Malden Adult Education Classes
4/1/2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Malden Adult Education
Spring classes have now begun.
Classes offered this semester are:
English classes Levels 1-4;
Level 5, which is a reading, writing, conversation, advanced grammar and intro to Toefl;
A basic computer class that focuses on Microsoft Word, the Internet, emailing and Powerpoint.
Classes run every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00PM until June 12th.
Registration will remain open until March 27th, only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm.
The cost of the class is $100.00 if you mention this ad!
Please email Anita Cafarelli at maldenadulted@yahoo.com
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ESL Conversation
4/2/2014 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ESL Conversation
Every Wednesday
From: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Where Program Room
Every Wednesday, we host a free English Conversation class from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for beginning English speakers to practice their skills and learn new words.
Contact Ms. Holder at (781) 324-0218 for more information.
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2nd Annual Career Fair
4/4/2014 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
At Malden High School
MALDEN YOUTH CAREER FAIR is APRIL 4th!!!
Hello All,
On April 4th, in partnership with the Regional Employment Board, the Malden Chamber of Commerce and Malden community agencies, MHS will be sponsoring a Career Fair. The purpose of the fair is to expose students to various career paths and opportunities in our city and throughout the Commonwealth. There are over 40 different employers represented, including: CVS, Home Depot, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Stop and Shop, the Malden Summer Youth Employment Program, the YMCA, the YWCA, jobs in Engineering, and many more. Local politicians will also be at the event to discuss internship opportunities.
The Career Fair will run periods 2,3, and 4 on April 4th. The team is looking for teachers, who teach during these periods, to sign up to bring their classes to the event. Please contact me if you would be interested in bringing your students to the Malden Youth Career Fair. The team will follow-up with the details of the event.
Space is limited and the event was extremely popular last year, so please respond as soon as possible. Classes will be scheduled to attend on a first come, first served basis.
Please respond by Friday, March 23rd.
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Film Screening of "Miss Evers' Boys"
4/7/2014 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
The Malden Reads series of free film screenings continues with “Miss Evers' Boys” which will be shown Monday, April 7, at 1 p.m. at the Malden Senior Community Center.
Miss Evers’ Boys is the true story of the US Government's 1932 Tuskegee Syphilis Experiments, in which a group of black test subjects were allowed to die, despite a cure having been developed. The film follows a nurse (played by Alfre Woodard) who cared for those men (one played by Lawrence Fishburne) during the fatal experiment.
An HBO original movie, the film was nominated for 11 Emmys, winning Best Made For Television movie and a Best Movie Actress award for Woodard.
All films in the series highlight themes from the community read’s 2014 featured selection The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. It’s the true story about a woman who was virtually unknown before the book, and yet her cells — which were taken without her knowledge over 60 years ago — have been one of the most important tools in the field of medicine. Major themes of the book include economic injustice, ethics of modern medicine and extraordinary contributions from seemingly ordinary people.
A discussion of the film’s themes will follow the screening.
This is a special daytime event offering, for those whose schedules favor this time frame. It is part of the regular series of film screenings held at the Malden Senior Community Center.
Hope to see you there. Bring a friend!
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A Taste of Malden
4/7/2014 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Malden Chamber of Commerce is hosting an opportunity to sample the city’s varied cuisine scene.
A Taste of Malden will be held at the YMCA, 99 Dartmouth St., from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 7. Tickets are $25, $5 for children 12 and under and can be purchased at the Malden Chamber of Commerce website, www.maldenchamber.org, or by calling 781-322-4500.
More than 25 area vendors will be represented at the fifth annual Taste of Malden on Monday, April 7. The event combines food, drink, live music, and several raffles.
Chamber Executive Director Jenna Coccimiglio said the annual event provides the city’s many eateries a space to show off their selections, while also providing new restaurants a chance to garner attention.
"We have some new restaurants that we are really excited about," said Coccimiglio. "This gives them an opportunity to showcase their specialties."
New vendors this year include Tornado Restaurant, a high end Asian-inspired tapas eatery, as well as Boston Yogurt, Cuban Cafe, The Roving Lunch Box and Stock Pot. Exchange Street Bistro, and All Seasons Table are among the many established vendors appearing again this year.
Coccimiglio said the event is all about showcasing what these local establishments have to offer. .
