Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 14, 2025 Fourth annual Teen Perspectives Contest aims to highlight the knowledge and talents of local high school students T he annual Teen Perspectives Contest from The Immigrant Learning Center (The ILC) is seeking entries from teens at Everett, Malden and Medford public high schools. Students are invited to submit art, essays and videos on the topic “The Cultural Impact of Immigrants on American Society” now through Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Cash prizes will be awarded in every category. Last year’s collection, as well as instructions on how to enter this year’s contest, can be seen on The ILC’s website at https://www.ilctr.org/ for-teachers/teen-perspectives. Malden Public Schools’ Director of History and the Arts, Gerard Tannetta, called RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 the collection of works produced for the 2024 contest “emotional and powerful” and said, “I know a handful of these students because of their involvement in social studies type extracurriculars and to now know these huge parts of their lives I previously didn’t have any knowledge of has been wonderful.” Winners will be announced at a ceremony for the students, their families and teachers on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Malden High School. Community members are invited to a Teen Perspectives talent showcase at Arts Collaborative Medford on Thursday, April 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. More information is available on The ILC website: ilctr.org The ILC, which is located in Malden, is a nonprofi t organization that gives immigrants a voice in three ways. The English Language Program provides free, year-round English for Speakers of Other Languages classes to help immigrant and refugee adults in Greater Boston become successful workers, parents and community members. The Public Education Institute informs Americans about immigrants and immigration in the United States and the Institute for Immigration Research, a joint venture with George Mason University, produces valid, reliable and objective multidisciplinary research on immigrants and immigration to the United States. City Offi ces Closed Monday, February 17 as Everett Observes Washington’s Birthday Trash and recycling will not be picked up on Monday and will be delayed for the rest of the week Special to Th e Advocate C ity offices will be closed to the public on Monday, Feb. 17, as Everett observes the Washington’s Birthday holiday. City offi ces will re-open on Tuesday, Feb. 18, and City Hall will have extended hours for residents (8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.). Observed on the third Monday in February, Washington’s Birthday is a federal holiday in the United States that celebrates the birth of America’s fi rst president George Washington. Commonly referred to as Presidents’ Day, the holiday also celebrates all those who have served as presidents of the United States. Monday’s observance will delay trash and recycling pickup by one day. Please place your trash and recycling bins neatly on the sidewalk on the day after your regularly scheduled pickup for this week only. If you have any questions, please call the Constituent Services Department by dialing 311 or 617-394-2270. — Vinyl Siding — Carpentry Work — Decks — Roofing — Free Estimates — Replacement Windows — Fully Licensed — Fully Insured
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