Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 19, 2025 Malden’s 7th Annual Public Safety Day T o celebrate Fire Prevention Week, the Malden Fire and Police Departments will hold their seventh Annual Public Safety Day at Linden Park and School (29 Wescott St.) on Sunday, October 5, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fire Prevention Week is a time when all are encouraged to recognize the dangers that can occur in places we feel the safest. This year Fire Prevention Week is from October 5–11. Families and residents are invited to the free event for fun and interactive ways to learn more about safety. There will be “touch-a-truck” events where children can learn about and climb on fire engines and ladders, police cars, an ambulance and DPW trucks. There will be music, face painting by the Girl Scouts, free hot dogs, slush, pumpkins, raffles and much more! The event is being sponsored by Cataldo Ambulance, Malden Housing Authority, Piantedosi Baking Co., Stop & Shop, the MWRA’s free portable drinking water fountain, Kayem Foods, Anthony’s of Malden, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica, Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora and Malden Girl Scouts. Fire Prevention Week is observed every October in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire that began on October 8, 1871, and killed more than 250 people, along with destroying more than 17,400 structures across 2,000 acres. In 1911, 40 years after the fire, the Fire Marshals Association determined that the anniversary of this fire should be observed annually to generate awareness about fire prevention. Malden Chamber of Commerce launches “Year of Dining” Raffle: 52 weeks of good eats! T he Malden Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of its popular “Year of Dining” Raffle, giving participants the chance to win 52 weeks of dining out at Malden restaurants. Tickets go on sale September 10 and run through September 24, with the grand prize drawing taking place on September 24 at Thaiger Den. For just $10, participants receive 10 chances to win. The grand prize winner will enjoy gift cards valued at $1,300, representing a full year of meals at some of Malden’s favorite restaurants. The raffle also includes second- and third-place prizes: 26 weeks and 13 weeks of dining, respectively. Participating restaurants include the following: All Season’s Table, Bobby C’s Restaurant, Café Reynard, Crying Thaiger, Dom’s Sausage Co., Donut Villa Diner, El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill, Exchange Street Bistro, Faces Brewing, Fresco’s, Hoff’s Bakery, Hugh O’Neill’s Restaurant & Pub, Malden House of Pizza, McDonald’s Restaurant, FIRE | FROM PAGE 4 Due to limited availability, residents are encouraged to call as soon as possible to secure a spot. To schedule your free smoke detector inspection and installation, contact the Malden Fire Department at 781-397-7383 x 2107. This initiative is part of the Pearl Street Restaurant, Phat Thaiger, Pisa Pizza, Thaiger Den and The Establishment. “Our restaurants are the heartbeat of the Malden community,” said Malden Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marianne Cohen. “The Year of Dining raffle is a fun way to celebrate our local dining scene while raising funds to support Chamber programming and local business initiatives.” Tickets can be purchased online by visiting https://go.rallyup.com/ yod2025. Winners do not need to be present at the drawing to win. The Malden Chamber of Commerce thanks its sponsors — Members Plus Credit Union, PRIVI Realty, Piantedosi Baking Company and Shapiro Legal Group — for their generosity in making this event possible. For more information, please contact the Malden Chamber of Commerce at info@maldenchamber.org or 781-322-4500. Website: www.maldenchamber.org. Malden Fire Department’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents. Properly functioning smoke detectors are a critical component of home safety, especially for older adults. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your home’s safety — call today!
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