In past Decembers, children who attended the City of Somerville’s holiday festivities were offered a small gift to celebrate the season. This December, while the traditional gatherings have taken new forms in the pandemic, a dedicated gaggle of elves has persevered to provide this year’s treats in a COVID-safe fashion. 

Holiday gift bags will be available for grab-and-go outdoor pickup on Monday, December 28, and Tuesday, December 29, at the following locations while supplies last: 

Monday, December 28, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

• East Somerville Community School, across the street from 64 Glen Street, back door 
• Winter Hill Community School, across the street from 112 Sycamore Street, back of playground  

Monday, December 28, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 

• The Healey School, 5 Meacham Street, front door near playground 
• West Somerville Neighborhood School, across the street from 15 Raymond Avenue, behind the school
  

Tuesday, December 29, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

• Argenziano School, 290 Washington Street, near playground parking lot
• Brown School, across the street from 55 Josephine Avenue, along the fence

Tuesday, December 29, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.