Medford resident Alex Cumming and three colleagues present a Virtual Accordion Camp, part of a fun, educational, and inspiring day for accordion players of all levels. Four daytime workshops will be offered via Zoom: How to Make a Simple Tune Sing!, It's All Bass and Bellows, The Singing Accordionist, and The Bal Folk Scottish (Schottische). Visit the event website for more details: https://virtualaccordioncamp.weebly.com/ Cumming, music director at Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford, is a traditional singer, accordionist, pianist, and dance…

Medford resident Alex Cumming and three colleagues conclude the daylong Virtual Accordion Camp with a virtual accordion concert. Cumming, music director at Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford, is a traditional singer, accordionist, pianist, and dance caller who has made his mark on the folk scene with his rhythmic, dance-able accordion style. He will be joined by Virtual Accordion Camp co-founders Jeremiah McLane and Rachel Bell, plus the legendary UK accordionist Karen Tweed. The concert will be live-streamed on the Virtual…

The Medford Recreation Department is offering a new arts and crafts program, Let’s Create, for children in kindergarten through grade 3. Each week, children will use their creativity to complete a new art project. Projects include ceramics, paintings, sketches, and jewelry making. The class, led by Program Manager Kate Quinn, will meet at Tufts Park behind the swimming pool. Tables and chairs will be set up on the field for the program. In addition, picnic tables and limited Wi-Fi will…

Dance away your cares as the Medford Public Library presents Dance Caliente leading fun and lively dance lessons for dancers of all levels. Today's virtual lesson will be on Waltz. For a sample of a previous lesson, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3241695949283538 Please register through the library's online calendar, https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MEDFORD&curID=449330, or call the Information Desk at 781-395-7950, in order to receive the Zoom link.  

The Medford Recreation Department is offering a Middle School Paint Night, led by Program Manager Kate Quinn, for those in grades 6 to 8. Cost is $25. Register starting September 1 on the Medford Recreation website: https://medfordma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31065  

The Medford Public Library presents a Virtual Teen Craft Night for teens in middle school and high school. Tonight, learn how to transform a T-shirt into a bag for you to decorate. Registration through the library website is required in order to receive the Zoom link and materials: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MEDFORD&curID=455854 When you sign up, Nicole Perrault of the library staff will contact you to arrange a no-contact pickup for supplies at the library. In order to coordinate supplies safely, you must…

The Medford Recreation Department presents Little Painters, led by Program Manager Kate Quinn, for children ages 2 to 5. Each week, kids can get creative with different painting projects including ceramics, suncatchers, birdhouses, and more. The class will meet at Tufts Park behind the swimming pool. Tables and chairs will be set up on the field to promote social distancing. All painting equipment will be individually placed at each table. No paint or brushes will be shared. Picnic tables and…

The Medford Recreation Department is offering a High School Paint Night, led by Program Manager Kate Quinn, for those in grades 9 to 12. Cost is $25. Register starting September 1 on the Medford Recreation website: https://medfordma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31065