Good morning, Medford, Wednesday, April 29
Happy Wednesday, everybody. We've got a little scoop for you from the Chamber of Commerce Casino Night, plus a good long list of events, and a fun did-you-know.
I was just proofreading our list of events happening in Medford today, and I was struck by how many different things there are to do. We've got everything from an ultimate Frisbee pickup game at Tufts Park to a Sensory Story Time for neurodiverse children at the library. You can go learn about Medford granite in the Fells or go to a trivia night at the Ford Tavern. There's music and movies and art sessions, city meetings, and tech help. And, perhaps my favorite of the day, the DIY Wormery for kids to learn how to make a habitat for earthworms. How much fun will that be?
Speaking of fun events, yesterday evening, Chris and I attended, and covered, the Medford Chamber of Commerce Casino Night at the Great American Beer Hall. Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, sporting a long, sequined black and gold dress, was spotted at the blackjack table. Chamber Board Member Domenic Camarra was having a blast at the craps table after talking with Fred and Sonia Moscaritolo of La Cascia's Bakery & Deli. And, Bob Hyldburg, wearing his tricorn hat, had a photo opp with Gene Kalaw of Needham Bank.
The event celebrated the Chamber's centennial and all of Medford's businesses, large and small. It seemed to be just want the Chamber intended, an evening for people to hang out, have fun, and make connections. We will have a photo gallery up today. Stay tuned.
In the meantime, read on for the list of happenings, a did-you-know, and links to recent posts, in case you missed them.
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.
Street sweeping from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Zone 6. There will be no parking allowed on the affected streets during those hours.
Senior Center activities: MBTA Charlie Card support and tech help at 9 a.m. - Call ahead; Zumba Gold with Emily at 10 a.m.; State Rep. Paul Donato will be available to meet with seniors at 10:30 a.m.; Tai chi at 11 a.m.; Bingo at 1 p.m.; Movie at 1 p.m.
Global Webinar Series: Conscious Leadership and Building Youth-led Movements [Session 2] from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Learn about six global youth-led movements, examining their origins and infrastructure, failures, and the promise of intersectional solidarity. Register to join the webinar.
Playgroups at the Park from 9 to 11 a.m. at McNally Park. Outdoor fun for families, hosted by Medford Family Network.
Sisters in Sweat Exercise Group at 9:30 a.m. at West Medford Community Center Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Walking and other self-led, low impact activities.
The Geologic History and Quarries of Southern Middlesex Fells starting at 10 a.m. at Bellevue Pond, South Border Road. A guided two-hour hike for ages 5 and up to trace the geologic origins of Medford granite and explore 19th-century quarries. Register.
Drop-in Playtime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Moon and Back Bookstore Storytime at 10:30 a.m. The book selection will be "Worm Makes a Sandwich," by Brianne Farley.
Tech Help Drop-In Hour at 2 p.m. at the Medford Public Library. Library staff will be available to help with anything tech related.
Family Story Time at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. For children between the ages of 3 and 7 to explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers welcome to join in.
DIY Wormery at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for kids ages 8-12 to learn how to make a habitat for earthworms. Supplies will be provided. Registration required.
Go Mustangs! Home games today for middle school boys and girls track and field, varsity girls tennis, JV and varsity boys baseball.
Go Fish! Mural Workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford for adults and children ages 6 and up to paint fish for a temporary mural that will be installed on Arlington's Fox Library. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
City Council Committee of the Whole meeting at 6 p.m. in City Hall, via Zoom, on TV, and via live streams. The agenda has one item: FY 2027 budget process.
FMS Film Festival: Documentary Film from 6 to 7:45 p.m. in Barnum Hall at Tufts. Short documentary films by Natalie Minik's Advanced Documentary students Daniel Cece, Geri Hart, Julia Hioe, Quinn Kessel, Sophie Littman, and Jack Zhu.
Peg Doll Book Reviews from 6 to 8 p.m. at Medford Public Library. For kids ages 4+ to decorate a peg doll avatar and help create video book reviews.
Medford Community Chorale rehearsals are at First Baptist Church in Medford Square at 6 p.m. for youth/young adults and at 7 p.m. for the full chorus. Auditions are not required. All welcome.
Noche Latina – A Latinx Networking Night and closing reception for Edward Rocha's solo art show from 6 to 8 p.m. at EventThem Studios.
Boston Frisbee hosts friendly ultimate Frisbee pickup game at 6 p.m. at Tufts Park. Open to everyone, and nobody keeps score. RSVP.
Climate Equity Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. An agenda had not been posted as of 10 p.m. on April 28.
Sensory Story Time at 6:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Explore stories, music, movement and play in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting. For everyone, but particularly for neurodiverse children. Registration required.
Live Figure Drawing session from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. A studio monitor will be available to assist the model and participants. Bring your own drawing materials.
Writer's Workshop meets from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Group is always looking for new members. Email David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.
Trivia Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at The Ford Tavern. Fast-paced trivia with Kevin Richman.
Ancestry vs HeritageQuest for Genealogical Research at 7 p.m. at Medford Public Library to learn the differences between the two genealogy tools. Registration required.
Vulture Feather / Thalia Zadek Band / Sinaloa perform starting at 7 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
Tufts Arab Music Ensemble at 8 p.m. in the Granoff Music Center at Tufts, with Director Naseem Alatrash.
FMS Student Film Festival: Experimental Film at 8 p.m. in Barnum Hall at Tufts. At p.m., Media Futures Lab student Hunter Purevbayer will present an installation in the Tisch Library.
Did you know?
The Medford High School rowing team and Friends of Medford Rowing host a regatta each year? It's called the Mayor's Cup Invitational and it is coming up this Sunday. We will have more information for you. Organizers want to grow the regatta to be an event for the whole community.
In case you missed it
- Medford resident Meghan Searl wrote about why this May Day is different than it has been in years past.
- Nell was on hand at the Missituk when the students got to see their new cafeteria for the first time. It had been renovated while they were on April vacation:
Nell Escobar Coakley | Staff Writer
