This Monday will mark twenty years to the day since Deanna’s life was taken by the hands of another. In observance of this very sad milestone Deanna’s family and friends will gather together for a special prayer service to honor her and who she was, a kind, caring beautiful soul. All are welcome.

The Rotary Club of Somerville is happy to announce a competitive $10,000 scholarship to be awarded to a high school senior who is pursuing higher education. The award, funded by Rotary District 7930, serves to recognize an outstanding high school senior who has demonstrated his/her commitment to Service Above Self in his/her town, school or community. It is designed to encourage the recipient to dedicate his/her personal and professional life to improving the quality of life of people in his/her local community and beyond. Potential applicants will be interviewed by the Somerville Rotary Club and one applicant will be submitted to a final pool of applicants to be considered by the Rotary District. Children and grandchildren of Rotarians are not eligible. Potential applicants should contact their high school guidance counselors or contact Paul Kaufman at 617-625-7604 for more information. Applications must be submitted to the Somerville Rotary Club by May 1, 2015.

This week on Somerville Neighborhood News #36: Did you miss the meetings in Union Square about what’s in store for the neighborhood? Did you know there was a protest? What are people upset about, what does City Hall think and how is master developer US2 reacting? Find out in the upcoming special edition of Somerville Neighborhood News, devoted entirely to Union Square redevelopment. SNN #36 airs on March 24 at 7 p.m., on Channel 3 if you have cable TV, or online at http://www.somervilleneighborhoodnews.org.

Want an opportunity to meet and talk with Chief of Police David Fallon, and the Somerville Police Dept. command staff? Now’s your chance. Join the Somerville Police Dept. and the City’s Health and Human Services Dept. for a “Chat with the Chief” on Thurs., April 2 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 220 Washington St. All are welcome, and light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by March 30 to Nancy Bacci at 617-625-6600 ext. 2250, orNBacci@somervillema.gov.

By Rebecca Danvers 

Last week Senator Patricia Jehlen was appointed by Senate President Stan Rosenberg to the National Conference on State Legislatures (NCSL) Committee on Education and to the Council of State Governments (CSG) Eastern Region Committee on Education as the alternate.

You are invited to hear a special speaker this coming Sunday, Barbara Berenson, who will give a lively presentation about a subject with which many are not familiar.  As an historian, as well as a lawyer and author, Berenson will discuss her new book addressing the role of the Greater Boston abolitionists in fomenting the second revolution that changed our nation forever.

Mayor Curtatone and friends invite one and all to take the Fitness Challenge, beginning this weekend.

Looking for a way to jump-start your spring and summer training? We’ve got the perfect opportunity! The 6th annual Somerville Mayor’s Fitness Challenge kicks off on Sat., March 28 with a family-friendly event featuring fun physical activities, healthy food tasting, health and wellness information, and free Fitness Goody Bags for participants.  The four-week challenge runs through April 25 and offers both a Team Fitness Challenge as well as a non-competitive “Lifestyle Pledge,” with rewards for participants ranging from better health to discounts at local businesses.

The following 2014-2015 School Year calendar changes to make up the 9 missed school days due to snow-related issues were approved on Thursday evening, March 26, 2015. In addition to the added school days, two previously scheduled Half Days* early in the spring have been shifted to later in the school year and will now be full days. All changes are noted below. Thank you.

• Friday, April 3^rd, originally a scheduled holiday, will now be an Early Release Day for all students. (pre-K dismissed at 11:30, K-8 at 12:00, High School at 11:33).