THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 Page 9 Malden Porchfest Kick-off Fundraiser on March 30 O n Saturday, June 10, Malden will host its second annual Porchfest. Local musicians and other artists will perform on porches, in parks and block parties across the city all afternoon, providing free music to residents in family-friendly, convivial outdoor settings. Porchfest will be a celebration of local musical talent and community unity. It will connect neighbors via art and music, stimulate the creative economy and spread joy! Come to the Kick-off Fundraiser Party on Thursday, March 30 at 6:00 at 110 Grill (200 Exchange St. in Malden). Meet the organizers and learn about exciting new enhancements to Porchfest this year. Be sure to mention Porchfest when you place your food or drink order, and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Porchfest. Be prepared to buy raffl e tickets to win some incredible prizes! Looking for an unforgettable night out? Bid on tickets to the Huntington Theatre or the brand new Malden-based Mystic Side Opera. Is rock-climbing on your bucket list? Enter to win a family pass to Rock Spot Climbing. Been meaning to try the new Mineirão Steakhouse? It is said... in Malden hat Monday, March 20 was the fi rst offi cial day of spring, and it also brought some delightful weather, with sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-50s. *** That for all the hullabaloo over Mayor Gary Christenson’s offi - cial “Winter is Over” declaration in early February, what followed was that he was essentially correct as we received snow on exactly two days after his announcement, totaling about 3 1/2 inches. *** That once again Malden made it to the national news level, as the Mayor’s “cancellation” of winter was reported nationally on a CNN news report in recent weeks. *** That longtime Malden Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, who will be counted as one of the longest-serving Councillors in municipal history when his service concludes, will be a candidate for reelection in this fall’s Malden city election. Right now he is the longest continuous-serving Councillor at the dais. *** That Ward 2 School Committee Member Robert McCarthy Jr. is also seeking reelection to another two-year term, according to the word on the street. *** That longtime Malden Public Schools Administrative Assistant Judie (Spadafora) Sullivan, the popular Malden High School icon who has served decades at MHS for three principals, brightening the days of thousands of students with her quick wit and kindness, will be retiring at about the end of this month. *** That tryouts are being held this Saturday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m. at Maplewood Park (220 Maplewood St., Malden) for Malden Youth Baseball players who have not yet been assigned to a team, and anyone seeking further information should go to the website: maldenyouthbaseball.org *** That a line from a 1972 Classic Rock fave by Loudon Wainwright III, “Dead skunk in the middle of the road,” comes to mind – as the Malden Dept. of Public Works’ Parks Division was summoned to Maplewood Park to remove the same from a spot beside the playing fi eld after the striped critter apparently met its demise. *** That nearly 300 student-athletes began the Spring Sports season at Malden High School on Monday – as post-COVID numbers continue to surge for participants – one of the highest turnouts for the school year in sports at MHS in the better part of a decade. *** That Malden Square continues to be a hotspot in both dining and gaming, as each end of Pleasant Street and Exchange Street (and in the middle) are jam-packed with patrons – some partaking of both – with parking space at a premium. *** That the Golden Tornado Club, the booster club for Malden High School athletics, is hosting a fundraiser Bowling Tournament, Changing Lanes, at Town Line Luxury Lanes (Broadway, Malden) in May, and anyone who would to bowl as an individual or enter a team should contact Board members Jeanne Marquardo (781397-6007) or Katie Bowdridge for more information. T Enter to win a gift card. Want to be pampered? Enter to win a haircut at the new Mystic Valley Salon or get a massage from Karen Buck, LMT. This is just a sampling of the many delightful prizes that you could win. Porchfest is entirely organized and run by volunteers. Come meet the organizers and sign up to be a volunteer, host or performer. Porchfest is fundJ& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. ed in part by the Malden Cultural Council. For more info see www.MaldenPorchfest.com. Find Porchfest on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ porchfestmalden. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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