Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 5, 2023 City of Everett hosts Canciones Y Comida event Everett Adult Learning Center offering English as a Second Language classes The Everett Adult Learning Center was ready to hand out more information about their upcoming English as a Second Language classes. (Photo courtesy of Ron Colman) The City of Everett’s Catarina Patterson and Roberto Velasquez alongside Canciones Y Comida performers Adriana Herrera, Daniel Torres, DJ Chocolate, DJ Rico Suave and Primo Simon. WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $2,200 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Dancing was plentiful at the Canciones Y Comida event. Maximum benefit is $2,200 Household of 1 = $42,411 Household of 2 = $55,461 Household of 3 = $68,511 Household of 4 = $81,561 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is May 12, 2023 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284 The bounce castle was certainly a favorite among the younger attendees. T he City of Everett recently hosted the annual Canciones Y Comida (songs and food) event at the Everett Recreation Center to kick off the Cultural Immersion classes of the Everett Adult Learning Center (EALC). Attendees had the opportunity to “Learn Through Uniting” through Hispanic food and music. There was plenty of Cuban, Dominican and Colombian food throughout the celebration and performances from Adriana Herrera, Daniel Torres, DJ Chocolate, DJ Rico Suave and Primo Simon. The event brought the Everett community from many different backgrounds together to learn more about Hispanic culture, sing, dance, eat and, most importantly, have fun. EVENT | SEE PAGE 13
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