History Book Group: Blood and Ivy
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe History Book Group, co-sponsored by the Medford Public Library and Medford Historical Society & Museum, continues it True Crime Series with a meeting to discuss "Blood and Ivy: The 1849 Murder that Scandalized Harvard," by Paul Collins. Nancy Denise White will lead the discussion. Register through the library's online calendar.
Dance Caliente Ballroom/Latin Line Dancing Class
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MADance away your cares at the Medford Public Library as Dance Caliente presents a fun and lively lesson on ballroom and Latin line dancing. Dancers of all levels and ages are invited to attend. Founded in 1998 by Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves, Dance Caliente brings a contagious enthusiasm to their instruction. Bring water and …
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Open Mic Night at Medford Brewing Co.
Medford Brewing Company Taproom 30 Harvard Ave., Medford, MAMedford Brewing Company continues its new Wednesday Artist Series with an Open Mic Night. Sarah Fard of Savoir Faire Music and a guitar teacher at Medford High School will be a judge, along with Rish Green of The Lights Out, who will will perform at the conclusion of the event. A cash prize will be …
Savtones at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe third Wednesday of the month brings Tony Savarino's Savtones back to perform at The Porch, this time with special guest Joe Mack playing Jeff Beck tunes. Enjoy Savarino's original compositions: instrumentals focusing on guitar melodies. It's like instrumental Western Swing with some early jazz with some telecaster twang with a little blues and a …
English as a Second Language Class
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MATufts University senior Raga Bhagavathi is offering a one-hour English as a Second Language Class on Thursdays in March (except for March 23) at the Medford Senior Center. Raga speaks English, Telugu (South Indian), Hindi and French. She enjoys teaching English in order to expand seniors' communication skills. Seats are limited to six per session; …
Senior Artitude
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Senior Center holds its weekly Artitude class, with instruction of various art mediums and projects. You might work in acrylics, watercolor, graphite, pastels, colored pencil, crayons, and more. To sign up, call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010. Limit 16 people in person; there also is an option of virtual participation through Zoom.
Thursday Crafts for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAStudents in the Tufts University Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program are facilitating another crafts program for seniors at the Medford Senior Center, this semester on Thursdays right after the lunch hour. Have fun, be creative, and take home a seasonal craft. Classes cost $3 (for materials); pay at the door with cash or check. Registration …
War in Ukraine: What’s Next?
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Senior Center presents Henry Quinlan giving a presentation on the war in Ukraine titled, “Consequences Expected and Unexpected: What’s Next?” He will examine the origins of the war, the status of the war today, options for ending it, and discuss whether America is fighting a proxy war. Quinlan has more than 35 years …
Art Smart for School-Aged Children
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents another edition of Art Smart, a program designed for school-aged children ages 6 and up. Come learn a new way to craft, paint, build and design as the class explore the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project.
Journaling Through History: Mary Folsom Blair and Changing Times for Women
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAAs the 20th century dawned, women were experiencing new roles, challenges and opportunities. The words and life of Mary Folsom Blair, who was born in 1881 and spent her life teaching in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, reflect that era. When Medford writer Phil Primack, purchased land in Epping, New Hampshire, in 1974, Mary Folsom Blair …
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