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As news helicopters flew overhead Centre Street last Thursday, city police and fire officials had to shut down the area due to a lead pig. Do you know what a "lead pig" is? No? Well, a very intelligent Boomerangs employee knew that the donated item is used to transport radioactive material. And at an abundance of caution, Boomerangs contacted police and fire, who followed HAZMAT regulations.
Fewer people have donated to Boomerangs since the worldwide pandemic began. And now the store is looking for particular items to support its mission. "The good news is that eager thrift shoppers have returned to our stores in larger than expected numbers, we are finding that our inventory reserves need a boost," says an email newsletter sent by Boomerangs
Boomerangs is currently seeking all clothing items (especially men’s clothing), home décor items, kitchen/cooking/dining supplies (pots, pans, plates, silverware, and more. Please don't donate items with mildew, smoke, or pet odor, especially clothing, furniture and curtains. You can read more here about what other donations are wanted.
First there was Thanksgiving, then came Black Friday, then Cyber Monday, which were then followed by the virtuous #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday is an international day of giving before we get into the commercialized holiday season -- and here are just a few Jamaica Plain nonprofits that help the community in many ways. All of these nonprofits accept donations in different forms and many are also eager to have volunteers donate their time to help their programs. Please contact them for more info. Bikes Not Bombs (284 Amory St. and 18 Bartlett Square) is a unique local nonprofit that "uses the bicycle as a vehicle for social change."
Ninety-two Jamaica Plain businesses on Centre and South streets have holiday decorations this year and the Polka Dog Bakery and Boomerangs won first and second in a local holiday decorations contest. Three judges decided the winners of the Jamaica Plain Business & Professional Association Business District Holiday Decorations Contest for the 2016 holiday season after checking out storefronts on two days in mid-December. The businesses were awarded points in three categories: most artistic, most festive, and most inviting to customers. The points for each business were added -- and the winners are:
$50.00 winner for first prize - Polka Dog Bakery (42 South Street)
$30.00 winner for second prize - Boomerangs (716 Centre Street)
$20.00 winners
McCormack & Scanlan (68 South Street)
40 South (40 South Street)
Salmagundi (765 Centre Street)
Station 8 Salon (761 Centre Street)
JP Seafood (730 Centre Street)
Cobwebs (703 Centre Street)
On Centre (676 Centre Street)
Boing! JP's Toy Shop (667 Centre Street)
Blue Frog Bakery (3 Green Street)
Fancy Schmancy (610 Centre Street)
Caramelo Clothing Company (606 Centre Street)
New Leaf Flores (601 Centre Street)
Hey there, JP. It's your Morning Memo for Wednesday, Aug. 27. "Dog Day" at Egleston Farmers Market: Anyone on Facebook couldn't miss the fact that Tuesday was National Dog Day. On Saturday, Egleston Farmers Market is having a "Dog Day" of its own, complete with training sessions, an adoptable dog from the MSCPA and a dog washing station.