Good morning, Medford, Friday, April 24
Road and sidewalk repairs are in the works, and in the meantime, here is a calendar of events taking place in Medford Friday through Sunday.
Road and sidewalk repairs are in the works. The mayor's office announced yesterday that the city will allocate $3.5 million in federal and state funding to do the work. You will hear more about this in the coming weeks, but the work is slated to take place this spring.
Road and sidewalk work will take place on the following:
- Willis Avenue
- Bowen Avenue
- Golden Avenue
- Arlington Street
- Brookings Street
- Tainter Street
- Spring Street at Central Avenue (sidewalk work only)
- East Border Circle
- Park Street
National Grid will be repaving on the following:
- Higgins Avenue
- Wheeler Avenue
- Medford Street (Albion to Broadway)
- Central Avenue
- Sunnyside Terrace
- Belleview Terrace
- Hicks Avenue
- Earl Avenue
- Westwood Road
- Washington Street
Also, the city will seal cracks as a preventive measure on a number of roads:
Stay tuned for more information on these projects.
In the meantime, let's talk about what's happening in Medford over the next few days. There are plenty of activities to keep children busy on the last few days of their school vacation week, and we've got a rundown on a range of activities, arts, music and more for adults.
Happening today and over the weekend in Medford
Friday, April 24
Within and Against Monocultures: A University Ecologies Symposium from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Curtis Hall at Tufts.
Senior Center: Pam's Walking Club at 9:30 a.m.; Veterans Coffee Hour at 10 a.m.; Latin Dance with Judit at 10:30 a.m.; Chinese/English Class at 11 a.m.; Haitian Social Group at 1:30 p.m.
Sisters in Sweat Exercise Group at 9:30 a.m. at West Medford Community Center. Walking and other low-impact activities for seniors.
Drop-In Playtime from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Tufts Composers: New at Noon #4 at 12 p.m. in the Granoff Music Center at Tufts.
Clothing Swap for Teens from 1 to 4 p.m. at Medford Public Library.
Tween Doodle Weaving from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for tweens in grades 5-8 to learn the basics of weaving and make a free-form wall hanging. Supplies will be provided. Registration required.
Poetry Club with Vijaya Sundaram from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing your own work.
MakerSpace Drop-In from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for adults and teens 16+ to work on a personal project or learn how to use the space and equipment.
Go Mustangs! Varsity boys tennis takes on Revere at home at 10 a.m.
Live music with The Broken Heels at 8 p.m. at The Ford Tavern featuring pop and rock hits from the 80s to today.
"A Journal of the Plague Year" at 8 p.m. in Balch Arena Theater at Tufts.
Stargazing with the MIT Astrogazers from 8 to 9 p.m. at Wright's Pond, 140 Elm Street. Sponsored by the Medford Public Library. Explore the wonders of the night sky through telescopes.
Tufts Opera Ensemble: Premiere of Thomas Stumpf's "Half-hanged Mary" at 8 p.m. in the Granoff Music Center at Tufts.
Catrina Boncaldo performs starting at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy's.
DJ Artie V from 9 p.m. to closing at The Great American Beer Hall.
"The Drowsy Chaperone" at 10 p.m. in Breed Memorial Hall at Tufts.
Saturday, April 25
Walking and birding at the Brooks Estate from dawn to dusk. The estate has 50 acres of protected open space to explore.
Stoic Arts: A Conference on Impermanence, Beauty, and Resilience from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Granoff Music Center at Tufts. Registration is requested.
The Real Story of the Cinco de Mayo: Theater Fun and Cultural Cuisine Spanish Learning Program at 9 a.m. at Medford Public Library. Learn a little conversational Spanish and have breakfast. Registration required.
Beginner Knitting 2.0: Shaping from 9 to 11 a.m. at Medford Public Library for adults and teens 13+. You know how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off. Now, learn how to shape your work. There is homework to do before class. Registration required.
Drop-In Playtime from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford. Admission is $4 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Admission is free from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
TreesMedford Arbor Day Sapling Giveaway from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the cafe space at Medford Public Library.
Family Story Time at 10 a.m. at Medford Public Library for children ages 3-7 to explore new concepts with books and songs.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Medford Police Station. You can drop off unwanted pills, tablets, capsules, cough medicine, other liquid medications, and prescription medications. (Do not drop off needles/syringes, medical devices or instruments, thermometers, etc.)
Independent Bookstore Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Moon and Back Bookstore. Freebies and activities and the kickoff of the North of Boston Book Trail Passport Challenge.
Aging Together from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Medford Public Library. A gathering for older people who live in the Medford area to: meet neighbors, learn about resources related to aging, develop interest groups, and enjoy each others company.
Shabbat Sing-Along at 11:30 a.m. at Temple Shalom of Medford. Singing and dancing for children up to age 7 with a parent. Stay for Kiddush lunch afterwards.
Creative Kids: Decorate, Plant & Grow from 12 to 2 p.m. at The Ford Tavern for children ages 5-12 to decorate a pot, plants seeds, and take home something to grow. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
General Safety Badge Class at 1 p.m. at Medford Public Library for adults and teens 16+ to get certified to use the MakerSpace without a staff member present. Registration required.
Medford Chess Club from 1 to 3 p.m. at Medford Public Library.
Bilingual Chinese Story Time at 3 p.m. at Medford Public Library for children ages 3-7. All levels of Chinese are welcome to join. Registration required.
Mending: Patches at 3 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Learn how to add a patch to your favorite shirt, jacket or pants. Registration required.
Oxygen In Odd Places: a one-night pop-up exhibition highlighting immigrant voices in art and featuring pieces from local artists who are first and second generation.
Count Zero 30th Anniversary Celebration - with Lipsmear and many special guests at 7 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
Anastasia Seifetdinova concert from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at First Baptist Church.
Liam Dailey - Watchfire Trio performs at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy's bringing the best of Ireland and today's hits together.
Coverstory Band from 9 p.m. to closing at The Great American Beer Hall.
Sunday, April 26
Drop-In Playtime from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Card Show and Collectors Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall.
Sunday Run at 11 a.m. at Medford Brewing. Choose from several different loops, or create your own. New runners always welcome.
Medford Historical Society and Museum is open to the public on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
"The Drowsy Chaperone" in Breed Memorial Hall at Tufts. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday Concert Series: Tufts Symphony Orchestra at 3 p.m. in the Granoff Music Center at Tufts.
Community Sports Day from 3 to 5 p.m. at various locations at Tufts. An opportunity for the local community to spend time on Tufts' campus with Tufts student-athletes, student groups, and local community organizations. RSVP required.
Chris Hersh performs roots, rock, blues, and swing from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy's.
Concert: Brazilian entertainer Hungria from 8 p.m. to closing at The Great American Beer Hall.
Did you know?
- Street sweeping will happen in zone 4 today, and there will be no parking allowed on the streets in this zone from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Here is the list of streets in zone 4.
- Medford-based employers are invited to participate in the Medford Youth Summit on May 2, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Andrews Middle School. The summit is a job fair for youths ages 14-17. If your Medford-based business needs to fill a summertime position or needs a volunteer, you can sign up. Email Matisse Monty at mmonty@medford-ma.gov for information. The deadline is April 28.
In case you missed it
In honor of the Medford Chamber of Commerce 100th anniversary, we checked in with one of the businesses in Medford that has been around for 100 years, and we got the scoop on the chamber's centennial celebration, to which the community is invited.
Wendall Waters | Staff Writer