"Malden…has an amazing array and selection of restaurants, and it’s extremely important to highlight them and get our restaurants exposure to people who don’t normally drive or walk down those streets," said Coccimiglio.
A portion of admission ticket revenue will be donated to the local nonprofit Bread of Life, which supports a variety of anti-poverty programs in the Malden and surrounding communities.
There will also be a raffle to support Malden Chamber of Commerce Scholarships. These academic scholarships are granted to high school students nominated by the schools.
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School Committee
4/7/2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
School Committee Meeting
200 Pleasant Street
City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor
Monday, April 7
6:00-8:00 PM
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Panel Discussion
4/7/2014 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Do you wonder why some people don’t get proper access to healthcare or legal services? Is it lack of funds? Education? Prejudice? Time constraints? Distorted perspectives within the health and legal professions? Why, in a country rich in so many ways, does the system leave so many people behind?
Malden Reads has organized a panel of experts to help our community look at the inequalities in healthcare and legal services using the story of Henrietta Lacks as a lens through which to gain perspective. What has changed since the 1950s and what has not? What are some people and organizations doing to shore up these inequities?
The panel discussion is open to the public and will take place on Wednesday, April 9th at 7pm, at the Malden Public Library in the Maccario Room.
Our distinguished guests will be Howard Mandell, former Board Chairperson at Southern Poverty Law Center and Rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel of the Merrimack Valley; Julie Palmer, ScD, Co-Principal Investigator of the Black Women’s Health Study and Professor of Epidemiology, Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University; and Danielle O'Banion, MD, Cambridge Health Alliance Family Medicine Resident.
The moderator for this panel discussion will be Suzanne Koven, MD, internist at Massachusetts General Hospital and writer for various publications including the Boston Globe’s “In Practice” column where she two years ago published an article entitled “Why Henrietta Lacks Matters”.
To browse articles, panelist bios, and other resources related to this discussion about health and legal services equity, visit the Malden Reads 2014 blog at http://maldenreads.tumblr.com where you can also submit a question before the panel discussion. Questions can also be tweeted @maldenreads with hashtag #mrquestion or emailed to maldenreads@gmail.com.
Hope to see you next Wednesday evening for a deeper exploration of a major theme from this year's book selection. You DON'T need to have read the book to participate and be enriched by the discussion.
Please help spread the word .. and bring a friend!
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Council Committee Meetings
4/8/2014 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
COMPLIANCE/APPOINTMENT COMMITTEE – 5:30 P.M. – COUNCIL CHAMBER
Councillors: Matheson, Crowe and Anderson
The committee will meet with the following appointments:
• Claire Croken, Board of Appeal
• Vance Ferratusco, Planning Board
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE – 6:00 P.M. – COUNCIL CHAMBER
Councillors: Crowe (Chair), Matheson, Nestor, Sica and D’Arcangelo
The committee will discuss the following:
• C.P. 425/13 – Amending Chapter 12, Section 700.3.2 of the R.O of 1991 re: State Licensed Family Daycare Facilities
• C.P. 53/14 – That the city submit to the legislature for passage An Act Relative to the Collection of Solid Waste in the City of Malden
• C.P. 107/14 – That Section 9.28C of the R.O. of 1991 be amended to require that increases or decreases in the cost of PAYT bas be approved by voters.
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Malden Adult Education Classes
4/8/2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Malden Adult Education
Spring classes have now begun.
Classes offered this semester are:
English classes Levels 1-4;
Level 5, which is a reading, writing, conversation, advanced grammar and intro to Toefl;
A basic computer class that focuses on Microsoft Word, the Internet, emailing and Powerpoint.
Classes run every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00PM until June 12th.
Registration will remain open until March 27th, only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm.
The cost of the class is $100.00 if you mention this ad!
Please email Anita Cafarelli at maldenadulted@yahoo.com
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Ceremony
4/8/2014 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Ceremony in Honor of Special Ed bus driver John Mattie
at Linden STEAM Academy Auditorium
29 Wescott Street
Tuesday, April 8
9:00-9:30 AM
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ESL Conversation
4/9/2014 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ESL Conversation
Every Wednesday
From: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Where Program Room
Every Wednesday, we host a free English Conversation class from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for beginning English speakers to practice their skills and learn new words.
