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We're starting today with a question.
The Medford Historical Society and Museum submitted the following, which pertains to their current exhibit:
"What do Thayendanegea (also known as Joseph Brant), the Bread and Roses Strike in Lawrence, and George Luther Stearns have to do with the Declaration of Independence in Medford?"
You can find out the answer by visiting the exhibit, "1776 and Beyond," on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. It includes a time capsule activity and a photo opp for kids. MHSM is at 10 Governors Ave.
George Luther Stearns, by the way, was born in Medford.
At left is a photo of George Luther Stearns. COURTESY PHOTO/Medford Historical Society & Museum Collection. At right is a portion of a photo of the 1776 portrait by George Romney of Thayendanegea, also known as Joseph Brant. COURTESY/National Gallery of Canada.
A couple of quick reminders, and then we'll look at all the things that are happening in the city over the next three days:
- Early voting for the November 3 election starts on October 17. The last day to register to vote is October 24. Your vote matters.
- Monday is Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day, and City Hall, the Senior Center, and the schools will all be closed.
Happening in Medford today and over the weekend
If you have an event that you would like to have listed in our calendar, send the information to gottaknowmedford@gmail.com.
Friday, October 9
Senior Center Activities: Walking Club at 9:30 a.m.; Latin dance with Judit at 10:30 a.m.; Chinese/English class at 11:30 a.m.; Haitian Senior Social 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.
- Registration is required for the two Circle Time Story Times happening at Medford Public Library: ages 0-2 years at 9:30 a.m.; ages 2-5 at 11 a.m.
- There is no drop-in playtime today, and registration has closed for the two playgroups.
Drop-In programs
- Coffee and Books at 10 a.m.
- Japanese Ikenobo Floral Exhibition from 11 a.m to 4 p.m.
- Notary Drop-In at 12 p.m.
- Chameleon for teens at 3:30 p.m. for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies.
- MakerSpace Drop-In from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for adults and teens 16+.
- Home: freshman, JV, and varsity girls volleyball teams vs. St. Mary's High; 6/7/8th girls softball.
- Away: JV and varsity girls soccer teams at Malden Catholic; freshman boys soccer at Malden High; varsity boys football at Lynn Classical High.
Crossings: Lives in Motion Histories of Colonial Diasporas Book Club at 5 p.m. in the Interfaith Center at Tufts.
Stained Glass Spider Web workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Registration required.
Collage Workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Registration required. Children ages 8+ welcome with an adult.
Fresh Fridays: Words + Music from 7 to 9 p.m. at West Medford Community Center. Featuring a talk with local business woman and entrepreneur Terry Gavin and music with saxophonist Lini Haruvi-Means and her band. For information and tickets, call 781-483-3042.
Live music at Deep Cuts: Basic, with Ohm Foam beginning at 7 p.m.
DJ Bryce Worthy beginning at 9 p.m. in the main hall at The Great American Beer Hall.
"Napolean Dynamite" Live at 7:30 p.m. at Chevalier Theatre. Screening and interactive Q&A with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries.
Saturday, October 10
Paddle Boston – Medford 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Condon Shell, weather permitting. Last boat goes out at 4:45 p.m.
Registration required
- Spanish Fun Language Class: The Inca Empire through Stories and Cuisine at 9 a.m.
- Drop In Coding (Ages 8-12) from 9 to 11 a.m.
- Baby Wearing Support Group at 9:30 a.m. with consultant Christy Reisig.
- Mystic Makerspace : Fix It Clinic from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
- Learn to Play Pokemon Trading Card Game (ages 8-12) from 2 to 5 p.m.
Drop-in events
- Family Story Time from 10 to 11 a.m.
- Chess Club from 1 to 3 p.m.
- Home: JV boys football vs Lynn Classical
- Away: JV girls soccer at Malden Catholic; JV and varsity boys soccer at Arlington Catholic.
Emo Yoga at 11 a.m. at Deep Cuts. All levels vinyasa to the sound of emo and pop punk with a Halloween vibe.
Intro To Household Tools at Arts Collaborative Medford. Two sessions: from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m. All materials provided. Registration required.
Fire Prevention Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Medford City Hall. Medford Fire Department presents an interactive learning experience about charging and electrical safety. There will be food, games, and prizes.
NAACP Mystic Valley Branch Reparations Committee meeting at 12 p.m. via Zoom. For information about joining the committee, contact reparations@mva-naacp.org.
Moon and Back Bookstore Storytime at 2:30 p.m. Today's book will be "Fall Day, All Day," written and illustrated by Kari Percival
Sonder's Drive/Donation Collection Pop-Up from 3 to 5 p.m. at Colleen's. Donate food pantry items for the Community Fridge and school supplies, arts and crafts, and other needed items.
Don't Tell Comedy at 7:30 p.m. in Medford. The location is secret until you purchase tickets, and the location will be revealed to you at 8 a.m. the morning of the show. This show is indoors, 21+, and BYOB. The secret venue is an art gallery and is wheelchair accessible. Chairs will be provided.
Oh The Horrors! A Burlesque Show at 8 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
One Night Stands perform live beginning at 9 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall.
Sunday, October 11
Mystic Walkers at 11 a.m. at Hormel Stadium. All ages and abilities are welcome to join. The group will decide where the walk will go.
Kier Byrnes Freedom Runners at 11 a.m. starting at Medford Brewing. Choose from several different loops or create your own. All are welcome.
Good Boy Ru - Matcha Pop-up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Colleen's.
Hillside Community Church Coffee & Connection from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A low-key coffee hour following worship — a chance to share some snacks, sip something warm, and have real conversation with folks you might not have met yet.
First Baptist Church Coffee Hour at 12 p.m. Informal coffee hour in Memorial Hall following services.
The Jam Down By Riverside (potluck!) from 1 to 4 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Follow the link to find out what to bring, and what not to bring.
Royall House & Slave Quarters is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31 for tours and viewing the exhibits.
Medford Historical Society and Museum is open on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Current exhibit is, "1776 and beyond," but there are also many other resources to explore.
Books and Brews from 2 to 5 p.m. at Medford Brewing, with Book Ends of Winchester.
Dan Boulger comedy show at 9 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
