Back to School Fair set for Aug. 25 at SHS

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Somerville Public Schools sets Back to School Fair for Aug. 25

Somerville Public Schools holds its annual Back to School Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Somerville High School, where families can meet principals and district department heads, connect with community partners, and pick up free school supplies. Free frozen treats will be provided for students who attend. Immediately after, from 6 to 8 p.m., the high school hosts "Welcome to Somerville High" for incoming ninth-graders and students new to the school.

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Bicycle Committee's Streetwise talk hits Aeronaut Brewing tonight

The Somerville Bicycle Committee holds its August Streetwise event tonight, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. at Aeronaut Brewing on Tyler Street, with BCU Labs discussing Boston-area biking data and infrastructure advocacy.

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Somerville Bike Kitchen throws 11th anniversary party Thursday

The Somerville Bike Kitchen marks 11 years of service with an anniversary party Thursday, Aug. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Center for Arts at the Armory, with food and music.

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MAMAS Back-to-School Free Store returns Saturday, seeks volunteers

Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville hosts its back-to-school free giveaway of clothing, shoes, diapers, and hygiene products Saturday, Aug. 22, at East Somerville Community School, and is seeking volunteers.

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Council on Aging screens 'Office Romance' at Holland Street

The Somerville Council on Aging hosts a free screening of 'Office Romance' for seniors Wednesday, Aug. 19, at noon at the Holland Street Center, with $2 pizza available.

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Zoning Board takes up Park Avenue and Monmouth Street cases

The Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals meets via Zoom Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m., including a hardship variance request for 22 Park Avenue and a lot-split special permit for 17 Monmouth Street.

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Descent Theory plays single release show at The Rockwell

Progressive fusion and math rock group Descent Theory plays an all-ages show Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m. at The Rockwell in Davis Square to celebrate their new single.

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Mass notification system RFP proposals due Wednesday

Proposals for Somerville's mass notification system procurement, RFP 27-04, are due Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 3 p.m. via COMMBUYS.

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Council on Aging's Beach Boys tribute trip departs Wednesday

The Council on Aging's Beach Boys Tribute & Lobsterbake trip departs the Ralph & Jenny Center Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 8 a.m., including transportation, a lobster lunch, and a tribute show by The Driftwoods.

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