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COMMUNITY BOARD
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Pinned notices
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PINNEDNOV 1
Coldwater Landing winter reminder
Please stay off unmarked ice around Raven Lake. The designated ice-fishing area will be posted when conditions are safe. If there is no marker, assume the ice is not s…
Coldwater Landing winter reminder
Please stay off unmarked ice around Raven Lake. The designated ice-fishing area will be posted when conditions are safe. If there is no marker, assume the ice is not safe. Yes, this applies even if your uncle says he has “been doing this since 1987.”
PINNEDOCT 31
Winter coat & clothing drive
Ravenlake High is collecting clean winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves in adult and teen sizes. Drop-off boxes are outside the main office and student counseling su…
Winter coat & clothing drive
Ravenlake High is collecting clean winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves in adult and teen sizes. Drop-off boxes are outside the main office and student counseling suite through November 14. Please wash donations first.
PINNEDOCT 30
Volunteers wanted for Hunters Square winter lights
We’re looking for volunteers to help dress Hunters Square for the winter season on Saturday November 22. Jobs include stringing lights, setting up planters, testing de…
Volunteers wanted for Hunters Square winter lights
We’re looking for volunteers to help dress Hunters Square for the winter season on Saturday November 22. Jobs include stringing lights, setting up planters, testing decorations and drinking more coffee than is strictly necessary. Sign-up at Town Hall.
NOTICES
NOTICESNOV 1
Beacon Trail is a mud bath past mile 3
Trail is open, but the eastern section after the old switchback is extremely muddy after this week’s rain. Boots strongly recommended. Trainers strongly regretted.
Beacon Trail is a mud bath past mile 3
Trail is open, but the eastern section after the old switchback is extremely muddy after this week’s rain. Boots strongly recommended. Trainers strongly regretted.
NOTICESOCT 30
Ravenlake High theatre department needs old clothes
For the winter production we’re looking for dark coats, waistcoats, old boots, plain dresses, belts, hats and anything that looks vaguely historical from ten feet away…
Ravenlake High theatre department needs old clothes
For the winter production we’re looking for dark coats, waistcoats, old boots, plain dresses, belts, hats and anything that looks vaguely historical from ten feet away. Please do not donate anything you expect back in exactly the same condition.
NOTICESOCT 29
Newrise water shut-off Tuesday morning
Scheduled maintenance will affect parts of Newrise from approximately 9:00am–12:00pm on Tuesday. Fill kettles before 9. Notices have been posted in affected apartment…
Newrise water shut-off Tuesday morning
Scheduled maintenance will affect parts of Newrise from approximately 9:00am–12:00pm on Tuesday. Fill kettles before 9. Notices have been posted in affected apartment buildings.
NOTICESOCT 28
Farmers’ Market moving indoors for November
Starting November 8, the Saturday market will move into the covered hall beside Town Hall. Same traders, less weather.
Farmers’ Market moving indoors for November
Starting November 8, the Saturday market will move into the covered hall beside Town Hall. Same traders, less weather.
NOTICESOCT 27
Steelcreek Cemetery east gate closing early
The east pedestrian gate will close at 5:00pm through winter. The main Ashton-side gate remains accessible during normal cemetery hours.
Steelcreek Cemetery east gate closing early
The east pedestrian gate will close at 5:00pm through winter. The main Ashton-side gate remains accessible during normal cemetery hours.
FOR SALE
FOR SALENOV 1
Kayak for sale — $80
Single-person recreational kayak. Scratched, ugly orange, does not leak. Paddle included if you promise not to complain about the paddle.
Kayak for sale — $80
Single-person recreational kayak. Scratched, ugly orange, does not leak. Paddle included if you promise not to complain about the paddle.
FOR SALEOCT 31
BMX bars + stem, cheap
Black 9-inch bars and stem. Used but straight. $35 for both. Pickup Mayfair.
BMX bars + stem, cheap
Black 9-inch bars and stem. Used but straight. $35 for both. Pickup Mayfair.
FOR SALEOCT 31
Intro Psych textbook — please remove it from my life
Ravenlake College Intro Psych, current edition, lightly highlighted, emotionally over. $20.
Intro Psych textbook — please remove it from my life
Ravenlake College Intro Psych, current edition, lightly highlighted, emotionally over. $20.
FOR SALEOCT 30
Chest freezer, works, too large for my decisions
White chest freezer, older but working. $50, Newrise pickup. You need two people and a vehicle. I have neither.
