School of Fashion Design

Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England dedicated exclusively to the study of fashion design. SFD provides students with a solid foundation in apparel design and construction, and the skills required for a successful career in fashion. Our technical Certificate program is taught by experts in the field of fashion design. Students may take courses toward the Certificate or on a class-by-class basis to fill professional education interests. For creatives and textile arts enthusiasts, SFD offers workshops in various fiber arts such as weaving, lace making, embroidery, millinery, upcycling, and more. As an SFD student, you will join a diverse community of emerging designers. Our studios are filled with recent high school graduates, students from nearby colleges enriching their education with fashion, and working professionals embarking on a new career path. SFD faculty and students are active partners in our local community, collaborating regularly with organizations and businesses through internships, exhibitions, field trips, and special events. Our reputation for excellence is on display each time our students show their work at fashion shows and exhibits throughout the year. With an SFD Certificate in Fashion Design, our alumni have enjoyed fashion careers with Adidas, Coldwater Creek, J. Jill, New Balance, PUMA, Ralph Lauren, Talbots, Timberland, TJX Companies, and more. Our alumni are designers and costumers for stage and screen, while others have found success launching their own label. Our varied class levels and flexible schedules are designed to meet the needs and profiles of all students. So whatever your level, background, or educational goals, we invite you to schedule a tour to see yourself at The School of Fashion Design. New semesters begin September, January, and June. Your fashion education begins here!

Middlesex County

Benjamin Pierce

Boston Metropolitan Area

Malden

Massachusetts

Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England...

Providing Senior Housing and Services at Affordable Rates!

VNA Senior Living

Providing a full continuum of care at our four beautiful properties in Somerville including Senior Living and Rest Home level of care as well as Homecare. All of our Residences offer private, spacious rooms and apartments in immaculately maintained, fully handicapped-accessible facilities . When people view our beautiful Highland Avenue Rest Home situated on 4 acres of landscaped property, as well as our Lowell Street residence located next to the Community Pathway and our independent housing at Alewife Brook Parkway along the Mystic River, they consistently say that we’re a hidden gem in the heart of Greater Boston bordering Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington, Winchester, Belmont, Medford, Waltham, Woburn and Somerville. “The Visiting Nurses have been bringing care into people’s homes for over a hundred years… now we provide a home as well.” – Linda S Cornell RN, President / CEO If you or someone you know needs a helping hand, come see what life is like at Visiting Nurses Senior Living Communities, we know you’ll be delighted. If you or someone you know needs help at home — call us …we are here to help!

Somerville

Providing a full continuum of care at our four beautiful properties in Somerville including Senior Living and Rest Home level of care as well as...

Choose from the library's assortment of PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii games and hang out with your friends. Anyone in grades 5-12 is welcome, so feel free to invite your friends. Refreshments will be served.

Video Gaming 4 Teens

Sports

Melrose

Medford

Boston

Suffolk County

Charlestown

Stoneham

North End

Winchester

Cambridge

Chris Rhatigan 

Wakefield

Crystal Ballroom

Some evenings entertain. Others transport you.
The Velvet Hour invites you into another world.
Join Little Miss and the Boom this coming Saturday, August 22, at Crystal Ballroom for a two-hour modern vintage cabaret where live music, theatrical storytelling, glamour, and unexpected moments unfold throughout the evening. This is not a traditional concert. It’s an immersive experience designed to transport you from the moment the lights dim until the final encore.
The night features Little Miss and the Boom’s signature blend of swing, blues, jazz, and modern vintage favorites, presented in a carefully crafted theatrical production that moves from intimate and sultry to playful, exhilarating, and unforgettable.
Adding to the evening, acclaimed burlesque artist Pixie Payne joins the cast for an exclusive performance created especially for The Velvet Hour, seamlessly woven into the night’s story.
Whether you’re dressed in vintage glamour or simply looking for an extraordinary night out, you’ll find yourself part of an experience where the audience isn’t just watching the show, they’re inside it.
The Evening Includes
* A two-hour live cabaret experience with Little Miss and the Boom * Special guest performance by acclaimed burlesque artist Pixie Payne * Carefully crafted theatrical moments throughout the evening.*&nbsp;Velvet Hour Themed Cocktails * VIP Velvet Tables available with premium seating, early entry, and a signed copy of Betwixt and Between Poster * Vintage-inspired attire encouraged. Dress to be seen or simply come as you are. We don’t judge. 😘

