Arrests:
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Douglas Brioso, of 12 Wright St., Stoneham, May 7, 11:33 p.m., arrested at Alewife Brook Pkwy. on charges of carrying a firearm with ammunition, firearm serial number defaced, and drug possession to distribute.

Woodly Dodieu, of 37 Johnson St., Taunton, May 8, 8:02 p.m., arrested at New Washington St. on charges of operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license, drug possession to distribute, and furnishing a false name or Social Security number.

The City of Somerville’s immigrant outreach division, SomerViva, and local non-profit Join SomerViva and Haitians United invite all to join them for a Haitian Flag Celebration on Friday, May 18, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Winter Hill Community School, 115 Sycamore St.

Cristiano Rodrigues of Cambridge, May 12, 2018 at age 80. Devoted husband of Rosa Maria Rodrigues (Luis). Loving father of Roberto Rodrigues, Antonio “Tony” Rodrigues and his wife Brenda, Rui Rodrigues, Steven Rodrigues, Theresa Rodrigues and her husband Douglas Clark. Cherished grandfather of Penelope Clark, Cristiano Rodrigues, Antonio “TJ” Rodrigues Jr., Cristian Rodrigues, Kyle Rodrigues and Mitchell Rodrigues. Beloved brother of Jose Rodrigues, Manuel Rodrigues, Norberto Carroca, Ilda Santos, Maria Vieira, Graca Travassos and the late Maria da Costa. Also survived by nieces, nephews other loving relatives and friends.

SCES Director of Adult Family Care Jeanne Leyden.

By Jeanne Leyden

Helping people care for a loved one at home is central to our mission at Adult Family Care (AFC). But sometimes we help by introducing qualified caregivers to those who need live-in support.

We are a MassHealth-funded, non-profit program that specializes in helping caregivers succeed. We know many experienced live-in caregivers and have an extensive review process to ensure the match is happy and safe.

The 9th Annual Playworks Run for Recess 5K takes place Saturday, May 19.

On Saturday, May 19, students and staff members from four Somerville schools will participate in the 9th Annual Playworks Run for Recess 5K presented by Playworks New England in partnership with the New Balance Foundation. Funds raised through the family friendly 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, which will take place along Franklin Park’s world-famous cross country course adjacent to the zoo in Roxbury, will support play and physical activity in 140 elementary schools across New England.

~Photos by Claudia Ferro

On Wednesday, May 2, the 7th Annual Choral Festival took place at Somerville High, highlighting the vocal talents of 7th and 8th grade students from all Somerville schools citywide.

Tree clearing and grubbing operations along the east/north side of the MBTA right-of-way will continue during daytime hours this weekend (Saturday 5/12, and Sunday 5/13, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM) between the College Avenue Bridge in Medford and the Cedar Street Bridge in Somerville.

On Tuesday, May 1, representatives from Fastenal Company and Milwaukee Tool delivered a generous donation of tools and supplies to the Electrical Technologies Program at Somerville High School.

Say Darling will be rattling the rafters at The Burren on Friday, May 18.

By Blake Maddux

Over the past 15 years, Celia Woodsmith has played in several folk, rock ‘n’ roll, and bluegrass bands. One of them, Della Mae, received a Grammy Nomination for their 2013 album, The World Oft Can Be.

Chris Hersch is a former member of Girls Guns and Glory, who won the 2011 Boston Music Award for Americana Artist of the Year.