It began after a bad oil spill that took place in 1969 off the coast of California. A year later, the first annual Earth Day was celebrated to demonstrate universal support for environmental protection and responsible stewardship of the planet and its inhabitants.

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Review by Off the Shelf correspondent Ed Meek

Debra Spark is the author of a number of novels and short story collections as well as a couple of anthologies. She teaches in the MFA Program at Warren Wilson College and at Colby College. Her novel Discipline is a mosaic of mysteries.

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María Del Castillo Sucerquia, born in Barranquilla, Colombia in 1997, is a bilingual poet proficient in both Spanish and English. She has translated poet  Marc Goldfinger’s poem WHAT I DO into Spanish.

GLOWBALL tickets include coupons for beverages and vegetarian samosas from Curry Express, glow-in-the-dark face painting by Arty Mari, plus glow in the dark accessories for guests to don.

On Friday, April 26, 2024, GLOWBALL will transform the Armory Performance Hall into an immersive Glow-in-the-Dark Rave created by DJ Saucy Lady with hypnotic visuals by Jay Medina, all in support of The Center for Arts at the Armory.

Housing continues to be the hot-button issue in Somerville. During Fair Housing Month, learn about your rights and best practices regarding housing.

The SPL will host a hybrid (virtual + in-person) conversation with the Somerville Fair Housing Commission about rights with tenants and landlords. This meeting will focus on the best practices for tenant screenings. For landlords, know what practices can get you into hot water, based on recent changes to the laws and regulations regarding screenings. And tenants will be able to hear about their rights regarding finding housing. 

Each year, April 1-May 3 SPS families are invited to complete a survey that will help with  informed decision-making both in our schools and at the district level. The annual Conditions for Learning (CFL) Survey and the data they  collect will be helpful as they  work toward setting long-term, meaningful goals to improve student learning and school and district climate and culture in the Somerville Public Schools.

With the Boston Marathon approaching on Monday, April 15, riders are encouraged to visit the MBTA’s Boston Marathon Guide, which highlights MBTA stations closest to the Marathon route and includes other helpful information on purchasing fares, parking, and more.  Visit https://www.mbta.com/guides/marathon-guide

The May 4 edition of the Songwriter Sessions at the Armory will feature Mary Casiello, Jay Verchin and Rachel Marie.

Somerville Songwriter Sessions at the Armory Cafe presents an evening of music on Saturday May 4 with songwriter/songwriters Mary Casiello, Jay Verchin and Rachel Marie.