Chest freezer, works, too large for my decisions
White chest freezer, older but working. $50, Newrise pickup. You need two people and a vehicle. I have neither.
FOR SALEOCT 29
Guitar amp — loud enough to upset at least one neighbour
Old 50W combo amp. Crackles if you touch the gain knob like you mean it. $70 or sensible trade.
Guitar amp — loud enough to upset at least one neighbour
Old 50W combo amp. Crackles if you touch the gain knob like you mean it. $70 or sensible trade.
FOR SALEOCT 27
FREE: 36 mason jars
Clean jars with lids, various sizes. Free to whoever takes all of them. I am not splitting the jar empire.
FREE: 36 mason jars
Clean jars with lids, various sizes. Free to whoever takes all of them. I am not splitting the jar empire.
FOR SALEOCT 24
Pair of deeply questionable lamps — $15
Two 1970s table lamps, brown ceramic, enormous shades, somehow both ugly and excellent. $15 the pair.
Pair of deeply questionable lamps — $15
Two 1970s table lamps, brown ceramic, enormous shades, somehow both ugly and excellent. $15 the pair.
LOST & FOUND
LOST & FOUNDNOV 1
FOUND: silver earring outside Raven’s Roast
Small silver drop earring found near the outside tables this morning. Describe the other one and it’s yours.
FOUND: silver earring outside Raven’s Roast
Small silver drop earring found near the outside tables this morning. Describe the other one and it’s yours.
LOST & FOUNDOCT 31
LOST: black scarf, probably Hunters Square
Hand-knitted black scarf with one end slightly longer because my aunt refuses to measure anything. Sentimental value.
LOST: black scarf, probably Hunters Square
Hand-knitted black scarf with one end slightly longer because my aunt refuses to measure anything. Sentimental value.
LOST & FOUNDOCT 30
Found: keys in Ravenlake High gym
Four keys, blue rubber tag, tiny plastic frog. Handed in to the main office.
Found: keys in Ravenlake High gym
Four keys, blue rubber tag, tiny plastic frog. Handed in to the main office.
LOST & FOUNDOCT 29
FOUND: child’s red mitten at Moonwhisper
One tiny red mitten found by the picnic tables. Currently at Shore Thing.
FOUND: child’s red mitten at Moonwhisper
One tiny red mitten found by the picnic tables. Currently at Shore Thing.
LOST & FOUNDOCT 28
Missing red bike from outside Ravenlake High
Older red hybrid bike, black rear rack, scratched silver bell. Was locked outside school Monday afternoon. If somebody moved it, please say.
Missing red bike from outside Ravenlake High
Older red hybrid bike, black rear rack, scratched silver bell. Was locked outside school Monday afternoon. If somebody moved it, please say.
LOST & FOUNDOCT 26
FOUND: old brass key on Moonwhisper Trail
Heavy brass key, about three inches long. Definitely not a modern house key. Found beside the north section of the trail. Photo available.
FOUND: old brass key on Moonwhisper Trail
Heavy brass key, about three inches long. Definitely not a modern house key. Found beside the north section of the trail. Photo available.
LOST & FOUNDOCT 23
LOST: 58mm Canon lens cap near Ashbriar
Black Canon lens cap. Not expensive, just irritating. Lost somewhere between the trailhead and first footbridge.
LOST: 58mm Canon lens cap near Ashbriar
Black Canon lens cap. Not expensive, just irritating. Lost somewhere between the trailhead and first footbridge.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTEDNOV 1
Weekend staff wanted at Brain Freezers
Must be 16+, reliable, reasonably cheerful and capable of surviving children asking for samples of every flavour. Saturday and Sunday shifts.
Weekend staff wanted at Brain Freezers
Must be 16+, reliable, reasonably cheerful and capable of surviving children asking for samples of every flavour. Saturday and Sunday shifts.
HELP WANTEDOCT 31
Half-Moon Diner needs a weekend server
Saturday breakfast/lunch and Sunday breakfast shifts. Experience helpful, reliability essential, coffee provided in medically significant quantities.
Half-Moon Diner needs a weekend server
Saturday breakfast/lunch and Sunday breakfast shifts. Experience helpful, reliability essential, coffee provided in medically significant quantities.
HELP WANTEDOCT 30
Late Bloomer looking for Friday/Saturday barback
Evening shifts. Glass collecting, restocking, cleaning and occasionally explaining to adults where the bathrooms are.
