Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 17, 2023 Malden Reads Book Discussion with Mayor T he Malden Public Library and Malden Reads invite you to join Mayor Gary Christenson to discuss this year’s book selection, “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei. The discussion will take place on Thursday, March 23, from 7-8 p.m. in the beautiful art galleries at the Malden Public Library. Light refreshments will be served. “They Called Us Enemy” is the memoir of “Star Trek” actor/author/activist George Takei, detailing his childhood when his family was deported to a Japanese-American internment camp, first in Santa Ana, Calif., and then moved to various camps throughout the West. Takei pivots between showing through his child’s eyes the emotionally staggering is how Takei’s father maintained his faith in the democratic system while the larger government failed him. “They Called Us Enemy” is Gary Christenson Mayor years in internment with expressing his later, more adult understanding of how deeply his parents suff ered during and after their imprisonment. Just as the fi rst graphic novel that Malden Reads has selected in its 13 years, and the use of the graphic novel is particularly effective for this story. Drawn in a straightforward style (and entirely kid-friendly), the pictures convey the sorrow and frustration of the characters honestly and directly. The picture of a sobbing parent or an enraged protester gets to the heart of Takei’s story, and Takei’s family consistently conveys pride and dignity despite the unfairness of their treatment. Malden Reads is a community reading organization run by residents in collaboration with the Malden Public Library and Urban Media Arts. Each season, we invite the city of Malden, Mass., to read a selected book and participate in a program of events, projects and community initiatives centered around the themes of the book. We look forward to having you join Mayor Christenson and the Malden community to discuss this book and share your thoughts about this important phase of American history. Copies of both the physical book and downloadable versions are available at the Malden Public Library and copies may be purchased at The Gallery@57. www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om Housing Families Inc.’s YSEP registration is open Dear Community, Registration is open for the Spring 2023 session of our Youth Service & Engagement Program (YSEP)! YSEP is a free, educational and volunteer program for students in grades 7-12. The program runs for nine WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 4.50 9 Month CD Savings make dreams possible. NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE SAVING FOR, THIS RATE IS HARD TO IGNORE. Here’s your chance to run the numbers in your favor. Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD with an amazing 4.50% APY* gets you closer to those financial goals much faster. Easily calculate better earnings with Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD. Go to everettbank. com to easily open your account on-line in just minutes. Open your account on-line in minutes! YSEP Co-Director Katie Byers ect, where they learn tangible ways to make a difference in their community and build skills they can use in their careers and future social justice and service work. Students will also learn from *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. Housing Families leaders in housing and health advocacy, as well as special guests, and discuss what they learned. This is a great opportunity for students looking to complete volunteer service hours, or for any youth looking to give back. Learn more! With gratitude, The YSEP Team Join this team of impactful young leaders making positive impact in their community. We can't wait to meet you! For more info, access https:// hfiysep.weebly.com/?mc_cid=208cf9549e&mc_eid=5d55242d5c %APY* weeks on Zoom, every Sunday beginning on March 26. Students in the program complete a volunteer service projYSEP Founder and Co-Director Allison Wu and brother Alex Wu
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