October 16, 2011 - The Harvard Lampoon awarded the Boston Bruins with the “Best Sports Team Ever” award. The ceremony featured a resolution from Mayor David Maher, music, speeches from the Lampoon, and a dodgeball game. It was a fun, lighthearted event.
October 14, 2011 - I was downtown on other business and wanted to stop by Occupy Boston. I support these peaceful protests as citizens try to get the change they want and deserve!
Top: In front of the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law…abridging…the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances…nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.”
Bottom left: Tent city.
Bottom center: A pathway through tent city.
Bottom right: A sign on the edge of tent city reads, “We are the 99% and we are peaceful. #occupyboston”
All photos by Rachel Offerdahl
October 13, 2011 - My good friend Oz Mondejar co-hosted a fundraiser at his home with some of his colleagues. It was an intimate gathering of movers and shakers in the Cambridge healthcare industry. We talked about Central and Kendall Squares and my early childhood development initiative, Baby University, among other issues. The event was deliciously catered by John Verlinden of Mucho Gusto. It was a lot of fun and a successful fundraiser! Thank you to all who attended.
Top left: Oz and Ken discuss politics.
Top right: Cara Babachicos and David Storto enjoy the food.
Center: The attendees.
Bottom left: Oz’s friend Wendy offers plantain balls to Cara Babachicos and David Storto.
Bottom right: John, Ken, and Oz with the caterers.
All photos by Rachel Offerdahl
October 9, 2011 - I had a great time at my good friend Richard “Mokey” Harding’s football fundraiser at the Middlesex!
Left column, starting at top:
1: Some of Richard’s union supporters.
2: Richard and supporters.
3: Richard talks to supporters.
4: Richard with a longtime friend and supporter.
Right column, starting at top:
1: Ken, Richard, and Richard’s grandmother, Elsie.
2: Ken and Richard.
3: Richard talks about his plans for a next term.
4: Ken with a longtime friend and supporter.
All photos by Rachel Offerdahl
October 5, 2011 - Today Magic Johnson came to City Hall to discuss his involvement in the North Point community. There were lots of great photo opportunities and great work happening!
Top: With Magic Johnson.
Middle left: Richard Harding and Magic Johnson
Middle right: Mayor David Maher welcomes Magic Johnson to Cambridge.
Bottom left: Mayor David Maher, Assistant City Manager Rich Rossi, and local high school students present Magic Johnson with a key to the city.
Bottom right: City Manager Bob Healy listens as Magic Johnson speaks about his company’s involvement in the North Point community.
CHINESE COMMUNITY BACKS KEN REEVES
October 4, 2011 - Last night we had a very successful fundraiser at the Royal East Restaurant on Main St. near Central Square. Longtime supporter Hong Liu helped organize the event, fundraise, and turn out a wonderful group of people. I spoke on some of my programs, including the Red Ribbon Commission and Baby University, and Hong translated. The question and answer portion gave me a great opportunity to hear from teachers, business owners, and citizens. We enjoyed delicious food and drinks and had a great time!
Top: Speaking about programs as Hong translates.
Middle left: Hong translates for Ken.
Middle right: Ken speaks with new business owners Christine Young and Kent Leung.
Bottom: Ken and the donors pose for a group photo.
September 27, 2011 - I took part in the East Cambridge Planning Team’s Candidates’ Forum at the Cultural Arts Center. I would like to thank the organizers and all who attended!
September 27, 2011 - My time as the Chairperson of Mayor’s Red Ribbon Commission on the Delights and Concerns of Central Square has been very rewarding. I have gotten to work with a stunning variety of civic leaders, property owners, and businesspeople. The Commission will report to the Mayor and City Council October 24th. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this a success!
Enjoy these photos of our final meeting at the Floating Rock Cafe. We had great presentations and then a delicious lunch.
1 - Dan Goldstein addresses the crowd.
2 - Michael Simon addresses the crowd.
3 - Introducing the next speaker.
4 - From left: Catherine Carr-Kelly, Rozann Krauss, and Gus Rancatore of the Identity Committee discuss what Central Square is to different people.
5 - Robyn Culbertson, head of Cambridge Tourism, addresses the crowd.
6 - Local business leaders address the crowd.
7 - MIT Urban Professor Brent D. Ryan , who will be writing the Commission’s Final Report, addresses the crowd.
8 - Ken and others enjoy lunch.
This morning I attended an author event at the Main Library. Ida E. Jones, a native Cantabridgian who attended Howard University, presented on her first book, The Heart of the Race Problem: The Life of Kelly Miller. Ida is currently the Assistant Curator of Manuscripts at the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center and an adjunct professor in the Afro-American Studies Department at the University of Maryland at College Park. She earned her PhD in American History. (Top two photos.)
Later in the afternoon I attended Area IV Community Pride Day, where I met up with old friends and enjoyed the festivities.
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of attending the opening ceremony for the Entrepreneurship Walk of Fame in Kendall Square. The ceremony and following reception were organized by MIT and other private groups and foundations, with the help of fellow Councilor Leland Cheung. You can read more about the Walk of Fame here: http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2011/09/16/mit_inaugurates_entrepreneurs_walk_of_fame_in_kendall_square/
Top left: With Bob Metcalfe, co-inventor of Ethernet.
Top right: With Councilor Cheung.
Bottom left: With Councilor Cheung and Tim Rowe.
Bottom right: With Tim Rowe.
