The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory through Thursday, July 17. High heat and humidity are expected with feels-like temperatures up to 100 degrees. It’s important to know how to keep yourself and loved ones cool and safe on high heat days. The expected weather conditions can cause heat illness if precautions are not taken. Visit www.somervillema.gov/keepcool for heat safety tips, which are also available in multiple languages, and more ways to keep cool in and around Somerville this summer.

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SomerMovie Fest has returned. The movies begin at dusk, and showtimes are approximate. Arrive early to grab a good spot, get comfortable, and enjoy the summer evening with neighbors and friends. This week’s movie is The Outsiders on Thursday, July 17, at approximately 8:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Softball Field, 290 Washington St. For more information, please visit somervillema.gov/moviefest.

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ArtBeat 2025 is coming to Davis Square on Saturday, July 19 (rain date Sunday, July 20). This year’s theme is FREEZE – think snowflakes, frozen moments, and glacial vibes on the hottest day of the year. Find more details in our bio link: https://somervilleartscouncil.org/events/artbeat-freeze/.

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Happy birthday this week to several locals: Happy birthday to Leeann Rollins. We wish her the very best for her birthday. Happy birthday to Richard Nilsson. We wish him a very happy birthday. Happy Birthday to Somerville School Committee member, Andre Green. We wish him a great birthday. We wish all of our Facebook friends, such as Corinne Brune Dellanno, Joanne Parziale, Paul Burke, Michael Dunn, Joey Sainato, Christine Desrochers-Broderick, Richard Spinosa, Joseph Cottier, Nancy McCarty, Susanne Sordillo, and Cheryl Chaille Horan, a very happy birthday. We hope everyone has a great day. To all the others we may have missed, we sincerely wish them the very best of birthdays.

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July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, strength, and achievements of individuals with disabilities. Join the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) at an upcoming event: Saturday, July 19, SCPD at ArtBeat; Wednesday, July 23, ADA35 Boston; and the new date of Thursday, July 24, for the Disability Pride Flag Raising. For more information, visit https://www.somervillema.gov/news/honoring-disability-pride-month-somerville.

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Arts Editor, Doug Holder, for setting up a GoFundMe campaign for The Somerville Times. With the cost of printing going up and a lack of businesses having the resources to advertise, free papers feel the effect. We sincerely thank all who have already contributed and thank any future contributors. If you are interested in helping you please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-somerville-times. Or if anyone is interested in advertising, please contact Bobbietoner@aol.com. We offer great discounts to help our advertisers be able to advertise. Thank you all so much for your support!

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Ice Cream FAQ with Gracie’s Ice Cream at West Library on Monday, July 21, 6 – 8 p.m., 40 College Ave., Somerville. Join in at the West Branch and talk ice cream with Gracie’s Ice Cream. Bring your questions for this informal Q&A all about ice cream and Gracie’s. They would love it if you could bring an item to donate to Project Soup.

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The Council on Aging’s Country Line Dancing, Thursday, July 17, starting at 11 a.m. Doors open at 10:15 a.m. at the Dilboy Post located at 351 Summer Street. $5 per person. Lunch will be served (BBQ chicken, mac and cheese, and cornbread) at noon. Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for a fun morning of dancing followed by lunch. RSVP to Debby Higgins by calling 617-625-6600, ext. 2321.

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Yart Sale is back. Somerville’s citywide creative yard sale returns this summer, and applications are now open. Whether you’re selling art, vintage finds, art supplies, tools, frames, zines, or handmade crafts, this is your chance to be part of this Yart Sale. Deadline to apply by: August 1 at 11:59 p.m. Event date is Saturday, August 9, 12 – 6 p.m.

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The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market has returned for the 2025 season. The market will be open Thursdays through Saturdays, and will run through November 1. All produce is sourced from local farms and priced affordably to make healthy, fresh food accessible to all. The mobile market accepts cash, debit and credit cards, SNAP, Fresh Connect, WIC Farmers Market Coupons, and Senior Farmers Market Coupons. For locations and the full schedule, weekly produce updates, and more information about programs and events, visit the market’s website at somervillemobilefarmersmarket.org.

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Amit Shah is reading from his collection Revisiting the Mines: Essays and Excavations, a love letter to the transportative power of memory, on Friday, August 15, at Rooted Cafe, Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. The moderator for the Q&A will be Somerville poet and writer, Elizabeth Merrick.

