Good morning, Medford, Friday, April 10
It may have just stopped (we hope) snowing in Medford, but it isn't too early to start talking about mosquitoes and a notice from the Board of Health about spraying. Also, we have a rundown on events and activities Friday through Sunday.
We hope your Friday is off to a great start. It might be a bit cloudy today, but temps are expected to go into the 60s. We would say TGIF, except that a lot of people will be working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to bring you lots of events and activities. And, we'll get to that.
First, however, a heads-up: The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will perform aerial spraying of an insecticide to control mosquitoes.
The Board of Health announced that one helicopter application will take place between April 21 and May 1. The wetlands that may be treated are near Wright’s Pond, Bellevue Pond, and Winford Way. However, the BOH says residents do not need to take any special precautions.
A biological larvicide commonly called Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis) will be applied in granular form by a helicopter flying low over the wetlands.
Bti is a naturally occurring bacterium found in soils, and, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, it is not harmful to people, plants, or wildlife, and it does not harm insects outside of the target species, which are mosquitoes, blackfly, and fungus gnats. It works by killing the larvae.
If you have any concerns or questions, call the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730.
Also, Zero Waste Medford is teaming up with Tufts University to host a free (donations welcome) clothing swap, and it is open to everyone. You are welcome to donate and/or pick up clothing.
The swap will take place Monday, April 20, from 12 to 4 p.m., at 200 Packard Ave., Medford, on the campus of Tufts University. Clothing Drop Off is from 12 to 2 p.m. Pick-up will be from 1 to 4 p.m.
- The organizers ask everyone to sign up here.
- Join the Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277286467876358
Happening today and over the weekend in Medford
Friday events:
- Senior Center: Community Drumming at 9:30 a.m.; Walking Club at 9:30 a.m.; Latin Dance with Judit at 10:30 a.m.; Chinese/English Class at 11 a.m.; Haitian Senior Social and Activity Group at 1:30 p.m.
- Coffee and Books at 10 a.m. at Medford Public Library.
- Friday Morning Sound Baths with Hendrik at 9:30 a.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Presented by Down by Riverside.
- Sisters in Sweat Exercise Group at 9:30 a.m. at West Medford Community Center. Walking and other low-impact activities for seniors.
- Retirement Party for Library Director Barbara Kerr from 3 to 5 p.m. at Medford Public Library.
- Chameleon at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Drop-in group for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 6-12.
- Nolan Bros Boxing starting at 4 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall.
- MakerSpace Drop-In at 4 p.m. at Medford Public Library.
- Family Fun Night from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center for children of all abilities.
- Navigating a Fragmenting Global Order: Challenges and opportunities for conflict mediation with Paul Dziatkowiec at 5 p.m. at the Cabot Intercultural Center at Tufts. Zoom option available.
- Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir spring concert at 5 p.m. in the Aidekman Arts Center at Tufts.
- TAKAAT / Major Stars / KO Queen perform at 7 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
- Broken Heels perform rock, top 40, and Motown at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy's.
Saturday events:
- Medford Public Library: Drop-In Coding at 9 a.m. for ages 8-12 – Register; Baby Wearing Support Group at 9:30 a.m. – Register; Yoga Story Time with Ava Dussault at 10 a.m. – Register; Chess Club at 1 p.m.; Celebrating Poetry from 2 to 4 p.m.; Bilingual Chinese Story Time at 3 p.m. for ages 3-7 – Register; Lydia Harrell performs at 7 p.m. – Register.
- Go Mustangs! Varsity and JV boys baseball teams at home against Winchester.
- The Tufts Graduate Student Council 5K Run/Walk 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Medford and Somerville residents welcome to participate. RSVP and meet at Eaton Hall Patio at Tufts. There will be T-shirts, food, cash prizes, raffle prizes.
- Drop-in Playtime from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Medford Family Network Family Center.
- Style Exchange: Medford Thrift Market 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall.
- Springward Poetry Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Readings, workshops, open mic.
- StoryTime with "Float" author Larry Daley at 2:30 p.m. at Moon and Back Bookstore.
- Hedge / Megan From Work / Little Low / Oh The Humanity perform at 7 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
- Michelle Buteau at 7:30 p.m. at the Chevalier. Buteau is the star of the Netflix comedy series "Survival of the Thickest."
- Live music with Adam Keen at 7:30 p.m. at Medford Brewing.
- Fred Ellsworth performs "country legends meet rock gods" at Mrs. Murphy's at 8 p.m.
Sunday events
- Hiking in the Middlesex Fells from dawn to dusk. Visit the Friends of the Fells website to plan your trip.
- Drop-in Playtime from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Medford Family Network Family Center.
- Margarita Fest from noon to 6 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall.
- The Jam Down by Riverside from 1 to 4 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Potluck jam session for people of all abilities.
- Books and Brews at 2 p.m. at Medford Brewing.
- Tufts Concert Choir and Chamber Singers perform at 3 p.m. in the Granoff Music Center.
- John Debellis performs reggae-inspired covers at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy's.
- Poison Ruin / Peace Talks / Uniformed Service / Wanted perform at Deep Cuts at 7 p.m.
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