Good morning, Medford, Wednesday, June 3
Happy Wednesday, everybody. We've got information about a workshop for young students interested in having a career in journalism. Plus, this year's date for National Night Out, and a rundown of things to do today.
Are there any aspiring journalists in grades 8-12 in Medford? Dr. Lara Salahi of Endicott College in Beverly reached out to us about a workshop happening this month for students interested in learning more about the field of journalism, its challenges, and its opportunities.
Salahi is the director of the Young Journalists Workshop, which "offers students the opportunity to explore the craft, ethics, and impact of journalism in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape." The four-day workshop runs June 23-26 at the Endicott campus.
Workshop sessions include: interviewing skills and techniques; fact-checking and media literacy; journalism law 101; introduction to news writing and storytelling; and photography and visual storytelling.
Click here to learn more and to fill out the application.
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: MBTA Charlie Card support and tech help at 9 a.m. Call 781-396-6010 for appointment; Zumba Gold at 10 a.m.; iPad refresher class at 10:30 a.m.; tai chi at 11 a.m.; bingo at 1 p.m.; movie at 1 p.m.
- Memory Cafe from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information, support, activities and social engagement for people and their families living with memory changes.
We Heart MFN Spirit Week – Friends of the Medford Family Network is sponsoring a week-long celebration to honor Marie Cassidy and Medford Family Network. Follow the link to learn about all the events. Here are just a few that are happening today:
- Story-times with Miss Marie at Moon and Back Bookstore: at 10:30 a.m. for the littlest bookworms and preschoolers; at 3 p.m. for school-age children.
- Line Dancing Night from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall. All skill levels welcome, and their will be lessons. MFN will have a table.
Playgroups at the Park from 9 to 11 a.m. at Magoun Park with Medford Family Network. Art activities, balls, bubbles, parachute play, storytelling, music and movement.
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.
Drop-in Playtime from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Build Confidence in Speaking English: Session 5 at 12 p.m. via Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom link.
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.
Tween Local Author Writing Series: BOOK LAUNCH! at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for tweens in grades 5-8. Tweens will read from their books and share what it's like to write and publish a book.
Medford Peer Recovery Group meets at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall. Drop-in session offered by the Recovery Coach Program.
Vinyl Night from 5 to 8 p.m. at Tamper Cafe. The cafe will be spinning records.
Pride Flag Raising and Festival from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at City Hall includes music, vendors, a pet parade and more.
City Council and Community Development Board joint meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom, TV, and streaming channels for a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Medford Zoning Ordinance – Boston Avenue Neighborhood Corridor District.
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.
Conservation Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and streaming channels. On the agenda: public hearings, Main Street intersection improvements, invasive species removal in several places in the city, vernal pool restoration, demolition at 65 Riverside.
Lofi Study Session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Medford Public Library for teens in grades 9-12 to relax (or try to) and study for finals while listening to music in a calm environment.
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.
Bicycle Advisory Commission meeting at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda includes: Farmers Market Bike Fest for July 30; recaps of Bike to Work Day, North-of-Boston Coalition Bike Ride, and Medford Bike Bash; June MBAC ride; snow removal strategy; potholes at crosswalk near Clippership; Medford Square bike lane issue; upcoming road work; change to e-bike laws.
Trivia Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Ford Tavern. Fast-paced trivia with Kevin Richman.
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