THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 14, 2020 Page 5 Sen. Lewis promotes Reach Out and Read program Malden Chamber presents 2020 Mayor’s State of the City Breakfast on Feb. 25 State Senator Jason Lewis recently joined Clifford the Big Red Dog and staff interns Anne Hoyt and Andrea Gottfried to promote early childhood literacy and the Reach Out and Read program at a State House briefing on February 6. Reach Out and Read is a literacy program that funds early literacy and school readiness programs by partnering with doctors to give out free books and encourage families to read together. In Massachusetts, Reach Out and Read serves almost seven out of 10 kids, 62 percent of whom are low-income, through almost 3,000 pediatric providers. (Courtesy Photo) MRA to provide free training in lead safety practices T he Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) administers a federally funded lead paint abatement program that has resulted in the abatement of lead paint from several hundred housing units in Malden. The MRA is committed to making Malden “Lead Safe” and is providing the opportunity for local residents and employers to receive training in lead safety practices. Specifically, the MRA will contract with the Institute for Environmental Education in Wilmington to provide free training in lead paint abatement. Depending upon the interest, courses could range from de-leader worker to leadsafe renovation to contractor/ supervisor. Initial, refresher and Spanish-speaking courses will be available. For more information about courses, dates and times, please contact the MRA’s Healthy Homes Office at 781-397-1940. Mayor Gary Christenson T he Malden Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsors J Malden Center and Cantella & Co., Inc., announce the 2020 Mayor’s State of the City Breakfast on February 25 at 7:30 a.m. at Anthony’s (105 Canal St.). Join business and community leaders, city and state officials and Malden residents to hear Mayor Gary Christenson review Malden’s 2019 achievements and highlight the City of Malden’s plans for 2020. A buffet breakfast will be available from 7:30 a.m. until the end of the program at 9:00 a.m. Join Us For Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 Bring your sweetheart, your friends, and your appetite to Jack’s Ristorante for that extra special day of memories. YOU WILL LOVE JACK’S MENU! BILLY PEZZULO Start Your Weekend at the Marina Dance Party! Celebrate Valentine's Day with singer Saturday, February 15 at 9 PM Dance to the Hits from House to Techno DJ LOGIK Friday, February 14 at 9 PM MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters Book your next Function with us! Free Parking • Water Views Call 781-629-3798 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS Make your reservations early 781-388-0005 655 Eastern Ave., Malden Jacksinmalden.com Happy Valentine’s Day to all! Tickets are $35 per person and are available at www.maldenchamber.org. Advance registration is strongly recommended as this is often a sold out event. For more information email info@maldenchamber.org or call the Chamber at 781-322-4500.
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