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I met Tim Devin at my usual corner of the Bloc 11 Cafe in Union Square. We were there to talk about his new project, namely a small press collection at the main branch of the Somerville Library, where Devin also works. Since I have been involved in small press publishing for decades, and a proud member of this group of ink-stained wretches, Devin’s project was of utmost interest.

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Richard Wilhelm is a poet and artist living in the Ball Square section of Somerville. He is one of the founding members of the Ibbetson Street Press.

Arrests:
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Christopher Burrows, February 26, 1:24 p.m., arrested at Canal St. on charges of removal of theft prevention device and larceny over $250, and on warrant charges of possession of a class A drug and trespassing.

Tyreek Smith, of 81 Woods Ave., February 27, 10:12 p.m., arrested at home on warrant charges of threat to commit a crime and false bomb threat.

Washington Street Gallery – March 10 – March 31

“Outside,” at the Washington Street gallery, on March 10 through March 31, is a harbinger of spring in the cold and wet of New England March. Gallery members and friends in this group show invite you to turn your eyes and minds towards the living world through photography, painting, drawing, prints and more. With the experience of walking in the rain to the mathematical majesty of rings inside a tree, come saunter around the garden or swim in the river. The show offers friendly animals, shady trees and sweeping landscapes. Enjoy the intimate contemplation of the woods or the grandeur of a sun drenched meadow in their  gallery space.

Jeanne Leyden is Director of Adult Family Care, the Adult Foster Care program at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services.

By Jeanne Leyden

Adult Foster Care (AFC) helps thousands of families across Massachusetts provide the best possible care at home for loved ones. Last year, the program faced unprecedented budget cuts, and supporters turned out in large numbers to advocate for its funding.

While the program has been able to continue its good work – despite changes to funding – advocates plan to revisit the topic with lawmakers during the second annual Adult Foster Care Awareness Day. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Nurse’s Hall at the Statehouse.

On April 16, several Somerville residents are running to conquer cancer as members of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 122nd Boston Marathon. Residents include: Michelle Curtis, Heather Hagerty, Kelly Higgins, Thomas, Michael Katzeff, Nick Kern, Ali Kornfeld, Peter Lorinser, Samantha Rose, Jeffrey Smith, and Lauren Taylor.

Annual celebration of America’s first flag raising to be celebrated by City and State officials, residents, and “George Washington” on horseback.

After having to be cancelled due to extreme cold, Somerville’s annual Grand Union Flag Raising is back! The event, rescheduled from January 1 to March 4, 2018, will kick off with a procession form City Hall to Prospect Hill Tower, followed by a reenactment ceremony for the 242^nd anniversary of the “Grand Union” flag-raising ceremony at Prospect Hill Park. A processional led by a re-enactor portraying General George Washington on horseback will leave from the City Hall Concourse at 11:30 a.m., followed by a ceremony at Prospect Hill at noon.

Years ago, a buddy of mine exiled himself to the Russia Far East to write. While there, he met and married a lovely Russian woman who had four gold front teeth. These weren’t all diamond encrusted, nope, straight yellow gold. Nothing bling about them. Just for chewing.

(photo from past storm)

Today’s windy weather could result in down wires and tree branches. If that happens here’s who to call:

If you see down wires call 911 right away.

For down branches and other non-emergency requests, call 311.