THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 30, 2019 Page 11 MPL, MOA & City present Improbable Players on Sept. 4 Plays based on true stories that are recovery-focused T he Malden Public Library (MPL), Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) and the City of Malden’s Health Department are promoting a short, interesting, informative performance by the Improbable Players, a nonprofit organization whose mission for 35 years has been to teach about addiction, showcase recovery, end stigma and to start a conversation. The Improbable Players have performed for over one million people at conferences, treatment centers and community events across the country. The productions are performed by actors who are in long-term recovery from substance use disorder. On Wednesday, September 4, the Improbable Players are coming to MPL, where they will present a free performance of “I’ll Never Do That,” a theatrical retelling of one family’s struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. This performance is appropriate for 6th grade and up. The show is from 4:00-5:00 p.m.; the play runs about 45 minutes in length and ends with a Q&A. When: Wednesday, September 4 Where: Malden Public Library, 36 Salem St., Malden Time: Doors open at 3:45 p.m.; the show will start at 4:00 p.m. Register for free tickets on Eventbrite or just drop in – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ ill-never-do-that-performed-bythe-improbable-players-tickets-67251680587. Bread of Life to host “Just Desserts” event on Sept. 18 O n Wednesday, September 18, Bread of Life (BOL) will be hosting a Just Desserts fundraiser. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Irish American Club (177 West St., Malden). Just Desserts will be a family-friendly evening of desserts, coffee, tea, music, raffles and a silent auction to raise awareness of Bread of Life’s Under One Roof Capital Campaign. BOL is working on a $2.9 million campaign to build a new facility where all services will be provided in one building: kitchen, food pantries and a resource community room. “We are on a roll with our Under One Roof Campaign,” said BOL Executive Director Gabriella Snyder Stelmack. “We just received two, six-figure donations and were the recipient of all the proceeds from a tremendous fundraiser hosted by Galvin & Barbara Murphy at Yankee Pest in Malden. The community has been overwhelmingly supportive. We’re continuing the momentum with Just Desserts – which promises to be a fun and delicious event!” Dessert tastings confirmed to BREAD | SEE PAGE 17 Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 61 over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Summer is Here!
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