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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 4, 2022 Page 9 City of Everett hosts first annual Community Bowl in support of Brandon Conde’s recovery 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. Players from both teams gathered around Brandon Conde, who held the Community Bowl championship trophy at Everett Stadium. Advocate Staff Report T he City of Everett, in partnership with the Boston Renegades, recently held the first annual Community Bowl at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium to help support community member Brandon Conde’s recovery from a spinal cord injury. The event was part of Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s “Everett For Everyone” initiative and allowed residents to enjoy a game of flag football between members of the Everett High School (EHS) alumni of the “three-peat” championship seasons and the Boston Renegades alumni. The EHS alumni team comprised football players who played in the championship seasons 2001, 2002 and 2003, which are known as the “three-peat” years. This is the time period when EHS football won the championship for three years in a row. The Boston Renegades is a professional women’s football team that is part of the Women’s Football Alliance LUNCH AND LEARN | FROM PAGE 8 in their teams and with other teams in an organization. He spoke about ways he promotes inclusivity within his own teams by having hard conversations with coworkers and getting to know each other on a work and personal level. Miles challenged attendees to measure how they feel their manager and the organization as a whole are inclusive. This was done through a scale he created that asks questions pertaining to different aspects of a successfully inclusive organization and culture. Participants would have to give an answer between one and four with four meaning it is done exceptionally well. City employees and managers learned about the importance of making those who serve inside and outside of your team comfortable to be able to express themselves. This allows team members to build a commu(WFA). The WFA is a professional full-contact women’s football league that began in 2009 and consists of 64 active teams across the United States as of the 2022 season. The Renegades won their seventh overall and fourth consecutive WFA Pro National Championship this past season. The Saturday afternoon event began with a pregame tailgate party featuring field games and fun for the whole family. Throughout the event, there were concessions selling food, drinks and merchandise where all proceeds would go towards supporting Conde’s spinal cord injury recovery. The flag football game between both teams kicked off with the EHS alumni team securing a commanding lead throughout the game and defeating the Renegades alumni in a 34-6 win to become the 2022 Community Bowl champions. Afterwards, both teams shook hands and came together – knowing that the most important win was supporting nity in the workplace – not be closed off – to be who you are and be valued. Mayor Carlo DeMaria Conde. There was also a halftime show where Mayor DeMaria and Conde both gave remarks to those in attendance, and it also featured performances from Noel Staples Dance Troupe and DJ Donny Rodriguez. After the game, attendees were invited to a “Meet the Team Mixer” to meet the players from both participating teams, continue supporting Conde and enjoy a fun evening at the Schiavo Club. The event was a great showing of community and celebrating Everett’s charitable nature through a competitive and friendly game of flag football. Mayor DeMaria would like to thank all who attended, as well as all the sponsors and participants who made this a successful event. Sponsors and participants not already named: Alliance Security, Everett Haitian Community Center, For Kids Only (FKO) Afterschool, Janey David, NOBLE, Pop Warner Crimson Tide and Village Bar & Grill. would like to thank Miles for sharing his knowledge and expertise at October’s Lunch and Learn program. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com

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