BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Home - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Home X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Home REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T024350 CREATED:20230222T230759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T144419Z UID:39181-1679832000-1679835600@maldenreads.org.dream.website SUMMARY:Book Discussion at First Parish DESCRIPTION:Join members of First Parish for a lively book discussion of “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei. This discussion will take place following the coffee hour after the Malden Reads Worship Service at 10:30 AM. You are welcome to attend the service and/or coffee hour or come just for the discussion! \n\n\n\nLed by Rev. Aisha Ansano \n\n\n\nFirst Parish of Malden\, 2 Elm St. URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/book-discussion-at-first-parish/ CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/First-Parish-MR-Worship-Service-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T113000 DTSTAMP:20260413T024350 CREATED:20230222T232726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T005516Z UID:39150-1679826600-1679830200@maldenreads.org.dream.website SUMMARY:Interfaith Worship Service DESCRIPTION:Rev. Aisha Ansano of First Parish Malden will lead an Interfaith Worship Service based around themes from this year’s Malden Reads book selection.\n\n\n\n\n\nPeople of all faiths and no faith are welcome to attend a special service from the First Parish of Malden with Reverend Aisha Ansano\, offered hybrid – both online and in-person. \n\n\n\nThe service will explore the themes of this year’s Malden Reads book selection\, “They Called Us Enemy\,” a graphic memoir by George Takei. The service will include related readings\, a children’s message\, music and a sermon that draws from the book’s themes. Participants that come in-person have the option to stay for the book discussion at noon. The book discussion is offered in-person only. No need to register in advance to attend the service in-person. \n\n\n\nFirst Parish of Malden have been longtime collaborators with Malden Reads\, engaging with the book selection’s themes and inviting their congregation and larger Malden community to participate. \n\n\n\nIf attending the hybrid worship service online\, click the button below to register: \n\n\n\n\nRegister for virtual attendance URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/interfaith-worship-service/ CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Special Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/First-Parish-Worship-Service-composite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T024350 CREATED:20230222T225749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T144040Z UID:39167-1679598000-1679601600@maldenreads.org.dream.website SUMMARY:Mayor's Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Mayor Gary Christenson preparing for his upcoming book discussion.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss this year’s book selection with Malden Mayor Gary Christenson! \n\n\n\nAs he does every year\, the Mayor will lead a thoughtful discussion about this year’s book discussion with Malden Reads participants. Come join the discussion and add your thoughts and impressions to the mix. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will be held at the Malden Public Library\, 36 Salem St. \n\n\n\nRSVP (requested) at maldenreads@gmail.com. URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/mayors-book-discussion/ CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Mayor_Book_sidebyside-1-e1677178540774.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T024350 CREATED:20230222T230036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T143911Z UID:39155-1678903200-1678910400@maldenreads.org.dream.website SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Cats of Mirikitani DESCRIPTION:(2006) Eighty-year-old Jimmy Mirikitani survived the trauma of WWII internment camps\, Hiroshima\, and homelessness by creating art. But when 9/11 threatens his life on the New York City streets and a local filmmaker brings him to her home\, the two embark on a journey to confront Jimmy’s painful past. An intimate exploration of the lingering wounds of war and the healing power of community and art. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the film here. \n\n\n\nRSVP (requested) at maldenreads@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nHeld at the Malden Public Library\, 36 Salem St. URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/film-screening-the-cats-of-mirikitani/ CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cats-of-mirikitani-masthead.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T191500 DTSTAMP:20260413T024350 CREATED:20230223T163049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T163052Z UID:39265-1678816800-1678821300@maldenreads.org.dream.website SUMMARY:Virtual Book Discussion w/Felicia & Chris DESCRIPTION:Join a thoughtful book discussion online (later to be made into a podcast) with Chris Hickey (left) and Felicia Ryan (right)\n\n\n\nJoin a book discussion with Chris Hickey\, facilitator of the Malden Writer’s Collaborative\, and Felicia Ryan\, writer and host of the Hi Felicia! podcast. \n\n\n\n“Can it happen again? Are we doomed to repeat our history?” \n\n\n\nWriters love books because they give us windows into other worlds — some real or imaginary. These two writers will host a facilitated discussion of the 2023 Malden Read’s book selection “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei. Together with the participants\, they will explore the many rich themes of family\, history\, and perspective done through a timeless black and white graphic novel.  \n\n\n\nWe will explore: \n\n\n\n\nHow is the graphic novel as a format a useful way of re-telling painful history or apocalyptic fiction?\n\n\n\n\n\nWe can ask the question “Why does history repeat?”\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is “They” and “Us” in this story? How does making someone the “other” de-humanize them?\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat effect does telling the story in black and white have on the reader?\n\n\n\n\n\nWhich character(s) do you most emphasize with? And why?\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is a particularly poignant or moving scene you remember?\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you learn anything new from reading this story that you didn’t already know?\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion will be online via Zoom and recorded as a podcast as well. You must register in advance at this link. \n\n\n\nQuestions/comments can be submitted in advance for discussion by emailing maldenwriters@gmail.com URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/virtual-book-discussion-w-felicia-chris/ CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Featured Event,Zoom Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Virtual-Book-Discussion-composite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T024350 CREATED:20230222T230454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T184916Z UID:39185-1677693600-1677700800@maldenreads.org.dream.website SUMMARY:"Allegiance" - Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Scene from “Allegiance” – film screening of the Broadway play.\n\n\n\n\n\nA mysterious envelope leads Sam Kimura back 60 years to a time when he and his sister Kei strive to save their family from the wrongful imprisonment of Japanese Americans during World War II. \n\n\n\nJoin Malden Reads residents in a film screening of the Broadway play\, inspired by the true-life experience of George Takei. ALLEGIANCE follows one family’s journey in this untold American story. \n\n\n\nGeorge Takei is a starring cast member in this filmed version of the Broadway play. \n\n\n\nThis film screening will also officially kickoff the events for this year’s program. The evening will include some goodies and surprises for Malden Reads enthusiasts and those just discovering the program. \n\n\n\nMalden Public Library\, 36 Salem St. URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/allegiance-film-screening/ CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Allegiance-graphic-e1677170029860.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T024350 CREATED:20230222T230649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T230652Z UID:39169-1677610800-1677612600@maldenreads.org.dream.website SUMMARY:City Council Presentation DESCRIPTION:Blast from the Past: Malden Reads presentation to City Council in 2017.\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers of the Malden Reads Committee will give their annual presentation to the Malden City Council. We will formally announce this year’s book selection and give an overview of the upcoming program of events and activities with a slideshow presentation. \n\n\n\nEach Council member will receive a copy of the main book selection. Join us in person at the City Council Chambers (and be part of the group photo!) or watch the live stream or recorded event on YouTube or MATV’s Government Access Channel. \n\n\n\nHeld at Malden City Hall\, 215 Pleasant St. Malden URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/city-council-presentation/ CATEGORIES:Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CityCouncil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220924T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T024350 CREATED:20220317T224237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T163909Z UID:38896-1664013600-1664038800@maldenreads.org.dream.website SUMMARY:"Words on the Water" & "Project Misik" on the Malden River DESCRIPTION:Heavy Sky\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special community day to remember!“Words on the Water” (10am – 2pm) & “Project Misik” (12pm – 5pm)“The Boat Yard” behind the Malden DPW City Yard356 Commercial St. Malden \n\n\n\nMalden Reads & Project Misik collaborate on a day-long community event celebrating nature\, community and cultural expression in a “hidden” spot along the Malden River that will someday be transformed into a climate resilient waterfront park accessible to all. \n\n\n\n“Words on the Water” (10am – 2pm) \n\n\n\nMalden Reads\, the Friends of the Malden River\, and Malden River Works\, with support from the City of Malden\, invite participants to celebrate themes from the 2022 Malden Reads book selection\, An American Sunrise by former US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. The event will feature: \n\n\n\nBlessing of the water & opening ceremonyFree canoe ridesStorytelling & poetryFamily activities & games led by local Native American tribe membersDemo of a Native American canoe & moreNative arts & crafts for saleJoin in traditional dancing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE YOUR CANOE RIDE\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Guest: Annawon Weeden With a great many miles on his moccasins\, Annawon has travelled extensively throughout Turtle Island & beyond.  Blistering cold trips to remote Alaskan villages\, workshops within the desert of the southwest\, performing on tropical islands such as Hawaii or Bermuda\, Annawon has witnessed firsthand how other tribes maintain their sovereignty\, which has reinforced his pride within his own New England native tribal roots.  