This month’s Words and Music program at the West Medford Community Center welcomes Karl Alexander, project manager for the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA), to talk about the proposed Mystic Lakes Pathway project. The pathway, which is in the early stages of design, would construct a path from the High Street rotary in West Medford to just beyond Shannon Beach in Winchester. Alexander will detail the ongoing work being done to bring public awareness and support to this undertaking, which is designed to enhance access and public safety for bikes, trikes and hikes along this very popular stretch of Mystic Valley Parkway. In the music portion of the evening, Athene Wilson — a talented jazz, gospel and R&B singer — returns with Rollins Ross on keys for a dynamic set of soulful sounds and jazzy rhythms.

Seating is limited and masks are optional. The program also will be broadcast live on the Medford Community Media cable public access channels 9 (Comcast) and 47 (Verizon), as well as on the WMCC Facebook page and YouTube channel.

The West Medford Community Center launched Words and Music in 2017. Usually presented on the first Friday of every month, the event starts off with a discussion on a valuable aspect of the community, followed by a performance by a local musician or musicians. For more information on this or other WMCC programs, visit the center’s website or call 781-483-3042.