Contact Ms. Holder at (781) 324-0218 for more information.
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Title 1 Broadcast
4/9/2014 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MATV Title 1 Broadcast
Malden Families First
MATV, 145 Pleasant Street
Wed, April 9
3:00-4:00 PM
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Film Screening
4/9/2014 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Film Screening of "Mask" for Teens at the Teen Center
Malden Reads is collaborating with the Malden Teen Enrichment Center (MTEC) to show the movie “Mask” on Wednesday, April 9 at 4 p.m. at MTEC, located across Ferry Street from Malden High School at 1 Salem St.
This movie fits with one of this year's Malden Reads companion books – Wonder by R.J. Palacio, which tells the story of a child with a rare deformity and his efforts to fit in at a public school.
Like the protagonist of Wonder, the main character of “Mask” was born with extreme facial deformities. “Mask” tells his story about character, empathy, compassion and acceptance. It also shows how courage, humor, and determination can overcome even the most extreme challenges.
For more information about the 1985 film "Mask," click here. For more information about the book "Wonder" (which we highly recommend for all ages), click here.
This event is open for all teens. A discussion will follow the screening.
Best regards,
The Malden Reads Steering Committee
Malden Reads: One City, One Book
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Panel Discussion
4/9/2014 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Henrietta Lessons Learned: Poverty and Race in Access to Medical & Legal Services
Wednesday, April 9, 7:00 p.m.
Malden Public Library
Do you wonder why some people don’t get proper access to healthcare or legal services? Is it lack of funds? Education? Prejudice? Time constraints? Distorted perspectives within the health and legal professions? Why, in a country rich in so many ways, does the system leave so many people behind?
Malden Reads has organized a panel of experts to help our community look at the inequalities in healthcare and legal services using the story of Henrietta Lacks as a lens through which to gain perspective. What has changed since the 1950s and what has not? What are some people and organizations doing to shore up these inequities?
The panel discussion is open to the public and will take place on Wednesday, April 9th at 7pm, at the Malden Public Library in the Maccario Room.
Our distinguished guests will be Howard Mandell, former Board Chairperson at Southern Poverty Law Center and Rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel of the Merrimack Valley; Julie Palmer, ScD, Co-Principal Investigator of the Black Women’s Health Study and Professor of Epidemiology, Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University; and Danielle O'Banion, MD, Cambridge Health Alliance Family Medicine Resident.
The moderator for this panel discussion will be Suzanne Koven, MD, internist at Massachusetts General Hospital and writer for various publications including the Boston Globe’s “In Practice” column where she two years ago published an article entitled “Why Henrietta Lacks Matters”.
To browse articles, panelist bios, and other resources related to this discussion about health and legal services equity, visit the Malden Reads 2014 blog at http://maldenreads.tumblr.com where you can also submit a question before the panel discussion. Questions can also be tweeted @maldenreads with hashtag #mrquestion or emailed to maldenreads@gmail.com.
Hope to see you Wednesday evening for a deeper exploration of a major theme from this year's book selection. You DON'T need to have read the book to participate and be enriched by the discussion.
Please help spread the word .. and bring a friend!
Visit the blog at http://maldenreads.tumblr.com
Malden Reads: One City, One Book
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Malden Catholic 8th Annual Gala
4/10/2014 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Malden Catholic Alumni Calendar
Please join us on Thursday, April 10, from 5:30-7:00 PM
as we honor Jim Donovan with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8th Annual Gala.
To become a sponsor, purchase tickets, donate a prize for our auction, purchase an advertisement or message of thanks to Jim, contact Mrs. Jean Campbell at campbellj@maldencatholic.org or 781-475-5331.
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Blue and Gold Art Gallery
4/10/2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Visit 350 Main Street on Thursday, April 10th between 6:00-8:00 pm for the opening of the annual Blue and Gold Art Gallery. Featuring hundreds of pieces of art designed and created by Malden High School students this annual show is a favorite. Admission is free.
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Masquerade Auction
4/11/2014 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Junior Aid Association Masquerade Auction
at Anthony’s
105 Canal Street
Friday, April 11th
7:00-9:00 PM
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Filming
4/12/2014 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Emerson College Organization to Film Scene at Fellsmere Pond
Malden High School graduate David Kumar, a freshman majoring in film editing at Emerson College is a member of a student-run organization called “Emerson Professional Shots, Stunts, and Safety” which teaches students Hollywood tricks, stunts and the ways of filming complex ideas through workshops.
