Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 28, 2024 City Offi ces closed Thursday, July 4 as Everett observes Independence Day Trash and recycling will not be picked up on Thursday and will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week C ity offices will be closed to the public on Thursday, July 4, as Everett observes the Independence Day holiday. City offices will reopen on Monday, July 8, with regular hours for residents (8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.). Observed on July 4 each year, Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. America declared its independence from Great Britain to officially become an independent nation. Due to Thursday’s observance, trash and recycling will not be picked up on Thursday, July 4, and will be delayed for the rest of the week. If your regularly scheduled collection day is Thursday or Friday, please neatly place your trash and recycling bins curbside on the day after your regularly scheduled pickup for this week only. Please note that trash and recycling pickup prior to Thursday will not be affected. If you have any questions, please call the Constituent Services Department at 311 or 617-394-2270. Suffolk Downs announces free summer activities for kids at The Track Local families are invited to participate in the ‘Tracktivities’ every Thursday in July and August ooking for a fun (and free!) activity for kids this summer? For the second year in L a row, The HYM Investment Group LLC (HYM) is excited to announce their partnership 50 with Linda Sessa and Outside the Box Learning Company to deliver an exciting lineup of free family programming throughout the summer at The Track at Suffolk Downs. Tracktivities will include days dedicated to “The Science of Bubbles,” “Messy Science,” “Creation Station” and “Slime, Wonderful Slime!”Families are invited to the Paddock at Suff olk Downs from 9:30-11:00 a.m. every Thursday throughout July and August for hands-on science experiments, games, challenges and more. Over the past several years, 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 Saving Should Be Easy. Everett Bank’s 24-Month CD Makes It Simple. Get a worry-free 5.0% APY 24-Month CD, the perfect solution to build your savings and watch it grow. If you need flexibility, our 24-Month CD even makes a great IRA option. Great rates and peace of mind all in one CD from Everett Bank. Visit EverettBank.com to open an account online today! There’s Every Bank. Then There’s *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. Member FDIC | Member DIF HYM has hosted numerous community-centered events at The Track, as part of its commitment to creatively activating the site throughout the multiphase build-out of Suffolk Downs. Since 2021, HYM has also opened The Track to the public from dawn to dusk daily for residents and visitors to walk, run and play. The Dog Park at Suff olk Downs, which is located adjacent to The Track, is also available for residents, visitors and their four-legged friends to enjoy. “We’re excited to bring the Tracktivities back to Suffolk Downs as we continue to actively engage with the local Revere and East Boston communities,” said HYM Managing Partner/CEO Thomas N. O’Brien. “Welcoming families onsite is essential to actualizing our vision of creating an inviting, dynamic, and multigenerational community at Suff olk Downs.” Each event will happen twice throughout the summer, with the first kicking off on July 11. These events are free to attend but registration is required, and can be accessed at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ summer-tracktivities-tickets-927394109747?aff=erelexpmlt. Staffi ng and supplies are limited to 25 children per event. Events are appropriate for children ages three and up and children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. Events are weather dependent, and registrants will be emailed if events are canceled. The schedule is as follows: The Science of Bubbles: July 11 and August 8: Let’s explore bubbles together! What’s the best bubble solution and how do we make it? How can we make giant bubbles? What elements are needed for the most amazing bubbles? Come explore, experiment and fi nd out the science behind bubbles. Slime, Wonderful Slime! July 18 and August 15: What is ooey & gooey, easy to make and can be any color of the rainbow? Slime, wonderful slime! Let’s use everyday household ingredients and have fun making slime. Messy Science: July 25 and August 22: Yeast, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, baking soda, cornstarch and water; what do these have in common? They are all usually found in your home and when combined they create crazy reactions! Let’s have fun combining diff erent combinations of ingredients while we uncover some mysteries of science. Creation Station: August 1 and August 29: Do you love making art, building sculptures or just seeing what you can create with a little glue, feathers, sticks and paint? Join us for a fun morning at our Creation Station family event! We’ll provide all the materials – you just bring your imagination! ‘TRACKTIVITIES’ | SEE PAGE 9
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