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Medicare Savings Program Enrollment Workshop, Friday, July 18, starting at 10 a.m. at the Holland Street Center, 167 Holland St. Join Minuteman Senior Services SHINE Program for an information session on the Medicare Savings Program. The program is aimed at individuals who earn up to $2824 per month and married couples who earn up to $3833 per month. If you have any questions or to RSVP, contact Molly Pagliuca at 617-625-6600, ext. 2318, or email Molly at mpagliuca@somervillema.gov

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Ye Olde Comix Con at Somerville Public Library, 79 Highland Ave., July 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join the Somerville Public Library for their fifth annual all-day fan-themed event, with programming from your favorite fan-doms, stalls with local artists and vendors, cosplaying, and more. Go here to find out more and register for reminders: https://www.somervillepubliclibrary.org/comix-con.

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Movie Day at the Council on Aging, 167 Holland Street, Wednesday, July 23, 1 p.m. This month’s movie is Nonnas, starring Vince Vaughn and Susan Sarandon. Pizza lunch will be served during the movie.

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The Powder House, Milk Row Cemetery, and Prospect Hill Tower will be open to the public on select dates and times through October as part of History On The Line, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism’s MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville. Next dates will be: The Powder House on Thursday, August 7, 6 p.m., Milk Row Cemetery, Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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The Somerville Museum presents Kaleidoscope: Reflecting the Moment through August 23. Kaleidoscope: Reflecting the Moment is an immersive, multi-sensory exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Flor Delgadillo that invites us to reflect on shifting ideas of home, family, neighbors, and community in a rapidly changing world. Blending opportunities for pause and reflection with moments of interaction and creation, Kaleidoscope explores how light transforms space, how sound carries memory, and how collective experience deepens our sense of belonging, connection, and resilience. For more information, visit: https://www.somervillemuseum.org/.

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National Night Out is back again. Celebrate bringing police and community together with fun activities for the whole family. Join in on Tuesday, August 5, at Dilboy Stadium, 110 Alewife Brook Parkway, from 5 to 8 p.m., for a fun night.

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The Ginny Smithers Pool, 5 Cherry St., is officially back open. For more information on pool hours for Swim Lessons, Water Exercise, Lap Swim, Family Swim, and Open Swim. Please visit their website, https://somervillema.myrec.com/info/default.aspx, or email aquatics@somervillema.gov.

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Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market. Shop local Saturdays through October 25, except September 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Union Square Plaza. Thanks to their partnership with the City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, they are proud to continue to offer our SNAP match. For more info, visit unionsquaremain.org/2025-season.

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The Davis Square Market is open for the 2025 Season. The market will run every Wednesday from 12 noon to 6 p.m., through November 26, at 44 Day St., Somerville. This long-running market features over two dozen Massachusetts farmers and food producers offering a vibrant selection of delicious produce, protein, baked goods, ready-to-eat meals, alongside a host of other locally made products. The market accepts cash, credit/debit cards, WIC/Senior coupons, and EBT cards and offers a weekly $15 SNAP Match. Visit https://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/davis.

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Street sweeping in Somerville resumed on Tuesday, April 1. Somerville’s street cleaning program is an essential public works program that not only keeps our city cleaner but also reduces the risk of flooding and icing due to clogged storm drains. The street sweeping season runs from April 1 until December 31 each year. On designated street sweeping days, vehicles must be moved from the side of the street being swept, as noted on signs posted on each street. The penalty for not complying with street sweeping parking regulations is a $50 fine. Check the signs on the streets where you park and visit www.somervillema.gov/sweeper for more information.

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SCES is teaming up with City Fresh Foods to offer a five-pack of frozen home-delivered meals. This new meal delivery option is ideal for consumers who want the convenience of home-delivered meals but are not able to be at home each weekday to receive deliveries. Meal recipients can choose which weekday they would like to receive the frozen meals, with up to five meals in each bulk delivery. Each meal comes with bread, milk, and a dessert. Current SCES clients who are interested in receiving meals should call their office at 617-628-2601 or contact their case manager for more information.

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Through the generosity of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and under the direction of Mayor Ballantyne, the Council on Aging can provide Durable Medical Equipment at no cost to Somerville residents. Residents with a documented need for medical equipment must be over the age of 60 or have a permanent disability, and must be otherwise unable to afford or access needed medical equipment. They currently have available: Commodes, Bath Benches, Rollator Walkers, Incontinence Supplies, and Transport Wheelchairs. For additional information or for an application, please contact Debby Higgins at 617-625-6600, ext. 2321.

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