Early voting opens for Nov. 3 election

From Cambridge News

• Early voting opens for Nov. 3 election. City Councillor Marc McGovern announced that early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs from Oct. 17 through Oct. 30, with a voter registration deadline of Oct. 24.Cambridge News

Cambridge on Sat, Oct 17

• Arts in the Park fills Sennott Park Saturday. The Department of Public Works and Adius Arts Initiative host Arts in the Park Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Sennott Park, 305 Broadway, with music, artist booths and information on the Port Infrastructure Improvements Project.City of Cambridge
• Head of the Charles Regatta continues through Sunday. The Head of the Charles Regatta runs through Sunday, Oct. 18, along the Charles River between Cambridge and Boston, featuring more than 60 races and about 2,000 boats, Councillor Marc McGovern's newsletter noted.Office of Councillor Marc McGovern
• Zoning board rejects Lexington Avenue appeal. Cambridge's Board of Zoning Appeal voted unanimously to reject a neighbors' appeal seeking to revoke permit approvals for a residential project at 90 Lexington Ave. in West Cambridge, Cambridge Day reported. The Cambridge | Somerville Independent also covered the ruling.Cambridge Day
• Mushroom Shop opens in East Cambridge. The Mushroom Shop, a culinary mushroom purveyor, has relocated from Somerville to a larger East Cambridge space and will host its Mushroom Fest Saturday, Oct. 17, Cambridge Day reported.Cambridge Day
• Original Enterprise model lands at MIT Museum. The original Starship Enterprise model from the 1960s sci-fi era is now on display at the MIT Museum, marking its first appearance on the East Coast, Cambridge Day reported.Cambridge Day

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 19: Curriculum subcommittee meets virtually Monday. The Cambridge School Committee's Curriculum and Achievement Subcommittee holds a virtual meeting Monday, Oct. 19, according to the city's public calendar.City of Cambridge
• Mon, Oct 19: Council to weigh Israel divestment call Monday. Monday's Cambridge City Council agenda includes a call to divest from companies tied to Israel's military and settlement activity, covering at least $28 million in contracts and investments, Cambridge Day reported.Cambridge Day
• Tue, Oct 20: School Committee meets Tuesday. The Cambridge School Committee holds its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to the district's public calendar.Cambridge Public Schools
• Tue, Oct 20, 4:30 p.m.: Rindge and Latin hosts Westford in JV soccer. Cambridge Rindge and Latin's JV soccer team hosts Westford Academy in a conference match Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 4:30 p.m., MaxPreps reported.MaxPreps
• Tue, Oct 20, 6:00 p.m.: Author discusses mindful democracy Tuesday. Author Jeremy David Engels reads from and discusses 'On Mindful Democracy' Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 449 Broadway; registration is required.Cambridge Public Library
• Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 p.m.: Chef Fuchsia Dunlop visits library Wednesday. James Beard Award winning chef Fuchsia Dunlop discusses her book 'Five Tastes' Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Main Library, hosted with Harvard Book Store.Cambridge Public Library
• Wed, Oct 21: K-8 schools release early Wednesday. Cambridge K-8 schools will have an early release Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to the district calendar.Cambridge Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 p.m.: City to discuss 135 Sherman St. plans Wednesday. The city will host a virtual community meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., to share updates on the city-owned space at 135 Sherman St.City of Cambridge
• Fri, Oct 23, 8:00 a.m.: CHA offers free health screenings Friday. Cambridge Health Alliance will host its annual See, Test and Treat event Friday, Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CHA Cambridge Hospital, offering free cancer and blood pressure screenings; registration required.Cambridge Health Alliance

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