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Satellite Ballot Boxes Close Tonight for State Primary

The city's satellite ballot drop boxes for the Sept. 1 State Primary close tonight at 8 p.m., including the North Cambridge location at O'Neill Library, 70 Rindge Ave. After that, the Election Commission box at 689 Massachusetts Ave. is the only drop box open, and it stays available until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots must be sealed in the signed yellow jurat envelope before being placed in a box.

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Harvard Square Farmers Market Goes Weekly Starting Sept. 1

The farmers market at Harvard's Science Center Plaza shifts from monthly to weekly Tuesdays starting Sept. 1, running every Tuesday in September from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Guitarist Alberto Lombardi Performs Live at Club Passim

Musician Alberto Lombardi performs a classical-rock fusion concert at Club Passim tonight, Monday, Aug. 31, with doors at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m.

Club Passim

Cambridge to Observe Overdose Awareness Day at City Hall

From 1:30 to 4 p.m. today, the Cambridge Public Health Department and CARE Team will gather at City Hall to remember those lost to opioid overdoses and distribute harm-reduction supplies.

Cambridge Public Health Department

Application Deadline for 2026 Municipal Firefighter Exam Is Today

The application period for the 2026 Massachusetts Municipal Firefighter Examination closes today, a key step for those seeking to join the Cambridge Fire Department.

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MIT Launches Summer 2026 Teaching Days Training Series Today

MIT's Teaching + Learning Lab begins its multi-day workshop series today to train teaching assistants and instructors for the upcoming semester.

MIT Teaching + Learning Lab

CPA Committee Holds a Hearing Tonight

The Community Preservation Act Committee holds a public meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m.; the agenda and a virtual meeting link are available through the city's Open Meeting Portal.

City of Cambridge

O'Neill Hosts Songs, Stories and Play

O'Neill Branch Library in North Cambridge is scheduled to host Songs, Stories and Play from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for young children and caregivers, with no registration required.

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Boudreau Baby Lapsit Starts at 11

Boudreau Branch Library is scheduled to host Baby Lapsit from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their caregivers, with no registration required.

City of Cambridge

LEGO Time Builds After School

LEGO Time is scheduled for 4 to 4:45 p.m. in the Main Library's Curious George Room for children ages 5 and up, with tickets first come, first served and capacity for 30 builders.

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Cambridge Plays Yoga at Green-Rose

Cambridge Plays: Yoga Movement with Malaika runs today from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Green-Rose Heritage Park; the free all-levels class asks participants to bring a mat or towel, with a Sept. 1 rain date.

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