Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 20, 2024 First Annual Halfway to St. Paddy’s Festival benefited fallen Malden firefighter By Tara Vocino P roceeds of Saturday’s Malden First Annual Halfway to St. Paddy’s Festival went toward the family of Malden firefighter Gary LoPresti, 48, who died from occupational cancer after serving for more than 20 years at the department. Board of Directors, shown from left to right: volunteer Joe Connelly, Amy Deavilla, Keith McLoughlin, Suzi Lynn, Shawn Boilard, Derek Denny, Board Chairman Bob Murphy, Board President Brian Killian and Rick O’Sullivan. Shown from left to right: Firefighter Nicholas Rodriguez, Fire Capt. Brad Bianchi and Firefighters Joseph Walklett, Jared Downey, Ralph Thelemaque and John Warner. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Proceeds went toward Malden firefighter Gary LoPresti, 48, who died from occupational cancer after serving for more than 20 years at the department. (Courtesy photo) Saoirse, 11, and Maebh Denny, 8. shot a bow and arrow. Billy Keogh, 5, with his sister, Rose, 2, during Saturday’s First Annual Halfway to St. Paddy’s Festival at the Irish American Club. Shown from left to right: Committee member Amy Deavilla, volunteer Dan Grover and Mayor Gary Christenson. Jeff and Jackie DeModena sang pop and rock music. Filmbuilding Malden Festival T he Filmbuilding Malden Festival was held on Saturday, September 14, in downtown Malden. This free event featured five youth-produced short films exploring the theme “Who Is Malden” – along with a behindthe-scenes documentary about the program. The festival was attended by Mayor Gary Christenson and City Council President Stephen Winslow. Youth filmmakers (filmbuilders) spoke on a panel about their experience in the program and fielded questions from an engaged audience. The event also featured an exhibition of behind-the-scenes images and art projects created by students. Mayor Gary Christenson and Tom Flint from the Filmbuilding organization (center) with festival filmbuilders (Photos credit Michael J. Clarke) Welcome to the Festival (Photos credit Michael J. Clarke)
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