Don’t forget that the Union Square detour has started. Through eastbound traffic on Somerville Ave. will be detoured at Dane St. and onto Washington St. Local traffic can drive up to Warren Ave. Westbound traffic will not be affected. Bus stops between Dane St. and Union Square will be temporarily relocated. Find out more at somervillema.gov/somervilleave.

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Looking for something to do during school vacation week? Check out the Somerville Public Library events calendar for tons of options throughout the week. There are story times, a puppet show, a family movie night, and more. https://www.somervillepubliclibrary.org.

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Arts at the Armory is now accepting artist submissions for their March-April Spring Exhibit in the Armory Café. The theme of their Spring Exhibit is “Motion.” Art through the ages has often strived to depict movement, a steady rhythmic flow or a wild gesture. Arts at the Armory is searching for artists who capture motion with their work, either in their subject matter or the way they use materials to give their work life. Artists are encouraged to submit artworks that embody this theme in any interpretation. All mediums are welcome, as long as the work is able to be hung on the Café walls. For more information about the upcoming exhibit and submitting. Visit the exhibits page at http://artsatthearmory.org/events/exhibits.

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Congratulations to Jackie (Rossetti) Piques and Jason Piques on the birth of their baby boy a few weeks ago. Congratulations as well to first time grandparents Councilor At-Large Mary Jo Rossetti and Richard Rossetti. We hope that Jackie is enjoying her time off at home with baby.

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Are you a Somerville High School Class of 1969 graduate? If so, we hope you’ll join in the SHS 2019 Class Day festivities. Somerville High School is looking for 50 graduates from the SHS Class of 1969 to participate in Class Day activities. Class Day will take place on Friday, May 24, starting at 9:00 a.m. at SHS, 81 Highland Ave. If you are an SHS Class of 1969 graduate and would like to be a participant in the Class of 2019 Class Day activities, please email Barbara Favaloro, SHS Main Office, Head Clerk at bfavaloro@k12.somerville.ma.us, or call (617) 625-6600, ext. 6110 to sign up. The Class of 2019 looks forward to seeing past graduates from the Class of 1969.

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East Street Main Streets presents Board Game Nights. From beginner to advanced – games and gamers of all types are welcome. Meet new people, taste some delicious food and drink, and have a blast playing with old friends and new. Just bring a positive attitude. Thursday, February 28, at the Mount Vernon Restaurant, 14 Broadway, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. For more information, contact Jen at Director@eastsomervillemainstreets.org.

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The 17th Annual Brian Higgins Foundation Trivia Night takes place Thursday, March 21, from 6:30-11:00 p.m. at the Tufts University’s Cousens Gym. Join the fun and support a great cause. The Brian Higgins Foundation’s goal is to help children with special needs and their families have a fun quality of life. Along with a fun and friendly trivia competition, the evening includes a silent auction, a 50/50 drawing, numerous raffles to win, a light dinner and a cash bar. Donations are tax deductible. Enter a team for $250, or purchase an individual ticket through PayPal and join an existing team. Registration deadline is March 1. Learn more about this event and the Brian Higgins Foundation at http://www.thebrianhigginsfoundation.org.

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Want to learn how to play tennis this winter? Somerville Parks & Recreation has you covered with an Indoor Tennis Program for youth ages 8-12 years. Learn more about this program at https://www.somervillerec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30059. The program runs February 26 through April 2. Visit http://www.somervillerec.com/info/activities/default.aspx?type=activities to learn all about the Somerville Parks & Recreation Department’s current programming.

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The Health and Human Services Department, Community Clothing Closet of the Somerville Public Schools, and 311 are collecting donations of new or gently used winter clothing for residents and students who need them with their Somerville Hosts Winter Clothing Drive. Items most urgently needed include winter coats, pants, hats, gloves, socks, and boots for children (sizes 4T and up), as well as winter items for teens and adults. You can drop off donations through February at one of three locations during their normal business hours: The welcome desk at Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., the Health and Human Services Department, 165 Broadway, and the East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St. If you have a child in the Somerville Public Schools and need help with getting winter clothes for your family, please contact Francia Reyes at freyes@k12,somerville.ma.us or (617) 625-6600, ext. 6994.

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Somerville’s Health and Human Services Department is looking for volunteers for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). MRC volunteers might be called on to work with city staff to keep residents safe before, during, and after emergencies and natural disasters. No medical experience is required to sign up and volunteers will get ongoing training in skills like first aid, CPR, mental health first aid, Narcan administration, and disaster preparation. Interested residents can register online anytime at www.maresponds.org. Please contact Sara Harris at sharris@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600 ext. 4320 for more information or with questions.

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A Community Land Trust in Somerville is being set up, and they need your help to get it off the ground. The mission of this organization is to create and preserve permanently affordable housing in Somerville, for Somerville residents, by Somerville residents. The Somerville CLT will be an independent, community-based non-profit organization. You can learn more at the Trust’s GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/somerville-community-land-trust-launch-fund.