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Good morning, Medford, Monday, March 30

We are wishing everyone in Medford a great Monday. Today, we want to tell you about an organization that will prepare thousands of meals for donation. Plus, there's a mix of fun and important events taking place today.

by Wendall Waters | Staff Writer

Updated March 30, 2026

Today is the day to get outside because temps could go into the lower 60s, and it should be dry. We could get rain every other day this week, which is great for frogs and flowers, but not so good if you're planning a picnic.

I want to start off today with the number 10,000. That is how many meals Medford Kiwanis, with the help of student volunteers, will prepare for donation as part of the Hunger Grant Program.

10,000. Imagine that.

Members of Kiwanis will team up with the Medford High School Key Club, Northeastern University Circle K, and Medford High School football players to prepare the meals beginning at 6 p.m. at St. Raphael's Church on April 7. The meals will be distributed to Medford-area food banks, the Medford Senior Center, and neighborhood micro-pantries.

Long-time Kiwanis member Andrea Bates is organizing the event, which over the last three years has distributed 30,000 meals.

Medford Kiwanis, which is a service organization dedicated to helping children and seniors, celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. It is part of Kiwanis International. Key Club and Circle K, which are also part of the larger Kiwanis organization, are student-run and focus on teaching leadership through service to others.

As part of its mission to support students, Medford Kiwanis will award $2,000 scholarships to four graduating high school seniors who reside in Medford. For information and to apply, visit https://medfordkiwanisclub.com/scholarships.

By the way, the Medford Chamber of Commerce is hitting that 100-year milestone this year and will celebrate with an event at The Great American Beer Hall. Stay tuned for more on that.

"We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution," by Jill Lepore. COURTESY PHOTO/W. W. Norton & Company

Happening today in Medford

Senior Center activities: There is a full day of movement activities on tap today at the Senior Center – Gentle Yoga at 10 a.m., Chair Yoga at 11 a.m., Country Line Dancing at 12:45 p.m., and Latin Dance Class at 2 p.m.

Utility Bill Check-up 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library with National Grid and Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD). Bring recent copies of your gas and electric bills.

"We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution" at 5:30 p.m. in the Cabot Intercultural Center at Tufts. Harvard professor Jill Lepore will discuss her book, which looks at the messy history of the U.S. Constitution while "seeking to rekindle a sense of constitutional possibility." Registration required.

Affordable Housing Trust Fundraising Working Group meets at 5:30 p.m via Zoom only.

Teen Game Night at 6:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Video games, card games, board games, and more.

Tech Help Drop-In at 6:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Get help with a new device, computer issues, etc.

Urban Forest Management Plan presentation at 7 p.m. at Medford Public Library and via Zoom.

"Love & Other Monsters": Author Emily Franklin discusses her new book with Marjan Kamali at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Sponsored by the library.

Did you know?

“Portraits of Medford: Stories Through the Visual”: Organizers of this project are looking to interview and photograph residents of all backgrounds and experiences to showcase the diversity and heart of Medford. Photographer Leo Ruiz, a former Medford resident who now lives in Somerville, says the show will be at the Medford Public Library for the month of June, and he is hoping to have a May launch party at another Medford venue. The project, he says, is funded by the Medford Arts Council. Fill out this form if you are interested in participating.
Halalisa Singers: Medford resident Mary Cunningham is the artistic director for the Halalisa Singers, and several Medford residents, including Ron Efromson and Milva McDonald, also perform with the group. They will be joined by acclaimed pan-Latin ensemble Sol y Canto for "Somos Americanos (We Are All Americans)," a program of music from the U.S., Canada, and Latin America on Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. at First Parish in Lexington.
It's showtime!: Tickets are available for Medford High School’s spring show. The MHS Drama Club will perform "13 The Musical" Saturday, April 11, at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 12, at 5:30 p.m. Performances are in the Caron Theater. You can purchase tickets in advance or buy them at the door.