On Tuesday, January 31, the Somerville Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Breakfast will be held at Mount Vernon Restaurant, 14 Broadway, Somerville. Special guest speaker Congressman Michael E. Capuano will address issues facing the current Congress and will look to hear from Chamber members and guests on issues of importance to the business community. Member cost is $25 and non-members will be charged $30. There is limited seating so make your reservations fast by calling Stephen Mackey at 617-776-4100 or email smackey@somervillechamber.org.    

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There will be a Trivia Night to benefit Prospect Hill Academy on Tuesday, February 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Burren in Davis Sq. The ticket price is $20 pp pay at the door. Contact Anja Bresler at abresler@prospecthillacademy.org or call 617-284-7822 for more information. It sounds like fun and it’s for a great cause.

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Best Wishes to our good friends Ray and Gale Doane on their wedding anniversary! They are a wonderful couple and we wish them many more years of happiness.

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Congratulations, we guess, to the guys who own the Somerville Brewery Company. They have launched a beer called “Slumbrew.” Caitlin Jewell and Jeff Leiter started the company here and have seen some success. Now they are launching the beer in Chicago. We wish them the best.

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The Somerville News is looking for an advertising person who is mature, experienced, and can move on their own without too much direction. An ideal opportunity for a retired person or for someone that would like to make have an extra income. Call 617-666-4010 and make an appointment.

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Very big Happy Birthdays to some our fans out there this week. First of all to Cynthia Snow Murphy, a good friend of the paper; Chris McGovern who is also celebrating this week; our good friend Bill Rogers down at the Winter Hill Yacht Club; local attorney Bob Daut, who is one of the nicest guys around; to transplant ‘Villen Phil Forsyth, who lives in Texas now; Ken Kotch over in Spring Hill is also celebrating this week as he and his wife Mona are expecting in a few months, so 2012 is going to be a year to remember for them. And to former School Committee member from Ward 6 Julie Tarpey DiPasquale who celebrated last Saturday. Julie has been involved with the city for many years and still is. Happy birthday to our very good friend Robert Mason who is celebrating the special day partying all over the Ville! Robert is a great guy and we wish him all the best.

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Remember, we are growing. To get an update on the papers we are starting up go directly to our new web site, www.bostonnewsgroup.com – soon to be on Face book as well.

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Little Sisters of the Poor are asking for your help. Their handicapped van was a 2002 Ford model and was donated to the home several years ago. It has served them well, but it has outlived its usefulness. They are in desperate need of a new van as the current one has needed repeated repairs and has been in the garage several times in the last six months. The van is used on a daily basis to transport residents to doctor’s appointments. There is a van that includes a power fold down ramp for easy access to the van but they need $40,000 to purchase this type of van. If you would like to help make their special wish for 2012 come true for their residents please contact Sr. Mary Vincent at 857-928-3548 or email her at smdonations@littlesistersofthepoor.org. You can also donate via their web site www.littlesistersofthepoorgrboston.org.

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Third Life Studio will be holding their monthly Opensound concert Saturday, January 21, at 7 p.m. Opensound is a monthly concert series that explores improvised and experimental music, bringing artists from disparate backgrounds together for unique events in Somerville. Third Life Studio is located at 33 Union Square. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., music at 8 p.m. – $8 admission.