Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2019 Melrose resident wins Labor Day of Luxury Giveaway at Encore Boston Harbor Lucky winner has the option of a 2019 McLaren 570S Spider or $100,000 cash prize E ncore Boston Harbor recently announced that Melrose resident Michael M. was selected to win a brand-new 2019 McLaren 570S Spider or $100,000 cash prize as part of its Labor Day of Luxury Giveaway. “I just started jumping and screaming,” said Michael in a Facebook post on the Everything Encore Boston Harbor fan group. “It was awesome and obviously something I will cherish and tell over and over again.” On Sunday, Sept. 1, guests deposited their drawing tickets into a drawing drum for the chance to win the McLaren, cash or FREECREDIT. Ten finale participants were drawn with the lucky winner having the option to choose the car or $100,000 in cash. The nine other finalists received $2,500 in FREECREDIT. According to Michael, he had left the property Mayor DeMaria and the Everett Cultural Council seeks funding proposals M Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs due Oct. 15. The Everett Cultural Council ayor Carlo DeMaria, along with The Everett Cultural Council, has set an October 15 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. These grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Everett — including exhibits, festivals, field trips, shortterm artist residencies, or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures. “This year, the Massachusetts Michael M. of Melrose recently won a 2019 McLaren 570S Spider or $100,000 in cash during the Labor Day of Luxury Giveaway at Encore Boston Harbor. on Sunday when he started receiving text and Facebook messages from friends still at Encore informing him of his spot as a finalist. Due to the giveaway rules, all finalists had 10 minLaw Offices of John Mackey & ASSOCIATES * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM Patricia Ridge, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. (Courtesy Photo) utes to claim their spot, or forfeit their entry into the drawing. Determined not to lose out on the possibility of winning the car, he took off running on foot, and arrived with less than a minute to spare. The Labor Day of Luxury Giveaway was just one of many benefits exclusive to Red Card members. For additional information on this promotion and more please visit encorebostonharbor.com/promotions. Cultural Council awarded over $20,000 to the Everett Cultural Council to distribute in grants,” said DeMaria. This is a substantial increase from previous years’ Massachusetts Cultural Council allocation – ECC was allocated $15,400 for 2019 and $12,400 for three previous years. I commend Senator DiDomenco and Representative Joseph McGonagle for their strong support of the Mass Cultural Council and the local arts community here in Everett. Arts and culture are helping to build Everett’s vibrant and thriving economy and make it an exceptional place to live, work, play, and visit.” is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program supports thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community. “Funding for the Massachusetts Cultural Council is always one of my primary budget priorities, in large part because I know how important these resources are for promoting the arts and humanities in our local community,” said State Senator Sal DiDomenico. “I commend the Everett Cultural Council for their incredible work and Mayor DeMaria for his partnership in ensuring that these funds are allocated to support the amazing artistic community in our city. I encourage everyone to apply for this great opportunity.” "Last year brought us some very amazing programming, and we can't wait to see what great things will get to take place here this year,” said Council Chair Karyn Alzayer. Some of the previously funded projects include: Everett Community Art Walk (happening this October!), Musical Visits for Seniors, Everett Arts Association, Immersive Theater Project, SOUND OFF! – an LGBTQQIA music and arts meet-up, Everett Community Food Assessment Photo Project, Housing Families; School Visits to: Hamilton, Brooksby Farm, The Nutcracker; Library Programs on: history, gardens and plants, animals, global warming, 3D printing, video game design, engineering and other engaging subjects “Our local Cultural Councils are the most extensive, grassroots cultural funding network in America,” said State Representative Joseph McGonagle. “Through these local grants, we are creating a common cultural experience for children and adults throughout our community, while also to empowering artists and cultural organizations to thrive.” For local guidelines and complete information on the Everett Cultural Council, contact Council Staff Administrator Maria Josefson at 617-544-6932 and Maria.Josefson@ci.everett.ma.us]. Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at www.mass-culture. org\Everett.
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