Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 3, 2022 The Living Art of Bonsai: A Talk with Michael Levin of Bonsai West O n Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m., the Malden Public Library is proud to present Michael Levin, the founder and proprietor of Bonsai West of Littleton. Michael will present beautiful bonsai works from his collection and demonstrate the amazing “art of bonsai.” The program will be held in the lovely 1885 Converse Memorial Building (36 Salem St., Malden, Mass.). Michael Levin founded Bonsai West (https://bonsaiwest.com/), one of the country’s largest bonsai nurseries. Since 1982 he has worked to build a place that attracts bonsai lovers and plant people from around the world. Bonsai West is a magical place and everyone who visits feels the power of the trees and that certain beauty that is unique and hard to find in our commercial world. The Bonsai West collection consists of many original works from the first generation of Japanese American bonsai artists. Michael was lucky enough to meet this small group of artists; many of them went into gardening as the only work they could find after being released from the Japanese internment camps in the late 1940’s. Michael has an interesting way of weaving their stories with his own experiences in the growth of American bonsai. Light refreshments will be served following the program. For more information or to register, please call the Library’s Information Desk at 781-324-0218 or email info@maldenpubliclibrary.org. Mass. Senate secures necessary funding for Triangle, Inc.’s School to Career Program, bridging education to long-term independence for young adults with disabilities Sen. Lewis sponsors earmark to support School to Career Program T he Massachusetts Senate reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the disability community by earmarking the expenses for Triangle, Inc.’s School to Career (STC) program in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The $200,000 earmark will allow for sustainable services to those most in need. According to Triangle’s website, STC “is a vocational program for young adults between the ages of 18 and 22 looking to expand their career experience with the goal of securing competitive employment. Triangle currently partners with several school districts, including Chelsea, Marblehead, Randolph, and Stoughton, to offer STC to 20 students before they age out of school-supported programming. The organization is actively seeking out additional school partners as we disrupt entrenched, systemic problems related to disability employment.” “At Triangle, Inc. we believe a job is the greatest equalizer. Our members are eager to go to work – but like everyone, they just need a little guidance in getting prepared, knowing what to expect in the workforce, connecting with Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 64 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof ng • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! the right opportunities for their skills, or getting the skills needed for their career ambitions,” said Triangle CEO Coleman Nee. “We know there are many priorities for our state leaders to consider and we are more than grateful for their continued support and recognition in knowing that we are all people with ability.” Elected representatives – including Senators Sal DiDomenico, Brendan Crighton, Walter Timilty, Nick Collins, Michael Brady, Joan Lovely and Jason Lewis – worked tirelessly during this budget process to support the disability community. About Triangle, Inc. Since 1971, Triangle, Inc. has empowered people with disabilities and their families to live rich, fulfilling lives. With a strong focus on employment, empowerment, independence and community engagement, Triangle, Inc. reaches more than 4,000 people across eastern Massachusetts each year. Through all of its efforts, Triangle, Inc reminds our communities that we are all people with abilities. Learn more about the organization and their impact at triangle-inc.org Spring is Here!
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