PLEASE JOIN US IN REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS OF
THE WORST CHEMICAL DISASTER IN HUMAN HISTORY.

Citizens around the world are using the occassion to launch a global
campaign for a chemical-free environment, and to demand justice for the
victims of chemical disasters everywhere.


For information:
Ph: 410 366 6473
Website: http://www.cs.jhu.edu/~bagchi/flyer.html



______________________________________________________

>Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 13:13:02 -0500
>From: sharon ceci <apcbaltimore@...>
>Subject: community meeting
>Bcc: apclist
>
>Community Meeting
>
>Thursday, Dec. 2, 7 PM
>at All Peoples Congress Hall
>426 E. 31st St (31st St. & Greenmount Ave.)
>
>How Can We Win Justice for Mumia Abu Jamal, Eli McCoy and Larry Hubbard
>
>
>On Dec. 2, the State of Pennsylvania had set the execution of Mumia Abu
Jamal, death row political prisoner.  A "stay of execution" has been granted
in the case of Mumia Abu Jamal.  A "stay" means the death warrant is on hold
while Mumia's lawyers file the last round of appeals.  This is a tremendous
victory.  One of the many reasons he was targeted for a frame up was his
work against police brutality and killlings.
>
>Find out how you can stop this execution. Find out what his case is about.
>
>And discuss the growing epidemic of police killings right here in
Baltimore.  Why are youth being targeted?  Why is racism growing?   How is
this connected to the fight for a better life for all working and poor people?
>
>All Peoples Congress, 426 E. 31st St, Baltimore, Md. 21218   email:
apcbaltimore@...   Call (410) 235-7040
>
>
>

IN THE MIDST OF THE TERROR:
HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE REFERENDUM IN
EAST TIMOR

Although nearly 80% of East Timorese voters peacefully rejected autonomy
with Indonesia
during the August 30th UN referendum the human rights situation of hundreds
of thousands of
Timorese remains dire and concerned Baltimoreans can do much to ease their
plight.

Come hear a presentation by a recently returned election monitor, Pamela
Sexton, who has been traveling in East and West Timor, where she has been
assessing the situation for Grassroots International's "Act Now for East
Timor Campaign" and for Timor Aid.

PAM WILL BE SPEAKING TWICE ON MONDAY DECEMBER 6TH--FIRST AT 5:30 PM IN ROOM
W3204, AT THE JOHNS HOPKINS SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN EAST
BALTIMORE (720 RUTLAND AVENUE); THEN LATER THE SAME EVENING AT 8PM IN THE
AMR-I MULTIPURPOSE ROOM AT THE HOMEWOOD CAMPUS OF JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY.

This event is brought to you by  the School of Public Health's Human Rights
and Health Interest Group, JHU's Amnesty International, and The East Timor
Action Network.  For more information contact Faisal at  fchaudh@... or
call 410-327-1376.

______________________________________________________

Folks -

First, as you may have noticed, emails on Neighbor Net have included small
ads at the bottom.  Unless there is a real demand for these, they will be
discontinued in about a week.  eGroups, the host service, offers this
option at small cost to its list-customers.  Of course, there will be no
cost to you at any time.

Secondly - for people living in the Hamilton / Northeast neighborhoods,
there will be a park clean-up in Burdick Park on Saturday, Dec. 3rd, at 3
pm.  Anyone interested is invited to meet by the jungle gyms at 3 pm; bring
trashbags (recycle your grocery bags), and gloves for broken glass.  And
let others know, as well.  This is a chance to tidy up the park for the
holidays, and for neighborhood people to meet and do some networking.
Questions?  Send email to pmic@... .

The Editor

Teusday, November 30, 1999

This is a test message being sent to the Neighbor Net group by the editor,
who is still relatively new at managing email lists.  There may be one or
two additional such messages in the next few days to fine-tune the
operation.  Please bear with us!

The Editor

Hi,

Welcome to Neighbor Net.  We're here for activist neighborhood associations and
volunteers, their members and friends throughout the Baltimore area.  We want to
support communication within given communities, and between communities
throughout the area.

We believe that effective leadership can only come from activists in Baltimore's
neighborhoods and villages, and that when responsible public officials and
businesses follow and support us, we can rebuild this city.

Neighbor Net will carry news, commentary, announcements, opinion, etc.  Stay
tuned!  And for community-based web pages, see www.grassroots1776.com/ .  The
list is unmoderated at this time - late November, 1999.

See you in the neighborhood!