Good morning, Medford Wednesday, June 10
Sorry we're late this morning -- we miss Wendall!
Hello, Medford! This is what happens when one leg of our three-legged stool goes missing – we get all off kilter. With Wendall temporarily out of action, Nell and I are trading off the Newsletter duties and I dropped the ball, so this morning's missive is late, but we're going to persevere, nonetheless.
Are you looking for something super cool to do today? You need to head to the West Medford Community Center for the Community Mosaic Project and get creative. Led by artist Susan Altman, the community is invited to help create a mosaic celebrating the community center's 90th anniversary. Ninety years, that is amazing!
Did you just say, "I don't have a creative bone in my body?" Blasphemy! Everyone can contribute; anyone can add a tile or voice an idea. Don't sell yourself short. Go, have fun. No artistic skill required. The event runs from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. outside the West Medford Community Center, 111 Arlington St.
There is also a big to do tomorrow night that I'm weirdly looking forward to – the City Council and the Community Development Board will be holding its second public hearing on rezoning the Boston Avenue Corridor.
I'm not sure if you caught the first public hearing last week, but we're thinking it didn't quite go over as planned. Residents in the area, that runs from Whole Foods down towards Ball Square, were not thrilled with the plan that could put some serious sized buildings in their neighborhood.
It's the councils second or third phase in its effort to rezone the city. The party kicks off at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers in City Hall or on Zoom.
Happening in Medford today
Senior Center Activities: Tech & MBTA support, 9 a.m.; Mens Breakfast Banter, 9 a.m.; Knit & Crochet, 10 a.m.; Navigators Game, 10:15 a.m.; Zumba Gold for Seniors, 10 a.m., $3; Core & Balance, 10:30 a.m.; Food Pantry, 11 a.m.; Neighbor Health Talk 11 a.m.; Congregate lunch, 12 p.m., International Culture, 1 p.m.; Senior moving viewing, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.; Silver Solidarity with Nike, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. tech check-up bring your phones or iPads; Third Party Electric Talk, 1:30 p.m.
Music Together® Joyful Music: 9:45 a.m. - 10 a.m. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and grownups who love them gather for a fun-filled music time at Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave.
Family Story Time at the Medford Public Library: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. This story hour is for children between the ages of 3-7 at Medford Public Library, 111 High Street.
Make Your Own Slime: 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Free student led STEM workshop with Science Horizons.
Live Figure Drawing Sessions: 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. This is a non-instructor lead live drawing session, in person and with a nude or lightly clothed model at the Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave.
Jackbox Game Night for Teens: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Take a break and play some Jackbox games in the Teen Section – Quiplash, Drawful, Talking Points, and more! The teens who show up will determine what games are played at the Medford Public Library, 111 High St.
AI In Our Lives: Medford Public Library, 111 High St. – 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Artificial intelligence is shaping how our kids learn, play, and communicate, both at school and at home. Join in for a free evening where families of K-8 students can explore AI together.
Dr. Daniella DiPaola, PhD (MIT Media Lab and RAISE Initiative) will lead a discussion on what AI is, how it reflects our values, and how to talk about it as a family, followed by hands-on breakout stations where parents and kids participate together and do things like, train an AI model with LEGO Education kits and see how it makes decisions or train and trick a computer vision model or figure out how machines learn to see with QuickDraw.
The event is free, but it's recommended you bring a laptop or tablet, (but extras will be available if you don't have one) and pizza snacks will be provided!
Make + Mingle; 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free drop in for anybody to come and create and be among other artists at Arts Collaborative Medford, – Mystic Ave. Bring a sketchbook/art project, snacks or drinks to share and good vibes will be provided. RSPVs are appreciated so register here.
Government Meetings
Board of Assessors meeting – 4 p.m.
Hormel Stadium Commission – 5 p.m.
Civic Auditoriums and Convention Center Commission (I didn't even know that was a thing!) - 6:30 p.m.
Medford High School Building Committee – 6:30 p.m. https://www.medfordma.org/about/events-calendar/event-details/~occur-id/21240
In Case You Missed It
Not only was there another successful Teddy Bear Picnic this year, but the legendary Marie Cassidy was feted once again for her amazing work. Check it out below.
Nell Escobar Coakley | Staff Writer
Also mark your calendar for mark for June 18th's U.S. premiere of "Hope: The Courageous Response in the Face of Adversity" at the Capitol Theatre in Arlington.
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