THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 14, 2022 Page 9 Conservation Chair inspects new trees Mayor announces Viva Latino Festival for seniors M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the Council on Aging is hosting the Viva Latino Festival. This is a special event for seniors on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St. in Everett). You will enjoy a wonderful Colombian and Venezuelan Dance Performance by Bajacoul directed by our own Miguel Vargas and Christian Uribe. Miguel and Christian have been instructing seniors at the Connolly Center for many years and have also been teaching dance to many students in the Boston area. This is a spectacle you will not want to miss with their high energy and elaborate costumes. You will also enjoy a performance by Grupo Fantasia, playing typical Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa for you to enjoy. A light lunch will be served. Reservations must be made by visiting the senior center or calling Cathi at 617-394-2323 or Andrea at 617-394-2260. AUTOTECH ON THE JOB: Everett Conservation Chairman Jon Norton is shown inspecting the newly-planted trees at the recently daylighted Island End River at Boston Market Terminal. This environmental restoration project was overseen by the Conservation Commission. Wreaths Across America Expands FREE TEACH Program Curriculum for Educators FREE Access to an expanded patriotic, educational curriculum and resources for service-based learning C OLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — October 12, 2022 — This year’s theme for Wreaths Across America (WAA) is “Find a Way to Serve.” In keeping with this, the organization launched a new TEACH program earlier this year. The program, which was put together by retired educator and Gold Star Mother Cindy Tatum, shares an established curriculum designed to teach the next generation about the value of their freedom. In the past few months, with consistent updates based on American holidays and other important events, this program has become wildly popular with proDISCUSSION | FROM PAGE 6 chain of food insecurities in our community and beyond.” The power of collaboration was also a theme during the conversation, and it was repeatedly stated that government cannot do it all – they will need bipartisan and private partnerships to achieve their goals. Senator DiDomenico has been a longtime ally of GBFB, successfully working with the organization and community organizations to secure anti-hunger funding. Some of his legislative endeavors secured this year are universal free fessional educators and homeschoolers. Last month alone, this program received over 2,000 individual downloads. The program, which consists of stories of courage and character, regularly introduces new educational materials – most recently you can fi nd lesson plans specifi cally related to Veterans’ Day – further focusing on character development and service projects for young people of all ages. This program is FREE to download from www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/teach and is also available to all educators and homeschoolers on Teachers Pay Teachers. The program school meals throughout Massachusetts, increased funding for the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program, creating a common application to increase access to SNAP benefi ts, and increased cash assistance for families living in poverty. DiDomenico will continue to work with all these partners to advance legislation until food and nutrition insecurity are eliminated in Massachusetts. Those in need of food assistance are encouraged to visit GBFB.org/need food, where they can fi nd a list of resources and search for a food program by zip code. curriculum encompasses all grades starting at kindergarten through the senior year of high school. This service-based curriculum is designed to share educational materials from philanthropic and patriotic organizations like The Unites States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, the American Rosie MovementTM, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, The Congressional Media of PROGRAM | SEE PAGE 14 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ Get your vehicle Winter Ready! We Offer A Complete Safety Check! • Coolant Special with Oil Change • Top Off All Fluids Gt hil Wit Rd • Synthetic Blend Oil Change 2010 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 2011 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Only $79.95 Six Cylinder, Auto., 4X4, Excellent Condition, Most Power Options, Clean Title, Only 170K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! Super Clean, Six Cylinder, Auto., 4X4, Only 130K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $12,900 $11,900 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden Easy Financing Available! EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your (Most vehicles) Full Luxury Package, Excellent Condition,
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