Good morning, Medford, Tuesday, April 7
We're talking about Medford student achievements today. We've got a big list of events taking place and, in case you missed it, Chris Hurley has the scoop on the boys tennis team.
Tuesday is a great day for a shout-out to Medford students.
Three Medford auto technology students were honored during the 4th Annual Second Chance Cars, Inc., Community Partner Dinner held on March 26 at Medford High School. In addition, many other students stepped up to support the event.
Second Chance Cars is a non-profit that partners with technical schools to have donated cars repaired or refurbished and then given to veterans, single parents, and people re-entering their communities after serving time. For students, the cars are a hands-on education. The recipients receive an affordable vehicle that will help them get a job or improve their current work situation.
During the March 26 event, senior Devon Santos and juniors Brayeny Araujo Nobre and Erik Antillon were each honored with a starter tool set to help them launch their careers.
In addition, Medford School Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Galusi said, students from a number of different departments provided support:
- Auto tech students presented restored cars to two deserving women.
- Culinary students prepared car-themes mocktails and appetizers.
- Carpentry students built custom tables.
- Film and TV production students captured photos and videos.
Chad Fallon, who is Medford’s executive director of career and technical education, said he started the partnership with Second Chance Cars four years ago. In a write-up for the event, Fallon recognized the contribution of the Second Chance Cars Vocational Student Employment Fund.
“This fund is all about supporting students as they take that next step into the workforce,” he wrote. “For many of our students, the barrier isn’t skill or motivation—it’s access. Access to the tools, equipment, and resources they need to get started in the field.”
The SCC fund, he wrote, helps to remove that barrier by providing starter tools or uniforms or supporting driver’s education.
“What I appreciate most is that this is about more than just tonight—it’s about setting students up for success beyond high school,” Fallon wrote. “It’s about giving them a real opportunity to enter the auto tech and collision fields with confidence and the right tools in hand.”
Happening today in Medford
Senior Center events and activities include ChairFit Rhythms at 9:30 a.m., Knit and Crochet at 10 a.m., Core and Balance with Sheri at 10:30 a.m., International Culture at 1 p.m.
- Food Pantry at the Senior Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your Senior Center I.D. and a clean reusable bag to be left for the next food pantry.
Baby Lapsit at 9:30 a.m. at Medford Public Library. drop-in storytime with songs, rhymes, and gentle movement activities for babies up to 24 months old.
Medford Family Network events include Creepin Crawlers at 9:30 a.m., FULL-Fun Galore for the Fours & Fives at 11 a.m., and Nature Walk at 11 a.m.
Senior Yoga with Rosa Brown at 11 a.m. at West Medford Community Center.
Medford Winter Farmers Market from 3 to 7 p.m. at Great American Beer Hall.
Kids Drawing Class at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for kids ages 8-12.
Mystic Valley NAACP Environmental Justice Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.
City Council Committee of the Whole meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom. On the agenda is a resolution to invite City Assessor Jared Yagjian to discuss implementation of a residential property tax exemption.
Adult Board Game Night at 6:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Games are provided, but you can also bring your own.
City Council meeting at 7 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom. The agenda includes:
- City Council resolution to request the mayor fund the legal defense in the litigation relative to the Values Aligned Local Investments Ordinance;
- Cilantro's Mexican Grill opening a new store at 495 Riverside Ave.;
- Brooks Park Tenant Association seeks help with a rat infestation that they say is intolerable;
- Proposed amendments to the Medford Zoning Ordinance.
Read the Rainbow: LGBTQIA+ Book Group at 7 p.m. at Medford Public Library. This month's selection is How We Named the Stars, by Andrés N. Ordorica.
Oak Grove Cemetery Commission meeting at 7 p.m. via Zoom. On the agenda are WWI Monument, garage/service building, and office/caretaker's quarters.
Saliba, Modern Ego, and Superpink at Deep Cuts from 7 to 10 p.m.
Trivia Night at Medford Brewing from 7 to 9 p.m.
In case you missed it
Chris Hurley has the scoop on the boys tennis team.
Christopher Hurley / Sports Correspondent
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