Graduates from St. Clement’s High School Class of 1969 will be holding their 50th reunion on Saturday, November 30, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on Washington St. As they did last year, they want to invite their friends from the classes of 1968 and 1970 to celebrate with them. The plan is to have a very casual atmosphere to rekindle relationships, recall memories, and have a great time; informal, come when you can, and stay for as long as you’d like. A cash bar will be available and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Please feel free to bring along family members and/or guests. The more the merrier! The suggested contribution for the reunion is $15. For more info, go to their Faceboook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/451601158816359/

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The city’s recent response to the Condominium Conversion Ordinance flyer that was distributed by the Somerville Property Owners Coalition has stirred up dust on both sides of the issue. Some feel that the ordinance is fair and just what the city needs, while others think it over-reaches and puts too many restrictions on property owners. What do you think?

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The Conway Park meeting previously announced for tonight, November 20, has been rescheduled. Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott, and the city’s Public Space and Urban Forestry Division invite the community to discuss site remediation at Conway Park as well as its future design at a community meeting now scheduled for Monday, December 16. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Safety Building, 220 Washington Street. City staff will be joined by consultants from Weston Sampson Associates, who have been developing the site remediation plan in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. For more information on Conway Park remediation and to sign up for project alerts, please visit www.somervillema.gov/conwayfield.

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Happy birthday this week to several locals: Happy birthday to our very special guy Bobby Potaris, who celebrates this week. A great guy, he also writes those quirky dad jokes here in the paper. We wish him a Happy 35^th birthday! Happy birthday to another good friend, Dakota Rea. He’s also the founder of a multi-million-dollar international energy drink known has Neon. It’s an awesome, all natural energy drink with no preservatives. We wish him a very happy birthday. Happy birthday to Joan Puglia, a lifelong resident and activist who is celebrating this week as well. She’s the wife of former alderman Andy. A very nice couple who love Somerville. Happy birthday to another good friend of ours and longtime associate, Malitta Knaut. A great lady who is in Somerville just about every day. She is now a proud horse owner and trainer as well. We wish her the very best. Happy birthday to Diane Johansen, another lifelong and well known resident who lives in Winter Hill. A gracious and great lady, we wish her the very best on this her birthday. Happy birthday to a good guy and former East Somervillian who also loves Somerville, John Hight. Happy birthday to Joshua Lewin, of Juliet in Union Square. A nice guy, a great place and awesome food. We wish him the very best. Happy birthday to one of Somerville’s well known activists, Joe Beckman. A nice guy with a great sense of humor. You can always enjoy a great conversation with him. We wish him the very best of birthdays. Happy birthday to everyone here and from the city who is celebrating this week. We wish every one of them a very happy birthday.

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This weekend the Somerville High Class of 1969 will be holding their 50th reunion. The event will take place at Anthony’s Malden, 105 Canal St., Malden, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. For tickets and info, go to www.somerville1969.com.

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The Somerville Community Growing Center invites you to a benefit fundraiser at Flatbread Pizza in Davis Square, 45 Day Street in Somerville. A portion of all pizza sales on Tuesday, November 19 between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. will be donated to the Somerville Community Growing Center. Eat in or take it to go! Learn more about this and other upcoming Community Growing Center events at www.thegrowingcenter.org.

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With cold and flu season upon us, the City of Somerville Health and Human Services Department is offering free flu vaccines for Somerville residents ages 3 and older (children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available, including Medicaid cards. Upcoming flu clinics include: Thursday, November 21: Council on Aging / project Soup (165 Broadway), 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 5: Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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The Clothing Closet of the Somerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC) will be collecting donations of new and gently used winter clothing. With the colder weather, there is an urgent need for winter coats, snow pants, gloves, warm socks, and winter boots. Donations of children’s garments 5T-16 and boots sizes 5-13, and adult garments S-XXL and boots sizes 6-12 would be most appreciated. Drop-off locations are at all SPS schools during regular school hours and at the SFLC Center located at 42 Prescott Street. Please contact Francia Reyes at (617) 625-6600, x6994 or freyes@k12.somerville.ma.us with any questions.

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With the winter season at our doorstep, it’s that time of the year again! Next Wave/Full Circle is holding its annual Holiday Wreath fundraiser. The purchase of a beautiful 14” balsam wreath with a red velvet bow for $18 apiece will not only brighten up your décor, but will also help fund student activities, field trips, and incentives for the school’s reward system. Wreaths will be delivered to schools the first week in December. To place an order, contact Agnes Gallant at agallant@k12.somerville.ma.us.

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The Kennedy School will be having their upcoming Winter Concerts in December. The Kindergarten-Grade 3 concert will be on Tuesday, December 10 at 9:00 a.m., and the Grade 4-8 concert will be on Wednesday, December 11 at 9:00 a.m. Both concerts will be in the cafetorium of the Kennedy School.

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