Ward 4 Fall Community Meeting Wednesday, October 12, at the Healey School. Join in person or online via Zoom from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Ask questions and get updates from city staff on subjects like rodent control, affordable housing, public safety, and much more. Interpretation and additional accommodations are available upon request. Learn more and join in online at somervillema.gov/communitymeetings.

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MAPS will attend candlelight vigils in honor of victims of domestic violence in Somerville on October 13 at Davis Square. The MAPS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program offers free, confidential, and personalized support, crisis intervention, safety planning, information, guided referrals, medical and legal advocacy, and related services to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. To learn more about the program, please visit maps-inc.org/cause/domestic-violence-sexual-assault-advocacy.

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Join SHS junior Chris Hopkin as he attempts to show some of the both bizarre and beautiful world of cinema with David Lynch’s Eraserhead on Wednesday, October 12 at 6:30pm in the Central Library Auditorium.

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Happy birthday greetings this week to several locals: Happy birthday to former Alderman Maryann Heuston, who is celebrating this week. We’re wishing her a very happy birthday. Happy birthday to former City Councilor Will Mbah. We wish him a very happy birthday. We hope he takes the time to celebrate. Happy birthday to Valerie Spinale. We hope she has a great day. Happy birthday to Steve Hardy, we wish him a great day. Happy birthday to Naomi Harrison, daughter of Kaitlin Denk. We wish all of our Facebook friends, such as Phyllis D’Anna, George Bevans, Pamelibra Bono Bromberg, Mary Marshall, Jill Geiger, Ron Sensale, Courtney Nelson, Bill McCarthy, Laurie Tierno Johnson, Bill McCarthy, and Darell Lee Shanafelt a 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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Witchcrafting at West, Wednesday, October 12, 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. at the West Somerville Branch Library. Get into the spooky season spirit each Wednesday in October as they will be crafting together, nibbling on tasty snacks, and watching some of your favorite witchy shows. Check out all of the offerings: (October 12): Candle making and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, (October 19): Witch’s brooms and The Craft, (October 26): Design your own tarot and oracle cards and The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell. Please contact ShanTil at syell@somervillema.gov with any questions.

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High School students looking for extra support in math should check out Monday Math tutoring (with other students) at the Somerville Public Library. Mondays 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., now underway. Register: https://tinyurl.com/librarymathtutoring

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Somerville Songwriter Sessions at the Armory Cafe presents a live, in-person concert with singer/songwriters Tim Foley, Doug Kwartler and Sam Bayer on Saturday, November 5. The concert will feature a solo set by each artist, followed by a round robin song swap. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., and there is a suggested donation of $15. The Armory Cafe is at 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville. For more information call 617-718-2191 or visit artsatthearmory.org or www.facebook.com/SomervilleSongwriterSessions.

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The Growing Center’s Harvest Festival, planned for Sunday, October 16, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (rain date Sunday, October 23), welcomes area residents young and old for a celebration of the culmination and fruits of the growing season. Art, music, social justice, and nature – all found in the lovely garden setting of the Growing Center. Celebrate autumn and the harvest season with nature art activities and live music. Enter a Harvest Raffle to take home one of a number of Somerville-grown gifts, such as local maple syrup, dried herbs, a fairy house kit, or hand decorated wreath. This event is free and open to all. Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave., Somerville. This event is free and open to all.

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The city is developing a Pollinator Action Plan to identify ways to create the best habitat for local pollinators and wildlife. Apply to join the ten-person Advisory Committee to help co-create critical public outreach and education strategies. Applications are due Friday, October 21. To learn more and apply, visit: somervillema.gov/spap.

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Registration for Somerville Youth Hockey Learn to Skate/Learn to Play Hockey is open. All sessions take place at either Veterans or Founders rinks in Somerville. Beginner classes are geared towards kids 3-9 who have never skated nor played hockey before. There’s also a new Advanced option for kids aged 9 and older who are ready for a more fast-paced introduction to the fundamentals of hockey and skating. To learn more and register, visit https://www.somervilleyouthhockey.org/lts-ltp. Financial aid (and some equipment) is available.

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September 15 through October 15 is designated to celebrate the contributions and diverse cultures from the Latino, Latinx, Latina community in the U.S. It is also a time to reflect, educate, and expand the meaning of this celebration. There are many ways to celebrate. You can fellowship with family and friends, read a book about Latin American history, enjoy a traditional dish from a Latin American or Caribbean country, or watch a captivating documentary on all the impactful contributions from the Hispanic/Spanish-speaking community. Happy Hispanic Heritage month.

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Become part of an incredible team of school volunteers. Join the in-person Volunteer Orientation on Thursday, October 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to learn more. Email JCapuano@k12.somerville.ma.us to RSVP.

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Somerville Public Schools is hosting three clinics at school sites in October for children, families, and staff. Registration and more information at: https://somerville.k12.ma.us/vaccineclinics. October 15, Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at East Somerville Community School. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. October 26, Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at West Somerville Neighborhood School. Influenza vaccine only. The City of Somerville is also hosting weekly vaccine clinics offering the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine. Those clinics start on October 5 and operate Wednesdays (except October 26) from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave.

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The SHS Class of 1982 40th Reunion will be held at the b, 117 Swanton St, Winchester, MA on November 15, 6:30 – 11:30 p.m. Cost: $40 per person, dinner included, cash bar. ($50 after November 4). Payment methods: include Paypal: mbmbrennan44@gmail.com, Venmo: SHS Class of 1982 @shsclassof1982, Check: made out to SHS Class of 1982 mailed to Marybeth Caturello, 85 MacArthur Road Stoneham, MA 02180. For any other questions, please email Marybeth Brennan at mbmbrennan@comcast.net or call Marybeth Caturello at 617-851-2519.

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Make your perceptions of local policing and public safety known by taking the Somerville Department of Racial and Social Justice’s survey. Feedback will set the course of future work for the RSJ department. All residents are encouraged to participate. To learn more about the RSJ department, visit somervillema.gov/rsj.

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Mark your calendars: students in grades 9-12 and their families won’t want to miss the in-person College Fair on October 18 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the SHS Cafeteria.

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Don’t forget to visit Somerville’s farmers markets. Every Wednesday through November 23, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. visit the Davis Square Farmers Market, across from American Flatbread at 44 Day St. Visit: https://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/davis. Every Saturday through October 29, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., the Union Square Farmers Market takes place at 66-70 Union Sq. visit: https://www.unionsquaremain.org/2022-fmseason. Every Sunday through November 20, the East Somerville Farmers Market takes place at 115 Broadway, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Visit https://www.eastsomervillemainstreets.org/market. There is a $15 SNAP match at all Farmers Markets across Somerville.

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The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market is open for the season, selling fresh, local produce through October 15. The market schedule is as follows: Fridays: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Council on Aging/SCALE (167 Holland St.); 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.: East Somerville Community School (50 Cross St.) Saturdays: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.: North Street Housing (24 North St.); 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.: Mystic Housing (Playground between 15B and 25B Memorial Rd.). The market accepts cash, debit, credit, SNAP, WIC Farmers Market Coupons, and Senior Farmers Market Coupons, and it offers an unlimited 50% discount for anyone who needs it. To learn more, visit: somervillema.gov/farmersmarket.

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