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August 2022
Canceled: Medford Family Concert – Spanish Fun with Esther Gomez
Due to a forecast of severe weather, the Medford Family Network has canceled tonight's concert at the Condon Band Shell, Spanish Fun with Esther Gomez. The remaining concerts in the series will feature Lindsay Munroe on Tuesday, August 16, and Ben Rudnick and Friends on Tuesday, August 23.
Find out more »Ultimate Tango Practica Chiquita and Beginner Course
Ultimate Tango School of Dance presents its weekly Short Sequences and Practica program at the Medford Lodge of Elks. Short Sequences takes place from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m., followed by the Guided Practica from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Solo Exercises Carlitos Perez way make up the first 30 minutes of the Practica. Cost is $25 for the entire four-hour session, or $10 for just the three-hour Practica Chiquita. For August, a 90-minute Beginner Tango Class is being offered at 7:30…
Find out more »MFN Playgroup at Capen Street Park
Each Wednesday morning in August, the Medford Family Network is hosting a Playgroup in the Park at Capen Street Park. Led by Miss Andrea Breen, there will be art activities, sidewalk chalk, music and movement, story time, free books, and more. The program is geared toward children ages birth to 8; siblings welcome. Register upon arriving.
Find out more »Poetry and Short Story Writing for Seniors
Medford author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware of Medford is hosting a class on the art of writing poetry and short stories at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in July and August at the Medford Senior Center. Shirley is the author of nine books; her 10th book, “The Three of US,” is pending this year. She also is the publisher of "Fresh! Literary Magazine," which publishes teen and adult writers locally and worldwide. You must call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010…
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Find out more »Medford History Walk with Laura Duggan
WalkMedford and the Medford Recreation Department invite you to a Medford History Walk led by Laura Duggan, a Medford playwright who is passionate about unearthing the stories of people in Medford history. She'll start at Salem Street Burying Ground, and lead folks on a walk to Cradock Bridge and around Medford Square. Learn about Sarah Bradlee Fulton, Lydia Marie Child, the rum trade, the Brooks and Halls families, and the Medford High School Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility (CCSR)…
Find out more »MFN Playgroup at Barry Park
Each Wednesday afternoon in August, the Medford Family Network presents a playgroup at Barry Park for children ages birth to 8. Facilitated by Miss Andrea Breen, the event will feature art activities, sidewalk chalk, story time, free books, music and movement, community resource information, and more. Register upon arriving.
Find out more »MFN Playgroup at Carr Park
Each Thursday morning in August, the Medford Family Network is hosting a Playgroup in the Park at Carr Park in North Medford. Led by Miss Andrea Breen, there will be art activities, sidewalk chalk, music and movement, story time, free books, and more. The program is geared toward children ages birth to 8; siblings welcome. Register upon arriving.
Find out more »Matt Heaton Singalong
Join the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for his monthly singalong at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Get your toes tappin’ and your wombat dance ready! This program is designed for ages 0-3 but is fun for all! Because of the age of most of the participants, the library asks that everyone wear masks during this program.
Find out more »Senior Artitude
The Medford Senior Center holds its Artitude class, with Debbie Corleto leading the instruction of various art mediums and projects. You might work in acrylics, watercolor, graphite, pastels, colored pencil, crayons, and more. To sign up for the class, call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010. There is a limit of 16 people per class in person; there also is an option of virtual participation through Zoom.
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