THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 16, 2024 Page 11 ~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~ February 19–23, 2024 Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Tuesday, February 20, at 7 p.m. Come chit-chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Chess Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Wednesday, February 21, at 3 p.m. Play, learn and practice chess. All ages and skills welcome! Murder/Mystery Book Club: Connolly Center Meeting Room, Thursday, February 22, at 12 p.m. We will discuss Josephine Tey’s “Brat Farrar.” A stranger, posing as Patrick Ashby, heir to a sizable fortune, has been carefully coached on the mannerisms, appearance and details of Patrick’s early life, up to the year he disappeared. It seems the imposter will pull it off until old secrets emerge that jeopardize his plan and his life. See Kathleen for copies on her twice monthly visits, or call the Parlin (617-394-2300) or Shute (617-394-2308) libraries. Parlin Children’s Crafts for Kids: Parlin Children’s Room, Tuesday, February 20, at 2 p.m. Let’s make a POM POM Yeti Sign! All kids ages three and up are welcome; please come and join the fun! Registration is required; sign up online or at the Parlin Children’s desk. Storytime and Sing-along with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, February 21, at 11 a.m. Join us for a funfilled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six. Crafts Free for All! Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday through Friday, February 2123, at 2 p.m. We’ll be making a variety of crafts during school vacation week! Join us each day for something new. Suggested for ages three-plus. Registration is required; sign up online or at the Parlin Children’s desk. Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, February 21, at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages: six to 14. Shute Adult and Teens Resume Writing: Shute Adult Department. Do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a 30-minute session at both the Parlin and Shute Libraries. By appointment only; please call 617-394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617-3942308 for the Shute Library to register for an appointment. Computer Basics 101: Shute Adult Department. Not familiar with the computer? Learn the basics: how to start up and shut down a computer, perform mouse and keyboard functions, use applications, learn Microsoft Word, navigate the Internet, set up an email account, and more! By appointment only; please call 617-394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617-394-2308 for the Shute Library to register. Everett Recreation hosting ‘Skills, 3-Point and Dunk Contests’ Everett youth are invited to celebrate black History Month and NbA All-Star weekend with food, fun and entertainment M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett’s Recreation and Youth Development Department will host Skills, 3-Point and Dunk Contests on Saturday, Feb. 17, beginning at 2 p.m., at the Everett Recreation Center (47 Elm St). In celebration of the AllStar weekend of the National Basketball Association (NBA), Everett youth in grades 3-12 are invited to participate in the Skills, 3-Point and Dunk Contest. The basketball court will be split in two to divide participants into grades 3-6 and grades 7-12 for the skills and 3-point contest. Afterwards, all participants will join back together for a dunk contest to have fun and show off their moves. The event will culminate in an NBA watch party beginning at 7 p.m. to enjoy the fun and excitement that the All-Star festivities have to offer. Those who participate will also enjoy food from local restaurant Fuentes Kitchen and live entertainment by the junior dance team of the Phunk Phenomenon Dance School – Lil’ Phunk – during the event. Those who are interested must sign up by visiting cityofeverett.com/events/skillsthree-point-dunk-contest – where the registration link can be found. The deadline to register is Wednesday, February 14. For more information, please contact Director of Youth Development and Enrichment John Russolillo at 781-628-9618 or email John. Russolillo@ci.everett.ma.us. The Family Restored Executive Director Eric Girard speaks to the audience. FAMILY ED | FROM PAGE 10 “I’d like to thank Mayor DeMaria for giving me the opportunity to be able to bring this program to the citizens of Everett,” said Simonelli. “This event was very successful and contained many important discussions. I’d also like to thank The Family Restored, and all of the staff and departments at City Hall – the Mayor’s staff, Paul Guarino, the Health Department, the folks who run the Connolly Center – a special thank you to Mike DiPietro and Patti Scalesse for all their help, and most of all, the citizens of Everett for their honesty and participation.” If you, or someone you know, is struggling with addiction and needs help, please don’t hesitate to contact Simonelli at Chris.Simonelli@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-579-6421; or Guarino at Paul.Guarino@ci.everett. ma.us or 617-874-0489. You can also visit the Health Department office located in Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway, Room 20.
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