In the culmination of their summer theatre camp, Somerville’s Project STAR youth will present their 2015 performance, “See You Again!,” on Thurs., August 13 at 7 p.m. in the West Somerville Neighborhood cafetorium (177 Powderhouse Blvd.). The performance is free and open to the public. Project STAR is a free, 6-week Summer Theatre Camp directed by Youth Arts Coordinator Jimmy Del Ponte, in which Somerville youth learn script writing and theatre production. For more information, contact Jimmy Del Ponte at 617-625-6600 ext. 2616.

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The suspect pictured here is wanted by police with regard to check fraud. The pictures were taken at a local ATM. Please contact Officer Teves at jteves@police.somerville.ma.us or call 617-625-160 x7250 if you have any information as to the identity or whereabouts of the suspect.

By Donald Norton

A car fire broke out at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, at the corner of Medford and Central Streets.

An engine fire erupted in a SUV. The Fire Department reportedly had a difficult time getting the vehicle’s hood open but eventually managed to put out the blaze.

Loss of bicycles and other personal property can be greatly minimized during the high-risk summer months by following a few simple guidelines, according to police crime analysts. — Photos by Bobbie Toner

By Jim Clark

According to information being shared by the Somerville Police Department, incidents of theft involving bicycles and home break-ins take a sharp upward rise during the summer months.

The This is East arts project is behind the Cross St. mural project underway in East Somerville.

By Josie Grove

Cross Street is a half-mile length of road between Interstate 93 and the McGrath Highway. The East Somerville street’s single-story buildings, small bodegas, and Brazilian restaurants feel worlds away from the trendy eateries and artisan coffee of Davis Square. The neighborhood is hard to reach and easy to overlook, but Teresa Vazquez-Dodero hopes new art projects will change the neighborhood’s image.

The 13th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition takes place on Thursday, September 17th, beginning at 11 a.m. Registration opens at 12 noon. Shotgun start at Sandy Burr Country Club, Wayland. Register to play here: http://bit.ly/1f5Uubt. Tournament fee includes hors d’oeuvres, a boxed lunch, golf cart, 18 holes of golf with complimentary beer and non-alcoholic drinks as well as snacks available during play, a buffet dinner as well as contests and prizes. Entries will be accepted as individuals, two, three or four person groups. The tournament is a scramble format and shotgun start.

— Photos by Claudia Ferro

Somerville seniors enjoyed the 35th Annual “Old Time” Senior Picnic last Wednesday. It was a  wonderful day of dancing, music, entertainment and prizes.

By Jim Clark

Police received a tip by phone that a possible drunk driver was heading into Union Square at approximately 1:00 a.m. last Saturday. The witness was following the vehicle in question along Washington St. while filling police in on what was happening.

While meandering through the cobblestone streets of the Trastevere section of Rome, just south of Vatican City, on the west bank of the Tiber, we came across a gelateria tucked away on a very narrow cobblestone street. The store couldn’t have been 50 square feet in total. That of which freezers took up most of the space. The vibrant colors and flavor combinations were abundant.

The annual two-day sales tax holiday was once again approved by the State Senate last week, in spite of opposition by a group of dissenting legislators who feel that the measure actually does more harm than good. Among them were our own Rep. Christine Barber, Rep. Denise Provost and Senator Patricia Jehlen.