Community Corner

Somerville Blood Drive on Wednesday

Five things to know and do in Somerville on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014.

1) Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive today. It's from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Center for Arts at the Armory. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule an appointment for donating blood.

2) Wiretap Wednesday Open Stage
Also at The Center for Arts at the Armory is an open stage event, where performers can sign up for five minutes of stage time to test their work. Signups begin at 7 p.m.

3) RSVP for Special Education Event
The Advise the Advisory group, which works with parents and educators on special education issues in Somerville, has a meeting on Thursday, but if you want to attend, RSVP today by emailing Kim at advisetheadvisory@gmail.com or calling (617) 312-5407.

4) Green Line Meeting
As you'll see elsewhere on the site, there's a meeting about noise and retaining walls for the Green Line Extension. The meeting is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St.

5) Weather
Sunny with a high of 21.


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