Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 8, 2019 Malden Library to host Nov. 20 movie night J oin us for Movie Night at the Malden Public Library on Wednesday, November 20 from 6:00-8:30pm. We will be showing a “Throwback Classic” about A League of Their Own. The movie stars Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, and Madonna and was directed by Penny Marshall. Did you know that one of Malden High School’s graduates, Helen Nordquist (MHS, 1950), played professional baseball for the Rockford Peaches, one of the teams featured in the fi lm? The VOTER | FROM PAGE 2 er problems, particularly in Ward 4, where turnout is among the lowest in the city. He feels the high number of apartments in those neighborhoods has attracted many new residents who are young, professional renters with a limited interest in local government. It’s a transient population that doesn’t have the same interest and investment as families movie is based on the lives of the women who played for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940s and 1950s. Helen Nordquist played from 1951-1954 and she is a pioneer in women’s sports. She will be honored and will be inducted into Malden High School’s Golden Tornado Club Hall of Fame on November 23, 2019. Malden Public Library is showing A League of Their Own in honor of Helen Nordquist’s amazing accomwith children and homes, he said. But longtime political strategist Nicholas Forgione, who was involved with several campaigns this year, thinks this year’s low turnout was due to more than an infl ux of renters. “I think it’s a combination of indolence for voters, a common distaste for politics, anger and the negative mayor’s race,” he said. Forgione suggested that voters in Ward 8 may have passed on the election because they feel abandoned by city govplishments! TIME Magazine writes that the movie is “Energetic, full of goodwill and good feelings” and Entertainment Weekly writes, “League…represents a breakthrough in women’s sports movies: It’s a celebration of sport for sport’s sake.” This fi lm is free and open to the public and is accessible. Movie times are approximate. Please call the Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218 for more information. Rated PG (127 min.) ernment which focuses heavily on the west side of the city. Still, candidates are optimistic that things can improve. “I know we can improve our turnout, and I would love to work on a strategy to increase voter engagement,” said Amanda Linehan, who won the race for the Ward 3 City Council seat this week. “We placed a huge importance on turning out new voters in our VOTER | SEE PAGE 13 A.B.C. 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As part of CCC’s signature series “East Meets West Cultural Dialogue,” we will be completing “The Power of Ping-Pong” a documentary fi lm project that began 2018. The objective of the fi lm is to learn more about the lives of the Asian immigrant community and beyond through the lens of ping-pong playing and player engagement and storytelling. Please join us and bring your story to become a part of this incredChris Dan Steve Pleased to Serve You and Answer All Your Questions! THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING!! NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY, USE YOUR REWARD POINTS, CASH OR CREDIT CARD AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SUPER LOW PRICES! * CIGARS BY THE BOX, BUNDLE OR SINGLE; * DESKTOP OR TRAVEL HUMIDORS; * PIPES, GRINDERS, HOOKAHS, BONGS AND RELATED ITEMS; * ALL C.B.D. PRODUCTS INCLUDES EDIBLES, TOPICALS, & CONCENTRATES * ALL TYPES OF LIGHTERS ABC SPECIAL CIGAR BUNDLE 15 CHURCHILL CIGARS INCLUDING A COHIBA FOR $43.95 - OVER 5,000 SOLD ALL CIGARS MARKED WITH A GREEN LABEL - BUY 2, GET 1 FREE! 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If you are interested in participating in the event, please register as soon as possible. This will help CCC’s planning process. Feel free to contact CCC at 781-321-6316 or via email at info@ChineseCultureConnection.org for questions regarding registration fees or sponsorship of the event. MHSAA 2019 Holiday Pasta Party – Nov. 30 Special drawing for $2,500 cash prize T ickets are now available for the annual Holiday Pasta Party of the Malden High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) on Nov. 30 – featuring food, fun and entertainment with family and friends and introducing a special drawing with a top prize of $2,500 cash. The MHSAA is inviting the Malden community to join in this major fund-raising event to help MHS students, particularly those in need of fi nancial support. The holiday-themed, child-friendly gathering at Anthony’s (105 Canal St. in Malden) from 5 to 7 p.m. is open to all Malden – $15 for adults, $10 for students and free for kids under fi ve. Come on over after the holiday parade and tree lighting and chow down on some of Anthony’s pasta, meatballs and sauce. This MHS alumni aff air has grown in popularity over recent years with an anticipated visit by Santa Claus. As an added extra attraction, the MHSAA is introducing its Biennial Prize Drawing with a fi rst prize of $2,500. Tickets will sell for $10 with a second prize of two Boston Red Sox home game tickets for 2020, and a third prize of a $400 gift card. Great holiday gifts, indeed. For tickets or questions, please call event chair Carol Scally at 781-438-0864, Janet Spiriti at 617-387-9340, David Haskell at 781-324-2725, or other offi - cers listed on our website, www. maldenhighalumni.com.
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