The Somerville High Scholarship Foundation held its annual $10,000 dollar drawing this past Friday night, May 16, at the Highlander Café at SHS. A group of about 60 people attended the event, which was hosted by the foundation’s president, Joe Favaloro, and everyone’s favorite former mayor, Eugene Brune. Out of 250 possible ticket sales, they started the evening with about 235 sold. Lots of door prizes were given out, with every 10th ticket called earning its holder $100 back until the final 10 numbers were left. The ones left could choose to go on or split the money. The evening ended up with eight finalists, all of who choose to stop and split so each person won $1,250. The final three representing themselves that were present and choosing to split were Alderman at Large Ms. Mary Jo Rossetti, Ms. Paula Mackey and Ms. Pinkham. It was a great night -as always- and the following announcement was made to everyone present: This upcoming year marks the 25th anniversary of the SHS Foundation, and it was announced that the foundation raised over $1.2 million with a special announcement coming soon of over $1.5 million. Their hard work over the years has helped many students at Somerville High with their education costs. The committee will be holding a 25th anniversary dinner to mark the event this year with a date to be determined.

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Happy Birthday this week to some of our readers and fans here in the Ville, including Feargal O’Toole, who in his own right is very well known here in the community as the owner of “Data for Donkeys.” Such a good guy. Best wishes also out to Scott Diamond, who grew up here and now works for Anheuser-Busch as director of marketing. A big happy birthday to one of our finest executive chefs to come out of Somerville. Brian Roche grew up and lived in (until recently) the Ville and is now executive chef at One Dock in Kennebunkport, Maine. So when you’re up there this summer, stop in and say hi to Brian.

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Condolences to the family of the late John Joyce. He was well known here in Somerville. John was assistant headmaster at Somerville High and a good guy. He was very popular with the kids throughout the years.

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Condolences to Ward 3 School Committee member Adam Sweeting, who recently lost his father.

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We recently heard that an old Somerville friend, Ann Lanahan, who was very involved with Somerville Rotary, had passed away, She was also head of the Davis Square welfare office for many years. Anne was a lovely lady who was very popular for many years here in Somerville. Our condolences to her family.

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While at the SHS Foundation drawing the other night, we learned that some old time Somerville names are still involved in the city in a nice way. Harold Cohen, owner of the famous Somerville Lumber, purchased a ticket for the fundraiser. It just goes to show you Somerville has some very strong roots.

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What a wonderful job Sophia Carafotes does as principal of the Somerville High Adult Education program. She and her staff work very hard to promote classes that would interest people here in the Ville. If you have an idea and would like to present it as a class, head up to the high school this coming Tuesday and Thursday nights or call her at the high school. She’s a wonderful lady and is always positive in her work.

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The next First-Time Home Buyers’ Seminar is June 11 at The Norton Group RE offices in Ball Square (699 Broadway). It is co-sponsored by attorneys Mike Dwyer and Sean O’Donovan, with primary residential mortgage person Barry Shields, and special attention and thank you to Nikitas Tsoukalis, a credit counselor expert (and the only one in the Boston area with his own company). The first one was a success with a great response. So if your interested in buying a home -not just in Somerville but anywhere here in Eastern Mass.- call and let them know you want to attend (617-623-6600) or email Johngpratti@yahoo.com

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The East Somerville Reunion is on and will be July 12 at the Somerville City Club. It is open to all who grew up in East Somerville in the 60s, 70s and 80s and were from all parts of East Somerville, Cross Street, the Avenues, Glen Park, Florence Street Park, Prescott School, Edgerly School.

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Celebrate Somerville’s best restaurants and help support a local nonprofit, with all proceeds going directly to the Somerville Home on Summer Street.   Produced by the Somerville Chamber of Commerce Dining & Nightlife Group, the Taste of Somerville is a unique way to experience Somerville’s dining and nightlife scene. The event takes place outside and under a pavilion with live entertainment at 50 Holland St. (Davis Square) Wednesday, June 4. Tickets for the event are $40. Call or email the chamber for your tickets, 617-776=4100, or email smackey@somervillechamber.org.

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Congratulations to Tanaaz Timblo of Somerville who recently finished first at the Eastern Mass. Bridge Association (EMBA) Sectional tournament. Tanaz won the 8 Is Enough Teams at the Spring Sectional held in Watertown. The Eastern Mass. Bridge Association’s next tournament is May 30-June 1 at the Armenian Cultural Center, 47 Nichols Ave., Watertown. Players will compete at all levels. The tournament begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Other sessions are Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and Sunday at 10 a.m. Cost is $10. Games last about 3 1/2 hours, and players may compete in one or more events for trophies and other prizes. For more information, call 857 342-EMBA, or go to www.acblemba.org.

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Save the date for the fundraiser at Flatbread Pizza Company in Davis Square, Somerville on Tuesday, June 3, benefitting OCD Massachusetts. The Flatbread Company will be donating a portion of all pizza sales from 5-10 p.m. that evening to OCD Mass. They have great raffle prizes lined up and all are invited. OCD Massachusetts is the local affiliate of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation. To learn more about the organization, please visit: http://www.ocdmassachusetts.org.