Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 8, 2023 Bike to the Moon rides planned for Sept. 17 Hosted by Bike to the Sea and Chinese Culture Connection M alden-based Bike to the Sea, the Chinese Culture Connection (CCC) and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay invite all to participate in a unique experience coming on Sunday, September 17. Get ready for a biking adventure: “Bike to the Moon.” Immerse yourself in Chinese traditions, taste moon cakes, take in the natural scenery and enjoy the ride! You can choose from two diff erent rides that have different lengths and times. Registration is required and can be done by scanning the QR Code on fl yers posted around the city or by just registering online at www.chinesecultureconnection.org or www.biketothesea.org The entire event is planned from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., though participation could be shorter or longer. Both rides start and end at 50 Holden St. in Malden. There are two exciting ride options to choose from! — Family-Friendly Ride: six • • • Many Malden residents are expected to take part in Sunday’s “Bike to the Moon” event (Sept. 17), which has a 10 a.m. start at the Northern Strand Community Trail at 50 Holden St. in Malden. (Courtesy Photo) mile round trip on a flat bike trail between Malden and Harmon Park (Salem Street at Walnut Street in Revere). There will be a water station at Harmon Park, as well as delicious mooncakes! There will be fun activities and goodies for kids. —Ride to the Beach: 20-mile round trip on bike trails and bike Delicious mooncakes, a popular Chinese cultural food, will be available and distributed during the “Bike to the Moon” event on Sept. 17. (Courtesy Photo) lanes, between Malden and Nahant Beach in Lynn. There will be a water station at Nahant Beach. You will have the opportunity to enjoy spectacular beach views, encounter wildlife and receive a surprise gift! For a Free Bluebike (for family-friendly ride only), please contact events@biketothesea.org. Artfully Painting Switchboxes W hat did you do on your summer vacation? In Malden, over the summer 11 local artists transformed ordinary electrical switchboxes into vibrant works of art that are brightening up the streets of Malden. You might have seen them as you walked past or drove by. They painted out Artfully Painting Switchboxes doors in scorching heat and protected themselves and their artwork from raging thunderstorms — this done all with the intent to contribute to the beautifi cation of our city. Those 11 switchboxes were painted by Gurleen Anand, Maria Cortes, Naomi Kahn, Abigail Kinsel, Grace Julian Murthy, Catalina Moreno, Karen Poon, Rachel Porter, Priyanka Manicka Vasagam, Rosene Wine and Eliza Wright — with more to come in September. Creative Malden and the City of Malden entered into a partnership to paint these electrical switchboxes. Together they are working to make Malden a more colorful and artistic place, one switchbox at a time!
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