Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this weekend. March 10, Daylight Saving Time starts. When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, March 10, 2:00 a.m., clocks are turned forward one hour to Sunday, March 10, 3:00 a.m. local daylight time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about one hour later on Mar 10 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

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Somerville’s Youth Services division is hosting self-care and stress management workshops for teens. The first workshop is on Wednesday, March 6, at Somerville Public Library Central Branch (79 Highland Ave.) from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Teens will learn stress management and mindfulness techniques, and get tips for practicing self-care. Please contact Dan Harris at dharris@somervillema.gov with any questions. To register, visit: bit.ly/3wiz4nW.

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Join the City and Somerville Public Schools at the Summer Camp and Activities Fair on Thursday, March 7, at East Somerville Community School Gym (50 Cross St.) from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Get information on Somerville’s summer camps, recreational activities, and learning opportunities. Pizza and fun activities will be provided. Learn more at https://somervillehub.org/.

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Happy birthday this week to the following: At the very top of the list of birthdays this week, we wish a very happy birthday to our own Editor, Jim Clark. We wish him a very happy year ahead and we hope takes the day off to enjoy his special day, he deserves it. Happy birthday to real estate agent and former Somerville resident John Pratti. We hope John has a great birthday. Happy birthday to another nice guy, Mike Browne. We hope he has a great one. Happy Birthday to Donald Coutoumas. We wish him the best. We wish all of our Facebook friends, such Scott Naugler, David Rudolph, Bob Schofield, Shu Tai, Jackie Levy Harrington, Patrick Callinan, Toni Vetrano and Denize Ramos a very happy birthday. To all those that are also celebrating this week, we wish a happy birthday.

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Somerville Little League 2024 Spring registration is open.Go to www.somervillelittleleague.org to register.

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Are you a member of Somerville High School’s class of 1974? The class of 2024 is looking for participants for this year’s Class Day festivities which will take place on Friday, May 31, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Somerville High School. They are looking for 50 graduates in total from 1974 to participate. If you would like to take part in the festivities, visit SPS Facebook page and fill out the Google Form by March 15. The Class of 2024 looks forward to seeing you! Email any questions to Irma Calderon at icalderon@k12.somerville.ma.us.

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Somerville students are invited to this annual literacy tradition on the Tufts campus. This Sunday, March 10, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Joyce Cummings Center at Tufts University, 77 College Ave, Medford, MA 02155. Kids are invited to enjoy a reading themed carnival and activities. Paid parking is available for families who drive. There will be a story time and surprise guest. This event is free.

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Tabletop Game Night at CultureHouse, 64 Union Square takes place Saturday, March 9, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Glasshouse Games invites you to a night of playtesting in anticipation for their upcoming card-battling strategy game, Whisker Wars. This is a free, public event for both indie game designers and players to come together and connect through unpublished tabletop games. Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks provided.

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Liam Mannion, proprietor of Sally O’Brien’s, and former City Councilor Bob McWatters invite the public to celebrate Irish Heritage and hoist a pint of Guinness on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 at Sally O’Brien’s, 335 Somerville Ave. Sally’s will be featuring an Irish fare of corned beef and cabbage, spirits, Irish music, and appearances of local and state elected officials. All are welcome to join the festivities.

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The city is partnering with CultureHouse and Neighborways to increase safety on Glen and Otis Streets by creating quick-build neighborways (think: planters, vertical plastic posts, paint markings, speed humps, etc.). These will be located on Glen Street between Tufts Street and Broadway, and on Otis Street between McGrath Highway and the East Somerville Community School.Join the city’s Mobility Division for a block party on Saturday, March 16, at East Somerville Community School (50 Cross St.) from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. to learn about the planned neighborways, and share your feedback on the upcoming safety improvements. Music, refreshments, and games will be provided. Learn more at https://voice.somervillema.gov/glen-street-neighborway.

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The Somerville Homeless Coalition’s Amazon Wish Lists are updated monthly with the most requested items from their food pantry to meet the needs of their clients experiencing food insecurity. If you would like to learn more and donate through our wish lists, please see the link here: https://bit.ly/SHCLinks.

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Food For Free announced their newest event, Hoops for Hunger. A 3 on 3 basketball tournament. People of all genders, ages 14 and older, are welcome to create a team of 4 and square up against other supporters of Food For Free. This will be a single elimination, 16 team tournament. Teams of 4 will compete to win the ultimate prize, and the first team to 21 points will move onto the next round. Teams will be allowed 3 timeouts per game and will adhere to traditional basketball rules monitored by a referee. Team registration deadline is April 12. Register your team here. https://foodforfree.org/hoopsforhunger/.

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The Somerville Council on Aging will be hosting Shifting Gear: A presentation on driving from the Registry of Motor Vehicles, Friday, March 8, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Holland Street Center. Have you considered giving up your license or are you having concerns about a loved one’s ability to drive? The Registry of Motor Vehicles presents information about how different aspects of aging can affect your ability to drive and what to consider when thinking about stopping driving. To RSVP, please contact Natasha Naim at 617-625-6600, ext. 2317.

