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Today is the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and Tufts is holding a commemoration from 8:40 to 9 a.m. at the base of the flagpole at the main academic quad. All are welcome to join.
Attendees will be greeted by 2,977 small flags that were placed around the base of the main flagpole by a group of students led by Tufts Republicans to honor all who lost their lives in the attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and when one of the four hijacked planes was crashed in Pennsylvania.
Brief remarks will begin at 8:40 a.m. and a moment of silence and reflection will take place promptly at 8:46 a.m. "to commemorate when American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center and to remember the friends, family and colleagues of Tufts community members who lost their lives that day." The Goddard Chapel carillon bells will toll four times.
A second event taking place today at Tufts is not open to the public, but I mention it because it involves the Patches for Peace Quilt that students began creating right after the attacks. The quilt, which is housed at the Tufts Archival Research Center, will be on display today at Goddard Chapel for "A Time to Remember and Reflect: The 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11th Community Gathering."
Tufts Hillel coordinated the project in which 88 university organizations and teams decorated squares to form the quilt, which ended up being 96 square feet. The idea was "to find a creative outlet and spread a message of community, peace and hope." The feature photo for today's newsletter is of the patch created by the staff of The Tufts Daily. Click here to see photos of all the patches. There's also a video about the project, and you can see it at the Tufts You-Tube channel.
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, Sept. 11
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 and Activity Group at 1:30 p.m. for Haitian seniors to learn about health awareness, make friends, have a safe place to talk, play games and win prizes. Call Medford Connects to register: 781-4201704.
Grandparents Group from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center includes circle time and story time. Register in advance for free breakfast.
Sisters in Sweat Exercise Group at 9:30 a.m. at West Medford Community Center. Walking and other low-impact activities for seniors.
Coffee and Books at 10 a.m. at Medford Public Library. Have a coffee and talk about books.
Outdoor Play with Miss Cindy from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Magoun Park with Medford Family Network. Event open to all ages includes parent/child interactive activities, including circle time, problem solving activities, and games.
Drop-in Playtime from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Chameleon from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Drop-in group for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 6-12 to hang out, do crafts, and play games. No one is required to disclose any aspect of their identity in order to be part of the group.
MakerSpace Drop-In from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for adults and teens age 16+ to work on personal projects or ask the in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment.
Art Explorers: Joomchi Paper Collages from 5 to 7 p.m. with Alex Kessler at Arts Collaborative Medford for kids ages 5-10. Registration required.
Megan From Work, Julez & The Rollers, and Circus Trees perform beginning at 7 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
DJ TAVO Entertainment – Mexican Independence Day from 9 to 11:59 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Paddle Boston – Medford from 8:35 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Condon Shell, weather permitting. Walk up anytime to rent a boat. Limited advanced reservations also available. Last boat goes out at 5:45 p.m. All boats must be returned by 6:45 p.m.
Spanish Fun Language Class at 9 a.m. at Medford Public Library for all levels of learners to build practical skills through everyday vocabulary and engaging activities. This is the first session in a series of five.
Drop In Coding from 9 to 11 a.m. at Medford Public Library for kids ages 8-12 to use Scratch to start a new project or continue working on a current one. All skill levels are welcome. If you have previously used Scratch, bring your username and password. If you have not used it before, create an account at scratch.mit.edu/join and bring your log-in information with you.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 9 am. to 1 p.m. at Andrews Middle School. Medford residents can properly dispose of common household hazardous items, such as oil-based paints, lawn/garden chemicals, pesticides, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, gasoline/kerosene/diesel fuels and oil, household cleaners and more for a fee, payable by check or exact cash. Follow the link for details.
Family Story Time at 10 a.m. at Medford Public Library for children ages 3-7 to explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in.
NAACP Mystic Valley Branch Reparations Committee meeting from 12 to 1 p.m. via Zoom. For information or to join the committee, email reparations@mva-naacp.org.
Medford Free Flea Market from 12 to 6 p.m. at Tufts Interfaith Center. Sponsored by Tufts Student Life and Zero Waste Medford, this is a free swap event. Medford residents and Tufts students can donate things they no longer want and pick up other things they can use. Everything is free. Follow the link for details.
Medford Recovery Fest from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Condon Shell. To celebrate Recovery Month, the city is hosting a free, family-friendly event with food, music, activities and resources.
Chess Club from 1 to 3 p.m. at Medford Public Library.
Story time at 2:30 p.m. at Moon and Back Bookstore. The book will be "How to be Best in Class," by author and illustrator Lorena Proia.
Nolan Bros Boxing Presents: Showtime At The Chevalier beginning at 6 p.m. featuring top New England talent across multiple title fights.
The Iron Roses with Rodeo Boys beginning at 7 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
Music at The Great American Beer Hall: Acoustic on the patio with Zion Rodman from 6 to 8 p.m.; Maddi Ryan Band from 9 to 11:59 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 13
The Geologic History and Quarries of Southern Middlesex Fells at 10 a.m. with Friends of the Fells for adults and kids ages 5+. Meet in the Bellevue Pond parking lot. Registration required.
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.
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.
Fells PoopBlitz beginning at 2 p.m. at various locations in the Fells to pick up dog waste and collect data. Follow the link for details and to register.
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