One room. One evening. One unforgettable chapter.
Welcome to The Velvet Hour.
🗓️ Saturday, August 22 📍Crystal Ballroom, Somerville, MA ⏰ Doors: 7PM | Show: 8PM 🎟️ <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-velvet-hour-an-evening-with-somerville-massachusetts-08-22-2026/event/010064F6C10F0E1E" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ticketmaster.com/the-velvet-hour-an-evening-with-somerville-massachusetts-08-22-2026/event/010064F6C10F0E1E</a>

Local Event: Little Miss and the Boom: The Velvet Hour - A Modern Vintage Cabaret Experience

Little Miss and the Boom: The Velvet Hour - A...

Some evenings entertain. Others transport you.
The Velvet Hour invites you into another world.
Join Little Miss and the Boom...

Little Miss and the Boom: The Velvet Hour - A Modern Vintage Cabaret Experience

The Arlington Center

The Yoga of Energy Flow 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training brings all aspects of yoga to deeper levels of experience, understanding, and application, welcoming both working teachers and dedicated practitioners who are ready to go further. If you are a teacher, you will expand your skills, encounter new methodologies, and return to your students with fresh material and renewed inspiration. If you are a practitioner coming for personal growth, you will find your understanding of this ancient art transformed at its roots. Both paths are equally honored here. Over 11 immersive months, you will encounter yoga’s classical philosophy, its therapeutic power, its energetic intelligence, and its most sophisticated methodologies — and carry all of it forward into your life, your practice, and wherever your path leads. Each monthly weekend immersion is thematically focused, carefully curated, and led by a faculty of master teachers. Between gatherings, two live Zoom sessions per month sustain your studies, your practice, and your growing community. This training stands apart: every one of its 270 hours is spent in direct contact with master teachers. That is not a small thing. It is where knowledge becomes wisdom. Upon completion, you will be eligible for the RYT-500 designation: Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level ~ not simply a credential, but a transformation. Faculty also includes Chip Hartranft, Jennifer Harvey, Doug Keller, Liz Owen, Jill Rodgers, Josh Summers + Jennifer Yarro 300hr prerequisite: completion of a 200-hour RYT program 300hr YTT: <a href="https://www.yogaofenergyflow.com/300-hour-yoga-teacher-training-arlington-ma/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">yogaofenergyflow.com/300-hour-yoga-teacher-training-arlington-ma/</a>~&nbsp; <a href="https://www.yogaofenergyflow.com/weekend-yoga-immersions/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Weekend Immersions</a> starting September 12 are open to all!

Local Event: Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with Daniel Orlansky, Andrea Fotopoulos & others

Arlington

Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with...

The Yoga of Energy Flow 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training brings all aspects of yoga to deeper levels of experience,...

Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with Daniel Orlansky, Andrea Fotopoulos & others

