Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 22, 2021 ~ Political Endorsement ~ GBLC endorses eight City Council candidates T he Greater Boston Labor Council (GBLC), the umbrella labor union organization for the Boston area, has officially endorsed eight candidates for city council elections in Malden, citing their ongoing commitment to union members and to creating an equitable economy. The Greater Boston Labor Council represents more than 100,000 union members in the region, including many in Malden. The GBLC has endorsed the following candidates: Karen Colón Hayes, Carey Macdonald, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O’Malley, Ariane Taylor, Stephen Winslow, Michelle Luong and Nate Bae Kupel. “Malden needs leaders that not only understand what working families are up against, but are ready to tackle big challenges and reimagine our city to build back better for a truly equitable economy,” said GBLC Executive Secretary-Treasurer Darlene Lombos. Lombos continued: “We believe that these leaders will tackle the urgent challenges of our time head on, from quality jobs, equitable development, affordable housing, pay equity, affordable and accessible child care and the escalating climate crisis. We hope that the voters of Malden will support labor’s endorsed candidates. With public support for unions at a 56-year high, people from all walks of life understand that a society is stronger when unions are strong. Together with unions, elected leaders can help bring equity and prosperity to all city residents.” Artists and poets sought for “Lines Connecting Lines” exhibit W e are seeking visual artists and poets for an exhibit of poetry and art that will highlight local poets, provide artistic stimulation and inspiration for artists in the area and further enhance the enjoyment and understanding of both art forms for the general public. Poems and artworks will hang side by side at UMA Gallery in Malden during National Poetry Month in April 2022. Participants must be 18 years old or older and from Malden, Medford, Melrose, Everett, Saugus, Stoneham or Revere. No fee. For poetry submission guidelines, please contact Lisa L. Sears at lisa_l_sears@yahoo. com with “Lines Connecting Lines: Poems” in the email subject line. Submission deadline: Wednesday, November 10. Learn to deal with pandemic weight gain O n Wednesday, October 27, at 6 p.m., the Malden Public Library will present a talk by Julio Salado, Malden’s award-winning personal trainer and the founder of Fitnessfoundry.net, a leading online resource for health and wellness. Have you experienced pandemic weight gain and the negative effects of lockdown? Weight gain and disordered eating spiked during the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn healthy ways to reach your weight loss goals. Learn how to overcome the roller coaster of weight loss and gain. Break out of breaking even is the first system to adFor art submission guidelines, please contact Sears at lisa_l_sears@yahoo.com with “Lines Connecting Lines: Art” in the email subject line. Selected artists will choose a poem from the pool of accepted works and then have over three months to create a complementary work of art for pairing. Consideration deadline for artists is Friday, November 5. 100 years of cigar experience Buy Cigars by the Box & Save! Our store is still open to serve you! * SPECIAL EDITION * 6 Year Old Tobacco * 100% Long Leaf Individually Wrapped * Bundle of 20 * ONLY $89.95 R.Y.O. TOBACCO ----------TUBES ~ SMOKER’S DELIGHT ~ 15 Churchill Size Cigars including a Cohiba, 4 Year Old Tobacco Individually Wrapped ONLY $43.95 A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 GREAT SELECTION! GREAT PRICES! STORE HOURS: Mon. - Wed.: 8 AM - 7 PM / Thurs., Fri. - Sat.: 8 AM - 8 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8 AM-6 PM * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products dress the phenomenon of “breaking even”! You will develop skills and self-awareness for long-term weight loss management. The program Julio Salado is designed to be sustainable, flexible and customized to fit your lifestyle and goals. The program is free. This program will be presented virtually via Zoom. Registration is available at https:// us06web.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZwtf-6orzouEtzD5xlOvuRkh3xuWFeFoGXs. For more information call the Malden Public Library at 781324-0218. MBTA Youth Pass Program offers reduced fares T he City of Malden would like to remind residents of the MBTA’s Youth Pass Program. The Youth Pass Program offers reduced fares on bus, subway, Commuter Rail, Express Bus, and ferry to young adults with low income. Malden was one of the first cities to partner with the MBTA in 2015, and the program continues to effectively benefit hundreds of Malden residents to this day. Youth Pass CharlieCards can be loaded with cash value for roughly 50 percent reduced price one-way fares or $30 monthly LinkPasses for unlimited bus, subway and Fairmount Line Zone 1A travel. Cards may also be used for reduced price one-way fares on the Commuter Rail and ferry. To apply for the Malden MBTA Youth Pass, you must currently be a Malden resident, be between 18-25 years old and be enrolled in at least one Youth Pass partner program, such as state or federal benefit programs (like MASSGrant, MassHealth or SNAP); alternative education programs (like high school equivalency degree programs); or job training or professional development programs (like Year Up or Roca). The full list of partner programs can be found here: https://cdn.mbta. com/sites/default/files/2021-09/ Youth-pass-partner-programsenglish-sep21.pdf. “I heard loud and clear from our youth that there was a tremendous need for a reduced fare program for students,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “I’m grateful to the MBTA for working with us and making Malden part of this program.” Youth Pass CharlieCards are valid from November 1 to October 31 of each year, regardless of when they were received. The 2021 Youth Pass is valid through October 31, 2021, and the 2022 Youth Pass will be active starting November 1. For more information on the MBTA Youth Pass program or to apply for the 2021-2022 Youth Pass, please visit https://www. mbta.com/fares/reduced/youthpass. Once your application is reviewed/accepted, your Youth Pass Card will be sent to you via mail. If you have any questions regarding the Youth Pass Program, please email Elaina Savino at ESavino@CityOfMalden.org.
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