Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Malden Reads “Holiday Pop-up Bookstore & More” M alden Reads invites you to join their 10th anniversary year celebration and fundraising event at their one-day “Holiday Pop-up Bookstore & More” in the lobby of the new J Malden Center apartment community at 190 Pleasant St. in Malden. The event will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Learn for the first time about Malden’s “One City, One Book” program or celebrate your memories of Malden Reads throughout the years. Find out about our 2020 book selection and some of the major upcoming events. Learn what it’s like to volunteer with Malden Reads! The Holiday Pop-Up Bookstore & More event is a special opportunity to celebrate all 10 years of Malden Reads’ book selections for adults and children. This will be the first opportunity to purchase the 2020 selection, “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury, and the 2020 companion books for younger readers. In addition, all the book selections throughout the years will be on sale as well as the companion books. Plans for the day include: • Books by local authors for sale as well as author talks throughout the day • Creative gift wrapping (available for purchase) • Arts and crafts for children and adults (with a small charge for materials) • Discussion area with “Conversation Starter” cards related to general themes of Malden Reads books. • A traveling mural project to share the titles of books that have influenced you throughout your life • A “photo booth” to take your picture with the 2020 book and other props Light refreshments will be served. Guests are encouraged to take part in a gift raffle that day or donate to the program in person or online. This is also one of the first public opportunities to visit the new J Malden Center community, which provides luxury apartments and new retail on the ground floor opening soon, and will be the new home of Malden City Hall. You will be able to take a tour of the resident amenity areas during the event. For more information on J Malden Center, please view www.JMaldenCenter.com. A schedule for the day will be posted online at maldenreads. org. Hope to see you at the Holiday Pop-up Bookstore & More! Malden Reads is a communiEastern bank Bldg. Rt-1 605 Broadway, #301 Saugus, MA 01906 781-233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com ty reading program that asks the question “What if all of Malden read the same book?” It is organized by a dynamic group of volunteers in collaboration with MATV, Malden’s Media Center, and the Malden Public Library. The 2020 program is an “NEA Big Read” (funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts), and the book selection is “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bruce Goldman Dr. Bhavisha Patel Don't be alone on Thanksgiving Day – free community turkey dinner T Full mouth Rehabilitation Before After his roasted turkey dinner with all the fixings and desserts is open to anyone who would like to enjoy a wonderful holiday meal in good company. The dinner is free of charge and no reservation is needed. The event will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, from 12-2 p.m. at Malden High School (corner of Salem & Ferry Streets) in the back cafeteria. “As busy as this day is – putting out up to 1,000 meal – I wouldn’t miss it for anything,” said Bread of Life (BOL) Executive Director Gabriella Snyder Stelmack. “I’m surrounded by hundreds of people, young and old, who volunteer to serve and deliver meals, or just sit down and share a meal with someone who would otherwise be alone and lonely on the holiday. This is what it’s all about: neighbor helping neighbor.” The dinner is sponsored by BOL, Anthony’s of Malden, Forestdale Community Church in Malden, Hoff’s Bakery in Malden, Knights of Columbus IC Council #13966, Malden High School, Mayor Gary Christenson, Tim Rufo & Friends, and staff at Malden’s Salemwood School. Donations of roasted turkeys (preferably deboned) are much-needed and would be appreciated. They may be brought to the Malden High School cafeteria, rear entrance off of Ferry Street, on Wednesday, November 27 from 4–7 p.m. The deadline for signing up for Thanksgiving volunteer opportunities is Friday, Nov. 22. People may do so by calling the BOL office at 781-397-0404. Meals will also be delivered from Malden High School on Thanksgiving morning to senior citizens in local cities and towns who are unable to attend. If interested in delivering meals, please email Gene Pinkham at pinkhamgene@gmail.com. Community member Karin Nystrom (left) with Deputy Fire Chief Bill Sullivan posing with the 2020 Malden Reads book selection, “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. The book is a classic dystopian and futuristic novel where firefighters burn books instead of putting out fires.
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