THE EVERETT ADVOCATE–Friday, October 11, 2019 Page 17 Encore Boston Harbor announces October casino perks Chances to win 2019 Porsche Macan, $75,000 in FREECREDIT & more during October E ncore Boston Harbor has announced a series of casino promotions and several prize giveaways set for October. With a 2019 Porsche Macan giveaway, buffet credits, $25,000 in cash and more, guests will continue to win big throughout the month. “We’ve enjoyed welcoming new guests and seeing return players since Encore Boston Harbor’s opening in June,” said Encore Boston Harbor President Robert DeSalvio. “We have a number of exciting perks for players this October, which we hope will show our guests how much we appreciate them.” Giveaways and promotions for the month include: • Between Oct. 1 and 26, patrons will receive entries for a chance to win a 2019 Porsche Macan or $50,000 cash. Ten lucky winners will be selected on Oct. 26 to win $500 in FREECREDIT or their chance to be a finalist in the Grand Finale game at 7 p.m. • Guests can redeem 15 COMPDOLLARS for lunch or 20 COMPDOLLARS for dinner at The Buffet. • Tuesday through Friday each week, Red Card members are eligible to pick the winners of Sunday and Monday NFL games. The top 20 scores with the most correct picks will be awarded their share of $20,000 in FREECREDIT. • Winners of $1,200 or more will qualify for $75,000 in FREECREDIT in a drawing on Friday, Oct. 25. Other promotions are Super Sundays with a chance to takeaway $25,000 cash, Slot Action Thursdays with an entry into a $20,000 slot tournament, an exclusive gift giveaway and more. To learn about responsible play, visit gamesensema. com. If you or a friend has concerns about a gambling problem, call the 24-hour Problem Gaming Helpline at 1-800-426-1234. Must be 21 years of age or older to enter gaming floor; valid identification required. Everett joins MBTA Youth Pass Program T he MBTA and the City of Everett are pleased to announce that Everett has joined the T’s Youth Pass program, which helps provide affordable transit access for low-income young people. Youth Passes are being distributed from the Edward G. Connolly Center in Everett. “The MBTA is pleased to partner with Everett in offering this important program to eligible young people,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “With a focus on increasing access to transit as an important step in providing connections to jobs and education, we’re pleased to continue to expand this program that benefits even more young people.” “Providing affordable transportation alternatives are critical to our kids,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “From bike sharing programs like Blue Bikes and Lime Bikes to building bus lanes and bike lanes we are empowering our young residents by allowing them to get to school, work and other activities at little or no cost.” Distributed through municipal and community partners, the Youth Pass is a card that can be used at MBTA Fare Vending Machines or at retail sales locations to purchase a reduced-price Monthly LinkPass for $30. Stored value can also be added to cards for Youth Pass users to ride the MBTA bus and subway system at a reduced one-way fare. Young people residing in Everett interested in applying for the reduced-fare Youth Pass should visit the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St. in Everett). Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday. Everett was the first community to build the Northern Police searching for suspects connected to Oct. 9 shooting By Christopher Roberson G unfire erupted on the evening of October 9, leaving one man dead; now the search is on for those responsible. According to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, the victim, now identified as Robert Hinkley, 25, was shot in the vicinity of Partridge Terrace and Chelsea Street. Although Hinkley survived the actual shooting, he passed away later that night at CHA Everett Hospital. He had moved to Everett from Chelsea with his wife and sixyear-old daughter just nine days earlier. Everett Police are continuing the search for two individuals who were observed fleeing the scene. The investigation remains ongoing. Senior Trim-A-Tree Party planned P lease join Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging (COA) for their annual “Trim A Tree” party on Wednesday, December 11, at 11:30 a.m. at the Connolly Center. The COA has chosen a delicious buffet dinner with baked haddock, steak tips, pasta, salad and more. You will enjoy dancing to all your favorite dance tunes with Everett’s own DJ Charlie Mason. Join us in all the holiday fun and lift your Christmas spirits. Ticket sales begin on November 18 in the COA Office at the Connolly Center. For more information please call Mary or Dale at 617.394.2323. Strand Community Trail, to institute Bus Rapid Transit and to bring two bike-sharing companies to the city. The DeMaria administration is aggressively pursuing bringing the Silver Line Extension to Everett and is installing bike lanes throughout the community. The MBTA is excited for the City of Everett to join the growing list of municipalities and community partners participating in the Youth Pass program. Youth Path participants include Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Lexington, Malden, North Shore Community College, Quincy, Revere and Somerville. Cities and towns interested in joining the program are encouraged to email youthpass@mbta.com for information on how to begin the process. In order to qualify for the Youth Pass, a young person must: • Live in a participating city or town, and • Be between 12 and 18 years old and not enrolled in middle or high school (students enrolled in middle or high school may receive a Student CharlieCard through their school), or • Be between 19 and 25 years old and enrolled in an approved alternative education, job training or state or federal benefit program. For full information regarding the Youth Pass and eligibility, visit mbta.com, or connect with the T on Twitter @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA or Instagram @MBTApics.
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