Take steps to protect yourself and loved ones against COVID-19, the flu, and other respiratory illnesses. Somerville Health and Human Services department is hosting free vaccine clinics throughout the fall and winter at locations across the city.

On Friday, October 18, hundreds of supporters, donors, and community members will unite at Party Under The Harvest Moon, an annual celebration hosted by Food For Free to celebrate community spirit and raise awareness and funds to fight food insecurity across Eastern Massachusetts. The event goal is to raise $115,000.

“The Central Library will be back to its normal hours next week as planned, and new supports in place will help us foster a safe and positive environment for everyone,” said Mayor Ballantyne. “We appreciate the dedication of our librarians and staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure the library remains a welcoming space.”

Cozy Arts is celebrating the release of its newest Cozy Corner album with a free family event.

Join Max, Trudy, and little Rory for a movement-based singalong followed by art making with Mrs. Flutterby and friends.  Take-home resources include free downloadable music and an accompanying coloring songbook. Appropriate for ages 3+.

By Dennis Fischman

You might think that murder is a purely adult subject, but you’d be mistaken. An increasing number of mysteries books are featuring high school students (like the five held in detention in One of Us is Lying, teenagers (Ingrid Levin-Hill in Down the Rabbit Hole, or even tweens (like the title character in Drew Leclair Gets a Clue, in which it’s character assassination, not literal murder—but when you’re twelve, the stakes seem just as high!).

Wellpoint (formerly UniCare) is partnering with Boston Bruins Center Charlie Coyle and sports equipment leader Franklin Sports to educate youth about the many benefits playing sports can have on their mental health by encouraging social connections, teaching teamwork, and building self-esteem.

Nepali artist IMAGINE.

A new addition to the Somerville Museum entrance will be a stunning mural by Nepali artist IMAGINE, also known as Sneha Shrestha. This significant artwork effortlessly merges her native language with the elegance of Sanskrit scriptures and the dynamic influences of graffiti, creating a vibrant and inclusive welcome for all visitors.

Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joined Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, state officials, legislators, and representatives from the Massachusetts arts, culture, and tourism industry at the State House to launch Massachusetts 250, a statewide initiative to celebrate 250 years of America’s independence and Massachusetts’ revolutionary legacy. The initiative will highlight the state’s rich history and amplify untold stories of the Revolution through hundreds of cultural and community events over the next two years. The Massachusetts 250 Grant Awardees included the Somerville Museum.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

This article first appeared in the August 4, 2012 edition of The Somerville Times

I can’t let the summer go by without doing a blurb on my favorite spot in Somerville.

We in the Davis and Ball Square areas have been blessed with a gem known as Powder House Park. Many of us have memories of sledding, picnics, playing on the rocks, snowball fights and first kisses at the park. A friend of mine was a recreation leader many years ago and he has remained friends with a lot of the kids, who are now grown up. How many of us made “gimp” key chains at Powder House Park? Remember when the draft board was in that building on the lower part of the park? I sure do because thankfully my number was a few digits off.