On Veterans Day we pay tribute to the brave men and women that serve in our military. We thank our readers for sharing stories about their favorite veterans with us. Brett Morash, U.S. NavyFranklin, Mass.My favorite veteran is our son, retired U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Brett Morash. When Brett was a little boy he always played in the tub with grey plastic US Navy ships. Outside he played with GI Joe toy ..read more

Note: In response to concerns about the coronavirus, many church events may be subject to cancellation, postponement or attendance limits. Please contact your church or temple to confirm event details.Unitarian Universalist Church147 High St., Medford,781-396-4549; uumedford.orgA welcoming community, we believe Black lives matter, respect the integrity of each individual’s spiritual journey, and honor the inherent dignity of all ..read more

Public schoolsMedford Technical High School accepting applications: Interested eighth-grade students are encouraged to apply to Medford Technical High School online. Students will need two forms — the online Application for Admission and a Guidance Counselor Recommendation form. Both forms can be found at medfordpublicschools.org and mpsadvantage.education. NOTE: Everett students are now being accepted.Medford Special Education Parent Advisory: The Medford Special ..read more

Note: In response to concerns about the coronavirus, many area clubs and groups  may have canceled, postponed, or limited the attendance at certain events. Please contact organizers to confirm event details.Medford Garden ClubGarden Club meetings are free and open to the public.To join the Garden Club, contact Sarah Cummer at sbcummer@msn.com.Medford Historical Society & MuseumMarker ..read more

The Medford Senior Center is located at 101 Riverside Ave.Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.Telephone: 781-396-6010Fax: 781-395-8912City Hall T.D.D.: 781-393-2516Website: Bit.ly/2YeuizlEmail: Pkelly@medford-ma.govDirector: Pamela KellyTo view the monthly newsletter, visit bit.ly/35Ws7rB.AnnouncementsCoffee and ..read more

Yoga for Healthy AgingMedford resident Judy Scribner-Moore offers Yoga for Healthy Aging classes. Until further notice, all classes will meet via Zoom. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening classes meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday morning classes meet from 10 to 11:15 a.m., and Saturday morning classes meet from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please contact Judy at: 781-488-7664, jscribnermoore@gmail.com or www.yogawithjudyscribner.com ..read more

InformationMedford Family Network Family CenterMedford High School, 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MA 02155Marie Cassidy, family support coordinaterHeather Fuller, program aideOffice Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment onlyPhone: 781-393-2106Fax: 781-393-2123Email: mcassidy@medford.k12.ma.usWebsite: https://themedfordfamilynetwork.orgFind us on Facebook: Medford Family ..read more

Note: In response to concerns about the coronavirus, many events may be subject to cancellation, postponement or attendance limits. Please contact organizers to confirm event details.New deadlines for sharing your news with usWe love when you send us stuff — news, letters to the editor, announcements, event listings. Let us know what’s going on in your neck of the woods. Some deadlines are changing and we must adhere to them strictly ..read more

Note: In response to concerns about the coronavirus, area events may be subject to cancellation, postponement or attendance limits. Please contact organizers to confirm event details.Virtual WWII Anniversary Lecture: 7 p.m. Nov. 11. For information: 781-866-3155; http://medfordhistorical.org. The Medford Historical Society & Museum and The Friends of the Library will sponsor “Endgame: A Virtual Remembrance of the 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII” with ..read more

BOSTON -- The election of seven new female state representatives this week is poised to boost women's representation on Beacon Hill to a new high next session.Sixty-two women -- a dozen in the Senate and 50 in the House -- won their elections Tuesday, meaning that women are set to hold 31 percent of the Legislature's 200 seats when the new two-year term begins on Jan. 6, 2021.Counting turnover that's occurred through special elections, next year's ranks of women ..read more