Good morning, Medford, Wednesday, August 19
Happy Wednesday, everybody. We hope your day is off to a great start, and if you're just getting home from work, we hope you'll be able to rest. We just have a few election reminders for you, and then a very long list of events and activities.
A couple election reminders, and then we're on to today's happenings, and there are many, 34 in fact. There is something for everyone.
The primary is coming up fast. In-person, early voting starts this coming Saturday in the City Council chamber at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday is also the last day to register to vote in the primary. You can do that in the Election Commission office at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Medford Election Commission page has Democratic and Republican sample ballots and the full election calendar. It also has information about how to apply to be an election worker.
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: Tech and MBTA support at 9 a.m. – call to reserve your spot, 781-396-6010; zumba gold at 10 a.m.; Thai chi at 11 a.m.; bingo at 1 p.m.; movie at 1 p.m.
Medford Square Runners meet at 6:45 a.m. in front of Donuts with a Difference for a 5-6-mile run. This is a zero-drop run, meaning the group runs for a little bit and then stops to let everybody catch up if necessary. Group asks that all runners are able to keep a minimum pace of 10 minutes per mile.
Playgroups at the Park - Capen Street from 9 to 11 a.m. with Medford Family Network. Event for children up to age 8 includes art, music, and movement activities, balls, bubbles, parachute play, and storytelling.
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.
Yoga Story Time with Ava Dussault at 10 a.m. at Medford Public Library for kids ages 3-7. Ava will share a story, teach some gentle yoga poses, and bring a craft. Registration required.
Senior Social Service Office Hours from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Medford Public Library with Nike Gregory Elwell, who will be available to help seniors ages 60+. Drop in, no appointment required.
Social Service Office Hours with Jason Stone from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Medford Public Library for Medford residents to get help and resources for mental health, grief, substance use, housing, food, heating. Stone is the Medford social services coordinator.
Estate sale offering everything for free from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 49 Cushing St. Presented by Home Solutions Trinkets & Treasures.
Story time at Moon and Back Bookstore at 10:30 a.m. Today's selection is "How to Get Your Octopus to School," by Becky Scharnhorst and illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett.
Build Confidence in Speaking English: Session 7 from 12 to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Sponsored by Medford Public Library. The course is for adult English learners at a beginner level. Register to receive the Zoom link.
Paddle Boston – Medford from 12 to 7:15 p.m. at the Condon Shell, weather permitting. Walk-up anytime to rent a boat. Limited advanced reservations also available. Last boat goes out at 6:15 p.m. All boats must be returned by 7:15 p.m.
Tech Help Drop In Hour at 2 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Librarians will be on hand to help you with anything tech related.
Family Story Time at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for children ages 3-7 to explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers welcome to join in.
Make a Doll House at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for kids ages 8-12 to make their own shoebox doll house. Registration required.
NFC Charm Workshop Part 1 at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for teens in middle school and high school to learn how to program their own NFC tag. Registration required. (Part 2 will take place at 6:30 p.m.)
Playgroups at the Park - Barry Park from 4 to 6 p.m. with Medford Family Network. Includes art, music, and movement activities, balls, bubbles, parachute play, and storytelling.
Medford Peer Recovery Group meets at 4:30 p.m. in room 201 at City Hall. Drop-in.
Vinyl Night from 5 to 8 p.m. at Tamper Cafe.
Wednesday Wax Vinyl Listening Party from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Medford Brewing. Bring your records to spin.
Yoga for Haiti at 6 p.m. at Wesleaf. An all-levels yoga class, and 100% of event proceeds will be donated to The Haitian Croissant Foundation, a non-profit investing in Haiti's future through youth-focused programs in agriculture, arts, and wellness. Register to reserve your spot.
Junk Journal Workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford with Found and Flowered. A simple, fun, and messy introduction to bookbinding and junk journaling. Purchase tickets in advance.
NFC Charm Workshop Part 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Medford Public Library for teens in middle school and high school to design and decorate a keychain charm to hold the NFC tag they programmed during Part 1. Registration required.
Boston Frisbee Wednesday Nights Under the Lights from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tufts Park. Ultimate Frisbee game open to everyone, and nobody keeps score.
Climate Equity Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom. Agenda includes: introducing Climate Planner Samantha Riley; Planning, Development and Sustainability staff projects, including a home rehabilitation loan program and a housing trust; Open Space Planner Amanda Centrella; events and activities; updates on city actions.
Elections Commission meeting at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Agenda includes: early voting dates, logistics and staffing; primary election promotional efforts and community outreach; election day staffing; relocation of Ward 4, Precinct 2 poll to 161 College Ave., Tufts Gantcher Center, because of construction; community engagement; public comments.
World Poetry Salon from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford hosted by Gary Roberts and featuring the works of U.S. poets Frank O'Hara and James Schuyler. Bring your coffee or tea and a notebook for an open conversation about how poetry can reflect, resist, and reimagine the world.
Make + Mingle from 7 to 9 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Free drop-in for anybody to create among other artists and artist-types. Bring your own sketchbook and/or art projects and, if you can, snacks and drinks to share. RSVP appreciated.
Trivia at the Ford Tavern from 7 to 9 p.m.
Dads Night Out from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall for Medford dads to connect, share challenges, and enjoy each other's company. Sponsored by Medford Family Network.
Line dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall.
In case you missed it
Crystal covered the 2nd Middlesex Senate candidates forum:
Gotta Know Medford Staff
