Good morning, Medford, Wednesday, June 17
We have got a lot going on here. A shout out to a Medford man who was honored at Fenway Park, a heads-up about Medford Open Studios, a second Chevalier ticket giveaway, and lots of good stuff happening today.
Medford resident John Slonimsky was one of 60 members of the PMC Living Proof community honored recently during Pan-Mass Challenge Night at Fenway.
Living Proof includes PMC riders and volunteers who are being treated for cancer or have undergone treatment in the past. The group was honored as they cycled around Fenway’s warning track during a Red Sox game.
According to the PMC, the Red Sox Foundation has a longstanding commitment as a co-presenting sponsor of the Pan-Mass Challenge, which raises money for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
This year's ride will take place August 1-2, and organizers anticipate that more than 6,000 riders, including John, will participate, as will an estimated 4,000 volunteers. The goal for this year is to raise $79 million.
Visit the Pan-Mass Challenge website to learn more and to support John Slonimsky and other PMC riders.
A word about Medford Open Studios, and then we'll get to today's calendar. It's happening this Saturday across multiple locations. We'll have more information on this for you soon, but here are the vital stats so you can do some planning:
- When: Saturday, June 20, from 12 to 6 p.m.
- Where: Multiple locations across the city.
- What: Over 100 artists featured across 11 host sites and 11 home studios.
- Cost: Free. There will be free public transportation and a self-guided tour of artist studios and community spaces.
- Details: The Arts Collaborative Medford website has maps, photos of artists' works, and schedules of performances and demonstrations.
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.
Please note: Today is Bunker Hill Day, which means City Hall and the Senior Center will be closed.
Win 2 tickets to Aries Spears at the Chevalier: The Chevalier Theatre is offering 2 free tickets to the June 26 Aries Spears show, plus dinner at LongCross Bar & Kitchen. Follow the link to Instagram to see details on how to enter.
Playgroups at the Park from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cummings Park with Medford Family Network. Art activities, balls, bubbles, parachute play, storytelling, music and movement.
Moving and Grooving at 9:30 a.m. at Medford Public Library with Medford Family Network for children ages 2-5 to enjoy a story, music and movement. Register.
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.
Practicing English Conversation ESOL Class at 10 a.m. at Medford Public Library for beginning English learners.
Babes in the Woods Hike beginning at 10 a.m. at Flynn Rink. Friends of the Fells family hiking program for caregivers carrying babies. Register.
Drop-in Playtime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Baby Wiggle Music Class at 10:30 a.m. at Medford Public Library with Little Groove. Babies ages 3 to 16 months and their caregivers are invited to participate in an interactive music class featuring hands-on activities. Supplies will be provided. Registration is not required but is appreciated.
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.
Safety Pin Seed Beads 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for teens in middle school and high school. All supplies will be provided.
Vinyl Night from 5 to 8 p.m. at Tamper Cafe. The cafe will be spinning records.
Wednesday Wax from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Medford Brewing. Bring your records and spin your tracks when it’s your turn.
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.
"It’s Your Money, Your Estate. Are You In Control?" at 6:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Learn about the different kinds of trusts, how to protect your assets, the importance of having a financial plan, and how a will, a power of attorney, and a healthcare proxy work. Registration appreciated.
Music Technology from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for adults to learn how to use the Tech Lab's Mac computers and music technology and to learn how to record and edit audio, work with virtual instruments and loops, and connect MIDI keyboards, MIDI controllers, and audio interface. This is the first of three sessions. Register.
Pride Suncatchers from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Use tissue paper to create “stained glass” suncatchers in Pride colors. Registration appreciated.
Larry and His Flask "All That We Know" 15-Year Anniversary Tour at 7:30 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
In case you missed it
These Medford Girl Scouts achieved the highest honor in Girl Scouting:
Special to Gotta Know Medford
