Teens

Here are John, Thomas, Michael and Danny stretching out for day 4 of their Trek for the Somerville Homeless Coalition (somervillehomelesscoalition.org) yesterday.  They are blogging a little as they go.  (Can you believe they have WiFi at campgrounds these days?) Read their comments on their website at https://sites.google.com/site/crossmass/home .
They are on track for finishing the [...]

Starting this Friday (August 6), four rising seniors from Somerville High’s Track and Cross Country teams will “trek” from a spot near the Quabbin Reservoir to the Aquarium Wharf (approximately 80 miles) to raise funds to support the Somerville Homeless Coalition. They have raised close to $2,000 so far from Somervillains attending Farmer’s Markets, Artbeat, [...]

[ July 22, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] If you run a blog or email list (sometimes called a listserv) or distribute information on Facebook or YouTube that supports kids and families, you’re invited to the OneVille Project’s Online Media Meetup on Thursday, July 22, 6:30–8:30 at Design Annex, 60–70 Union Square, above Precinct.

One of OneVille’s goals is to make sharing information that [...]

Due to numerous recent inquiries about the sport, The Somerville Recreation Department is attempting to determine the level of interest for the sport of Lacrosse in the City of Somerville

FREE MEALS ALL SUMMER FOR ALL YOUTH STARTING JUNE 28TH.

FREE Breakfast for ALL Somerville youth on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning on June 29th in Albion Park and Grimmons Park. FREE breakfast available between 9:45 -10:00 AM at Kidstop in Powderhouse Park beginning on July 6th.

FREE lunches are dropped off for for ALL Somerville Youth [...]

[ June 19, 2010; ] Books of Hope’s

Mystic Ink Tour is keepin it live and rollin as it moves through New England bringing poetry performances by today’s youth and books that they’ve written to communities near you!

Saturday, June 19th the tour rolls into Roxbury and Cambridge…

Catch us at 2 pm, performing before thousands at the annual Juneteenth–Roxbury Homecoming in Franklin [...]

The OPENAIR Circus opens its doors for the 25th time this summer.  Each year, over a hundred children ages 3-15 learn self confidence and an appreciation for community and the arts through a great variety of circus skills, from juggling to stilting to stage combat, from hip hop to hula hoops.  [...]

[ April 28, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Books of Hope (a teen literacy and empowerment program based in the Mystic Housing Project) is presenting a poetry workshop and youth poetry slam featuring poet Everett Hoagland, Wednesday, April 28th, 2010, from 6-8PM at the Somerville Library at 79 Highland Ave. All are welcome!

There will be free food and the teens will be [...]

The Somerville Youth Soccer web team has been working on a new site for the league. It is up and running and we hope you will find it useful. Log onto www.somervillesoccer.us
To improve communication between the league and parents, we have setup a service whereby anyone can sign up to have league announcements emailed to [...]

[ March 22, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. March 23, 2010; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. March 24, 2010; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. March 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. March 31, 2010; 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. April 6, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. April 8, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. April 13, 2010; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. April 14, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] YOU MIGHT HAVE ALREADY HEARD…
• Somerville High School’s drop-out rate continues to be on the decline. Get details in the press release issued by the Office of the Superintendent on Tuesday, March 16th, online at www.somerville.k12.ma.us/news
• Due to snow closures, the last day of school is NOW June 22nd. Get the new 2009-2010 school [...]

We are writing to ask you to support the February 2010 Somerville High School production of Beauty and the Beast by purchasing an ad in the program book. You can find details on the range of sponsorship costs and benefits, and information about how to become an ad book sponsor online at www.somerville.k12.ma.us/musical.
Beauty and the [...]

Kicking off on Wednesday, December 9 from 3:30-5:30, SCAT’s Next Generation Producers After-School Film Production Club offers students the opportunity to create their own video projects, learn state-of-the-art television production skills, and work alongside other youth with similar interests. The teens will receive one-on-one attention from SCAT staff as they create the film and video [...]

[ August 27, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Bullying, is it a problem in Somerville-Why or why not? Prevention and how to deal with bullying in school.

[ September 24, 2009; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Improve Family Bonding and Reduce Risk of Teenage Drug Use, Violence and Teen Pregnancy.  Register now.  See how below.

Guiding Good Choices is an interactive program for all parents of pre-teens and teens, children ages 8-15 that is scientifically proven to prevent underage drinking, drug use, school drop-out, violence, and teen pregnancy while promoting health decision [...]

[ September 13, 2009; October 25, 2009; ] TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a FREE community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl, age 7-18, who have a mental or physical disability.

Our goal is [...]

[ August 27, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Are you, your friends, or your children being affected by bullies?
A discussion for YOUTH, PARENTS, AND SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS to discuss
• What is Bullying
• Types of Bullying
• Tips for youth to assist them with bullying
• Tips for parents to assist youth with bullying

SOMERVILLE CARES ABOUT PREVENTION
50 Evergreen Avenue
Somerville MA 02145

Sponsored by the City of Somerville,

Phone: 617-625-6600 [...]

[ August 4, 2009; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] For the sixth consecutive year, Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) will partner with the City of Somerville and the Somerville Police Department to host the local celebration of the National Night Out Against Crime and Drugs. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4th starting at 5 pm at Foss Park – activities will begin [...]

[ August 8, 2009; 6:00 pm; ] The Somerville Youth Soccer League is putting together a Somerville Youth Soccer Fundraiser Night! … On Behalf of myself and the Somerville Youth Soccer League – we thank you for your support! Best, John Teves – Somerville Youth/Recreation Commissioner

Please join The Welcome Project on June 7 for a graduation celebration for some special people from cultures and countries all over the world. These are the students in our youth language interpretation and adult language learners programs who have just completed a year’s worth of learning as language interpreters and English language learners.

[ June 3, 2009; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Change for a 10 Spot
Wednesday, June 3, at Johnny D’s from 8-11 pm
With a little help from our friends

We couldn’t do our work without friends like you! Join us on Wednesday,
June 3, 8:00-11:00 pm at Johnny D’s Uptown in Somerville’s Davis Square
for Change for a 10 Spot.

Tickets are only $10, available in advance or at [...]