Tonight, Wednesday, August 3, is the 7th annual boat cruise. As in all the previous years, the boat will be filled and a good weather evening out on Boston Harbor. We hope everyone enjoys themselves. Just in case you want to try to go, contact brooke@thescannellgroup.com. The boat leaves Long Wharf at 7 p.m.

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Candidate for Alderman-at-Large Mike Nionakis had a huge turnout of friends and family last week at Casey’s down in East Somerville. A huge turnout and everyone had a great time. Mike tells us he has a Web site if you’re interested in reading about him: www.nionakis.com. A nice guy and a regular guy. A lot of us here at The News like him.

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We heard that David Carnevale went from Republican to Democrat recently and, yes, he’s planning on running against Senator Jehlen again, but this time as a Democrat. We also hear that a well known resident of Medford is seriously considering running against the liberal anti-business Jehlen as well.

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Allison Koty had her bridal shower this past Sunday and both her and her fiancé Mark were overwhelmed at how nice everyone was and all the presents they received. Ali and Mark are getting married September 24 in Falmouth. Some of us here at Newstalk have known Ali since the day she was born. She’s grown up and has turned out to be a very nice young lady. We wish them the best.

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Wow! More birthdays of locals here in the ‘Ville: A Happy Birthday to Ron Newman, an Ohio transplant who you might not always agree with. He isn’t bashful about putting in his two cents worth, no matter what. We wish him a great day. Another well known Somerville notable, John A. Roderick, could be one of only a few nowadays that can honestly be called on to verify historical facts here in the city. John’s a nice guy and we wish him a great day as well. Some might not remember Chris Just. Even though he moved to Ohio he’s very much in touch with several from the ‘Ville and we wish him a good day. A well known real estate baron and a man from a family who has a rich history here in Somerville, we wish Mike Carucci the best as well. He runs a prominent real estate company on Newbury Street. We want to wish our good friend Diane Snow a Happy Birthday and  Happy 18th Birthday to Corey Norton and 17th Birthday to Katilin Norton.

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Here’s an interesting story! Still celebrating a Happy Birthday as well from last week is Somerville Police Detective Mario Oliveira! He and his lovely wife Christy are also celebrating the birth of their new born baby boy just arrived on Mario’s birthday this past Saturday. Baby Tyler David Oliveira weighed in at 8 lbs. The baby’s middle name, David, is in honor of Dr. David King from MGH, who saved Mario’s life after his brutal shooting last year.  Mario said, “He’s a very special baby since I almost never got to meet him.” The happy couple celebrated the wonderful news of the new pregnancy only days before the shooting occurred.

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The Somerville Chamber of Commerce is once again holding its monthly after business hours get together this Thursday, August 4, at Redbones, located at 55 Chester Street. There is no cover. Free Appetizers, excellent networking, and, of course, a cash bar.

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The happy grandparents of the Mitrano and Bortlik families, along with the happy great grand-parents of the Rosato and Ciuffo families, and happy parents Marisa and Christoper Bortok, as well as big sisters Kayla and Jessica, are very happy to welcome Liliana Maria and Sophia Christina to the family. The twin daughters were born on July 10.

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The annual John T. Forcellese Memorial Fund will be holding its annual golfing tournament on September 10 at the Falmouth Country Club. This year the field has been expanded to 144 golfers. To register for the event call 617 543-8152 or email pkf@johns-team.org. This is a great event and raises lots of money for local kids for scholarships here in Somerville as well as in Falmouth.

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Every Thursday night through August 25 enjoy SomerMovie Fest ’11. This week’s movie (August 4) is Toy Story 3 (G) and will take place at Seven Hills Park, Davis Square.  All movies start at dusk. Call 311 for more information, or visit www.somervillema.gov.

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The City of Somerville invites all community members and artists to participate in a “Recycled Sculpture” exhibit and competition at the upcoming SomerStreets event: “Going Green on Rt. 16.”  The event will be held on Rt. 16, from Dilboy Field to Broadway, noon- 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21.   Entries can be two- and three-dimensional works that are no larger than 5’ x 5’, including but not limited to:  paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, pottery, glasswork, collages, metalwork and stonework. At least 50 percent of each piece of artwork must be recycled materials, manmade or organic, and must be family friendly.  Materials include but are not limited to:  wood, metal or stone, glass, paper, fabric, pottery and plastic.  Prizes will be awarded to winning designs and the top three artists will have their artwork display at City Hall.  Entry forms can be found at www.somervillema.gov/somerstreets, and must be submitted by Wednesday, August 17 to Carlene Campbell, Director of Community Relations. Send an email to ccampbell@somervillema.gov or send regular mail to: Going Green on Rt. 16 – Communications 93 Highland Avenue Somerville, MA  02143