Good morning, Medford, Wednesday, May 13
Happy Wednesday, everybody. It's going to be a busy day, from Sisters in Sweat at the West Medford Community Center to city meetings regarding the high school building project, zoning, and more.
We received an announcement from retiring Medford Scoutmaster Jim Austin saying Medford Troop 416 is now open to all youth.
"Medford’s historic Scout Troop 416, formerly known as Boy Scout Troop 416, has changed its name and its admissions policies," Austin said in the announcement. "Last year, the national scouting organization changed its name to Scouting America, reflecting that more than 200,000 girls nationwide are already participating in scouting. A new troop structure, called a 'family troop,' has made it even easier to include girls in the troop."
Austin said he wants to remind the community, "Being a Cub Scout, which serves youth starting at age 5, is not a prerequisite for joining the Medford 416 Scouting America Troop. Troop 416 is open to all youth from ages 11 to 17. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or disabilities."
To learn more about scouting, Austin said, contact Committee Chair Becky Ashihara at chair@troop416medford.org or the scoutmasters at scoutmasters@troop416.org. (Please note that Girl Scouts is a separate organization that also serves Medford but is not affiliated with Scouting America.)
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 10:30 a.m. – call 781-396-6010 for appointment; Zumba Gold at 10 a.m.; Tai chi for health at 11 a.m.; free legal advice with Jayne from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – call 781-396-6010 to make an appointment; Jessica Phelan from MVES will be available from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; bingo at 1 p.m.; movie at 1 p.m.; Silver Solidarity with Nike at 1 p.m.
Go Mustangs! Home games today for middle school boys and girls track and field outdoor, JV boys volleyball, varsity boys tennis, varsity boys baseball, varsity boys volleyball.
Playgroups at the Park from 9 to 11 a.m. at Playstead Park. Outdoor fun for families, hosted by Medford Family Network.
Moving and Grooving at 9:30 a.m. at Medford Public Library for children ages 2-5. Sponsored by Medford Family Network. Registration required.
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.
Storytime with Story Pirates Live at 6:30 p.m. at Moon and Back Bookstore. If you are unable to attend in-person, you can join via webinar. This event is in collaboration with the Chevalier Theater. Attendees will be entered to win four free tickets to the Story Pirates Live show at the Chevalier on May 17.
Teen Home School Maker Club at 11 a.m. at Medford Public Library for home-schooled tweens and teens 11+ to make marbled stationery. All materials will be provided. Registration required.
Art and a Story at 11 a.m. at Medford Public Library for kids ages 2-5. Sponsored by Medford Family Network. Registration required.
Medford Family Network Stroller Walk at 1 p.m. for children birth to age 5. Short walk will include a story to be read during the break. Rain or shine. Meet at the Condon Shell parking lot. Registration required.
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.
Graduate Student Piano Recital: Zhixian Xu at 3 p.m. in the Granoff Music Center at Tufts.
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.
Coding with Scratch from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Medford Public Library for kids ages 8-12 to learn the basics of coding to use Scratch to create their own programs. No prior experience necessary. Registration required.
Hormel Stadium Commission meeting at 5 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom. Agenda includes: petitions, applications, and use permits; a request by Boston Glory to place a storage container at the stadium; D1 soccer discussing several items with the commission.
Discount rain barrel pickup from 5 to 7 p.m. at Medford High School for everyone who ordered barrels.
Waters and Sewer Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Department of Public Works and via Zoom. Agenda includes abatement requests for Fellsway, Holton Street and Rural Avenue, Water and Sewer rates for FY2027, and Community Garden meters.
Cutting Machine Badge Class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for adults and teens 16+ to learn how to use the MakerSpace Cricut. Registration required.
City Council and Community Development Board joint meeting at 6 p.m. in City Hall and via Zoom, TV, and streaming channels. Agenda includes: proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance - Boston Avenue Neighborhood Corridor District; Zoning Ordinance updates with Innes Associates; public participation.
Boston Frisbee hosts friendly ultimate Frisbee pickup game at 6 p.m. at Tufts Park. Open to everyone, and nobody keeps score. RSVP.
Medford Special Education Parent Advisory Council meeting at 6 p.m. via Zoom. General meeting and election of officers.
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.
Exploring Urban Farming with Chickens from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Join educators (and chickens) from Wright-Locke Farm to learn all about chickens. Registration required.
Medford High School Building Project abutters meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Medford High School library. Abutters will hear from the project team about how the updated design proposals and upcoming project work may affect them.
Live Figure Drawing from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. All sessions will be with a nude or lightly-clothed model. There will be a studio monitor present to assist the model and participants. Participants should bring their own drawing materials. Register.
Civic Auditoriums and Convention Center Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda includes: the passing of Len Glionna, a life-long resident of Medford who served on many boards, committees and commissions; many facility repairs and upgrades; legal review of the BBP contract extension; Chevalier economic impact project; wayfinding study; donations to Y and Medford Recreation.
Small Business Resources from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library to learn more about starting and running a small business in Medford using library resources. Guest speaker will be Medford Economic Development Planner Kayla Myros. Registration required.
Medford Public Schools Concert Series begins tonight at 7 p.m. in the Caron Theater at Medford High School with the MHS Chorus, MHS Modern Music Ensemble, and Middle School Jazz Band.
Sluice / Hiding Places perform beginning at 7 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
Trivia Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at The Ford Tavern. Fast-paced trivia with Kevin Richman.
In case you missed it
Crystal takes a look at the "Hoops & Heroes" recreational basketball league.
Gotta Know Medford Staff
