An evening of International flavors! Sample immigrant-run local restaurants- Featuring Keynote Speaker: Roberto G. Gonzales

Explore food from around the world at the 9th Annual YUM: A Taste of Immigrant City on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 7pm-9pm at The Center for Arts at the Armory in Somerville. VIP reception beginning at 6:00 pm.

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 Gabriel Santana, of 8 Columbia Rd., Dorchester, April 17, 4:44 a.m., arrested at Alston St. on warrant charges of speeding, marked lanes violation, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Annual event brings city’s youngest residents to City Hall for a day of civic engagement

On Wednesday, April 25, children and teachers from childcare and preschool programs across the city will gather at Somerville’s City Hall for a day of celebration and civic engagement as part of the national 2018 “Week of the Young Child” celebration. Somerville’s youngest residents will be joined by local dignitaries and early education leaders from around the state, to celebrate young children and the critical role of early education in preparing our youngest learners for a lifetime of success. More than 200 preschoolers are expected to descend on City Hall next Wednesday morning for a special event that will include singing in multiple languages, touring various city hall offices to learn about city management, participating in a civic engagement activity, and being part of a proclamation reading by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone.

By Adam E. Moreira

To discuss a potential rerouting of the MBTA #91 bus route in the Lincoln Park neighborhood as well as other transportation and traffic safety matters in the Union and Inman Square area, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Alderman-at-Large Stephanie Hirsch, Ward 2 Alderman J.T. Scott, Ward 3 Alderman Ben Ewen-Campen, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development invite you to a forum on Tuesday, April 24. The forum will be broken down into five subject-specific segments, so you can drop in for a topic you’re most interested in or stick around for them all. The schedule will be:

Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund now accepting proposals in two categories: Rental assistance programs or development projects creating affordable housing units

The Somerville Affordable Housing Trust (SAHT) invites local residents, organizations, and businesses to submit applications for the funding of eligible affordable housing programs or projects via its annual distribution of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds.  A total of $1,200,402 in fiscal year 2018 CPA funds have been designated by the Somerville Community Preservation Committee for allocation by the Affordable Housing Trust to benefit residents of Somerville. These CPA Community Housing funds are available through two competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) processes to provide funding for:

Parade steps off from City Hall at 3:00 p.m.

The 2018 Somerville Veterans Memorial Parade is gearing up for an incredible display on Sunday, May 20, beginning at 3:00 p.m. from Somerville City Hall. This will be second year that the parade has been moved from the traditional Sunday on Memorial Day Weekend slot to the Armed Services Weekend which is the third weekend in May. The Parade also kicks off Memorial Week in Somerville, which includes additional events to honor the City’s veterans. The parade will have 94 units, including Somerville officials, community groups and organizations, the Somerville Police and Fire Departments, local, regional, and national veterans’ organizations and members from each of the armed service branches, and much more. The parade route continues along Highland Ave. through Davis Sq., ending at the intersection of Holland St. and Broadway in Teele Sq.

“Aging Well” recently hosted a discussion about elders and opioids, which featured the expert perspectives of (from left) Libby Shrobe from the Institute for Health and Recovery, and SCES Social Workers Cassie Cramer and Norah Al-Wetaid. Also in the photo is “Aging Well” host Nathan Lamb.

The unique risks that opioids pose for older adults were recently highlighted on Aging Well, a monthly production of Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES).

Opioid abuse was described as a growing problem for elders by SCES mental health Cassie Cramer. She noted that people 65+ accounted for roughly 15% of overdoses reported in 2017, according Mass Department of Health data.

April Media Mixer & Pitch Event

Sunday, April 29 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Arts at the Armory Cafe

Let’s celebrate creativity by throwing a Media Mixer and Pitch event! Come to the event to meet other media makers, filmmakers, editors, actors, aspiring creatives and more. They also welcome attendees to PITCH their ideas and skills to others in the room. Use this space to talk through your project ideas, help craft the logistics, and even market your own skills.

The Ryan Harrington Foundation is honored to be hosting the Just One Run Fundraiser in Memory of Anthony D. Giurleo on Sunday, June 3, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Just One Run is a 5k fundraiser, the proceeds of which will directly impact the lives of those affected by the disease of addiction. Participation includes the 5k adult race and walk, a children’s “Fun Run” plus refreshments, music and plenty of activities for the kids.

Applicant must be a Somerville resident who works at or serves on the board of a Somerville non-profit community-based organization

The Somerville Fair Housing Commission was formed to help prevent housing discrimination in Somerville. The Commission receives complaints about possible fair housing violations and provides information and assistance to residents, including referrals to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.  The Commission also conducts outreach to educate the public about state and federal fair housing laws to address housing discrimination. The City of Somerville invites all interested and eligible residents to apply for the Commission’s vacant post.