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We hate to even bring it up, but it's important. The weather is not looking good for this coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We're keeping fingers crossed that the rain storms we heard about on WCVB Weather get blown off course. Otherwise, a number of events could be canceled.
Our newsroom pup, Sandy the great dane, is especially looking forward to the Mystic River Celebration. She likes to be the official greeter at the Gotta Know Medford table.
We will keep you posted.
In the meantime, a reminder about the city-wide yard sale and lemonade stand event scheduled for October 4. If you want to host a yard sale and/or a lemonade stand, you need to sign up before September 28.
There are five meetings tonight:
- The public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant performance and evaluation report is at 5 p.m. in City Hall and via Zoom. This is your chance to let city officials know what you think about the previous program year’s CDBG accomplishments and current uses of funds.
- The Commission on Persons with Disabilities meets at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall and via Zoom. The agenda includes an update on casino mitigation funds, updates from the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and a look at upcoming events.
- The Water and Sewer Commission also meets at 5:30 p.m. at the DPW on James Street and via Zoom. They'll be discussing abatement requests.
- MHS Building Project: Sustainability & MEP Advisory Team meeting is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. via livestream. An agenda had not been posted as of 10 p.m. last night.
- The Bicycle Advisory Commission is meeting at 7 p.m. via Zoom. They have a full agenda that includes upcoming events and community meetings, the DCR construction on the Riverfront Path connection near Wellington, infrastructure projects, and more.
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.; Mobile Foot Care from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – call 781-396-6010 for an appointment; Thai chi at 11 a.m.; bingo at 1 p.m.; Silver Solidarity with Nike at 1 p.m. – Embracing Change.
- Open House: The Senior Center is hosting an open house all this week, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free exercise classes and programs for new participants, and refreshments will be served.
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.
Just Farm Transitions from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Joyce Cummings Center at Tufts. This event brings together farmers, researchers, food professionals, policymakers, and advocates to examine the barriers and bolsters to just farm transitions that could enable healthier, more sustainable food systems. RSVP.
Medford Family Network has two drop-in play sessions, one at Carr Park from 9 to 11 a.m. and the other at the MFN Family Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a wait list for Moving & Grooving.
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 for seniors.
Storytime at Moon and Back Bookstore at 10:30 a.m. Today's book will be "The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn," by Shawn Harris.
- Drop-in programs include Social Service Drop In Hours with Jason Stone at 10 a.m., Notary Drop-in at 12 p.m., Tech Help at 2 p.m., and The Magic Journey of an Axolotl Bilingual Spanish Story Time at 3:30 p.m.
- RSVP is appreciated for the Sew Gay Club at 6 p.m.
- Registration is required for Build Confidence in Speaking English at 12 p.m., Design Your Own Font (for teens) at 6:30 p.m., and The Scoop Book Club at 7 p.m.
- Registration for the AI or Not? Quiz Show has closed.
Go Mustangs! Home today: varsity girls and boys cross country teams vs. Everett High. Away today: JV and varsity girls volleyball teams at Chelsea High.
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.
Zumba for everyone at 5:45 p.m. at West Medford Community Center with certified instructor Maia Nicolas. No experience necessary.
Wellness Wednesdays: Classical Mat Pilates at 6 p.m. at Wesleaf with Laura of Bare Fitness Pilates. Purchase tickets in advance.
Junk Journal Workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford with Found and Flowered. It is described as a "messy introduction to bookbinding and junk journaling. Perfect for beginners and anyone who loves playing with paper!" Purchase tickets in advance.
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.
Medford Community Chorale rehearsals from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Medford. Youth/Young Adult Chorus begins at 6 p.m. Full Chorus begins at 7 p.m No auditions required; the only requirement is a love of singing. New members are always welcome.
Whiskey Wednesday – Staff Picks from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kappy's Medford. Purchase tickets in advance.
The Scoop Book Club from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Colleen's, hosted by Medford Public Library, for people in their 20s and 30s (and anyone who wants the scoop on great books). This month's selection is "Heartwood," by Amity Gaige.
Live Figure Drawing from 7 to 9 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Drop-in drawing sessions with a nude or lightly clothed model. There will be a studio monitor present to assist the model and participants, but there is no instructor. Bring your own drawing materials.
Trivia at the Ford Tavern from 7 to 9 p.m. From pop culture to sports, history to music. Prizes will be awarded.
Make + Mingle Open Studio 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 materials. RSVP appreciated.
Unwed Sailor, with special guests The Burning Paris and The Shallows, live music beginning at 7 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
In case you missed it
Nell sat down with Medford Public Library's new director, Sam Sednak:
Nell Escobar Coakley | Staff Writer