On Saturday April 12th from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM the group will rehearse and film a barbarian fight scene called “Braveheart Meets Role Model” at Fellsmere Pond (on the Savin Street side). A film crew of 25 along with 30 actors, consisting of two leading actors and a full army, will participate in the scene. A castle wall will be set up and rigged with air compressors to conduct a “safe explosion”. The rain date for the filming is April 13th.
“We are so thankful to the City of Malden for giving us this amazing opportunity to do this project at Fellsmere Pond,” said David Kumar. “With all the help that Mayor Christenson, City Councillor John Matheson, and DPW Director Bob Knox have given us, we look forward to coming back and doing more films in the future.
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Book Discussion Series Concludes
4/14/2014 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Councilor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria is "Celebrity Guest"
A lively book discussion—including special guest Councilor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria—will be held at the Malden Public Library on Monday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. The discussion will be led by a library staff member.
We invite anyone who would like to participate in the discussion to attend, including those who may have never attended a book discussion before. This will be the last in the series of Book Discussions offered for this year's Malden Reads program.
The discussion at the Library will explore ideas and themes from the 2014 featured selection “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot.
Justin Gottlieb, a member of the Malden Reads community, commented, “There is such tension in this book. The ethics around Henrietta’s story are troubling, but there has been so much gained. She’s a hero and a victim. She lives on, even though she died. The reader has to examine their own heart to know whether celebration or sorrow is most appropriate.”
All are welcome to share their thoughts and comments and to hear what others around the community have to say.
The discussion is free but space is limited, so attendees must sign up in advance. To sign up, call the Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218 or email bookgroups@maldenreads.org. Be sure to specify that you are signing up for the Monday, April 14 discussion.
For more information about Malden Reads, the featured selections and upcoming events, visit www.maldenreads.org, follow us on Twitter @MaldenReads, or friend us on Facebook. Pass the word on to your friends, co-workers, and family members and encourage them to join this mailing list by emailing us at maldenreads@gmail.com.
As always, we look forward to seeing you there!
Best regards,
The Malden Reads Steering Committee
Malden Reads: One City, One Book
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Council Committee Meetings
4/15/2014 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
FINANCE COMMITTEE – 5:30 P.M. – COUNCIL CHAMBER
Councillors: Ultrino (Chair), Spadafora, Kinnon, D’Arcangelo, DeMaria and Matheson
The committee will meet to discuss and review the following:
• 226/14 – That the Mayor be authorized to file an application for grants under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1994 and the Cranston-Gonzalez Housing Act of 1990 for FY2015 (CD Budget)
• Claim of Timothy Glynn, 31 Newbury Street, Malden
LICENSE COMMITTEE – 5:30 P.M. – COUNCIL CHAMBER
Councillors: Murphy (Chair), Crowe, Nestor, D’Arcangelo and Sica
The committee will meet to review the following license applications:
Taxi Cabs:
• 69/14- Malden Trans, 290 Eastern Ave.
• 70/14- Yellow Trans, 290 Eastern Ave.
• 71/14- Taxi Time, 67 Porter St.
Taxi Drivers
Second Hand Dealers:
• 212/14 – Art Carl Jewelers & AC Loan, 126 Pleasant St.
• 213/14 – Gold & Diamonds, Etc, 27-29 Pleasant St.
Pawnbrokers:
• 214/14 – Art Carl Jewelers & AC Loan, 126 Pleasant St.
• 215/14 – Gold & Diamonds, Etc, 27-29 Pleasant St.
Outdoor Parking:
• 217/14- American Legion Post #69, 368 Pleasant St.
Lodging House:
• 218/14 – Cedar House LLC, 116-118 Cedar St.
