Young people. And jack else. (Except for Providence, I mean. And Fox Point in particular. Woot, woot!)

When I went to the SEIU convention back in September, I was impressed by the fact that, for the first time as far as I’d seen, Obama seemed angry. He was finessing a really fine line between impassioned and entitled, assured and cocky. Right on that divide.

In particular, he went off on a catty riff: “Oh — SEIU. You guys wear purple or something? I heard about you…” to highlight the fact that he’d actually walked the picket lines, for years and years, while Edwards was new to them even though he’d become the “labor candidate.”

For the first time, I thought he actually had a shot. Tonight I’m a little bit hopeful, in that he hit that note again. (more…)

(It’d be a pleasure to have your company.)

• Fox Point Bath House rehabilitation opening (Fox Pt history at 6, reception at 7.)
• NH primary results at Local 121, downstairs
• Loaded, Brit-pop and junk, Local 121, upstairs

 This project has taken a lot of toil to make happen, and was the focus of much of my efforts on the city council. Please join us as we reclaim this historic building (once on the Preservation Society’s “10 Most Endangered Buildings” list) for Fox Point. It’s at Ives and Wickenden Streets.

Historic Fox Point Bath House Reopens Monday as Community Center & School Library

PROVIDENCE Councilman Seth Yurdin (Ward One) today announced the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the renovation of the long-dormant bath house in the Fox Point neighborhood. The revitalized building will serve multiple purposes.

The second floor will house the library for the adjacent Vartan Gregorian Elementary School, and the first floor will be a multipurpose space for school and community use. “I am proud to see such a historic part of the Fox Point community renewed,” Yurdin stated. “The building has always served Fox Point residents, and now, with this tremendous renovation project complete, the building will be returned to the community.”

According to Yurdin, the bath house was built in 1926 by the City of Providence to provide hot water facilities for local residents, and was used as such until the early 1950s, when hot water plumbing became required in residential homes. The building was used for a short time as library, before falling into serious disrepair.

Here’s the schedule:

Book Fair (sales to benefit the school) - 3p.m.

Exhibit of Historical Materials – 4 p.m.

Presentation re history of the building and neighborhood – 6 p.m.

Reception - 7 p.m.

Refreshments will be provided.

The Fox Point Community Garden will be holding its first fundraiser on Monday from 7-10 PM at the Portuguese Sporting Club at 92 Gano St. The garden just finished up its second season, with 120 plots tended by hundreds of people. And thousands of butterflies.There’ll be music and food and auctions and such. Suggested donation of $5, but more would be deeply appreciated.

(Those who can’t make it can mail checks made out to Fox Point Community Garden to 104 Sheldon St, Providence, RI 02906)

It’s gonna be sweet:

Music by Old Time String Band & Sentimental Favorites
Contra dancing called by Sargon de Jesus

Boggle tournament and butter making contest with fabulous prizes

Artisan food by Neath Pal of Neath’s, Darius Salko of Al Forno, Stephanie & Richard Miscovich, Jeff Marterer, Louella Hill, and Angkor Cambodian Restaurant.

A local goods raffle, including Cable Car Cinema Passes, Earth Care Farm Compost, Art by Willa Mamet, Angel Dean, Susan Fleming, & The Farrells, Farmer’s Market Fresh Bucks, RIRRC Worm Composting Bin, Half Bushel of Indian River Florida Citrus, Sufi Ripe Calendar, Law Consultation by Edie Warren, Winter Bike Tune Up by The Hub, Season Pass to the Downtown Skating Rink, Botanical Garden Passes, Roger Williams Zoo Tickets, A New Harvest Coffee Gift Package, Dinner for two at New Rivers, and a Gift Certificate to Bacaro Restaurant.

The Fox Point Community Garden will be holding its first fundraiser on December 3rd from 7-10 PM at the Portuguese Sporting Club at 92 Gano St. The garden just finished up its second season, with 120 plots tended by hundreds of people. And thousands of butterflies.

There’ll be music and food and auctions and such. Suggested donation of $5, but more would be deeply appreciated.

(Those who can’t make it can mail checks made out to Fox Point Community Garden to 104 Sheldon St, Providence, RI 02906)