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🌱 Patch AM: Malden Resident Advocating For Families In Need As A CASA Worker
Happening soon: 5 Keys to Buying a Home on the Malden Patch calendar

Good morning to you Malden! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the Malden neighbor standing up for vulnerable children in court
Also on today's calendar: 5 Keys to Buying a Home and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Maldenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Maldenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Periods of snow, 1-3", with a high of 36 and low of 32 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, temps: high: 38, low: 26.
- Thursday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 41 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Malden Resident Advocating For Families In Need As A CASA Worker (patch.com) — Malden residents are getting a closer look at neighbor Ricardo Franco, who has spent five years serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for vulnerable children. Drawing on his Colombian heritage and social work background, he focuses on keeping families together when possible and urges more Latin-American community members, including those in Malden, to consider CASA training and service.
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📸 Around Malden
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Malden
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★ Featured events ★
- 5 Keys to Buying a Home
Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High St, Medford
6:30 pm - Beginner Latin Dance Course
Champions Dance Sport Club, 165 Chelsea St, Everett
7:00 pm - Dive In Commonwealth Virtual Information Session
Virtual,
7:00 pm
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
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Other local events
- Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at First Baptist Church of Malden
First Baptist Church of Malden , 493 Main St , Malden
6:00 pm - Annual Christmas Concert and Dance
Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church , 70 W Emerson St , Melrose
7:00 pm - Tai Chi Class
75 Pleasant St , Malden
10:00 am - Malden Community Gathering
75 Pleasant St , Malden
10:00 am - Tai Chi Class
75 Pleasant St , Malden
10:00 am - Little Dragon After School Program
Beebe School , 401 Pleasant St , Malden
9:00 am
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Monday December 29
Friday January 2
Monday January 5
📣 Malden Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Christmas Around the World Sensory (0 - 5)
Children's Room The Revere Public Library , 179 Beach Street , Revere
11:00 am - Craftyspace
Winchester Public Library Storytime Room , 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
1:00 pm - Arabic Story and Craft with Miss Roua!
Craft Room Saugus Public Library , 295 Central Street , Saugus
3:30 pm - Art Club (Ages 6-12)
The Green Room The Revere Public Library , 179 Beach Street , Revere
4:00 pm - Film: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (PG-13)
Roosevelt Room Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard
6:30 pm - Somerville Toastmasters
Auditorium , 79 Highland Ave , Somerville
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Fastest Way to Get a Social Security Benefit Verification Letter —Kentia Torres Read on Patch
- I am looking to see if anyone has a good reasonable plumber they can recommend.
My plumber passed away and I don't need someone now, but I wanted to have someone ready to call when the time comes. Thanks (Nextdoor Edgeworth)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Malden. Apply here.
- Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Stocker - Meat in Everett. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Malden here.
🗞 Nearby News
Everett
- This New England Peanut Butter With A Devoted Following Is Finally Going Nationwide (tastingtable.com)
- Live-in personal care attendants no longer subject to income tax (bostonglobe.com)
- Obituary: Douglas Allan Brash (hinghamanchor.com)
Melrose
- High school roundup/scores: Newton North's Bryson Mercedes pockets winning shot at buzzer (bostonherald.com)
Somerville
Ok Malden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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