Waltham community briefs 7/1

LEGENDS, Autism fundraiser
Legends Hall of Fame Grill, 249 Lexington St., is having a Jammin For Autism Fundraiser on Saturday, July 4, with live bands will be playing outside from 3 t 8 p.m., and inside from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will be a BBQ, raffles and more. A suggested donaton of $10 is requested, with proceeds going to Melmark New England.
For more information, call 781-899-1310.

WIDE HORIZONS, Adoption info meeting
Wide Horizons For Children, 38 Edge Hill Road, is having a free adoption information meeting Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Learn about Wide Horizons For Children's programs and meet families and staff.
Advance registration is required at www.whfc.org/onlinereg/AdoptionInfo.htm or by contacting Jessica Ellison at 781-644-2353 or jellison@whfc.org.

OUR LADY'S, Blood drive
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted School Cafeteria, 880 Trapelo Road, on Tuesday, July 7, 2 to 7 p.m. The Blood drive is being co-sponsored by Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Knights of Columbus Councils #14710, St. Francis of the Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Council #14091 and Friendly's Restaurant. A free gift from Friendly's will be given to all donors.
For an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit www.givelife.org. Positive ID is required.

NATIONAL ARCHIVES, Records event
The National Archives and Records Administration Northeast Region, 380 Trapelo Road, presents, Census, Passenger Lists, and Naturalization Records on Tuesday, July 7, 2 p.m. The presentation is intended for novice family historians, and is one of the most popular workshops. After the lecture, the public is invited to utilize the resources of the National Archives, and they will be assisted by the archives staff and volunteers.
To register, call 866-406-2379 or 781-663-0144, or e-mail waltham.archives@nara.gov.

ST. MARY, Rescheduled concert
St. Mary Parish, 133 School St., will host a free concert Monday, July 6, 6 to 8 p.m., featuring Dick Donovan's Big Band. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the concert on the front lawn. The concert is rescheduled from June 15.
For more information, call 781-891-1730.

WATCH, Tenant Advocacy clinic, Need help with housing? WATCH's Tenant Advocacy clinic can give you completely free and confidential help from trained advocates at 517 Moody St. on Mondays and Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Discuss landlord issues, threats of eviction, rent increases, housing searches, or other general housing concerns.
For more information, call 781-891-6689, Ext. 203. All information is confidential.