THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 14, 2026 Page 11 Mayor Van Campen Encourages Families to Take Advantage of Free Summer Meals for Everett Youth Free meals available at six locations across Everett for children and teens all summer long Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Robert J. Van Campen is encouraging Everett families to take advantage of the Summer Eats Program, which provides free, nutritious meals to all children and teens ages 18 and under throughout the summer. The program, coordinated by Project Bread in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and local meal providers, helps ensure children have access to healthy meals while school is out of session. In Everett, the Mystic Valley YMCA coordinates the City’s six Summer Eats meal sites, making free weekday meals available in neighborhoods across the community. No registration, identifi cation, or application is required. “Every child deserves access to healthy meals, especially during the summer months when school is out of session,” said Mayor Van Campen. “The Summer Eats Program is an incredible resource for Everett families, and I’m grateful to Project Bread and the Mystic Valley YMCA for helping bring this program to our community. Together, we’re making sure kids and teens don’t go hungry this summer.” Meals must be eaten on site and are available Monday through Friday at the following Everett locations: Glendale Park (Elm Street & Ferry Street) – 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The Meadows (Tufts Avenue) – 11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Big Florence (1 Florence Street) – 11:20 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Little Florence (Florence Street & Nichols Street) – 11:25 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Staff Sgt. Day Park (68 Lexington Street) – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. August happenings for older adults at the Connolly Center P lease join the Council on Aging (COA) for an exciting month of planned events, trips and more. Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 1 p.m.: Join us for the third in a series of three, Celebrating 250 years of Independence for The United States of America. The COA will welcome the City of Everett’s new Veterans Service Officer (VSO), Paul Landry, for a presentation on military history in the United States. The COA has chosen to serve a good old-fashioned American treat, steamed hot dogs with all the fixings and sides. Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.: Meals and Reels: The COA will prepare a delicious meal of shrimp in lemon garlic sauce over pasta. Following lunch sit back and relax for the movie “The Devil Wears Prada 2” — starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt. Find out what happens to our favorite characters 20 years later. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Seniors on The Road: The COA has planned a trip to Cathedral of the Holy Cross for a private tour of this exquisite structure. The bus departs the Connolly Center at 10 a.m. for an Swan Street Park (Swan Street & Tappan Street) – 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Summer Eats helps children stay fueled throughout the summer while giving families one less thing to worry about. The program also encourages kids to get outside, stay active, and connect with their community. For more information about Summer Eats locations across Massachusetts, visit Project Bread’s Summer Eats website by scanning the QR code or call the Project Bread FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333. 11 a.m. tour of the Cathedral. Following the tour, we will head to Boston’s North End for a delicious lunch at Massimino’s Cucina Italiana. Space is limited to 25 people. Please see Cathi or call 617-394-2323 or 617-3942260 for details. Saturday, October 17, 2026, SEEKING VENDORS for our biannual INDOOR YARD SALE. The COA is hosting its biannual indoor yard sale at the Connolly Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested in becoming a vendor at our event, please call us at 617-394-2260 or 617394-2323. Sheila Rosanio’s School of Dance & Gymnastics CLASSES BEGIN SEPT. 7TH AGES START AT 21/2 GYMNASTICS JAZZ HOP HOP TAP BALLET CONTEMPORARY LYRICAL BOYS CLASSES COMBOS & MORE Lasting Friendships Are Formed OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION Fri, 8/21 5 – 7 p.m. • Sat, 8/22 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mon, 8/24 5 – 7 p.m. • Weds, 8/26 5 – 7 p.m. at the Dance Studio 781-771-9758 233 WASHINGTON AVE., REVERE 781-284-4060 REGISTER ONLINE AT SHEILAROSANIO.COM
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