Somerville’s rescheduled Senior Picnic takes place on Thursday, September 14, at 11:00 a.m. Join in at Trum Field for delicious food, music, and a great atmosphere for meeting new people and catching up with old friends. Call the Somerville Council on Aging for a free ticket at 617-625-6600 ext. 2319.

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Riverfest returns to Assembly Row on September 16 at 11:00 a.m. Celebrate the end of summer with a bang with a free, fun-filled day for the whole family, all culminating with a spectacular fireworks show over the Mystic River. Live music, kids activities, an artisan market and so much more. Visit their website for the full event details: http://assemblyrow.com/visit/events/riverfest-2023/.

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SomerStreets: Strike Up the Bands will take place on Sunday, September 17, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., rain or shine! Entertainment takes place on Highland Ave. between Central St. to Lowell St. Visit somervilleartscouncil.org for a full line-up of bands and entertainment. A free and family friendly event.

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Happy birthday this week to several locals: Happy birthday to Mary Jo Rossetti, who is a lifelong resident and a former Councilor At-Large. We wish her a very happy birthday. Also celebrating is Maureen Cuff Bastardi, we wish her a very special day. Happy birthday to Conor Brennan, the owner of PJ Ryan’s in Teele Square, we wish him the very best on his birthday. Happy birthday to Donna Piro-Andon. We wish all of our Facebook friends, such as Cheryl Tucker, Mary Ann Beaton, Carol Cook O’Leary, Gary DiZoglio, Jane Becker, Jessica O’Brien, Gay H. Sheldon, Carol Clements, Kim Marie, Jackie Shepardhancock and Ed Grandmont 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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This year Červená Barva Press celebrated 18 years of publishing in April. Founded in 2005 by Gloria Mindock, editor and publisher, the press has continued to grow every year. The press has offered numerous events every year. This year, the press is offering an exciting new event. Červená Barva Press Poetry and Fiction Online Summit, Saturday, September 30, from 9:50 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 1, from 9:50 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Online access information will be sent out prior to the summit. Presenters include award-winning authors with years of publishing experience. Registration is $42 for both days. For registration, descriptions of the events and bios, please visit: http://www.cervenabarvapress.com/index.html #POETRYFICTIONSUMMIT.

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The Vegan Market fall edition in Somerville is a free event being held on Saturday, September 16, at the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave. from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They will have vegan products and food from small businesses around New England. Only service animals are allowed in the Armory. Parking is available in the lot behind the building.

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MassDOT announced that September 18 will be the start of Squires Bridge Work Construction. Green Line service to Union Square will temporarily terminate at Lechmere for 25 days.

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Somerville Public Schools will be holding two Virtual Job Fairs with their Special Education Department on September 20 and September 27, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Visit the webpage to learn more and to reserve a time slot to talk to staff: https://bit.ly/SPSJobFair.

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The Somerville Community Growing Center will hold Gathering of the Fairies on Saturday, September 16, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (rain date Saturday, September 30). Celebratory activities in the garden for fairies and their friends include storytelling, building a fairy house and creating a fairy wand. Everyone is invited to come dressed up as their favorite magical being. Donations are encouraged to support the Growing Center and Gathering of Fairies. Contact: Betsy at betsy@thegrowingcenter.org.

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The Somerville Rock + Roll Yard Sale returns with locally sourced indie vendors selling a fun and eclectic mix of vinyl records, vintage + DIY handmade goods. This is the perfect way to support independent small businesses. Showcasing New England’s top vinyl dealers in the heart of Union Square on Sunday, September 17, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to all: Follow the Facebook event page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/800471684462494/.

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Cub Scout Pack 3 is holding an open house for all kids K-5 and their families from Somerville and nearby areas. Is your family looking for adventure? Find out more Thursday, September 14, 5:45 p.m. at Connexion, 149 Broadway, Somerville. All are welcome. Cub Scouts is a program for kids and their families. Every family pitches in to help out. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a Do Your Best attitude. Pack 3 is an all-volunteer group of families who welcome and embrace people of diverse race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, economic status, family structure, and physical or mental ability. Can’t make the September meeting? No problem, contact the pack, for more info visit facebook.com/somervillepack3 or email: info@somervillepack3.org. Visit somervillepack3.org.

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Do you have an opinionated kid in the 8-12 age range? Stop by the West Branch Children’s Room and pick up a not-yet-published book, and share your thoughts with LittleBrown publishers before anyone else reads them. For more information visit somervillepubliclibrary.org.

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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. There’s so much you can do with a library card from the Somerville Public Library. Having a card allows you to: Check out books, movies, CDs, and more from our library collection, log in to computers at the library and use your daily printing credit and much more. To sign up for a card visit, the Circulation desks at any of the three branches. All you need is a photo ID, and proof of Somerville address. Children ages 5 and up can also get a library card with their parents’ information. Visit: somervillepubliclibrary.org.

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The Project Outlook, Low Vision Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Holland Street Center. Project Outlook is a group of residents with low or no vision who enjoy getting together for camaraderie and socialization. Project Outlook has been active for over 30 years. All are welcome. Call Connie Lorenti at 617-625-6600, ext. 2319 for more info.

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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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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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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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