Good morning, Medford, Tuesday, October 20

The Ward 5 neighborhood meeting with city councilors has been scheduled. City Councillors Anna Callahan and Justin Tseng will host this evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at Missituk Elementary School, 37 Hicks Ave. There will also be a Zoom link: https://bit.ly/medfordmeetw5.

All residents are welcome, and you can RSVP if there are particular issues you would like to discuss. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/medfordmeetw5zoom.

Dropping today

Nell sat down with Republican James "Jake" Seibel, who is challenging State Rep. Paul Donato in the 35th Middlesex District.
OPINION: A Medford resident advocates for Ballot Question 3.

Quick reminders

Early voting continues today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Two winter clothing drives are taking place, and you can find details on those at the end of today's calendar.

Municipal meetings

Parks Commission at 6 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom. Agenda includes: Trees Medford will discuss College Grove tree planting; permit applications from Hub Sports Boston and FM Collective.
Community Garden Commission at 7 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom. Agenda includes: garden updates; discussion/vote on setting maximum number of gardeners for Winthrop Garden; rules revision; future garden planning.
Ward 5 Neighborhood Meeting at 7 p.m. with city councilors Anna Callahan and Justin Tseng.

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Happening today in Medford

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Early Voting from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the second floor at Medford City Hall.

Senior Center events and activities – When sign-up is required, call 781-396-6010:

ChairFit Rhythm at 9:30 a.m.
Core and balance at 10:30 a.m.
International culture at 1 p.m.
Attorney Dale Tamburro gives a free talk about trusts at 1 p.m. Sign up.
Food Pantry – the pantry is open at the Senior Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The bags will be prepackaged and filled with nonperishable items, produce, dairy and sometimes meat. You must have your Senior Center ID with you to check in. The filled bags are heavy, so bring a cart or other means to help carry them home. Bring a clean re-usable bag that you can leave for the next food pantry.

Medford Public Library activities:

Drop-in activities

Baby Lapsit at 9:30 a.m.
Notary hour at 2 p.m.
Play Dough Club (ages 2-5) at 3:30 p.m.

Registration required

English as a Second Language (ESOL) Class from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Serger Badge Class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. You must already have a badge for the regular sewing machines.
Crochet Club for Teens from 6 to 8 p.m.
Cookbook Club from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Registration has closed for Sewing Machine Badge Class.

Medford Family Network activities:

Costume Swap: During drop-in playtimes, Medford residents can drop off costumes, accessories, and dress-up clothes their kids no longer use and pick up "new" items.
Drop-in Playtime from 2 to 3:45 p.m. at the MFN Family Center.
Registration has already closed for Yahoo Crew Playgroup and Fun Galore for the 4s.
There is a wait-list for the Nature Walk.

Maternal Journal from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Bring your own sketchbook. Other materials will be provided. Registration required.

Public skating at LoConte Rink from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop-in.

Betting on Hope: What We Got Wrong About the U.S. Border Crisis at 12 p.m. in the Cabot Intercultural Center at Tufts. RSVP.

Go Mustangs!:

Home: unified coed basketball; middle school boys baseball vs. Chelsea; 6/7/8th girls softball; JV and varsity boys soccer vs. Everett High.
Away: No away games today.

Restaurant fundraiser for MHS Cross Country from 3 to 10 p.m. at The Ford Tavern: 10% of all food sales will be donated.

Boston AI Networking Association Meetup from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall. Register.

Veteran and First Responder Recovery Group meets at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Medford. All veterans and first responders are welcome on a drop-in basis.

Philip Levine Poetry Project presents: Erika Meitner and Jenny Browne, Reading & Conversation at 7 p.m. in Paige Hall at Tufts. RSVP.

Rooting with Yoga at 7 p.m. in the Interfaith Center at Tufts, with Sabbi Lall, who is an MDiv student at Harvard Divinity School.

Continuing the Conversation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with Mystic Valley Area NAACP. RSVP to receive details.

Caregiver University at 7 p.m. at Medford High School. "Let's Get Organized," presented by Sarah Ward.

Trivia Night from 7 to 9 p.m. at Medford Brewing. Teams of 2-6 will compete in a traditional six-round trivia quiz.

Live Music at Deep Cuts beginning at 7 p.m. with Sungaze, Lavisher, and Slow Quit.

Mah Jongg from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Temple Shalom Medford. Current and prospective members welcome to join for a friendly game, or two, of mah jongg. All levels welcome. The second Tuesday of each month is focused on teaching the game. Contact mahjongg@templeshalommedford.org to be added to the email list.

Donation locations for City of Medford winter clothing drive.

Winter clothing drives

City of Medford: The city is holding a winter clothing drive to collect new or gently used coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves in all sizes to be distributed at a winter preparedness event taking place at City Hall on November 19. Donations are being accepted until November 13 at these locations: Medford City Hall, Medford Public Library, Medford Family Network Family Center, Grace Episcopal Church, Medford Senior Center, and West Medford Community Center.
Delta Upsilon at Tufts: This drive benefits the Greater Somerville Homeless Coalition and donations are being accepted until Nov. 1. Items most needed include winter clothing and accessories and toiletries. Drop donations in the green bin at 114 Professors Row on the Somerville/Medford line.