The city’s annual vigil walk in honor of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks will be held on Wednesday, September 11, at 6:00 p.m. The vigil will begin with a procession stepping off from the Cedar Street intersection of the Community Path, and will conclude with a short ceremony in Davis Square. The entire Somerville community is invited to participate. For more information, please call Jackie Rossetti at 617-625-6600, ext. 2614.

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This coming Saturday, September 14, the Duhamel Education Initiative is holding a fundraising event at Daddy Jones, 525 Medford Street in Somerville, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. They are raising money to provide even more grants to support the children of Somerville Public Schools. More info at: https://www.duhamelsomerville.org/events.

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Happy birthday this week to several locals: Happy birthday to local realtor Stephen Bremis. We wish him the very best for his birthday. Happy birthday to a great guy, former Ward 4 Alderman Tony Lafuente. We wish him the very best of birthdays. Happy birthday to an old friend, Bob Trane (former Alderman for Ward 7), and another great guy. We wish him the very best. Happy birthday to Jodi Gallo, who is married to Jimmy. A great lady and fun to listen to with her stories. We wish her the very best of birthdays. Happy birthday to another local historian and a guy that loves Somerville, Matt Hoey. We wish him the very best of birthdays as well. Happy birthday to Gary DiZoglio, who also is a bit of a local historian. We wish him the very best. A big happy birthday to a great guy, family man and one of the best restaurateurs here in Somerville, Marty Henry, one of the famous Henry’s of the Mt. Vernon Restaurant on lower Broadway. A great guy and family. We wish him the very best of birthdays this week. To all others here in the city who are celebrating their birthdays this week and we missed you here, we wish a happy birthday to you.

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Please join the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen on Monday evening, September 23, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for a community meeting to discuss the plan for the Central Hill Campus (Phase I). The meeting will be held in the Somerville High School cafeteria, 81 Highland Ave. Phase I of the Central Hill Campus Master Plan includes the renovation of Central Hill Playground and the installation of Memorial Walk East, a celebratory walk for the Korean and Vietnam War Memorials, and a new Service Memorial. This will be the second in a series of meetings to discuss the plan. For more information about the project, visit www.somervillema.gov/departments/central-hill-plan, or contact Cortney Kirk at ckirk@somervillema.gov.

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Parkour Generations’ fall kickoff event and challenge day takes place Saturday, September 14, 9:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. at Somernova, 21 Properzi Way, Somerville. For more info, visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2494283813964366/.

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Strike Up the Bands @ SomerStreets takes place this Sunday, September 15, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., School St. to Lowell St. Activities along Highland Ave. will include live music on two stages, flea and artisan craft market by Somerville Flea, Aerial performances by Esh Circus Arts, Parkour with Parkour Generations Boston, Beer garden with Cuisine en Locale, learn to walk on stilts with Open Air Circus, hockey, football, and much more. Check out the Facebook event for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/476028752944697/

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What the Fluff? 102 Anniversary Fluff Festival will be held on September 21 in Union Square. What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Invention is presented by Union Square Main Streets as part of the Somerville Arts Council/ArtsUnion. Join in the celebration of the 102nd anniversary of Fluff, invented right here in Somerville’s Union Square in 1917 by Archibald Query. This madcap, fun-filled festival draws approximately 20,000 people and is cited as one of the reasons why Lonely Planet named Somerville in the top 10 “Best In The US” travel destinations for 2016. The 14th annual What the Fluff Festival will feature musical performances, a cooking contest, Fluff-themed games, activities, antics and fun for every age, and Fluff treats of every sort. This year’s theme, Fluff Travels: All Roads Lead to Fluff, celebrates one of the most culturally rich cities in the nation, paying homage to the many roads traveled to Union Square from all over the world. With 50+ spoken languages in its schools, Somerville is home to a mix of neighbors from El Salvador, Haiti, Portugal, Brazil, and beyond. So bike, boogie, scooter, roller skate or jetpack to Union Square as Marshmallow Fluff journeys round the world and back again with deliciously diverse food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. For more information, please visit: http://www.flufffestival.com.

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Did you know that the U.S. Census impacts federal funding over the next decade? If you or someone you know is interested in ensuring accuracy and equity in the 2020 Census, all interested persons are encouraged to apply to serve on the Complete Count Committee, especially persons and representatives of organizations and institutions with strong connections to hard-to-count populations. The application deadline for the Somerville Complete Count Committee has been extended to September 23. More info: somervilleMA.gov/CompleteCount.

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Ball Square Festival is back for its second year. Join local businesses, artists and musicians in the square for an amazing local event. The event will be held on September 22 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. There will be a beer garden, tastings, local flavors, crafts, music and more.

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The Somerville Garden Club is holding its yearly plant sale on Saturday, September 21, in Davis Square. Discover the perfect plant to enliven your garden or windowsill at this popular yearly sale. High quality perennials, house plants, herbs, shrubs, and groundcovers will be available for sale. Choose from hundreds of plants donated by both Somerville Garden Club members and community friends of the Club. Visit the Connoisseur Table for that unique specimen, or find a tried-and-true favorite among the many sun and shade perennials – there’s something for everyone. Horticultural books, decorative containers, and garden tools will also be for sale. And the littlest gardener in the family will enjoy the Children’s Table. Proceeds benefit the educational programs and public plantings of the all-volunteer, non-profit Somerville Garden Club.