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Black Alumni brunch opens Tufts Homecoming

September 19, 2026

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Tufts Black Alumni Association Hosts Homecoming Gathering

The Tufts Black Alumni Association hosts free Homecoming activities at the Africana Center, 8 Professors Row, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, beginning with brunch and remarks from Bruce-Griffey awardees Anne Djabre and Jennab Kamara. Afterward, AAFRO's "Culture on the Lawn" offers family activities including a bouncy house and an ice cream truck, ahead of the 1 p.m. football game.

Tufts Alumni

Tufts Women's Volleyball Falls to Williams in Five-Set Thriller

Despite Claire Castor's career-high 26 kills and a rally from two sets down, No. 17 Tufts fell 3-2 to Williams College at Cousens Gymnasium on Sept. 18.

Tufts Athletics

Outdoor Yoga on the Patio at The Ford Tavern Saturday

The Ford Tavern at 61 Locust St. hosts an all-levels yoga session on its patio Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 to 11 a.m., led by instructors from The Energy Barre.

The Ford Tavern

Spanish Conversation Class Meets Saturday Morning at Library

Medford Public Library's Spanish Fun Language Class meets Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 to 10 a.m., open to beginner, intermediate, and advanced speakers.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Children can practice Scratch coding at library drop-in

Children ages 8-12 can work on Scratch projects during a drop-in coding session at the Medford Public Library Tech Lab, Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Baby-Wearing Support Group Meets at Library Saturday

Consultant Christy Reisig will answer questions and demonstrate carrier styles at a baby-wearing support group at the Medford Public Library, Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Library Offers Free Tech Drop-In Hour Saturday

An IT volunteer will help residents with devices, software, and Microsoft Office programs at the Medford Public Library Tech Lab, Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Genealogy Society's New England Chapter Meets Saturday

The New England chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society meets at the Medford Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Medford Chess Club Meets at Library Saturday

The Medford Chess Club meets in the library's Cafe Space on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Kids Craft Felted Soap at Library Saturday

Children ages 5 and up can make a felted bar of soap using real wool at the Medford Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 3 to 4 p.m.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Mary Queen of Peace Hosts Singles Biergarten Saturday

Mary Queen of Peace's Young Adults Group hosts a Singles Biergarten at St. Joseph Convent on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Mary, Queen of Peace Parish

Medford Schools Share Friday Update on Projects, Programs

Medford Public Schools' Sept. 18 superintendent update covers the high school building project, after-school playgrounds, free ESOL classes, job openings, and upcoming events.

Medford Public Schools

Arts Collaborative Hosts Multilingual Creative Gathering Saturday

Arts Collaborative Medford offers a free, adults-only creative gathering Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with coloring, collage, paper folding, and mindful drawing in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

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