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The seventh annual Mystic River Celebration returns to the Condon Shell on Saturday, September 23^rd from 12-4pm. This popular afternoon festival produced by CACHE in Medford celebrates the Mystic River, Medford, and the city’s active community of artists and cultural organizations. Held at the Condon Shell along the Mystic River off of Route 16 and attended by 1,000 people each year, the event features live music and dance performances, artist vendors, local food, and activities sponsored by organizations and businesses.

Every year, the Mystic River Celebration provides a line-up of some of the Medford-area’s finest musicians. This year, performers include bluegrass/folk/funk trio Cold Chocolate, jazz and blues artist Lydia Harrell, reggae band Krush Faktory, and the powerful sounds of singer-songwriter Laura Vecchione. The festival will also feature dance performances by Guardians of Isadora and Tufts Bhangra.

There will be numerous opportunities to purchase, make, and appreciate art of all types. Artist vendors will sell a variety of wares including photography, jewelry, scarves, pottery, paintings, and blown glass. The Knucklebones Play area will keep children moving and playing along with activities with the Medford Family Network and other nonprofit organizations. Local food will also be for sale.

The Condon Shell is located at 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway. Parking is available on-site as well as along Winthrop Street, though participants are encouraged to walk or ride their bike. www.cacheinmedford.org/mystic-river-celebration/.

Annual festival celebrates university’s relationship with Medford, Somerville communities

Tufts University, in cooperation with the cities of Medford and Somerville, will host the 15th annual Community Day festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held rain or shine on the Tufts University Academic Green in the center of the Medford/Somerville campus.

This annual event is a wonderful opportunity for neighbors, residents and families of the cities to explore the work and accomplishments of community organizations and city departments. Live performances include dance, song, music and a street band parade by the School of Honk. Student artists will provide face painting, caricature drawing and craft activities. A free BBQ lunch and refreshments will be served.

Highlights include:

Medford community groups such as Friends of the Medford Public Library, Medford Arts Center (introducing MARV the Art Bus!), Medford Family Network, Medford Farmers Market and West Medford Open Studios;

Somerville community groups such as Groundwork Somerville, Somerville Farm to School Project, The Welcome Project, Somerville Museum and Arts at the Armory;

Tufts programs such as Tufts University School of Dental Medicine’s Smile Squad, SOTA featuring the “Sensory Car Wash,” Tufts Electric Racing, the Society of Women Engineers and Tufts Literacy Corps;

Live performances by song, dance and theater groups including the School of Honk and Tufts student groups the Jackson Jills, Beelzebubs, Jumbo Jugglers and B.E.A.T.s percussion; and

Children’s activities such as face-painting, a scavenger hunt, crafts, story time with Tufts Traveling Treasure Trunk and “Kidditch” (Quidditch for kids).

Free garage parking is available directly behind the event location in the Dowling Hall Garage at 419 Boston Avenue, Medford.

Please see http://cday.tufts.edu for additional event details.

Mayor Stephanie M. Burke in partnership with the Medford Chamber of Commerce invite all ages to attend a free outdoor movie at the Condon Shell on Wednesday, August 16 at 8:00pm. The feature film will be Disney’s new live-action “The Jungle Book”. The Condon Shell is located at 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford. Bring a blanket and bug spray – free popcorn will be provided. For more information about the movie, call 781-393-2408.

Mayor Stephanie M. Burke in partnership with the Medford Chamber of Commerce invite all ages to attend a free outdoor movie at the Condon Shell on Thursday, July 20 at 8:00pm. The feature film will be Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’, which tells the story of a young girl and her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness – who try to learn to get used to her new school, city, and home. The Condon Shell is located at 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford. Bring a blanket and bug spray – free popcorn will be provided. Come early to visit the Medford Farmers Market which takes place at the Condon Shell from 3-7pm. For more information about the movie, call 781-393-2408.

The Mayor’s Office invites all ages to attend a free outdoor movie behind the Andrews Middle School on Wednesday, June 21 at dusk at 8:15pm. The feature film will be ‘The Land Before Time’, a classic children’s movie that tells the story of an orphaned brontosaurus who travels with a group of young dinosaurs on the way to reunite with their families. Bring a blanket and celebrate the end of the school year with this much loved movie and free popcorn. Andrews Middle School is located on Freedom Way in Medford. For more information, call the Mayor’s Office at 781-393-2408.

The final event of the ‘Know Your City’ series on Wednesday, May 24 from 6-7pm will be a Department Head info session with Barbara Kerr, Director of the Medford Public Library, and Pam Kelly, Director of Elder Affairs at Council on Aging and the Medford Senior Center.

In this interactive session, Pam Kelly will update attendees on the many programs, trips, social services, nutrition programs, and more that are offered at the Senior Center. She will explore the concept that ‘getting older doesn’t mean what it used to’ and distribute monthly newsletters about Senior Center programs.

Barbara Kerr of the Medford Public Library along with Sam Sednek, the Children’s Librarian, will update the participants on new programs being offered at the library,  exciting future plans, and the evolving concept that libraries are far more than book-lenders and have become a hub of community activity.

The info session will take place at City Hall in the Alden Chambers. For more information, contact the Mayor’s Office at 781-393-2408.