THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 15, 2023 Page 19 ~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~ December 18–23, 2023 Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Tuesday, December 19, at 7 p.m. Come chit-chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Chess Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Wednesday, December 20, at 3 p.m. Play, learn and practice chess. All ages and skills welcome! Parlin Children’s Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, December 18, from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free Lego building fun. Open to all ages; children under six years old must be accompanied by an adult; no registration required. Storytime with Vera: Parlin Children’s Room, Tuesday, December 19, at 12 p.m.; in English or Portuguese by request. Visit the Parlin Library Children’s Room to attend! Suggested ages: two to six. Storytime and Sing-along with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, December 20, at 11 a.m. Join us for a fun-filled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six. Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, December 20, at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages: six to 14. Shute Adult and Teens Nothing for this week Shute Children’s Storytime with Vera: Shute Children’s Room, Thursday, December 21, at 12 p.m.; in English or Portuguese by request. Visit the Shute Library Children’s Room to attend! Suggested ages: two to six. Everett Kiwanians Meet USS Constitution Commander Billie J. Farrell E verett Kiwanis participated in the Medford Kiwanis Divisional Interclub event held on Monday November 27, 2023. Representatives from all seven Clubs from Division 12 were on hand. The keynote speaker was Commander Billie J. Farrell, the fi rst female Commander of the USS Constitution. Commander Farrell discussed her historic journey from enrollment in the United States Naval Academy to becoming the fi rst female Commander of “Old Ironsides.” The Commander graciously answered questions from the audience and provided many interesting and little-known facts about the USS Constitution. Following the event, the Commander took photos with each Club. Pictured with Commander Farrell from left to right are: Distinguished Past President Roland Hughes, current President Fred Capone, Commander Farrell, Outstanding Distinguished Lt. Governor and Distinguished Past President John Mattuchio, Distinguished Past President and current Secretary Matthew Alphen and Distinguished Past President Pat Roberto.
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