Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 16, 2024 City of Everett hosting Youth Job Fair March 16 An opportunity for Everett’s youth and employers to connect Special to The Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett’s Recreation and Youth Development Department will host the Everett Youth Job Fair on Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Everett Recreation Center (47 Elm St.). Through this event, Everett’s youth who are ages 14-25 are invited to bring their resume and explore potential job opportunities, internships and career paths from a diverse range of employers from various industries. Those who attend can engage in live chats with recruiters and representatives and connect with professionals in their desired field, as well as learn more about the City’s annual Summer Youth Work Program and the upcoming yearround workforce program. The event is also a great opportunity for employers to showcase their brand and connect with the next generation of young professionals. Provide valuable insights into your industry, company culture and available positions while also conducting on-the-spot interviews and initial screenings with potential candidates. “We’re looking to help give our City’s youth the chance to have access to as many of the opportunities out there that are available to them,” said Mayor DeMaria. “We encourage as many businesses and youth who are interested to take part in this fantastic networking opportunity.” Under the direction of Everett’s Director of Youth Development and Enrichment, John Russolillo, the newly created Recreation and Youth Development Department looks to provide Everett’s youth access to a diverse range of career opportunities in various career fields. The department plans to focus on developing programming that will prepare Everett’s youth for the transition into adulthood. “As the new Director of Youth Development for the City of Everett, I am thrilled to empower and inspire the youth, and I am eager to contribute to their growth and success,” said Russolillo. “As we approach the upcoming Youth Job Fair, I recognize the profound imAquarium welcomes guests during February school vacation week with extended hours and educational programs Spend the week with sea lions, films and more F or February school vacation week, the New England Aquarium is ready to host guests with animal encounters, a new café menu, films on the largest screen in New England, opportunities to get involved in advocacy efforts, and more. The Aquarium will extend its hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from February 19 to 23 when Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine public school students have vacation weeks. Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance at neaq.org, as timed ticket slots might sell out. Highlights for the week include: Daily presentations and behind-the-scenes opportunities • Aquarium guests can enjoy daily presentations with the penguins, sea lions and harbor seals, along with the residents of the Giant Ocean Tank. The full schedule is available at https://www. neaq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/daily-presentations.pdf • The Aquarium is also offering special encounters with its resident Atlantic harbor seals for an additional fee. The daily programs provide guests with an exclusive inside-the-exhibit experience and the opportunity to interact with and learn more about these marine mammals. Guests can also register for an art-making session, where they will receive a one-of-a-kind painting made by a seal during A harbor seal encounter. (Credit: Tony Rinaldo for the New England Aquarium) their visit. More information is at https://www.neaq.org/visit/animal-encounters/ Sea turtle advocacy programming • During school vacation week, the New England Aquarium will offer visitors an opportunity to help protect endangered sea turtles. Guests are encouraged to stop by the Blue Planet Action Center during their visit to learn more about the Aquarium’s sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation program and write to their members of Congress to encourage their support of these critical conservation efforts. The site will be active from February 19 to 23 and is an exciting chance to contribute to the collective work to protect these endangered animals. Meet the Aquarium’s newest residents • Toward the end of 2023, the Aquarium welcomed two California sea lions, Gio and Farley. The 15-year-old sea lions are now permanent residents in the Aquarium’s New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center, and join three other California sea lions: Zoe, Sierra and Tipper. Daily presentations have returned to the Marine Mammal Center at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., when visitors can see the sea lions interacting with their trainers. • The Aquarium also recently welcomed a nurse shark, Cirri, to its Giant Ocean Tank, continuing a decades-long commitment of caring for and protecting shark species. The threeand-a-half-foot, 22-pound shark joins Myrtle, the Aquarium’s famous green sea turtle, cownose rays, eels and hundreds of colorful reef fish in the Caribbean coral reef exhibit. Simons Theatre films • The Aquarium’s Simons Theatre is now showing “Arctic: Our Frozen Planet,” a 45-minute documentary filmed on a scale never attempted before. The film captures a year-long adventure across the seasons in the Arctic – and the subsequent impact our changing climate has had on it. Tickets and show times are available at all Aquarium ticketing locations by calling 617973-5206 or by visiting neaq. org. Also showing are “Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D,” “Great White Shark 3D,” “Incredible Predators 3D” and “Secrets of the Sea 3D.” Elevated Café Offerings • Whether visitors are looking for a full meal or a quick bite, the cuisine at the Aquarium is elevated in a fresh, exciting way that features sustainably sourced ingredients, thanks to a new partnership with Sodexo Live! The café now features diverse choices, including healthy dishes as well as favorites from the grill, all aimed at an inviting and environmentally-friendly dining atmosphere, along with visitor education around sustainable initiatives. About the New England Aquarium: This nonprofit research and conservation organization has protected and cared for our ocean and marine animals for more than 50 years. It provides science-based solutions and helps shape policies that create measurable change to address threats the ocean faces. It inspires action through discovery and helps create engaged, resilient communities. pact it can have on shaping the futures of our young individuals. This event symbolizes not only career opportunities but a commitment to nurturing their potential and fostering a community where every dream is achievable. I look forward to working collaboratively to create meaningful experiences for the youth, ensuring they embark on a path of limitless possibilities.” Those who would like to attend or businesses that are interested in participating must register by visiting cityofeverett.com/events/everett-youthjob-fair. The respective registration links for employers and youth can be found on this page. For more information, please contact Russolillo at 781-628-9618 or email John. Russolillo@ci.everett.ma.us. Celebrate Black History Month at events at the Everett Recreation Center M ayor Carlo DeMaria was pleased to announce that the City of Everett’s Recreation and Youth Development Department will host a series of events in celebration of Black History Month titled “Journey of Champions: Everett Athletics Black History Celebration” from Tuesday, Feb. 20 to Friday, Feb. 23. All events will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Everett Recreation Center (47 Elm St.). All are welcome to celebrate Black History Month through sport at the Recreation Center, where there will be live speakers, cultural food, movies showcasing Black excellence in sport throughout history, music and more. Attendees will also be able to learn more about Everett’s Black athletes through interactive learning stations. The following is a list of the featured themes for each night: · Tuesday, Feb. 20: Basketball Night. · Wednesday, Feb. 21: Track and Field Night. · Thursday, Feb. 22: Women of Color in Sport Night. · Friday, Feb. 23: Football Night. For more information, please visit cityofeverett.com/calendar/category/events/list.
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