Calling elementary school children for a weekend-long sculpture workshop! Join local artists August Sklar and Nolan Boomer for two morning sessions on how to make miniature houses inspired by Elfland. Both sessions we will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Somerville Museum, 1 Westwood Road Somerville, MA 02143.

By Dennis Fischman

Anthony Horowitz is an industry unto himself. On TV, he has written or produced half a dozen series, including the magnificent historical mysteries Foyle’s War and several episodes of Poirot and Midsomer Murders (the latter, on since 1997 and still running). In YA literature, his fifteen books about teen super-spy Alex Rider have also become a series on the small screen. Horowitz’s adventure stories set in our own day are not limited to adolescents. He has written literary mysteries about the middle-aged publisher Susan Ryeland and the way she solves murders by understanding the fictional character Atticus Pund. He has also done homage to Sherlock Holmes and James Bond. Not content with being a prolific author, in The Word is Murder, Horowitz becomes a fictional detective himself. To be exact, Horowitz makes himself the foil to a detective, the Watson to a Holmes.

 Spring 2024 schedules on Commuter Rail will take effect on May 20; ferry schedules to take effect in April and May.  

The MBTA is implementing a series of service enhancements across all modes this spring season. These improvements are designed to provide riders with more frequent, reliable, and convenient transportation options across the MBTA’s service areas.

Remaining events: Thursday, April 25, 2024: Miyawaki Forest Tour and Saturday, April 27, 2024: Civic Day

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is moving forward a wave of new climate action policies and programs as announced as part of the City’s 2024 SustainaVille Week. The city’s new goals and policies to help were announced on Wednesday, April 24, as part of a community celebration for the updated community climate action plan.

Blades and LEGO Character

Children at Mass General for Children (MGfC) had a BRICKTASTIC morning when they were presented with care packages from LEGO® Discovery Center Boston and the Boston Bruins®. In honor of the Bruins Centennial Year, the two organizations collaborated to bring 100 care packages including tickets to LEGO® Discovery Center Boston, LEGO builds, Bruins gear and more to children at the hospital.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Four Somerville kids start a band in the early 70’s. The Tools (formerly Shadowfax) was the name of my original band from the 70’s. In 1978 we recorded a 45 with two songs, Spark ’em Up and Love My Money.

The “Slice of the City” meet-up series kicks off on Thursday, May 2, in Ward 4 at the Healey School Playground.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City Council invite Somerville community members to the inaugural “Slice of the City” meet-up series. This new series of family-friendly pizza parties in the parks offers attendees a new way to connect and engage with city leaders and staff as well as neighbors all while enjoying Somerville’s parks.

The Somerville Rotary Club is planning an event to celebrate 100 Years of Service to the Community.

The event will honor Nancy Kavanagh, St. Patrick’s Women’s Shelter, Darren Warren and the Porter Square Star Market Team, and Patricia Reardon, Somerville Rotarian of the Year.