More than 60 health and wellness providers will be in Somerville on April 10 for Elder Fair 2019. Elder Fair is a free annual health and wellness expo that’s hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services.
By Nathan Lamb
Connecting people with programs that support independence and well-being is central to our mission at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) — so it is with great pleasure that we invite the community to join us at Elder Fair 2019.
Now in its 20th year, Elder Fair is a free health and wellness expo that showcases useful services and government programs for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
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Community Journalism 101
Date: Monday, April 8, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at SMC – Class Size: 15 students
About: These workshops are run by Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism (BINJ), in partnership with Somerville Media Center. Participants will learn how to interview people, do background research, write in basic Associated Press style, and cover a range of issues. At the end, we aim to host a network of community journalists and reporters who can work closely on BINJ and SMC content, as well as being able to access other opportunities.
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Somerville resident Shelley Cates operates a yoga studio in Harvard Square.
By JT Thompson
Shelley Cates recently fulfilled a dream by opening a yoga studio of her own in Harvard Square. She speaks with the joyful calm and relaxed liveliness of someone who has discovered their calling in life.
“I came from an interior architecture and design background. I moved from New York City to Boston for grad school, and was living in the South End. After awhile, I couldn’t afford it, and moved to Somerville.
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(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers.)
By Joseph A. Curtatone
Taking a closer look at notable city data—and interesting numbers.
$4.9 million saved: In July 2017, the City established Somerville Community Choice Electricity to offer lower electricity rates and more renewable energy sources to local residential electricity customers. Because the program also locked in an electricity rate for 30 months, the hope was that it would also save ratepayers money—and it has. By June 2019, Somerville Community Choice Electricity customers will save a total of $4.9 million. That works out to an average savings of $145 per residential account.
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“Paranormal Playground Art” Exhibition
By Mariah Ashley Pique
Somerville Media Center, 90 Union Square
Friday, April 5, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
“These are creations from the Mariah Ashley Pique Spirit Medium Collection! My artwork is based upon channeling Spirit through Angelic Transmission, which is an actual activation releasing energy that expands the consciousness of creative artists. Each painting represents the elements of the Unseen Creative World. Come feel the energy for yourself!”
— Mariah Ashley Pique
Landlords and prospective landlords are invited to attend a free workshop to learn about home improvement programs that they may qualify for, resources to help with landlord/tenant disputes, and information on fair housing laws. This workshop will be held in April by the Office of Housing Stability and the Somerville Fair Housing Commission to mark Fair Housing Month.
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On Monday, April 8, Prospect Hill Park will close to the public for the next phase of the Prospect Hill Park Rehabilitation Project. Preliminary work began in October 2018. The park is expected to reopen in 2020.
Richard M. Lawlor – Of Somerville April 3, 2019.
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