Mark your calendar for a week from this coming Friday night for “Somerville Fight Night” at Dilboy Stadium, presented by the Somerville Boxing Club, Mayor Curtatone, Somerville Recreation Department and USA Boxing. It’s a great community event that helps a lot of our young people here in Somerville. The cost is $20 for adults, $10 for youth and children under 12 are free. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the first bout is at 7:00 p.m.

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Coming up soon on September 8 at the Falmouth County Club, Falmouth, MA: The annual John T. Forcellese Memorial Fund 12th annual golf tournament. The entry fee is $100 per player and includes green fees, cart, gift and luncheon on site following the event. It’s a great time for all and a great cause to give to John T. Forcellese Memorial Fund, wherein scholarships are given. Go online to www.john-team.org for more information on this charity.

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Congratulations to Chris and Lori Foley who recently gave birth to Keira Shealin Foley who was born on August 4, weighing in at 4lbs 5 oz. Both Chris and Lori will make great parents. We wish all three the best in the future.

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Don’t forget, “Going Green on Rt. 16” –  the city’s third installment of the 2012 SomerStreets series, is scheduled for Sunday, August 19, from noon – 4:00 p.m. along Route 16 (Alewife Brook Parkway), from Dilboy Stadium to Broadway.

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This Saturday at the On The Hill Tavern located at 499 Broadway at 6 p.m., join Katie Harris and Sara Christine in their effort to compete in a triathlon while raising money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. $10 and includes appetizers. There will be a DJ, raffles and lots of fun!

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Happy Birthday to some of our fans here in the ‘Ville: Richy Clark, who is celebrating this week; also Brandon Wilson, one of Somerville’s most knowledgeable Historians is celebrating her birthday this week. Also a big Happy Birthday to Ron McCollem, who works at DPW. He’s a great guy and works very hard at the yard.

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Recently in the hospital are two of Somerville’s longtime and popular Aldermen. Ward 3 Alderman and President of the Board Tom Taylor is home after several visits to the hospital recently. He’s doing good and should be up and about shortly. Also in the hospital was Ward 7 Alderman Bob Trane, another popular guy. He’s home and doing better as well. We wish them a fast and speedy recovery.

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Last week we mentioned Russell Disposal and their wild cowboy driving of their trucks. The very next day on Thursday a Russell Disposal truck was backing up at a quick speed on one of the city’s smallest streets. We hope nothing bad happens. These guys do a great job. Why ruin it, and ruin someone’s life in the process, with reckless driving.

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Another event taking place this weekend is the Rock and Roll Yard Sale at Union Square Plaza, Sunday, August 19, 11 am to 5 pm (raindate August 26). Providence-based What Cheer produces ArtsUnion’s annual Rock And Roll Yard Sale showcasing New Englands’s top vinyl dealers. Vintage clothing peddlers and DIY craftsters will join record vendors, making for a unique shopping experience! There will be all sorts of music-related formats-including vinyl, CDs, cassettes and 8-tracks-and audio gear, music magazines, silk-screened posters, promotional items and vegan snacks. Of course, vinyl will be spinning for your aural enjoyment. This is a perfect way to support DIY & independent small businesses.

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Do you want to help set the direction for Somerville’s anti-poverty agency? The Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) is seeking candidates for its Board elections, coming up in October. You must be a Somerville resident, but no special expertise is required. You do need a sincere interest in the well-being of low-income households in Somerville and the will to learn about the issues affecting them, plus commitment and time. If you are interested in serving, please call Director of Planning Dennis Fischman at (617) 623-7370, x105 or Sonja Darai, Vice President of the CAAS Board, at 617-625-6600, x2406. For more information, see www.caasomerville.org.

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The last day to register to vote, or change party affiliations, for the Thursday, September 6, 2012 Primary Election is Friday August 17, 2012. The Somerville Elections Department Office at City Hall will be open from 8:30 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday August 17th. For more informaiton, visit www.somervillema.gov/elections.

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For the Sake of the Song brings together local musicians to perform their own material and pay tribute the songwriters who have influenced them. This Saturday in the Arts at the Armory café they will pay  tribute to Elvis Costello with Patrick Yerby, Laura Grill, and Shadwell! Hear classic songs like “Allison”, “Radio, Radio” and more along with original material from our featured artists! The show starts at 8 p.m., for more info visit www.forthesakeofthesong.com.

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SCATV is pleased to host two animation classes taught by Mr Gabriel Polonsky, a professional, Emmy nominated animation director, artist, and cartoonist. He has created projects for Cartoon Network, Discovery, and SyFy Channels, PBS, Miramax Feature Films, Nickelodeon, and more.  The class for teens ages 13 to 18 is a fun, intensive hands-on course that covers all the basics beginners need to create great 2D character animation. It will run for three sessions, on August 21, 22, and 23 from 11:30am to 5:00pm. The course fee is $250. The class for adults and teens over 15 years old is great for students who want to improve their skills or build their portfolio, adults who want to learn something new, and those who simply love the art of animation. It will run for three Saturday sessions, September 15, 22, and 29 from 11:30am to 5:00pm. The course fee is $250. Contact Gabriel at create99@verizon.net for more information.