The Annual Vintage Night Market at Bow, 1 Bow Market Way, takes place on Thursday, August 24, from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. Once a month, from now through October, Bow Market invites you to discover new vendors in our evening Night Market Series. Next up is Vintage Night Market, featuring dozens of new vintage vendors carrying the hottest vintage finds. You can expect to find 30 vendors showcasing their favorite treasures and there will be no shortage of clothing, jewelry, home décor, housewares, LPs, books, art, and even small pieces of furniture for you.

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The Central Auditorium will host Haunted History: Local Lore and Gore on Wednesday, August 23, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., 79 Highland Ave. Come for a frightening evening of chills and thrills as we count down Massachusetts’ most haunted places and events in horror-filled detail. Fans of the podcasts Morbid and Lore won’t want to miss this. Presented by Summer Scares 2023. Register here: tinyurl.com/LocalGore.

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Happy birthday this week to several locals: Happy Birthday to our own Bob “Monty” Doherty, who is celebrating this week. You can enjoy his historical columns in our paper every other week. We wish him the best. Happy birthday to State Representative Christine Barber, who is also celebrating. We hope she has a great day. Happy Birthday to Ward Seven City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld, who is also celebrating. We hope she enjoys her day. We wish all of our Facebook friends, such as Debbi Hession, Alicia Marie, Arthur Copeland, Bob Osborne, Kathleen Goss, Louise Cruz-Partee, Ellie Loder Chute, John McDermott and Cheryl Endicott-Ribeiro 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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The Somerville Council on Aging hosts Tech Time with Tufts, Monday, August 28 at 1:00 p.m. in their Holland Street Center. Tufts University first year students will be joining the Tech Time Drop-in Hours. Students will provide drop-in style individual help to answer your technology questions and frustrations. Please RSVP to Molly Pagliuca at 617-625-6600, ext. 2318.

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The city is hosting a Municipal Firefighter Exam registration event at the Somerville Fire Station on Thursday, August 24, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Hear from the experts: Somerville Fire Department and Human Resources staff will be onsite to answer your questions and assist with applications, which are being accepted until Tuesday, August 29. A $75 exam fee waiver is available for qualifying candidates. Learn more and apply online at: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/2023-municipal-firefighter-examination.

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Visit the Somerville Flea, Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., through October 29. Four dozen local vintage and artisan vendors, farm stand, live music, and DJ, all in the heart of Davis Square. The best local vintage purveyors and artisans are back. Come on out and support them and what they do. Shop small and shop local. Explore and discover that special thing you never knew you even existed but can’t live without. One hundred steps from the Davis Square T stop.

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A full sit-down Senior Picnic has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Trum Field. For any questions and to get a new ticket, call the Somerville Council on Aging at 617-625-6600 ext. 2319.

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The Kinross Community Center and Aht Dept. presents The Summer Village Art & Music Festival, a day of local food, music, artists, and more. Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., 3:00 p.m.– 10:00 p.m. Enjoy the art and music, play some fun games, and scavenger hunt. Tickets: $20 Advanced; $25 At the Door. Visit the Armory’s website https://artsatthearmory.org/ or Aht Depahtment’s Instagram to learn more.

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Take a Docent Tour at any of three historic sites in Somerville. Docent tours of Prospect Hill Tower will take place every second Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; except September and October 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and every third Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at 68 Munroe St. Docent Tour of Old Powder House will be every first Thursday: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; except September and October 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and fourth Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and Milk Row Cemetery, 440 Somerville Ave., every third Thursday: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; except September and October 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and first Sunday: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 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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The Somerville Fire Department will conduct its annual inspection of all fire hydrants in Somerville between Monday, August 21, and Saturday, September 2. Testing will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and, if necessary, in the evening between 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Contact the Somerville Fire Department at 617-623-1700 with any questions.

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The Council on Aging hosts A Stroll Down Memory Lane, Wednesday, August 30 starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Holland Street Center. Join in for an afternoon of laughter and memories. The COA DJ, Hank, has created a memorable slide show highlighting our programs, events and adventures throughout the years. A special lunch will be served. $5 per person. RSVP by call Debby Higgins at 617-625-6600, ext. 2321 or email Debby at dhiggins@somervillema.gov

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It’s time to fire things up with the 11th Annual Ignite Festival! To celebrate Union Square’s sizzling food landscape, the Somerville Arts Council is issuing an open call to artists working in various genres this year’s Ignite Festival, an evening celebration of global culture and all things illuminated. The mission of Ignite is to showcase the depth and breadth of local talent through a global lens. They seek proposals for internationally themed performances and light installations/performances. Application Deadline: Sunday, August 27. Application: https://forms.gle/TGiGsZpUZgB9qF5r6  Festival: Saturday, September 30, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, October 1) Union Square, Somerville. Questions? Email: somartscalls@gmail.com.

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The Somerville 5K Road Race returns for a 28th year on Saturday, September 30 in Davis Square. Staff, clients, supporters, and local partners will come together once again to raise awareness and support for our most underrepresented neighbors. Help in the fight to end homelessness, hunger, and eviction? Whether you want to run, jog, or walk alone or with a team, your support will help is needed to go the distance for our clients. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/Somerville5KRoadRace.

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The Row’s most anticipated event Riverfest returns on September 16. Celebrate the end of summer with a bang – literally – during a free, fun-filled day for the whole family, all culminating with a spectacular fireworks show over the Mystic River. With live music, kids activities, an artisan market and so much more, you won’t want to miss our biggest event of the year. Visit their website for the full event details: http://assemblyrow.com/visit/events/riverfest-2023/.

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On Tuesday, September 19, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., East Somerville Main Streets invites you to Broadway to embark on a culinary journey around the world for the 12th annual Foodie Crawl. They will highlight tastes from El Salvador, Brazil, Italy, France, Mexico, Portugal and more! Come experience the best that East Somerville has to offer and find a new favorite restaurant (or five!). This year, ticket sales will be on a sliding scale, starting at $10 for children, $20 for students and $25 for adults. Purchase tickets here: https://www.eastsomervillemainstreets.org/foodiecrawl.

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Another event coming up is the Somerville Greek Festival. Enjoy delicious, authentic Greek food and pastry, dance under the big tent to live music and enjoy a cold beer or wine while taking in the excitement at the largest Greek food festival in town. The festival will run September 8 and 9 from 12:00 to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 10 from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. Plenty of free parking. The menu will be posted ahead of this event, with plenty of vegetarian options. The Somerville Greek Festival is an annual event of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, 29 Central St., Somerville. and open to the general public. It is a major fundraiser which allows the community of faithful to continue to serve the Somerville community through philanthropy, liturgical services, classes, youth ministries and much more. Visit dormition-church.org.

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Enjoy free outdoor movie, 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. September 15: The Little Mermaid (1995 version). Boynton Yards, 110 South Street.

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