Somerville Food Day Weekend starts this Thursday at 4 p.m. The Somerville Mobile Farmer’s Market will be hosting Mobile Market Parties all throughout Food Day Weekend for #SomervilleFoodDay14! On Thursday, October 23, join in at 268 Powderhouse Boulevard from 4 to 7 p.m. On Saturday, October 25, join in at 530 Mystic Avenue from 1 to 4 p.m. Each of these parties will include: The Mobile Market so you can purchase fresh, organic produce at the lowest prices around; Live music featuring your favorite local bands; Children’s activities from face painting to the Somerville Arts Council’s MUSCRAT art bus (only at the Mystic); A food mapping activity so we can collectively map food resources in our city; An urban growing activity to get your hands dirty harvesting vegetables as well as learning how to grow and compost at home; A recipe swap; and a raffle to give away awesome prizes.

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East Somerville Main Streets is having a Pre-Trick or Treat Block Party Friday, October 31 at 6 p.m. This month they are hosting a Halloween get-together at Chuckie Harris Park. Stop by in your craziest costumes for some fun games, candy and a Halloween photo-shoot.

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Happy Birthday to some of our fans and readers around the Ville. First of all, last week we wanted to congratulate Ms. Rosa Moccia along with her better half of Victor Moccia of Victors Deli in Ball Square. She’s such a nice lady and always smiling, serving the many customers and friends during the day. They are celebrating their young 60’s something birthdays. Also this week, Marie Civello is celebrating her birthday. We hope she has a great day. Former staff writer for The Somerville Times Harry Kane is celebrating this week as well. Donald Norton, Managing Editor of The Somerville Times, is also celebrating this week. Also celebrating is Sal DiMaggio of Somerville. We hope he has a great day. Happy Birthday to Phil Chisholm of Wigglesworth St. who celebrated his birthday on the 17th, a good guy who works at the Winter Hill Innovation Community School.

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Over in Medford, City Councilor Adam Knight is having a fundraiser Wednesday, November 19 at the Medford Elks on Washington Street (off Salem Street exit). Adam is very familiar with Somerville having worked at Senator Charlie Shannon’s office for a few years. Adam is young, newly elected in the last city elections over there, and he’s a very popular person in both cities politician.

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Candidate Nicholas Lanzilli, who is running for State Representative in Medford/Somerville (all of Ward 4 and 7 in Somerville only) is holding a fundraiser on Thursday October 23 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please join in for a campaign fundraiser at  Raso’s Bar & Grille , 209 Mystic Ave Medford. Enjoy some light food and meet with Nick. They ask for a suggested contribution of $50/$100/$250.

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A new arrival this past Monday early evening, born Naomi Kiara Rose Harrison who weighed in at 6 lbs., 12.3 oz., 18.5 inches long. The proud parents are Kaitlin Norton-Harrison and Jaleel Harrison. Kaitlin is the granddaughter of Donald and Patricia Norton here in Somerville. Kaitlin was born locally and lived her first few years here in Somerville. Kaitlin, Naomi and Jaleel now live now in Armington, IL.

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We put out an additional three boxes these past couple of weeks, while filling out application for another 20, including places you wouldn’t expect. We want to make sure that the boxes are seen and easily assessable for our readers. Dunkin’ Donuts on Middlesex Avenue, Dunkin Donuts at Twin Cities Mall and Dunkin Donuts McGrath and Broadway so far, with more to come.

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Some of us attended a function recently that was catered by the Mt. Vernon Restaurant here in Somerville. What a fantastic spread they put out. Everyone at the event was so pleased about the food and they enthusiastically complimented the host. Mt. Vernon Restaurant still has it. Even though our city overflows with new and fantastic eateries, the classic Mt. Vernon stands right beside them.

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Ward 3 Alderman Rob McWatters, who by the way is doing a great job in his first year in office, is actually doing what an Alderman is supposed to be doing, “contingents service.” We know three people in the ward in particular whom he has helped put a tree in front of their driveway, and one person he helped get some veterans services. Alderman McWatters is holding a fundraiser at Sally O’Brien’s, 335  Somerville Ave. on November 19. We know he’s going to pack them in. Yes, we just happen to like his work, along with several others on the Board.

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Somerville Adult Evening School is offering right now FREE Zumba first lesson beginning this week, on October 23, 6-7 p.m. If you like it and want to return it’s only $30 for 5 classes. They are still accepting those adults who want to learn Yoga, Sewing, ESL, Intro to Computers, Drivers Ed Class and Academic Online Recovery. Register online at www.somerville.k12.ma.us. Select SCHOOLS and then select Somerville Adult Evening School, or better yet run – don’t walk – to these fantastic offers at the High School on Tuesday/Thursday nights at 6 p.m. and talk to Principal Sophia Carafotes. By phone: 617 629-5250.

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Tufts University’s Halloween on the Hill will be offered by the Tufts Leonard Carmichael Society on Saturday, October 25. The annual celebration for Somerville and Medford students in grades K-2 will be held on the Tufts University campus from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. All students must pre-register by Sunday, October 19 in order to participate. To register your child, go to https://sites.tufts.edu/tuftslcs/ and click on the “Halloween on the Hill” tab under Programs. Students will tour a haunted house, watch a fun-filled show, participate in Halloween-themed crafts, and more. Snacks, but not a full lunch, will be provided. Please send your child with a bag lunch. While most activities will take place indoors, children will be outside. Please make sure your child has appropriate outerwear.

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Poetry October: For Poets & Other Wondering People. Friends of the Somerville Public Library presents a program for middle school writers and artists. This workshop series for middle school students will be held at the Central branch of the Somerville Public Library (Highland Avenue). All 5th through 8th grade students are welcome. Please bring poems. Email aball@tuftsmedicalcenter.org to sign up, or drop in. Wednesday evening, 6:00-7:15 p.m. on October 22 and 29.

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Learn to Skate (LTS)/Learn to Play Hockey (LTPH) for ages 4 and up begins October 18 and runs until early March, 2015. Sign up at the Somerville Rink Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. until the program begins, then on or after October 18, from 8-10:30 a.m. on Saturdays. $90 registration fee for LTS/LTPH. For more info visit www.somervilleyouthhockey.org.