– Photos by William Tauro

(L to R) Somerville resident Lynn Geltman and Mary Walling.

Residents continue to nourish food programs through The Walk for Hunger

Somerville was once again named one of the top ten “most generous cities” by Project Bread – The Walk for Hunger, the state’s leading anti-hunger organization, for its contribution of almost 500 Walkers and nearly $80,000 to fight hunger through the 2011 Walk for Hunger. The total raised by 40,000 Walkers was $3.6 million with funds distributed throughout the state.

The collecting of travel books can lead to many discoveries and insights into the world at large, according to rare book expert Kenneth Gloss.

By Kenneth Gloss

Winter is primetime for journeys to far-away lands by way of one’s imagination but even late Spring gives time to get serious about Summer journeys! A collection of travel books is a great way to sample life in other countries and learn about their culture and history. From the very first travel guide put out by Baedekers in Germany, collectors and travelers alike have been fascinated with books that provide a colorful verbal and sometimes pictorial view of the world.

On The Silly Side by Jimmy Del Ponte

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This past week’s Fenway Park 100th anniversary celebration brought back many memories. I recalled the first (and only) time my dad and I went to a game at Fenway Park together. I had won two tickets on a WBCN radio quiz and took dad. That was around 1978 when he was still a Red Sox fan. It was a great day and I will never forget it. Since then, my sons have been to many games at Fenway and even met Johnny Pesky at a sports show.

Join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone for the annual Somerville Spring Clean-Up on Saturday, April 28,  from 10 a.m. – noon at locations throughout the City.  The annual cleanup is sponsored by Comcast.  A rain date has been set for Sunday, April 29.   Volunteers should meet a ward captain at 10 a.m. at the following locations:

The Somerville Traffic & Parking Department invites all interested residents to attend a community Open House on Wednesday, May 2 at 6 p.m. to discuss an innovative new program pilot, entitled “Head-Out Angled Parking.”

By William C. Shelton

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I’ve never written a book review. But a recent work on the fiscal crisis is so sensible, thoroughly researched and non ideological that its ideas are worth sharing.

Franziska Huhn on harp and Orlando Cela on flute, both of Ensemble 451, rehearse together. – Photo by Annegret Klaua

By Cathleen Twardzik

On April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arts at the Armory Café, Ensemble 451, an amazing group of musicians, will perform its inaugural concert.

By Jim Clark

Police were called to Sherman Café at 1 Union Square last Saturday on a report of an unwanted customer who was allegedly causing problems.

New Veterans’ Services Director Jay Weaver enjoys history and embraces the opportunity to be of service to the community’s veteran population.

By Harry Kane

Jay Weaver became the Director at Veterans’ Services on April 2.  As a Harvard man he studied American History. Weaver has always been fascinated with The American Revolution and World War II.