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School Building Committee Meets to Plan New Winter Hill School

Somerville's School Building Committee meets virtually today from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to continue planning a new school on Sycamore Street for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and potentially the Benjamin G. Brown School. The committee oversees the city's construction plans, working with City and Somerville Public Schools staff and consultants on tasks such as hiring architects and contractors and ensuring designs meet district needs within budget. The meeting is virtual only and free to attend, with a Zoom link and passcode posted on the city's event listing.

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Tandem Jump Performs Surreal Sketch Comedy at The Rockwell

Montreal sketch comedy group Tandem Jump brings its multimedia, surreal comedy show to The Rockwell in Davis Square tonight, Monday, August 3, at 7 p.m.

The Rockwell

Vendor Applications Close Today for Somerville Winter Farmers Market

Monday, August 3, is the deadline for local vendors to apply for the 2026–2027 Somerville Winter Farmers Market, which runs November through April.

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Greentown Labs and Climate Tech Incubators Receive State Grants

Somerville's Greentown Labs and FORGE each received $120,000 state grants from the Mass Clean Energy Center on Sunday, August 2, to help commercialize climate tech startups.

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Rockets with the Museum of Science Coming to West Branch Library

Kids and families can explore aerospace engineering at an interactive rocket science workshop Tuesday, August 4, at 4 p.m. at the library's West Branch.

Somerville Public Library

Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance Hosts Somerville Youth Summer League

The weekly youth ultimate disc pickup series runs Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. through August 12; registration for remaining sessions is open until Monday, August 10.

Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance

Spanish Storytime Comes to West Branch Library

Today, Monday, August 3, from 11 to 11:30 a.m., Somerville Public Library hosts Spanish Storytime/Cuentos en español with Gabi in the West Branch Children's Room.

Somerville Public Library

Adult Craft and Chat Meets Online

Today, Monday, August 3, from 1 to 3 p.m., Somerville Public Library hosts a virtual Adult Craft and Chat for residents working on knitting, drawing, or other projects.

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Creative Drama Workshop for Kids at Central Library

Today, Monday, August 3, from 4 to 5 p.m., kids ages 7 to 11 can join a Creative Drama class at the Central Library auditorium with movement, acting games, and skits.

Somerville Public Library

Chess Night Returns to Central Library

Today, Monday, August 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Somerville Public Library hosts Chess Nights at the Central Library auditorium for all skill levels; sets provided, no registration needed.

Somerville Public Library

COA Offers Chair-Based General Exercise

Today, Monday, August 3, at 9 a.m., the Council on Aging offers a chair-based General Exercise class at the Holland Street Center, with supported standing strength and balance work.

City of Somerville

Virtual Nutrition Class Focuses on Balanced Eating

Today, Monday, August 3, from 11 to 11:45 a.m., the Council on Aging hosts a virtual nutrition class on incorporating all food groups for daily balance.

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Memory Café Sing-Along Set for Aug. 4 at Council on Aging

Somerville's Council on Aging hosts its August Memory Café, a stigma-free space for those with cognitive decline and their caregivers, on Tuesday, August 4, featuring a sing-along with Jane.

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