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Somernova has some new and exciting events coming up. Saturday, March 9: Join Parkour Generations Boston for a Community Jam at The Dojo: Winter Edition from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for practitioners of all backgrounds to train together in this unique space. All movement backgrounds are welcome, such as CrossFit, climbing, obstacle course racing, yoga, Pilates, circus arts, boxing, weightlifting, dance, gymnastics, couch-sitting, and anything in between – meet-ups have something for you. No registration is required. Wednesday, March 13: Happening the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Dojo hosts an Open-Mic Teen Night. The event will feature fun games, food, and great music all night long. Hosted at The Dojo at 15 Properzi Way, Somerville. Sunday, March 17: Somerville Bike Kitchen, a volunteer-run bicycle repair cooperative, is hosting the next session of its Winter Workshops focused on Rim Brakes. Come maintain your bike or learn more about cycling! For more information visit Somernova at https://somernova.com/.

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Looking to grow your Portuguese language skills? With American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds awarded by the City of Somerville, Lesley University is offering a virtual Portuguese II course for Somerville community members that runs March 18 through May 8 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. This course is intended for individuals with prior knowledge of Portuguese. Applicants must be a Somerville resident or an employee in the City of Somerville. Learn more and apply at lesley.edu/arpa.

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State Representative Christine Barber’s Winter 2024 office hours are scheduled. Stop by and share your thoughts on local affairs and legislative priorities. Office hours on March 9, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Yego Coffee, 1212 Broadway will include Ward 7 Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld, Leiran Biton, Ward 7 Somerville School Committee Member and Senator Pat Jehlen.

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Mudflat and East Somerville Main Streets are looking for a muralist to uniquely design and execute a painted mural for the left side, western-facing façade of the Mudflat building at 81 Broadway. The mural dimensions will be approximately 20 feet wide x 13 feet high. East Somerville Main Streets is accepting applications for the next East Somerville Mural. Applications will be accepted until March 22, you can find the application and mural details here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvEQMdVTZ1CtprlsHRkmCRF3yUdA2irmhoDD4oBwK9F48C6A/viewform

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Groundwork Somerville is hiring. Seeking diverse candidates who are passionate about urban agriculture and addressing food access and insecurity issues in Somerville. Are you an experienced urban agriculture advocate who is interested in growing culturally relevant crops and sharing the abundance with the community. Find the full job description on their website www.groundworksomerville.org.

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Spend your Sunday afternoon learning about the arts of Asia from experts at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. Join in virtually in March to celebrate Women’s History Month and explore The Goddess: Images of Power. Sunday March 10, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Expressions of Gender in Asian Art. Future Events in this Series: April 14 at 2:30 p.m. – Persia: Crossroads for Art and Culture, May 5 at 2:30 p.m. – Glorious Civilizations: An Exploration of Southeast Asia and June 9 at 2:30 p.m. – Expressions of Gender in Asian Art. Learn more and register at https://somervillepubliclibrary.org.

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The Somerville Arts Council has a call to Somerville dancers/movers/makers/choreographers, percussionists and drummers. Apply to participate in an international exchange called “Exchanging Notes,” produced by SAC and the Harvard’s Davis Center on Georgian Studies. Deadline: 3/18/24. Details and application here: https://somervilleartscouncil.org/exchangingnotes/2024.

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The Somerville Arts Council also has a call to all musicians for ArtBeat 2024. Calls are now available. Submission Deadline April 15. To learn more visit https://beta.somervilleartscouncil.org/artbeat/. Now in its 38th year ArtBeat is one of their largest festivals of the season. They invite applicants to explore all themes related to “wild.” Bands and musicians are invited to apply to play on two different stages. They seek music that lends itself to a festival environment, typically not classical or purely instrumental jazz for this setting.

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The City of Somerville’s Health and Human Services Office, and Housing Families Inc., opened an overnight warming center for the remainder of the winter 2024 season. The warming center will operate seven nights a week from 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., on the second floor of the Armory (191 Highland Ave). Guests will have access to free hot and cold meals, water, bathrooms, yoga mats, and space to sleep. Learn more at somervillema.gov/warmingcenter.

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Somerville Public Schools is looking for substitute teachers. Join an amazing team of educators, earn $150/day, and play an important role in our schools. Learn more about job requirements and apply here: https://somerville.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1146.

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The Somerville Council on Aging (COA) Board of Directors is seeking three new members, and Somerville residents ages 18+ are invited to apply. The COA Board of Directors works collaboratively with seniors and various agencies to enhance the quality of life for our local older adults. Members commit to two-year terms.Apply by Wednesday, March 13. To learn more, visit somervillema.gov/BeSomerville.

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Angelina’s Pizzeria has teamed up with the Argenziano PTA. Angelina’s Pizzeria is hosting a fundraiser on Thursday March 7, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Stop by 230 Holland St. to place your order or order online https://www.angelinaspizzeriasomerville.com/ and receive a special 10% off your order when you use code Argenziano. Support Argenziano PTA by eating pizza.

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