The previously announced 42-day suspension of Green Line service between Lechmere and Union Square Stations from July 18 to August 28 will not take place. The repair work on the Squires Bridge has been postponed until September 2023. For updates visit the MBTA’s website: www.mbta.com/.

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Somerville’s annual multicultural arts showcase, ArtBeat, returns to Davis Square on Saturday, July 15 (rain date: July 16). Now in its 37th year, ArtBeat features an eclectic mix of music, dance, theater, food, performance, and activities. Come enjoy nearly 100 vendors and community groups, two stages of music, and a dance showcase at the Somerville Theater, all inspired by this year’s theme: Pulse. ArtBeat runs from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. throughout Davis Square. Attendance is free, but a suggested donation of $3 will get you an ArtBeat dog tag. For a full schedule of events visit somervilleartscouncil.org.

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Celebrating their birthdays this week: Happy birthday to lifelong resident and former mayor, Gene Brune. We wish him the very best, he is an amazing guy. We wish him many more birthdays to come. Happy birthday to well-known local Eileen Costa. We wish all of our Facebook friends, such Rebecca McLaughlin, Tom Fitzgerald, Linda Sauer McSorley, Janeen Mobilia-Dowling, Patricia Jillson, Corinne Brune Dellanno, Joanne Parziale and Michael Dunn a very happy birthday. We hope everyone has a great day. To all the others we may have missed, we sincerely wish them the very best of birthdays.

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Somerville Police are warning residents of Wards 2 and 3 that there have been multiple incidents of an unknown male breaking into homes between 12:00 and 6:00 a.m. by entering through unlocked first-floor windows. Residents are urged to lock all windows (and doors) overnight, particularly those on the first floor. Residents are also urged to call police if they see anything unusual in their neighborhood such as loitering; persons in driveways or yards who should not be there; and any other suspicious behavior. This activity is occurring in large part along the Beacon St. corridor along the city limits of Cambridge.

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The Mayor’s Annual Senior Picnic is back on Tuesday, August 8, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Trum Field (541 Broadway). There will be music, lunch and entertainment. To attend please call Connie Lorenti at 617-625-6600, ext. 2319 for your free ticket by August 1.

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A docent tour of Prospect Hill Tower will take place on Saturday, July 16, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Prospect Hill Tower, 68 Munroe St. Inclement weather cancels any event. Call 311 (617-666-3311) for updates and check the city’s calendar: https://www.somervillema.gov/events. Sponsored by the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission and the Somerville Museum, www.somervillema.gov/historicpreservation and http://somervillemuseum.org.

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Hot weather is a good time to visit a splashpad in one of the Somerville parks. In addition to the two outdoor pools in Somerville, many parks have water spray features, ranging from simple single heads, to overhead misters, to larger water play elements. They run from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Water sprays are on timers and stop for 20 minutes in between cycles. https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?ll=42.39436536624086%2C-71.11074153435386&z=13&mid=1EaOgn8UezO2MlxQIZXw-8EcmPoylPwIc&fbclid=IwAR1seplzZbQqImEDZQCd1huJulvROkbmIiaySz2VQjBsq0gowC9oJEglphQ.

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Dilboy Pool, 110 Alewife Brook Parkway, is now open for the summer season. Dilboy Pool hours are Monday – Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Saturday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Pool admission: Children -$1. Adults $2. Ginny Smithers Pool at the Kennedy School, 5 Cherry St., summer hours Monday – Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Resident registration for summer swimming lessons opened on July 3. Non-resident opened on July 5 at 8:00 a.m. Limited spots are available. Visit somervillema.myrec.com.

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Sleep Health 101, Wednesday, July 19, from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. at the Holland Street Center. Sleep Health 101 will do anything but put you to sleep. Have you ever wondered how much sleep you should be getting or how you can achieve better quality sleep? Hosted by Cambridge Health Alliance. To RSVP, please contact Natasha Naim at 617-625-6600 ext. 2317 or nnaim@somervillema.gov. Grab & Go lunch available.

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The Enrollment Office is open at its new location in the East Somerville Community School. Please visit by entering at the school’s front entrance at 50 Cross Street. Visit their website for more information: https://somerville.k12.ma.us/enrollment.

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Somerville Council on Aging Movie Day, Friday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. at the Holland Street Center. This month’s film is A Tourist’s Guide to Love. After an unexpected breakup, a travel executive accepts an assignment to go under cover and learn about the tourist industry in Vietnam. Along the way, she finds adventure and romance with her Vietnamese expat tour guide. Rated PG. Pizza will be served after the movie; $2 per person. RSVP to Debby Higgins by calling 617-625-6600, ext. 2321 or email Debby at dhiggins@somervillema.gov

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The City of Somerville’s annual SomerMovieFest returns this year with a series of seven family-friendly films being shown in parks around Somerville. Screenings begin at dusk. The next screening will be Minions: The Rise of Gru, Thursday, July 13, 8:55 p.m., Lincoln Park, 290 Washington St.

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Enjoy free outdoor movies, popcorn, candy, and fun at The Block at Boynton Yards, all summer long. Friday Flicks Outdoor Movie Nights at Boynton Yards will start at 7:00 p.m. with yard games and fun, followed by candy, popcorn, and movies once the sun sets. Bring a blanket and get ready for a fun-filled evening. July 14: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, August 11: Raiders of the Lost Ark and September 15: The Little Mermaid (1995 version). Boynton Yards, 110 South Street.

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Somerville Public Library offers video game hangouts for teens and tweens (ages 10-18) at the b, 79 Highland Ave, all through the summer from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Hangouts will take place July 17, 24, and again August 7 and 21.

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In partnership with CAAS Community Action Agency of Somerville, the city is distributing 500 fully subsidized MBTA passes to low-income Somerville households. This program aims to fill a critical gap for low-income residents who don’t qualify for other transit benefit programs. Learn more and apply at: https://www.caasomerville.org/transit-program-form. For assistance by phone, call CAAS at 617-599-4185.

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As of Monday, June 26, contractors will institute an eastbound traffic detour on Highland Avenue between Central Street and Hamlet Street to install utilities as part of the ongoing Spring Hill Sewer Separation project. For more information, visit: https://voice.somervillema.gov/springhillsewer.

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There has been a concerning shortfall in blood donations in recent weeks. The Red Cross is looking for donors of all blood types, especially those with type B negative or O negative blood as well as platelet donors. By scheduling and keeping appointments right now, donors can help ensure patients relying on blood donations also get to enjoy their summer. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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Join Somerville Prevention and Repair the World at an upcoming Narcan distribution event. Each will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. over four Saturdays in July. Available resources include Narcan, fentanyl test strips, CPR face shields for rescue breathing, and syringe disposal containers. A brief overdose prevention training will also be available. For a list of places visit https://www.somervillema.gov/. The next event is July 15, Davis Square, Statue Park Broadway near Project Soup).

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With hot summer days ahead, the Somerville Homeless Coalition is looking for essential supplies to help keep those without a home safe and cool. Whether it’s sunscreen or juice boxes, they have compiled an Amazon wish list with key summer items for clients. If you are interested in donating you can do so through the link provided or by dropping items off at their Engagement Center located at 1 Davis Square between Monday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for lunch). https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2S0DQDB857065?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR1ZHXC1YJnbbt36ZicxPnsR7pAEJ4dP1rODG5sNovyNzGE68py31ENo.

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