THE EVERETT ADVOCATE–Friday, October 11, 2019 Page 23 Melrose Arts & Crafts Society to meet Oct. 21 T he Melrose Arts and Crafts Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, October 21 at the first Baptist Church (561 Main St. in Melrose) at 9 a.m. This meeting will include two classes. The first class, Paper Clip Earrings, will be taught by Pat Boyer, and the other class, Ribbon Earrings, will be taught by Heather Moore. An annual auction of members’ new and used items will be conducted by member Helen Chisholm. One of the ongoing projects is a “Sit and Knit” group. Cathy Cormier, Diane Howard, Gina Stuffle and Cindy Watkins advise and support other members with their projects and, of course, demystify instructions. Stuffing teddy bears is another project in which teddy bears are donated to local emergency rooms. Anyone interested should call VeAnn Leach at 781-6622434. State awarded critical employment grants in response to opioid crisis Over $2 million grant will provide services, employment for those affected by opioid use W ashington, D.C. – Vice Chair of the U.S. House Democratic Caucus Katherine Clark (Massachusetts’s 5th congressional district) announced that the state’s Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development will receive $2,032,071 from the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant. The grant will provide disaster relief jobs and employment services to eligible individuals in Massachusetts affected by the health and economic effects of the opioid crisis. “Tackling the opioid crisis requires a comprehensive approach, from prevention to recovery to economic rehabiliEverett Kiwanis Annual Pasta Dinner Oct. 16 I ts pasta time again as the Kiwanis Club of Everett will host their annual Pasta Dinner in support of scholarships and charities on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Connolly Center, 90 Chelsea St., Everett. This popular all-you-can-eat event features a traditional made fresh dinner featuring ziti, meatballs, Salad, rolls and fruit for only $7.00 per person. The annual pasta dinner is the Everett Kiwanis Club’s largest fundraiser event of the year and supports the club’s scholarship fund for Everett students. For ticket information or to place a sponsor ad on the dinner mat, email: Stephanie Martins at stephmartins@hotmail.com or KathyAnn Dottin Kdottin@ecsb.com tation,” said Congresswoman Clark. “With these resources, we will be able to open doors for eligible workers and those in recovery, ultimately helping Massachusetts families get back on their feet. This is the type of collaboration we need between all levels of government to effectively end this crisis and propel our communities forward.” This grant will address the crisis by establishing peer recovery positions to help those suffering from substance use disorder gain access to resources and navigate the path to recovery. It will also provide employment and training services designed to reintegrate eligible individuals into the workforce. The Commonwealth anticipates serving approximately 200 participants in Hampden and Worcester Counties.
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