Bowling Alley:
• 219/14- Town Line Ten Pin, 665 Broadway
Pool Tables:
• 220/14 – Town Line Ten Pin, 665 Broadway
Extended Hours:
• 221/14- Stop & Shop, 99 Charles St.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE- 6:30 P.M. – COUNCIL CHAMBER
Councillors: Crowe (Chair), Matheson, Nestor, Sica and D’Arcangelo
The committee will meet to review the following:
• 425/13 – Be it ordained that Chapter 12 Section 700.3.2 of R.O. 1991 be amended relative to State Licensed Family Day Care Facilities
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – 7:00 P.M. = ROLL CALL
Immediately following the Pledge of Allegiance, the Council will observe a moment of silence in remembrance of U.S. servicemen and women lost overseas and in support of our armed services.
ORDER: That legal fees associated with certain tax collection functions be limited to $1500.00. (Sponsors: Councillors Nestor, Kinnon and D’Arcangelo)
ORDER: That prior to the commencement of any legal action in relation to tax titles, the City Solicitor review the homeowner's financial ability to pay. (Sponsors: Councillors Nestor, Kinnon and D’Arcangelo)
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Malden Reads Discussion
4/15/2014 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
If you haven't already, we hope you will join in a discussion of this year's Malden Reads book selection "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. We have several more discussions planned. Sign up by calling the library at 781-324-0218 or by emailing bookgroups@maldenreads.org. Be sure to specify which Malden Reads Book Discussion you are signing up for.
We also encourage existing book groups to read and discuss the book together. Attached is a list of suggested questions and topics to help guide your discussion. Also included are links to further reading on topics related to the book. Take pictures and share them with us! Let us know your thoughts and insights! Email us at maldenreads@gmail.com or post on Facebook and/or Twitter. We look forward to hearing from you ... and happy reading!
Monday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m., at Malden Public Library
City Council representative Debbie DeMaria will join us for this discussion.
Led by Library Director Dora St. Martin
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Malden Adult Education Classes
4/15/2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Malden Adult Education
Spring classes have now begun.
Classes offered this semester are:
English classes Levels 1-4;
Level 5, which is a reading, writing, conversation, advanced grammar and intro to Toefl;
A basic computer class that focuses on Microsoft Word, the Internet, emailing and Powerpoint.
Classes run every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00PM until June 12th.
Registration will remain open until March 27th, only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm.
The cost of the class is $100.00 if you mention this ad!
Please email Anita Cafarelli at maldenadulted@yahoo.com
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ESL Conversation
4/16/2014 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ESL Conversation
Every Wednesday
From: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Where Program Room
Every Wednesday, we host a free English Conversation class from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for beginning English speakers to practice their skills and learn new words.
Contact Ms. Holder at (781) 324-0218 for more information.
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Japanese Taiko Drumming
4/16/2014 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Genki Spark!
Japanese Taiko Drumming
Wednesday, April 16
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Maccario Room (or front lawn, weather permitting)
Genki Women
Be loud! Be proud! Be Genki! This Asian women’s troupe uses Japanese taiko drumming, spoken word, comedy, and personal stories to inspire creativity, build community, and advocate respect for all. Especially empowering for girls and young women, but all are welcome! This dynamic, interactive program is FREE.
This program is funded by the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Kids Video Adventure Workshop
4/17/2014 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Hello MATV Members & Friends,
Here's a great way to support our youth!
Please mark your calendars & join the amazing young people from the Kids Video Adventure Workshop for the Red Carpet Premiere of their summer video work!
Thursday, April 17, 2014
7:00 - 8:30pm
at the Malden Senior Community Center
7 Washington St. Malden
The event is sponsored by the Office of Mayor Gary Christenson & MATV. Admission is free & the event is open to the public. Light refreshments served. Dress up "red carpet style" if you'd like! (Casual dress equally acceptable.)
7:00 - 7:30 Red Carpet entrance of kids, paparazzi & video interviews in lobby
7:30 - 8:00 KVA 2013 Video Premiere in auditorium
8:00 - 8:30 Question & Answer session
Best regards,
Your Friends at MATV
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Mayor on the Move
4/17/2014 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Mayor Gary Christenson invites residents to join him for informal office hours at Franny’s, 36 Lebanon Street
on Thursday, April 17th from 8:00-9:30 AM.
“I’m grateful to the Provitola Family for allowing me to set up my office at Franny’s,” said Mayor Christenson. “I look forward to interacting with Maplewood area residents on their way to work.”
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Opening Day
4/19/2014 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Come and enjoy the Malden Little League Opening Day
At Forestdale School
With a parade to Trafton Park)
April 19
10:00-11:00 AM
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Malden Adult Education Classes
4/22/2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Malden Adult Education
Spring classes have now begun.
