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Also on today's calendar: Opening Reception for WEB: Works by Rachel Rizzo and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• 1 Person Injured In Fire At Somerville Restaurant (patch.com) — A morning kitchen fire at Highland Cuisine on Highland Avenue left one employee injured and caused significant fire, water, and smoke damage to the longtime Somerville restaurant. Firefighters quickly contained the flames above the ceiling, and the injured worker was taken to a local hospital as officials continue investigating the cause.
• Jewish farmers planted an ancient seed. Now the fruit is making its American culinary debut. (stljewishlight.org) — Somerville diners at Lehrhaus can now try qishut, an ancient fuzzy melon revived from biblical-era seeds and reintroduced by chef Noah Clickstein in creative dishes. The story follows how Jewish farmers and researchers resurrected this long-lost crop and how Somerville's kitchen is showcasing its flavors through salads, pickles, and roasted preparations through the fall season.
• Part Time Babysitter Opportunity [Somerville MA] (tufts.edu) — A Somerville family near the Magoun Square T stop is looking for a part-time babysitter for their 8-year-old son once a week after school, plus occasional weekend evenings. The job includes pickup from a local YMCA program, homework help, dinner, and hanging out, with flexible Wednesday or Thursday hours and pay of $25–$30 per hour depending on experience.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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