Good morning, Medford, Tuesday, October 6

Two things, and then we're on to the happenings for today.

A new date has been set for the Run Medford road races, which were canceled in September because of rain and wind. Those races will now take place on Saturday, December 5. Visit the website to register. We'll talk more about the event as we get closer to the date.
McGlynn Elementary School student Xandria has published the book she was working on earlier this year. It is called, "New World." She self-published and the book is available on Amazon.

Xandria holds an advance copy of her book, "New World," which is now available through Amazon. COURTESY PHOTO/Medford Public Schools

Municipal meetings

High School Building Committee meets at 6 p.m. in-person at the library in the High School and via Zoom. You can also watch it on TV and via the MPS YouTube channel. On the agenda: radon mitigation; approval of the company chosen as the construction manager at risk; review of recommendations from the Sustainability and MEP Advisory Team regarding HVAC and solar; project efficiency proposals regarding kids corner, MFN, central office, welcome center, and remaining CTE space; project alternates for parking and athletic fields; consideration of some of the many space efficiency proposals that were previously tabled. (See the full list at the end of the agenda.)
Oak Grove Cemetery Board of Trustees meeting at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda includes: WWI monument; facilities; 7-acre parcel new lawns project; road improvements; lawn 13 soil pile removal; superintendent's report.

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Happening today in Medford

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Senior Center events and activities: ChairFit Rhythm at 9:30 a.m.; knit and crochet at 10 a.m.; core and balance at 10:30 a.m.; international culture at 1 p.m.; Clear Captions presentation at 1 p.m., call 781-396-6010 to reserve a seat.

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: Baby Lapsit at 9:30 a.m., Notary hour at 2 p.m., 3D Printing Workshop for Teens at 3:30 p.m., Adult Board Game Night 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., Teen Maker Night from 6 to 8 p.m., Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Your Home from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Read the Rainbow: LGBTQIA+ Book Group from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Registration is closed for Kids Drawing (ages 8-12)

Medford Family Network activities:

MFN is running an ongoing Costume Swap during drop-in playtimes at the MFN Family Center. Medford residents can drop off costumes, accessories, and dress-up clothes their kids no longer use and pick up "new" items.
Registration required: Nature Walk from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Registration has already closed for Yahoo Crew Playgroup, Fun Galore for the 4s Playgroup, and Playful by Nature Playgroup.

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.

Forthcoming Israeli Elections: Different Shades of Radical Right at 12 p.m. in Mugar Hall at Tufts. RSVP.

Crossings: Lives in Motion, Histories of Colonial and Global Diasporas at 12 p.m. in the Interfaith Center at Tufts.

Go Mustangs!:

Home: varsity boys and varsity coed golf teams vs. Everett; JV and varsity boys soccer vs Revere High
Away: varsity boys and varsity coed golf teams at Malden High; middle school boys baseball at Everett High; JV and varsity girls soccer teams at Revere High

Stretching Inside Your Own Skin: Dancing the MetaMarthasis (Jesse Factor Performance/Lecture) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Aidekman Arts Center at Tufts. Free and open to all.

NAACP Mystic Valley Branch Environmental Justice Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. For information about joining the committee or about attending a meeting, email ej@mva-naacp.org.

Taste of Italy and More from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall. Kiwanis Club of Medford fundraiser featuring tastings from area restaurants, cooking demonstrations, and music. Purchase tickets in advance.

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.

World Poetry Salon from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Open to all, no experience necessary.

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

Mah Jongg from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Temple Shalom Medford. Current and prospective members welcome to join for a friendly game, or two, of mah jongg. Contact mahjongg@templeshalommedford.org to be added to the email list.