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. Event date is Saturday, August 9, 12 – 6 p.m. For locations, visit https://somervilleartscouncil.org/yart-sale/yart/

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Help preserve Central St. Studios. Artists of Central Street Studios will be holding a Yart Sale & Block Party on Saturday, August 9, from 12 – 5 p.m., as part of Central Street Studios’ preservation campaign to keep their artist workspaces long-term. Located at Central St. and Berkley St.

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Happy birthday this week to several locals: Happy birthday to Donna Cassaro-Sides. We hope she has a great day. We wish all of our celebrating Facebook friends, such as Montague Helen Kern, Zach Corey, Keith Anderson, John Alan Roderick, Heather Hanson, Barry Atkins, Maria Mancini, Heather Marie Driscoll, Kathleen J Gatta, Trish Bean Oakland, James Bimbo and Savanna Payne 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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Discuss an intriguing book in a relaxed atmosphere at the next meeting of the HUB COMICS BOOK CLHUB! On Wednesday, August 13, at 7 p.m. They will talk both form and content regarding their pick-of-the-month, Dave Ortega’s Dias de Consuelo, which is 10% off now until BOOK CLHUB! Readers of all experience levels are welcome, although this book is for teens and up. You don’t even have to buy a copy from Hub Comics. Admission is free, but bringing a copy is required. Book ClHub is the second Wednesday of every month, Hub Comics, 19 Bow St., Somerville.

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We have a new tab on our website, “Campaign Releases.” Go there to see the latest endorsements, campaign info for this year’s election candidates.

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Outdoor Movie Nights at Aeronaut, Saturday, August 9, 9 – 11 p.m. at Aeronaut Brewing Company. Head to Aeronaut on Saturday nights over the summer for outdoor movie nights on the patio featuring some favorites. 9 p.m. Admission is free. Weather permitting. 8/9 The Hangover, 8/16 Anchorman, 8/23 Mean Girls, 8/30 Clueless, 9/6 Jaws, 9/13 Zoolander. 14 Tyler St, Somerville.

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High heat and humidity are expected during the summer; these 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 Hidden Figures, on Thursday, August 7, at approximately 8 p.m. at Seven Hills Park in Davis Square. For more information, please visit www.somervillema.gov/moviefest.

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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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Wednesdays, through October 15, 3:30 – 6:30 pm. Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window. Relax, read, write, sketch, draw, or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city. Limited garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on-site. 22 Vinal Ave.

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Calling all future hockey stars! Ready to hit the ice and level up your game? Join the Somerville Recreation Girls Hockey Clinic. Open to all skill levels, no experience required. Learn the game of hockey from experienced female coaches, build confidence, and have a blast with other fierce young athletes! Equipment will be provided for all participants as needed, just come early to the first practice to collect your gear. Free, Veteran Memorial Rink, 530 Somerville Ave, August 6 and 7. Ages 9-14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register online www.somervillerec.com.

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Applications are now available for one (1) resale studio income-restricted homeownership unit through the City of Somerville Inclusionary Housing Program at 411 Norfolk St., Somerville, near the Cobble Hill neighborhood. More information at somervillema.gov/inclusionaryhousing.

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Join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Somerville’s Council on Aging for the annual Mayor’s Senior Picnic at 11 a.m. at Trum Field on September 9. Call Connie Lorenti at 617-625-6600 ext. 2319 for a free ticket by September 5.

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Join the Somerville Arts Council for 24 Hours of Culture, a free community party celebrating art, music, food, and joy as a strategy for liberation. Saturday, August 16, 4 – 10 p.m. (rain date August 17, same times). In Union Square Plaza. Expect live performances, hands-on art workshops, games, and delicious food from local BIPOC vendors. All are welcome.

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Somerville Flea Market is now open for its 13th year. Vintage vendors, artisan makers, farm stand. Live DJ, plus treasures you didn’t even know existed. Sundays, August – October, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 18 Holland St.

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The city is seeking one member for the Community Preservation Committee. Application deadline August 29, 2025. Are you a Somerville resident who cares about affordable housing, history, open space, and accessibility? Would you like to help guide community investment? Apply to join the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) by August 29, 2025. Fill out the online form at: https://cityofsomerville.jotform.com/251825134332046.

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The Rock + Roll Yard Sale is coming to Union Square this fall, curated by What Cheer?. Taking place on Sunday, September 7, with a rain date of Sunday, September 14. This event will feature 40 to 50 carefully selected local vendors offering an eclectic mix of vinyl records, vintage clothing, handmade goods, artwork, and more. 12 – 5 p.m., Union Square Plaza.

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Save the date for the second annual Get Ready for School Fair, open to all SPS students and families. August 20, from 4 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a Welcome to High School event from 6 – 8:00 p.m. Both events take place at Somerville High School.

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The Somerville Health Foundation’s 2025-2026 grant funding cycle is now open. The Foundation plans to distribute approximately $30,000 and is accepting requests between $10,000 and $15,000 through August 18 at 11:59 p.m. More information can be found under the “Community Engagement” title at: www.challiance.org/community-health.

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P’alante: Stories Moving Somerville Forward is an art exhibition by local photographer Mario Quiroz, in collaboration with Somerville Media Center and CAAS, and with support from the Somerville Department of Racial and Social Justice and the Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs. Photographs will be on display from August 1 to September 30 at the East and West Branches of the library, and from August 1 to August 30 in the Central Library Auditorium. https://www.somervillepubliclibrary.org/.

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On September 13, the Gilman Square Arts & Music Festival will be back to highlight local artists, makers, performers, and food vendors. This event is supported by the Somerville Arts Council and is made possible by an LCC grant, the generous support of local businesses, and volunteers from the Gilman Square Neighborhood Council. Raindate, Sunday 9/14. Pearl Street between Marshall and James Streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. 227-249 Pearl Street, Somerville.

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Let’s Get Truckin’. Get up close to a Department of Public Works (DPW) truck and learn about its purpose and more with DPW staff. This event will be held on Thursday, August 14, at Central Library (79 Highland Ave.) from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Learn more. Keep the fun going and attend Let’s Get Truckin’ at East Branch Library on Wednesday, August 20.

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Somerville High School Class of 1980 Reunion Social is taking place Saturday, October 4, from 7 to 10 p.m., 230 Mishawum Rd., Woburn, MA. Checks should be made out to SHS Class of 1980, c/o Mary Ellen Melaragni, 9 Churchill Circle, Winchester, MA 01890, wasmith1492@gmail.com.

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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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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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