Late Bloomer looking for Friday/Saturday barback
Evening shifts. Glass collecting, restocking, cleaning and occasionally explaining to adults where the bathrooms are.
HELP WANTEDOCT 28
Two Saturdays of help needed at Wesselbrook
Packing apples, moving crates, clearing the pumpkin field and helping winterise the farm shop. Paid day work, lunch included.
Two Saturdays of help needed at Wesselbrook
Packing apples, moving crates, clearing the pumpkin field and helping winterise the farm shop. Paid day work, lunch included.
HELP WANTEDOCT 25
Weekend stable help wanted
Fox Run Stables needs reliable weekend help with mucking out, feed, tack cleaning and general yard jobs. Horse experience preferred.
Weekend stable help wanted
Fox Run Stables needs reliable weekend help with mucking out, feed, tack cleaning and general yard jobs. Horse experience preferred.
HELP WANTEDOCT 22
After-school sitter wanted, Huntington
Two children, ages 8 and 11, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30–6:00. Must be comfortable with one very friendly dog and one deeply suspicious rabbit.
After-school sitter wanted, Huntington
Two children, ages 8 and 11, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30–6:00. Must be comfortable with one very friendly dog and one deeply suspicious rabbit.
CLUBS & GROUPS
CLUBS & GROUPSNOV 1
Ravenlake Board Game Night — Thursdays
Upstairs at Rack N Roll from 7pm. Beginners welcome. Games range from quick card games to things with rulebooks heavy enough to alter furniture.
Ravenlake Board Game Night — Thursdays
Upstairs at Rack N Roll from 7pm. Beginners welcome. Games range from quick card games to things with rulebooks heavy enough to alter furniture.
CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 31
Easy-paced winter walking group
Sunday mornings, weather permitting. No racing, no fitness speeches, no leaving anyone behind. Usually coffee afterwards.
Easy-paced winter walking group
Sunday mornings, weather permitting. No racing, no fitness speeches, no leaving anyone behind. Usually coffee afterwards.
CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 29
Thursday figure drawing at The Yard
Untutored two-hour drawing session, adults only, all abilities welcome. Bring your own materials. We provide easels, boards and tea that tastes faintly of paint water.
Thursday figure drawing at The Yard
Untutored two-hour drawing session, adults only, all abilities welcome. Bring your own materials. We provide easels, boards and tea that tastes faintly of paint water.
CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 28
Young writers circle — new members welcome
Informal group for teen writers: fiction, poetry, scripts, comics, whatever. We meet every other Wednesday in the back room at Raven’s Quill.
Young writers circle — new members welcome
Informal group for teen writers: fiction, poetry, scripts, comics, whatever. We meet every other Wednesday in the back room at Raven’s Quill.
CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 26
Winter bird count volunteers
Small group meeting at Moonwhisper Beach next Sunday morning to log winter species around the lake. Beginners welcome; binoculars useful but not essential.
Winter bird count volunteers
Small group meeting at Moonwhisper Beach next Sunday morning to log winter species around the lake. Beginners welcome; binoculars useful but not essential.
CLUBS & GROUPSOCT 21
Repair Night at Ashton Community Centre
Bring a broken lamp, toaster, radio, chair, small appliance or other repairable object. Volunteers will help diagnose it before you throw it away.
Repair Night at Ashton Community Centre
Bring a broken lamp, toaster, radio, chair, small appliance or other repairable object. Volunteers will help diagnose it before you throw it away.
PETS
PETSNOV 1
Has anyone seen Miso? (He is not missing, technically)
Orange cat, green collar, enormous confidence. He belongs on Huntington Ave but has recently expanded his territory to at least four kitchens. Please do not feed him.…
Has anyone seen Miso? (He is not missing, technically)
Orange cat, green collar, enormous confidence. He belongs on Huntington Ave but has recently expanded his territory to at least four kitchens. Please do not feed him. He is lying to you.
PETSOCT 30
Dog walker wanted twice a week
Friendly older lab, Huntington. Needs a slow 30–40 minute walk Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. More interested in sniffing than cardio.
Dog walker wanted twice a week
Friendly older lab, Huntington. Needs a slow 30–40 minute walk Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. More interested in sniffing than cardio.
PETSOCT 28
FOUND: domestic rabbit near Kendall Gardens
Small white-and-brown rabbit, very definitely not wild, found sitting under the allotment noticeboard like it had an appointment.
FOUND: domestic rabbit near Kendall Gardens
Small white-and-brown rabbit, very definitely not wild, found sitting under the allotment noticeboard like it had an appointment.
