Tufts Community Day Draws Large Crowd

Around 2,000 people from the Medford and Somerville communities enjoyed a free day of fun, activities, and food at Tufts University on Sunday. Tufts’ annual Community Day, which brings together Jumbo students, staff, and professors with local residents, began nine years ago.

The crowd takes in one of several performances on Sunday. Photo by Everett Wallace for Tufts University.

The free food is always a draw for residents and students alike! Photo by Doug Shoop.

Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn takes in Community Day. Photo by Allison Goldsberry.

Dozens of community organizations participate every year with information tables. Pictured above: Ken Krause, representing the Chevalier Theatre Organ Society, and May Marquebreuck, president of CACHE. Both groups are involved in the Medford on the Mystic Arts Festival. Photo by Doug Shoop.

Professor of biomedical engineering Fiorenzo Omenetto talks to a guest about his research with silk cocoons at an exhibit table. Photo by Everett Wallace for Tufts University.

Guests had an opportunity to create candy apples, which was a huge hit with young children.

Members of the Medford Rotary Club: President Mary Sbuttoni, Joyce Eliopoulos, and Doug Shoop. Photo courtesy Shoop.

Kids got to practice tooth-brushing with Tufts University School of Dental Medicine students. Photo by Jodi Hilton for Tufts University.

Medford Energy Efficiency Coordinator Alicia Hunt with the Toyota Prius the city has been testing out as part of a demonstration program. Photo by Allison Goldsberry.

– InsideMedford.com