September 2018
Brooks Fall Festival
Do you sing? Play music? Recite poetry? The Brooks Elementary School Fall Festival invites members of the community to perform during the Open Mic segment from 2 to 3 p.m. The event, a fundraiser for the Brooks PTO, also will include a collaborative art installation, pumpkin carving contest, sand art, costume parade, food, rides and games. The event will take place rain or shine from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Find out more »February 2019
Intro to Brush Lettering
Medford Recreation invites you to come learn the basics and practice the art of brush lettering. Each attendee will have a chance to letter two of their own greeting cards (just in time for Valentine's Day) and take home their included supplies. This is a beginner's workshop; no experience necessary. This event is for ages 18 and over. Tickets are limited, so purchase early through the Medford Recreation website. Each ticket includes: - a guided group workshop on learning the…
Find out more »November 2020
Alex Cumming: Play for the Vote
Medford musician Alex Cumming is taking part in the nationwide #PlayForTheVote initiative to bring live music to polling stations on Election Day. Play for the Vote's goal is "increasing voter turnout by providing a more positive voting experience." All performances are voluntary, non-political, and will follow Covid safety guidelines. You'll find Alex outside the Brooks School polling place in West Medford. Find out more about Play For The Vote at www.playforthevote.com.
Find out more »April 2023
National Arab American Heritage Day Celebration
The City of Medford invites you to its National Arab American Heritage Day Celebration at the Brooks Elementary School. Come learn about Arabic culture, food, music, dance, history, and henna art. A light dinner will be served. Free admission. Register through the online event form. Presented by the city's Department of Public Health, Office of Prevention and Outreach, and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Find out more »July 2023
Lakota YouthStay Poetry Workshop
The Lakota YouthStay program is presenting a free poetry workshop, "Let's Make a Memory: Connecting Community," in the Brooks Elementary School library. Open to youth ages 12 to 15 from Medford and nearby communities, the workshop will be led by Terry E. Carter, who concluded is term as the City of Medford's first poet laureate on June 30. The poems created at the workshop, along with photographs by participants in the 2023 Lakota YouthStay program, will be featured at a…
Find out more »October 2023
Medford disABILITY Fair
The City of Medford’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities invites you to attend its disABILITY Fair to learn about resources for those with disabilities. The centerpiece of the event will be the showing of the 2018 documentary "Intelligent Lives" (70 minutes) at 12:15 pm. A project of award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib, the film is a catalyst to transform the intellectual disability label from a life sentence of isolation to a life of possibility for the most systematically segregated people in…
Find out more »Brooks School Fall Festival
The annual Brooks Elementary School Fall Festival combines a carnival and community activities for the whole family. Among the many attractions will be a Collaborative Rock Art Installation, a community art project where people of all ages are invited to paint messages of hope and wishes for the future. Also offered will be pumpkin decorating, sand art, and a scarecrow craft; a photo booth; rides and games; and food available for purchase. Tickets for rides and games are $1 each…
Find out more »May 2024
Brooks School Specialist Showcase
Medford Public Schools Arts Month events continue this evening with the Brooks Elementary School Specialist Showcase, featuring works by students from throughout the school year. There will be live music performances by the grades 3-5 strings and band students (starting at 5:30) with art displays on view throughout the evening. Enter through the main door on Auburn Street.
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