New Requests

1. Folk Art Lamp Repair

I have a small piece of folk art that contains an electric lamp which no longer works. It’s a delicate operation to take it apart, figure out what’s wrong, fix it, and glue it back together. You would need your own tools and workshop.  See Full Ad

2. Cost/Benefit Analysis for Light Sensor Installation in a College Dorm

A few students and I  are working on a sustainability proposal to install light (motion)sensors and timers in the public space, e.g. trash rooms, some lobbies and lounges. We are not familiar with the cost and benefit of such installation, can you give us some advice??  See Full Ad

3. Shadow Senior Living Management/Senior Housing Administration

I am an undergraduate student in operations management, interested in health management. I am looking for opportunities to visit and shadow senior housing administration, so as to learn about the operations of a senior housing.  See Full Ad

4. Need computer help

Need hellp formatting on Apple computer word docs, and other basic tips with mail.  See Full Ad

5. Chinese Translation

Hi! I lived in Beijing for 17 years, and I am fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin). I can help you with translating/interpreting at the meetings, online, for posters and websites.  See Full Ad

6. Need some Help with or Printer/Scanner

Our printer is acting up.  Any one out there who might be able to help?  See Full Ad

Brunch Social and Workshop Made it Easy to Connect and Exchange Services

The Forbes Library provided a great public space for VTT members to chat.

THE ART OF THE INTERVIEW, With Christian McEwen: May 5th, 2012: 10:00am-12:00pm

McEwen is the author of World Enough & Time: On Creativity and Slowing Down  (2011), which itself includes a number of artist-interviews.

In this hands-on workshop, Christian will introduce the “art of the interview” through structured exercises, mini-lectures, and discussion. She will also provide a basic bibliography. If time allows, she will share excerpts from her own most recent interviews.  The workshop will be held at the Valley Time Trade Office, 126 Main Street, Northampton.

You must RSVP to Christian directly at christianmcewen@aol.com to attend this workshop.

Biography:

In the past three years, Christian McEwen has conducted more than 70 hour-long interviews for use as creative catalyst in the community. She has spoken with some 50 women about their relationship to money as basis for her play, LEGAL TENDER: Women & the Secret Life of Money, and its sister-project, MONEY STORIES. She has also interviewed more than 25 visiting poets about their lives and creative practice, a project she calls SPARKS FROM THE ANVIL.Such story-telling is transformative at every level: both for the original interview subject, and for the larger audience too, which is empowered and inspired by the “tender sparks” of other people’s stories, as they light up the community via radio, theater, digital recording or printed text.

New Offers

1. Knitting lesson

I have been knitting for years and would enjoy sharing this art with others. I would like to teach people who are beginning to knit and can teach the basics of “casting on” (starting), basic stitches, and casting off (ending) as well as working with patterns. See Full Ad

2. Vernal pool walk

Curious about the frogs and salamanders that just migrated to vernal pools? Do you hear the peepers and wood frogs but have never seen one? I’ll take you to a vernal pool near you See Full Ad

3. INTERVIEWING SKILLS WORKSHOP

A two-hour workshop in basic interviewing skills.  Learn how to conduct an in-depth interview with friends and family members, or as the basis for your own creative work.  See Full Ad

4. Fun Birthday Party Pasttimes

I’m an artist/teacher with years of experience with all ages and would love to offer paper sculpture,and scoring for 3-D card making,peace crane making, watercolor instruction, collage. See Full Ad

5. Many Creative uses for Peace Cranes

I will come to your home, or classroom if you’re a teacher, and provide instruction for the many beautiful uses for Peace Cranes. They can be a great way to utilize all those unsolicited magazines and catalogs.  See Full Ad

6. Child Care/Tutoring/Give Parents Quiet Time

I’m a retired teacher/empty nest parent who knows and understands the needs of families- children and their parents! I’d like to offer tutoring, story time, game time, or just give parents a break for a breather.  See Full Ad

7. CaringCookingCatering

I’m a excellent cook willing to make meals with what you provide &/or shop and create specific menus. I’ve lots of experience with Asian dishes as well as some great simple Mexican dishes, healthfully prepared. See Full Ad

8. Hair Cuts for the whole family

Many years experience. Many happy heads. (comes with or without barbershop banter) See Full Ad

9. Respite Care

Providing care for a friend or family member who is unable to care for themselves can be a thirty six hour a day, eight day a week job. I am willing to help with chores, cooking, cleaning, errands, getting special large print or books on tape from the library, or just keeping company and reading to, or playing games. See Full Ad

10. French or German conversation/translation

I am a retired modern language teacher with skills galore. If you want to chat (my Spanish is so-so, but could be activated) in German or French, if you want to practice pronunciation for an operatic performance, let me help. See Full Ad

11. Nutrition and Lifestyle Consultation

Two offers; 1) I am offering one-hour nutrition and lifestyle consultations to women of any age. 2) I am offering one-hour sessiosn to women interested in maintaining or restoring bone health naturally. See Full Ad

New Requests

1. Hook my dryer up to the gas

Any plumbers/handyfolk out there who know how to hook up a gas dryer? I have the kit, but not the expertise. See Full Ad

2. need someone to vacuum my house

I need someone to vacuum my house as soon as possible using my hepa vac.  Due to sensitivities to fragrance chemicals, it needs to be someone who doesn’t use synthetic (or strong natural) fragrance products, including laundry detergent or fabric softeners.  See Full Ad

3. Looking for Hens and Chicks (Perennial Succulents)

Does anyone have any they’d be willing to share? Perhaps we can exchange for another perennial. Please call me rather than email. See Full Ad

4. Looking for a Crockpot and a Panini Maker or George Forman Type Grill

Please Call See Full Ad

5. Can you flyer around town for me?

Hi there, I have a studio loft in Florence and I need someone to flyer for me around Northampton area, maybe Florence too a bit but not necessarily. See Full Ad

6. REPAIR DOOR KNOB

I need someone to help me repair the door-knob in my sitting-room. See Full Ad

7. Looking for a love seat for small apartment.

I am looking for a love seat for my apartment. I recently moved to Easthampton, MA to be closer to work and this place is small. I am hoping someone has a free (or cheap) love seat available. See Full Ad

Cooking Class Hit the Spot!

Betty teaches us how to make crackers and we share interesting food tidbits.

A great way to get to know fellow time traders, attending a class!

We made a fabulous Asian slaw and tasty grilled sweet potato and acorn squash.