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🌱 Patch AM: Step inside Somerville’s immersive Velvet Hour cabaret this Saturday night

Happening soon: VFWA D18 MA Special Olympics Fun-raiser on the Somerville Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Somerville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Step inside Somerville's immersive Velvet Hour cabaret this Saturday night

Also on today's calendar: VFWA D18 MA Special Olympics Fun-raiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon shower, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local Event: Little Miss and the Boom: The Velvet Hour - A Modern Vintage Cabaret Experience (patch.com) — Somerville's Crystal Ballroom is hosting The Velvet Hour on August 22, a two-hour modern vintage cabaret with Little Miss and the Boom and burlesque artist Pixie Payne. With immersive storytelling, themed cocktails, and VIP table options, the show promises a glamorous, participatory night out for residents looking beyond a standard concert experience.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • HONK! Festival (save the dates Oct. 9-11), because the time is right for dancing in the streets for justice! —Mary Curtin Read on Patch
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Doom, a cat who went missing in Medford, MA, has been safely reunited with their family after 20 hours, 39 minutes. Message from Owner: "My daughter… (Nextdoor Winter and Central Hills)
  • Notebook found in Davis Square.
    Please identify an item in the notebook pocket, so I know it's yours! (Nextdoor Davis Square)
  • Ipsen posted a job opening for Associate Director, HRBP in Cambridge. Apply here.
  • City of Cambridge Massachusetts posted a job opening for Math Teachers for Adult Education Classes (Part Time or substitutes) in Cambridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Somerville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cambridge

  • 10 Humble Massachusetts Restaurants Locals Say Have Some Of The Best Steaks (takingthekids.com)
  • Senior Manager / Lead , RDQA (Europe/Americas/Intercontinental) (abbvie.com)

Malden

  • Road Paving To Impact Several Malden Streets This Week (patch.com)

Ok Somerville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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