Flying Vipers will be performing at the “Global Grooves: Rhythms of the Game” event. — Photo by Lara Woolfson

 The World Cup delivers a once-in-a-lifetime soundtrack: roaring anthems, jubilant cheers, and plenty of music. Inspired by the energy of the ongoing tournament, Somerville invites all to ‘Global Grooves: Rhythms of the Game,’ a celebration of music, culture, and community, on Saturday, July 11, from 12 to 4 p.m., on the City Hall concourse (93 Highland Ave.). Rain date is Sunday, July 12.

By Dennis Fischman

To most young children, it comes as a shock to learn that before they were born, their parents had a life of their own. Once they realize it, some try as hard as they can to ignore it. Others start looking at their parents’ friends, brothers and sisters in a different way, and from overheard conversations or actual storytelling, they try to piece together the past.

Festival premieres ROOTS & WINGS: The Next Generation, a newly commissioned work celebrating artistic inheritance across generations and cultures

Arts at the Armory’s fourth annual Feet Keep the Beat Festival returns July 30–August 1, bringing together acclaimed percussive dancers and musicians for three days of performance, participatory events, and workshops celebrating rhythm, movement, and cultural traditions from around the world.

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I’m writing my input about the city that is called Somerville, which we should now call Condoville. We have a new migration of the younger youthville coming in, and the senior population is not being respected.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

I felt the need to go back and talk about the drive-in theaters that were such a big part of our childhoods. I did a story back in 2008, so I figured I’d toss the subject out there again, seeing how the summer is winding down. So put on your PJs and let’s hit the drive-in!

The city is offering funds for residents to cool their outdoor spaces by replacing hard surfaces with plants. — Photo courtesy of City of Somerville

The City of Somerville’s Sustainability and Environment Division (SED) is now accepting applications for Cooling East Somerville, offering eligible East Somerville residents up to $5,000 to remove pavement from their property and replace it with shade trees, plants, and other cooling landscape improvements.

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By Matt McLaughlin

The house my grandmother bought in 1948 is still there on Spencer Ave in Somerville. Back then, a single mother with a union job at the Hostess Cupcake factory earned enough to buy a home and raise three kids, not far from Davis Square. She had an extra apartment, a garden in the yard, and all of her needs were a short walk away.

All community members are invited to celebrate Disability Pride Month in Somerville this July with free, accessible events for all ages. Join the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities, community members, the mayor, city councilors, and elected officials to raise the Disability Pride flag at City Hall in recognition of Disability Pride Month. Thursday, July 9, 4 – 5 p.m. (rain date Thursday, July 16, 4 p.m.), City Hall Concourse, 93 Highland Ave.