Classes offered this semester are:
English classes Levels 1-4;
Level 5, which is a reading, writing, conversation, advanced grammar and intro to Toefl;
A basic computer class that focuses on Microsoft Word, the Internet, emailing and Powerpoint.
Classes run every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00PM until June 12th.
Registration will remain open until March 27th, only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm.
The cost of the class is $100.00 if you mention this ad!
Please email Anita Cafarelli at maldenadulted@yahoo.com
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Community Dining Series
4/22/2014 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bossa Nova Next Stop for Community Dining Series
The Malden Eats/ Malden Reads Community Dining Series continues on Tuesday, April 22 at 7pm, at Bossa Nova, the Brazilian restaurant located at 290 Main Street. Join fellow Maldonians for a fun and relaxing meal. We encourage diners to include conversation related to this year's Malden Reads selection, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. You do not need to have read the book to attend the dinner.
Bossa Nova has been a Malden favorite since it opened in 2011. Spices from West Africa and steaks from Portugal unite at the Bossa Nova Steakhouse which celebrates Brazilian cuisine with colorful buffets and 15 kinds of meat. Diners can signal roving waiters, bearing swords of sirloin, sausage, or chicken to slice of choice cuts right onto their plates.
Space is limited, so reservations with the restaurant are highly recommended. Call 781-605-3343 by Friday, April 18 to make your reservation. Be sure to specify that you are with the Malden Reads dinner. Those unable to honor their reservations are asked to cancel so the next person on the list can attend. The meal will cost $20 not including tax, tip, and beverage.
Best regards,
The Malden Reads Committee
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ESL Conversation
4/23/2014 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ESL Conversation
Every Wednesday
From: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Where Program Room
Every Wednesday, we host a free English Conversation class from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for beginning English speakers to practice their skills and learn new words.
Contact Ms. Holder at (781) 324-0218 for more information.
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Family Movie Day
4/23/2014 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Please join us for Family Movie Day on
Wednesday, April 23rd at 2:00-3:45pm or 6:00-7:45pm in the Maccario Room.
We are showing a recent blockbuster movie about a princess named Elsa, who has magical powers to turn everything around her into a frozen eternal winter.
The New York Times calls this film “visually captivating.”
When Elsa retreats from her kingdom into an isolated wintry world, Anna, Elsa’s sister, goes on an epic journey with a rugged mountain man, Kristoff, his reindeer Sven, and a comical snowman named Olaf. As they search for Elsa and try to save the kingdom, they face many challenges in their icy and enchanted world.
Don’t miss this wonderful film, which features the Oscar-winning song, “Let It Go.” This movie is free and open to the public and is accessible. Rated PG. (102 min.)
Please call us at 781-324-0218 for more information.
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Public Service Event
4/24/2014 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Have You Saved Enough for Retirement
To celebrate Money Smart Week, which is a national initiative hosted by libraries across the nation to provide financial literacy programming to help members of the community better manage their personal finances.
The Malden Library is hosting a seminar 'Preparing for Retirement' on Thursday, April 24 at the Malden Public Library, 36 Salem Street, sponsored by Malden resident, Donna Denoncourt, Financial Advisor at Waddell & Reed
This educational workshop will focus on the cost of retirement, developing sources of retirement income, defining your retirement goals, & implementing strategies! Please call 781-933-2067 x121 or email ddenoncourt@wradvisors.com for an invitation with complete information and to reserve your seat!
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Movie and Discussion
4/25/2014 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Malden Reads is collaborating with the Mystic Valley Salvation Army to show the movie “Something the Lord Made” on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army, located at 213-219 Main Street in Malden.
The last of the Malden Reads free film screenings, “Something the Lord Made” is the 2004 HBO original film is based on a true story and is a dramatization of the complex relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock (played by Alan Rickman) and Vivien Thomas (played by Mos Def). The film was nominated for nine Emmy awards, winning three.
Blalock is a successful cardiologist at Johns Hopkins. Thomas is a highly intelligent lab technician who has no college degree but great manual dexterity. Originally expected to contribute as a janitor, he quickly becomes indispensible to their groundbreaking work. The film is set in the 1940s and a major theme of the film is how the two colleagues are profoundly separated outside of the laboratory by the prevailing racism of their time.
