The Somerville Museum and Faith in a City will be presenting Faith in a City: Showcasing Local Religious Music on Sunday, October 6, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Distler Performance Hall, Tufts University, 20 Talbot Ave, Medford. The concert will feature original music by Mina Cho, Contemporary Music Director, Somerville Community Baptist Church, featuring church member and drummer George Lernis, bassist Manos Stratis and the Gugak Jazz Society; musicians of Gurdwara Sikh Sangat Boston; and Wylsner Bastien, lead pianist, Sion Seventh Day Adventist Church. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.

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Happy birthday this week to several locals: Happy birthday to AnnMarie Carey-Browne. We hope she has a great birthday for herself with her great family. Happy birthday to Karen F. McWatters, who celebrates this week. We hope she has a great birthday. Happy birthday to John Rogan, who is celebrating this week as well. Happy birthday to former Somerville guy Sal DiDomenico, who is also celebrating this week. Happy birthday as well to Mike Capuano. We wish him a great birthday as well. To all former locals who are celebrating this week, we wish every one of them a very happy birthday.

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Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women and RESPOND Inc. announce the annual Candlelight Vigil in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month tonight, Wednesday, October 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Statue Park in Davis Square. The vigil is an annual event bringing the community together in remembrance of those who have lost their lives over the last year to domestic violence. In addition to the vigil, attendees will be invited to view the Clothesline Project, a visual display that honors survivors as well as victims of intimate partner violence.

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Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the City Council invite residents to the Fall 2019 ResiStat Community Meetings, a twice-yearly effort to share the latest city news, data, and neighborhood updates directly with residents and gather their feedback. ResiStat is both a great way to learn more about what’s happening in your neighborhood and around Somerville and a chance to talk with elected officials, city staff, and neighbors. A social half hour before the meeting and time after the meeting provide an easy opportunity for one-on-one chats. Pizza and kid-friendly, healthy snacks will be served too. Seven neighborhood meetings, one in each ward, will be held in the month of October. Mayor Curtatone, ward and At-Large City Councilors, members of the Somerville Police and Somerville Fire Department, and city staff will discuss issues that are important to residents. Residents will also have time to ask about other issues that are important to them. Meetings run from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., with refreshments at 6:00 p.m. Not sure which ward you live in? Find out with the MySomerville address lookup tool. Interpretation into Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole will be provided upon request. information about ResiStat, please contact ResiStat Coordinator, Taylor Ko, at tko@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600 ext. 2620. This week Ward 6 will hold theirs on October 2 at the Somerville Community Baptist Church, 31 College Ave. and Ward 2 will be held Thursday, October 3 at the Argenziano School Cafeteria, 290 Washington St.

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The City of Somerville Elections Department is seeking polling place workers for the Tuesday, November 5 municipal election. To be eligible to work in a polling place you must be a registered Massachusetts voter. Inspectors are paid $165 for the day and work from 6:30 a.m. until shortly after the polls close at 8 p.m. with a two-hour break. For more information, please contact Maria Pierotti at 617-625-6600 ext. 4200 or mpierotti@somervillema.gov.

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Join the Somerville Conservation Commission and the Mystic River Watershed Association to pick up trash at DCR’s Draw Seven Park as part of the annual state-wide COASTSWEEP cleanup. The event will take place on Saturday, October 5, from 10:00 a.m. to noon (rain date October 6). Meet near the picnic area at the end of the parking lot and join us to clean up Draw 7, along the banks of the Mystic River. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear close-toed shoes. Gloves and trash bags will be provided, as well as post-cleanup refreshments. Please contact Cristina Kennedy at cnc.somerville@gmail.com to sign up or for more information.

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Tracking the T: A Historic Bike Ride in concert with the Somerville Bike Committee takes place Sunday, October 6, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Meet at Somerville City Hall. In the event of rain, the bike ride will take place Sunday, October 13 at 2:00 p.m.

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The Candidate Climate Forum will be held on Saturday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the VNA community room, 259 Lowell St. Door opens at 10:45 a.m. All candidates have been invited. Community members will be asking questions relating to climate change. They will publish a summary of the answers afterwards but will not be endorsing anyone. To RSVP, go to the Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somerville-2019-candidate-climate-forum-tickets-73041602399 and/or the FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1220362254833407/.

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Coming soon for all Somerville pet lovers: join East Somerville Main Streets on Saturday, October 19 (rain date of October 20) in East Somerville for the brand new Howl-o-ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest. Dress up your pet and parade around New Washington Street then walk the red carpet in front of a panel of judges. Prizes are awarded for Best of Show, Best Owner and Pet Combo, Most Creative, Spookiest, Best Group and Best Local Representation. The parade starts promptly at 1:00 p.m. and continues right into the costume contest. Prize baskets featuring gift cards and goodies will be provided. There is a registration fee $5 for each participant who would like to bring a pet to join. It’s free for everyone who wants to come and all are very welcome. This event is supported by Stinky’s Kittens & Doggies Too, Zen Dog Training, Compass Real Estate, Last Hope K9 Rescue, Somerville Dog Festival, and Somerville Media Center. Event Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Contest Registration and Social Time; 1:30 p.m. Dog Training 101: Training Advice and Leash walking; 2:00 p.m. Parade and Judging; 3:00 p.m. Contest Winners Announced.