Ephraim Curtis Middle School

On Sunday, September 20th, Sudbury will host our third inaugural <a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride</a>.&nbsp;Our ride is a 1-mile loop that riders may enjoy as long as they would like. The one mile course is entirely paved and loops through the beautiful residential neighborhoods of historic Sudbury. Parents are welcome to ride with their children but it is not required. If a parent chooses to accompany their child on the bike, we ask that they register as volunteers.&nbsp;
Many kids choose to ride the loop 3-6-12 or even 15 times. We encourage riders to participate as long as they would like. We will have special badges for riders who accomplish 5-8-12 and 15 miles, too! Please indicate at registration an estimate of your rider's total distance (this will help us for event organization).&nbsp;There is also an enclosed parking lot loop all starting from Curtis Middle School in Sudbury, MA. (Adults may opt to register as volunteers if they would like to ride with the kids). Before the ride there will be music and bike decorating; during the ride and following there will be an Ice-Cream Truck, Food Truck, Coffee Truck, huge bouncy castle, lawn games, music and more. All registered riders will get a free ice cream from our friends at Trombetta’s Farm Ice Cream. Registration takes place from 8:30am-9:45am. The ride is from 10:00am-11:30am, and food and games will be available from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
“The Pan-Mass Challenge is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the country. Always held the first weekend in August, the PMC raises funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Each summer, thousands of riders and volunteers from 43 states and 12 countries participate in the PMC, all with a common goal: to find a cure for cancer.
100 percent of all rider-raised funds go directly to cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. The PMC is Dana-Farber’s single largest supporter and is 62 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue. Since 1980, the PMC has raised $972 million for Dana-Farber.”
The Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride empowers young participants to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a fun activity. By offering multiple course options, every child will have the opportunity to participate and make a difference - regardless of age or ability. Each ride distance is carefully planned to be safe and enjoyable, with designated routes through historic Sudbury neighborhoods that are well-marked and closely monitored by volunteers. For the youngest participants, the tot lot loop provides a secure environment where kids can ride in a contained area - strollers, scooters, tricycles are ALL welcome!
Beyond the joy of bike riding, the Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride serves as a powerful educational experience for children, teaching them about the impact of collective efforts in fighting cancer. As they pedal for a purpose, they learn about empathy, community involvement, and the importance of supporting breakthroughs in treatment and cures at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This event not only raises crucial funds for cancer research but also instills valuable life lessons in the young riders; collectively we all pedal towards a more cancer-free future. As with all PMC rides, every penny donated goes directly to cancer treatment and research at Dana-Farber.
Please join us on September 20th, 2026, for the <a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride</a>. We are also looking for volunteers of ALL ages to help us host an impactful and safe event. If you would prefer to contribute from a distance, you can donate to the ride by clicking the link below.
If you have any questions, please email the event organizer Tyler Steffey at <a href="mailto:tylersteffey@gmail.com" target="_blank">tylersteffey@gmail.com</a>.
<a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register to RIDE here</a>
<a href="https://secure.kids.pmc.org/Volunteer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register to VOLUNTEER here</a>
<a href="https://donate.kids.pmc.org/Sudbury/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Donate to the Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride here</a>

Local Event: Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!)

Sudbury

Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!)

On Sunday, September 20th, Sudbury will host our third inaugural Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride. Our ride is a 1-mile loop that...

🌱 Patch AM: See which Malden students just made...

Also check out Little Miss and the Boom: The Velvet Hour - A Modern Vintage Cabaret Experience on the Malden Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: See which Malden students just made major college honor lists

Community Corner

Arrests, Robberies, And Fraud: Malden Police Log

Everything residents need to know about recent Malden police activity.


Crime & Safety

Body Found In Cambridge Pond Identified, No...

Two crucial details have been uncovered regarding the unsettling discovery last week.

Body Found In Cambridge Pond Identified, No Foul Play Suspected

Assault, Vandalism, And Hit-and-runs: Melrose...

Everything residents need to know about recent Melrose police activity.

Assault, Vandalism, And Hit-and-runs: Melrose Police Log

Local French Bakery Opening Arlington Location

The business specializes in traditional French breads and pastries, including baguettes, naturally leavened breads, croissants, and brioche.

Business

Malden's Wordle Players Are Among The Best: Study 

Malden residents who play Wordle solve the daily puzzle in 3.62 guess, on average. Only four U.S. cities rank higher. 

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Sports

Video Gaming 4 Teens

Jennifer Barnes, Neighbor

More from Malden