THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 12, 2024 Page 11 Maldonian Celebrates A Century O North Shore Hispanic Association to host annual Awards on April 25 n Thursday, April 25, the North Shore Hispanic Association (NSHA) will host its 6th annual fundraising event recognizing “Outstanding Hispanic Americans Making a Diff erence.” The event will be held from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Irish American Club (177 West St. in Malden, Mass.) and will be honoring individuals who have paved the way for others in their community through cultural, social or economic contributions of the North Shore’s growing Hispanic community. This year’s honorees: Jorge Quiroga: fi rst Latino reporter for WCVB Channel 5 Boston. Elena Martinez: Language Access Coordinator for the City of Malden. Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy: SuTheresa Erickson and Mayor Gary Christenson. (Courtesy photo) M alden resident Theresa Erickson recently celebrated 100 years with a party of relatives and friends. Mayor Gary Christenson surprised her with a citation in recognition of her milestone birthday. Theresa, who was born in Rhode Island and later moved to Everett, now calls Malden home. She and her beloved husband, Walter, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage, raised three children: Leslie, Mary and Joseph. She now enjoys spending time with them, her seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren as well as going on long drives with family. When Mayor Christenson asked Theresa what her secret is for such a long and happy life, she said that “keeping moving” is what keeps her young. perintendent of Schools in Malden. Maria Teresa Davila: Merrimack College, Scholar of public theology & racial justice. Martha Cecilia Valentin: President of Comite de Hondureños Unidos de Massachusetts. The Keynote Speaker will be Zoila Marisol Gomez Ruiz, Esq. The Master of Ceremonies will be Juan Aurelio Lopez. Entertainment will be provided by Alex Farias. Please call Gladys at 617-5385049 or email northshorehispanicassociation@gmail.com NSHA Annual Awards for tickets and Ads. About NSHA: This 501c3 nonprofi t organization has a mission to strengthen a thriving Hispanic community in the North Shore area through cultural awareness, educational activities and community involvement. The goal is to enhance and uplift the entire North Shore community by identifying that which makes us the same while celebrating the unique gifts and contributions the Hispanic and other cultures each contribute to the whole community. Kowloon to open at The Brook in New Hampshire T he Brook is excited to announce a collaboration with the legendary Kowloon Restaurant to build a one-of-akind Asian dining concept and nightlife experience at its popular casino-entertainment destination located just 40 miles from Boston. Slated to open this summer, the new restaurant will showcase food and cocktails that are Kowloon favorites, but it will also have its own culinary identity. The space will feature multiple dining rooms, private event space, two bars and a swanky lounge that will transform the seacoast nightlife scene. This announcement comes on the heels of The Brook’s recent celebration of the Chinese New Year – marked by two sold-out Kowloon pop-up events that featured many of the landmark restaurant’s most renowned menu items. The collaboration is the product of over two years of thought, creativity and work spearheaded by The Brook’s VP of Experiences Bhavishi Patel, who along with The Brook CEO Andre Carrier and Kowloon’s partnership group are elated to bring this destination restaurant to the people of New England. “Everyone who has grown up in this part of New England has their Kowloon memories, it’s an iconic restaurant,” said Carrier. “It is an absolute privilege to be part of this project that will add a new chapter to the Kowloon legacy and create a place where many more wonderful memories will be made.” In teaming with The Brook, Kowloon’s partnership group is looking forward to the evolution of its iconic brand by reinventing a unique dining and nightlife concept that draws on the historic Kowloon menu while being focused on a vision for the future. Private dining rooms coupled with an upscale lounge featuring late-night music and a splash of Kowloon fl avor are poised to introduce a new generation of New Englanders to an experience curated just for them. The Kowloon group shared its enthusiasm: “Partnering with The Brook off ers us an incredible opportunity. We’re so grateful for the love and support long term patrons have shown us for decades. In a way, this new restaurant and nightlife concept is both a thank you to and a new off ering just for them.” Aff ectionately known by its construction name, “Project Dragon,” which pays homage to the Chinese Zodiac year of its launch, The Brook will be off ering sneak peeks into the venue’s amenities, decor and menu in the coming months but will hold back the release of the restaurant’s name until the Grand Opening. The Brook is actively hiring team members for all Project Dragon restaurant and nightlife venue positions, including servers, bartenders and kitchen staff . Situated just over the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border, The Brook’s casino fl oor offers an immersive experience with over 500 of the most popular gaming machines, a choice of table games, including blackjack, roulette and craps, a live poker room and the state’s only Stadium Gaming experience, featuring live dealers and digital screens for an interactive gaming environment. The Brook is also home to the DraftKings Sportsbook, the largest of its kind in New England, as well as simulcast racing seven days a week. Opened last year, Lucky’s restaurant pays homage to a local gambling legend’s culinary passion, offering an eclectic menu that blends New England comfort with classic American staples, while Seasons Showroom provides a cozy 300-seat space outfi tted with couches, booths and a dedicated bar, attracting a regular schedule of musical acts, tribute bands and comedians. Recognized as America’s largest charity casino, The Brook has donated over $16 million to various local organizations and charities since Nevada-based Eureka Casinos acquired the property, which was formerly known as Seabrook Greyhound Park, in 2019.
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