Good morning, Medford, Monday, June 1
Medford has a number of reasons to celebrate this week.
An air of celebration envelopes Medford this week. Medford High School, the Voc Tech, and Curtis Tufts seniors are preparing for graduation and getting ready to take the next big steps in their lives. Curtis Tufts seniors will walk on June 3, and the MHS/Voc Tech commencement will be the following day, June 4. Also happening on June 3 is the Pride flag raising and festival at City Hall that will include music and a pet parade.
And, this is also spirit week. The "We Heart MFN Spirit Week" kicked off yesterday and continues through June 6. It's a week-long celebration of the Medford Family Network and its long-time director, Marie Cassidy.
Friends of the Medford Family Network is sponsoring Spirit Week and has partnered with local businesses and organizations. And, sprinkled amongst the many and varied activities and events will be opportunities for the community to pitch in to support MFN.
The Friends describe the Spirit Week this way:
"From May 31st to June 6th, we are painting the city purple with a week-long celebration featuring over 20 events for families, alumni, and supporters of all ages. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful morning of community acupuncture, a high-energy playground meetup, a nostalgic storytime with Miss Marie, or a night of line dancing at the Beer Hall, there is something for everyone."
This celebration comes as MFN has lost a significant amount of its funding and, as Nell reported recently, officials are continuing to work to make up that shortfall.
Before we get to the events happening today in Medford, here's a reminder that the NAACP branch that represents the Mystic Valley area is hosting a talk tonight with Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr., the author of "America, U.S.A. – How Race Shadow's the Nation's Anniversaries."
Happening today in Medford
If you have an event coming up that you would like to have added to the calendar, send the information to gottaknowmedford@gmail.com.
Senior Center Activities: dominoes/cribbage at 10 a.m.; gentle yoga with Rosa at 10 a.m.; Al-Anon support group at 10:30 a.m.; poetry with Carol at 10:30 a.m.; chair yoga with Rosa at 11 a.m.; whist for all levels at 12:30 p.m.; country line dancing at 12:45 p.m.; chair volleyball at 2 p.m.
We Heart MFN Spirit Week – Friends of the Medford Family Network is sponsoring a week-long celebration to honor Marie Cassidy and Medford Family Network. Following the link to learn about the events.
Sisters-in-Sweat Exercise Group at 9:30 a.m. at West Medford Community Center. Walking and other self-led, low impact activities.
Circle time Story Time at 9:30 a.m. at Medford Public Library. Hosted by Medford Family Network. For children up to 2 years old. Registration Required.
Monday Morning Mysteries from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Medford Public Library. The group will discuss "Five Red Herrings," by Dorothy Sayers. Register.
Drop-In Play Time from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Circle time Story Time at 11 a.m. at Medford Public Library. Hosted by Medford Family Network. For children up 2-5 years old. Registration Required.
Pop-up Flower Craft & Storytime with Miss Marie at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library, hosted by Medford Family Network. Children will work on a miniature pipe cleaner garden to take home, and Miss Marie will read one of her favorite stories. Free and open to all. Registration appreciated.
Trinket Trays at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for teens in middle school and high school to learn and create in the Maker Space. Register.
School Committee Meeting will meet in executive session at 5 p.m. via Zoom to discuss; collective bargaining with the MTA regarding a teacher grievance; strategy for discussions with nonunion personnel, including contract negotiations with principals (elementary, middle school and high school), CTE executive director, assistant superintendent of academics and instruction, chief operations officer, director of student services, and the director of human resources. The committee will not meet in public session.
STEM Kitchen at 6 p.m. at Medford Public Library for kids ages 8-12 to learn about how science is used in the kitchen. Register.
MakerSpace Drop-In from 6 to 8 p.m. at Medford Public Library. For adults and teens 16+.
CAD Skill Share for adults from 6 to 8 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Stop by the Tech Lab to work on your CAD projects and ask library volunteer, Hanjoo, for advice and troubleshooting help.
Boston Avenue zoning proposal public information session at 6 p.m. in Breed Hall at Tufts University, via Zoom, and via Medford Community Media. Parking information is below the agenda.
Visit with Jojo the Therapy Dog at Medford Public Library. Sign up for a 15 -minute time slot between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. to visit with JoJo.
Energy and Environment Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. On the agenda: ribbon cutting for a new EV charging station; updates on black plastics, climate action plan, and MEEC members.
Mosaic Workshop at 6:30 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Cut and create a picture frame or coaster set. Purchase tickets in advance.
NAACP Mystic Valley Branch Education Committee meets at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
High School Building Committee meeting at 7 p.m. via Zoom, TV, and streaming channels. Agenda includes project updates, estimated costs, timeline.
Adult Ed Book Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Shalom Medford. The group will discuss "The Wandering Jew," by Micah Goodman. RSVP to Deb Varat to be added to the email list: d.varat@snhu.edu.
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