All films in the series highlight themes from the community read’s 2014 featured selection The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
A discussion of the film’s themes will follow the screening.
Light refreshments will be served.
Please help spread the word .. and bring a friend!
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Mayor’s Safety Awareness Meeting
4/26/2014 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mayor Gary Christenson will hold his monthly Public Safety Awareness meeting on Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on the Bike Path where it meets Broadway (behind the Hess Station). The Mayor will be joined by Police Chief Kevin Molis, Fire Chief Jack Colangeli, and Department of Public Works Director Bob Knox to discuss Bike Path safety and will answer questions and address concerns residents may have.
Pastor Rachel Manke of the First Lutheran Church and her congregation have generously offered to “adopt” this area of the Bike Path to help to keep clean. Immediately following the meeting, a Bike Path cleanup will be held. “We are excited residents are enjoying the Bike Path and we want to make sure they are aware of the best ways to stay safe while using it,” said Mayor Christenson. “We are very grateful to Pastor Manke for helping the City keep the Bike Path clean.”
Each month the Mayor holds a meeting in a different part of the City.
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Movie and Discussion
4/27/2014 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
We are pleased to present the film screening “An American Dreams in China” co-sponsored by Malden Reads and the Chinese Culture Connection on Sunday, April 27, at 2pm at the Malden YMCA.
A 2013 Chinese film directed by Peter Chan, the film stars Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao and Tong Dawei. This film has been dubbed "the Chinese Social Network" and is an epic tale that follows three friends who launch a successful online English instruction school for Chinese students — and then face lawsuits over copyright infringement. The film is in Chinese with English subtitles.
Each year, we show a film in collaboration with the Chinese Culture Connection, in some way related to the program's themes, as a way of creating dialog and bridging cultures within the community.
We invite you to join in the screening of this film and the discussion to follow. Light refreshments will be served.
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Panel Discussion about Ethics
4/28/2014 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The story on the other side of research
On Monday April 28th the public is invited to join a panel of experts in a discussion about ethics and research, a key theme of this year’s Malden Reads choice, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. The discussion begins at 7 p.m., is free, and will take place in the Macarrio Room of the Malden Public Library.
Merriam-Webster’s defines ethics as, “rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad” and adds that it is also the area of study or the branch of philosophy that deals with these matters. This definition acknowledges that rules are part of ethics. It also presumes that rules emerge in response to a sense of what is right. Is it possible then that something is unethical before the rule is constructed?
Knowing the story of Henrietta Lacks’ life, sickness, death, and family makes it easy to find fault with Dr. George Gey, the researcher who extracted cells from her body without her knowledge or permission. This was wrong we say, though his actions were within the norm of the day, not a violation or breech of policy. He himself did not even benefit monetarily by his actions. The HeLa cells he extracted have enabled medical breakthroughs in treatment of various forms of cancer, polio, hemophilia, etc. Their discovery and use have saved lives. So what was his ethical transgression?
Many agree he should have sought her consent. The family should have been told or perhaps been compensated monetarily in some way. The full answer to this ethical dilemma comes from Skloot through Elie Wiesel. His inspiring admonition, an ideal for how we should not only treat but see our fellow humans captures the essence of what ethics enables us to be for one another.
“We must not see any person as an abstraction. Instead, we must see in every person a universe with its own secrets, with its own treasures, with its own sources of anguish, and with some measure of triumph.” Elie Wiesel from The Nazi Doctors and the Nuremberg Code)
What enables and thwarts such regard in the world of research? What of the system makes a researcher’s process ethically challenging or easier? What are the spoken and unspoken considerations that give depth to questions of benefit, value, consequence, in various research discoveries or processes? How do researchers see beyond their often highly focused, everyday tasks to grasp beyond abstraction to real lives, stories, and triumphs? So much of our health comes admittedly by the hard work of researchers. And yet, the call to rigor in the ethical process must go on as we continue to arrive at places where rules do not exist.