PETSOCT 25
Missing cockatiel — Newrise
Grey/yellow cockatiel called Pickle. Whistles the first four notes of the X-Files theme and then gives up. Please message if spotted.
Missing cockatiel — Newrise
Grey/yellow cockatiel called Pickle. Whistles the first four notes of the X-Files theme and then gives up. Please message if spotted.
PETSOCT 20
Whose black cat keeps sleeping in Raven’s Quill?
Not a complaint. We just need to know whether he has a home before the staff accidentally appoint him.
Whose black cat keeps sleeping in Raven’s Quill?
Not a complaint. We just need to know whether he has a home before the staff accidentally appoint him.
RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONSNOV 1
Good dentist for someone who is absolutely normal about dentists?
Need a check-up and have avoided it for long enough that avoidance has become a hobby. Is Pimbleweed good with nervous patients?
Good dentist for someone who is absolutely normal about dentists?
Need a check-up and have avoided it for long enough that avoidance has become a hobby. Is Pimbleweed good with nervous patients?
RECOMMENDATIONSOCT 31
Best breakfast: Greasy Moon or Half-Moon?
Settle an argument. Pancakes, eggs, coffee. No diplomatic answers.
Best breakfast: Greasy Moon or Half-Moon?
Settle an argument. Pancakes, eggs, coffee. No diplomatic answers.
RECOMMENDATIONSOCT 29
Anyone good at coat alterations?
Inherited a wool coat that fits everywhere except apparently I was expected to have shoulders from 1948. Recommendations?
Anyone good at coat alterations?
Inherited a wool coat that fits everywhere except apparently I was expected to have shoulders from 1948. Recommendations?
RECOMMENDATIONSOCT 27
Mechanic recommendation for an ancient Subaru
It makes a clicking noise when turning left, a different clicking noise when turning right, and silence when I try to explain it to anyone.
Mechanic recommendation for an ancient Subaru
It makes a clicking noise when turning left, a different clicking noise when turning right, and silence when I try to explain it to anyone.
RECOMMENDATIONSOCT 24
Best easy trail for visiting parents?
Looking for views without anything too steep or muddy. One parent says they are 'very outdoorsy' but owns white trainers.
Best easy trail for visiting parents?
Looking for views without anything too steep or muddy. One parent says they are 'very outdoorsy' but owns white trainers.
LOCAL CHAT
LOCAL CHATNOV 1
To whoever leaves dog bags NEXT TO the bin at Huntington Green
The final six inches are not an advanced level. The bin is right there. Please complete the journey.
To whoever leaves dog bags NEXT TO the bin at Huntington Green
The final six inches are not an advanced level. The bin is right there. Please complete the journey.
LOCAL CHATOCT 31
To the person revving a truck outside Margott’s at 1:30am
Congratulations on owning a truck. We all know now.
To the person revving a truck outside Margott’s at 1:30am
Congratulations on owning a truck. We all know now.
LOCAL CHATOCT 30
Did anyone else hear that noise near Gullspire last night?
Around 2am. Three long metallic sounds from the reservoir/industrial side. Probably industrial, just curious because it woke half our building.
Did anyone else hear that noise near Gullspire last night?
Around 2am. Three long metallic sounds from the reservoir/industrial side. Probably industrial, just curious because it woke half our building.
LOCAL CHATOCT 27
What is the actual story behind the Wobble in the Woods?
My grandfather has told me three completely different versions and claims all three happened to his cousin. Looking for the version everyone else grew up with.
What is the actual story behind the Wobble in the Woods?
My grandfather has told me three completely different versions and claims all three happened to his cousin. Looking for the version everyone else grew up with.
LOCAL CHATOCT 24
Please stop leaving crystals in the LaundroMate machines
Management notice: small stones and crystals have been found in two washer drums this month. They can damage the machines. Whatever the intention is, please stop.
Please stop leaving crystals in the LaundroMate machines
Management notice: small stones and crystals have been found in two washer drums this month. They can damage the machines. Whatever the intention is, please stop.
LOCAL CHATOCT 19
Would anyone actually do a soup swap?
This sounded normal when I suggested it to my wife. Make a big batch, trade containers with other people, everyone gets different soup. Six people interested so far.
Would anyone actually do a soup swap?
This sounded normal when I suggested it to my wife. Make a big batch, trade containers with other people, everyone gets different soup. Six people interested so far.