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Bistro 489 is re-opening for the school year with a Thanksgiving buffet on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The meal will be prepared and served by Medford High School students who are studying culinary arts.
Here's the catch: they do not take reservations, so you'll have to just get over there in time. The meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and costs $12 per person.
After the opening event, Bistro 489's regular hours will be Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. They will serve breakfast and lunch.
Sangmin Song wrote a story about Bistro 489, and Bailey Scott took photos, in October 2025. Click here to read it and see the photo gallery. If you have not been to the bistro, this will give you a good idea of what it's all about.
Heads up
The Broadway Magoun Reconstruction Project will affect Medford residents who regularly travel through this intersection, live nearby, or frequently use Medford Street or Dexter Street. The City of Somerville is hosting a pop-up informational event today at Henry Hansen Park, 70 Partridge Ave., from 4:30 to 6 p.m. If this project will affect you, attend the event to learn more about the proposed changes.
A couple reminders
- Winter clothing drive is happening through November 13. Donations will be accepted through the 13th so they can be distributed at a winter preparedness event taking place at City Hall on the 19th.
- Thanksgiving food drive for veterans is accepting non-perishable donations through Nov. 19 at City Hall (in the mayor's office and the Veterans Services office), at Medford Public Library, and at the American Legion Post 45 at 321 Winthrop St.
Dropping today
Chris will have updates for you on:
- The search for a new police chief as Chief Buckley will be retiring at the end of this year
- The mayor's request for funding for the legal department
Happening today in Medford
If you have an event happening in Medford in the coming days, send the information to gottaknowmedford@gmail.com so we can add you to our calendar.
Senior Center Activities: When signup is required, call 781-396-6010.
- Men's Breakfast and Banter at 9 a.m. with Rafael and Daniel from The Gables at Winchester. Today's topic is the history of wisdom. Sign up.
- Whist card games at 10:30 a.m.
- Core and Balance at 10:30 a.m.
- Conversational English at 11 a.m.
- Empowered Aging – A Family Guide to Choosing the Right Home Care at 1 p.m. for seniors and their family members. Sign up required.
- Art for Everyone at 1:30 p.m.
- Grief Support Group from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Mass General Brigham Community Care Van from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Clippership Drive Pop-Up Park. The van is staffed with multilingual and multicultural clinicians and support staff to provide screenings and interventions for chronic health issues.
Public Skating from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LoConte Rink for all ages.
Little Artists Studio at 10:30 a.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford for children ages 3-5. This is one session of a six-part series, but there is a drop-in option. Registration required.
- There is no Drop-In Playtime today.
- Registration is open for the MFN Holiday Gift Assistance Program.
- Registration is open for MFN Thanksgiving Assistance.
- Climate Change and Conflict in Africa from 12 to 1 p.m. in Curtis Hall will examine the link between rising aridity in pastoral Africa and the outbreak of farmer-herder conflicts across the continent. RSVP.
- Voices for Peace and Light Choir Rehearsal at 12:10 p.m. in Goddard Chapel. All are welcome.
- Journalism Career Night hosted by the Tufts Daily at 6 p.m. in Barnum Hall.
- Expanding Viewpoints Public Forum with Khalil Shikaki from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Cabot Intercultural Center.
Senior Knitting Club at 1 p.m. at West Medford Community Center. Beginners can learn from experienced crafters.
Drop-in activities
- Sing Along with Matt Heaton at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children up to 3 years old, but all are welcome.
- Art Smart from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for kids ages 5-12.
- Reading Buddies from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
- Notary Drop-in Hours from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Medford Connects ESOL class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Registration required
- English as a Second Language (ESOL) Class from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- 55+ Italian Lunch and Learn from 1 to 3 p.m.
- Registration has closed for Family 3D Printing Workshop and Silly Goose Soap.
- Home: no games today
- Away: varsity boys football at Dracut High
Art Lab: Mixed Media at 5 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford for children in grades K-5. This is one session in a six-part series. Registration required.
Future Ready – Getting Ready at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall for Medford teens ages 13-19. The third in a three-part series of workshops to help teens prepare for success will focus on how to interview well and the do's and don'ts of the workplace.
Caregiver University – "Bystander or Upstander: Where Do You Stand?" at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom link.
Community Seminar: History of the Enduring Massachusett Tribe at 6:30 p.m. in the Rabb Room in Barnum Hall at Tufts. Thomas Spirit Tree Green will share his knowledge of the history and traditions of the Massachusett People.
MHSM: Lincoln: Life, Law and Leadership from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Presented by Medford Historical Society and Museum. Registration appreciated.
Pub Night! Presented by 2ToneTim from 7 to 10 p.m. at Medford Brewing.
Live music at Deep Cuts beginning at 7 p.m. with Dabda and Good & You?
Dueling Pianos live performance from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall.
In case you missed it
- The Fall Big Sweep starts on Monday, Nov. 16, and parking bans will be enforced during the hours of sweeping.
- Chris Hurley on the Keith "Tkachuk Chronicles" and "what a long crazy journey it has been":
Christopher Hurley / Sports Correspondent