Our distinguished panel will speak to these and other questions. They are Teresa Doksum, PhD., M.P.H. - Director of Research Ethics, Institutional Review Board Chair at ABT Associates Inc.; Noel Casey, PhD - Analytical Director, Center for Biometals & Metallomics (CBM) Boston University School of Medicine; Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, PhD, director of Science for Life Laboratory Uppsala at Uppsala University, & of Vertebrate Genome Biology at the Broad Institute, and Elissa Weitzman, MD, of Children’s Hospital in Boston and Harvard Medical School (moderator).
To pose a question to the coming panelists before the discussions, go to the blog, send a tweet to @maldenreads or email maldenreads@gmail.com.
For more information about Malden Reads, the featured selections and upcoming events, visit www.maldenreads.org, follow us on Twitter @MaldenReads, friend us on Facebook or join our mailing list maldenreads@gmail.com.
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Networking
4/29/2014 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Malden Chamber of Commerce hosts “Business After Hours” Networking Event at Malden Access TV on April 29th.
The Malden Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its monthly Business After Hours Networking Event at Malden Access TV on Tuesday, April 29th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Both Chamber members and non-members are invited to enjoy an evening of networking with new and existing members while learning about Malden Access TV. Attendees can also enjoy light refreshments and will be entered for a chance to win and complimentary video production for their business provided by MATV. MATV will also be validating parking for any attendee’s that park in either of the downtown garages.
“We’ve put a big focus on offering our members greater value for their membership in 2014, not only through our new Shop Local Malden initiative, but by hosting monthly Business After Hours events at Chamber businesses in Malden. It gives both the host business some great exposure and our members a chance to meet and connect with other members to potentially grow their business” says Jenna Coccimiglio, Executive Director for the Malden Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber will also be presenting Bread of Life with a donation of $1,050.00 from proceeds of their 5th Annual Taste of Malden event.
Those interested in attending can RSVP to info@maldenchamber.org or by calling 781-322-4500. Information on all events can also be found at www.maldenchamber.org or on Facebook at Facebook.com/maldenchamber
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Council Committee Meetings
4/29/2014 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
FINANCE COMMITTEE – 5:30 P.M. – COUNCIL CHAMBER
Councillors: Ultrino (Chair), Spadafora, Kinnon, D’Arcangelo, DeMaria and Matheson
Discussion will be on the following:
• 230-14 – That the Council meet with the Treasurer and Controller relative to the impact of borrowing on debt service.
This meeting will be televised and ALL COUNCILLORS are encouraged to attend.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – 7:00 P.M. = ROLL CALL
Immediately following the Pledge of Allegiance, the Council will observe a moment of silence in remembrance of U.S. servicemen and women lost overseas and in support of those still fighting there.
The Council will discuss the following:
• 238-14 – National Grid: for installation of new Pole #1629-50 and 1-4” underground conduit on Mountain Avenue
• 239-14 – Petition of Lightower Fiber Networks to install approximately 44’ of 4” underground conduit on Main Street
• 240-14 – Petition of Lightower Fiber Networks to install approximately 60’ of 4” underground conduit on Charles Street
• 121-14 – National Grid: to construct underground conduits on Exchange Street
• 425/13- Amending Section 700.3.2 of Chapter 12 relative to State Licensed Family Day Care Facilities.
• Committee Report – Ordinance (Re: Paper #225- Amending Section 5.2.2 relative to the composition of the Council on Aging)
• Committee Report – Ordinance (Re: Paper #432/13 – Amending R.O. 1991 relative to the composition of the Human Rights, Fair Housing and Disability Issues Commission)
Councillor Anderson has requested Executive Session for the purpose of discussion on the status of the relocation of City Hall.
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Malden Adult Education Classes
4/29/2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Malden Adult Education
Spring classes have now begun.
Classes offered this semester are:
English classes Levels 1-4;
Level 5, which is a reading, writing, conversation, advanced grammar and intro to Toefl;
A basic computer class that focuses on Microsoft Word, the Internet, emailing and Powerpoint.
Classes run every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00PM until June 12th.
Registration will remain open until March 27th, only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm.
The cost of the class is $100.00 if you mention this ad!
Please email Anita Cafarelli at maldenadulted@yahoo.com
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ESL Conversation
4/30/2014 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ESL Conversation
Every Wednesday
From: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Where Program Room
Every Wednesday, we host a free English Conversation class from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for beginning English speakers to practice their skills and learn new words.
Contact Ms. Holder at (781) 324-0218 for more information.
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