With ancestry representing his Pequot & Narragansett lineage\, Annawon is also an enrolled member of his mother’s Mashpee Wampanoag community of Cape Cod.  As sole proprietor\, much of his free time is spent creating indigenous art such as his wampum jewelry fashion line (First Light Fashion) or representing the indigenous voice while conducting educational and environmental programming under the label of First Light Fun. All of the work Annawon does falls under the umbrella of his organization\, the First Light Foundation firstlightfoundation.net \n\n\n\n\n\nAndre StrongBearHeart Gaines\, Jr.Andre StrongBearHeart is a citizen of the Nipmuc people. He serves as a cultural steward for his Tribe\, is a father\, public speaker\, traditional dancer\, Indigenous Activist for Indigenous rights\, carpenter by trade and educator. With 15 years in recovery from drugs and alcohol\, Andre is a recovery sponsor and integrated life coach for those in need. Andres work focuses on bringing traditional knowledge back to Indigenous Peoples. Some of this consists of how to flesh and brain tan hides to make items such as drums\, buckskin\, and blankets. This work is focused on cultural revitalization and preservation. Andre is a resident artist for the Ohketeau Cultural Center based in Ashfield Massachusetts. (Www.ohketeau.org) he is also the creative director of (@No_Loose_Braids) and http://www.andrestrongbearheart.com \n\n\n\nAndre’s work is grounded in restoring balance between everyday life and traditional values while navigating the colonial systems we live in. Cultural revitalization\, family\, and traditions values are the driving force that keeps Andre ever diligent on his daily journey. \n\n\n\n\nSave the date for a day of poetry readings by local authors\, free canoe rides on the river\, art\, community\, and more! This is a free\, family-friendly event sponsored by Malden Reads and Friends of the Malden River. \n\n\n\nProject Misik (1pm – 5pm) \n\n\n\nProject Misik brings the voices of the African diaspora and celebrates the power of inclusive community. Founded in Haiti in 2010\, Project Misik is led by Kera Washington\, features members of Zili Misik\, and strives to bring visibility to\, and love for\, the work of BIPOC artists in the area — including the performing & visual arts. Their events invite the entire community to participate in music\, dance and the sharing of food in celebration. \n\n\n\nFree foodDrumming & dance workshopsParticipatory music/dance performance\n\n\n\n\nThis event is held at the site of Malden’s Department of Public Works (DPW) where a proposed park will transform the area into a 1.25 to include a new boathouse\, new public dock\, flexible lawn area\, rain gardens and a shared-use path that is part of the Malden River Greenway. This is part of the larger Malden River Vision Plan being led by the Mystic River Watershed Association\, resulting in 3.5 miles of continuous paths around the river. \n\n\n\nThrough this interactive event\, Project Misik will help demonstrate how this proposed waterfront park can serve as an inclusive cultural hub for Malden and plant the seed for a tradition of multicultural celebrations to enliven and activate this area along the Malden River.  \n\n\n\n\n\n“Words on the Water” and “Project Misik” is supported in part by grants from the Malden Cultural Council\, a local agency\, supported through the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR COLLABORATOR & SPONSORS:City of Malden\, Eastern Bank\, Mass Cultural Council\, NEFA (New England Foundation for the Arts)\, Malden Cultural Council\, Mystic River Watershed Association\, Malden River Works\, Friends of the Malden River\, Urban Media Arts URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/words-on-the-water-at-the-malden-river/ CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Kids and Family,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WOW-flyer-horizontal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220401T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220401T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T024350 CREATED:20220317T214702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T214705Z UID:38881-1648841400-1648841400@maldenreads.org.dream.website SUMMARY:Poetry from Around the World DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an opportunity to hear poets from around the world share their work in both English and their native languages. Hosted by Malden Reads and the Chinese Culture Connection. This is a virtual event that will take place on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/poetry-from-around-the-world/ CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Performance,Zoom Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-East-Meets-West-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211204T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T024350 CREATED:20211129T142719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T022141Z UID:14184-1638619200-1638633600@maldenreads.org.dream.website SUMMARY:Season 12 Kickoff Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Malden Winter Festival to kickoff our twelfth season! As part of our culture of caring\, everyone will be asked to wear a mask inside the venue and follow other health and COVID-19 safety precautions. Information on outdoor and indoor activities is below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOutside: Book Sale\n\n12:00 PM – 3:30 PM \n\n\n\nAn American Sunrise by Joy Harjo\, our Season 12 book selection\, will be available for purchase as well as a variety of companion books for young readers. They’ll make great holiday gifts! Other offerings include: \n\n\n\nAncestor Approved – Intertribal Stories for Kids by Cynthia Leitich SmithDaniel Finds a Poem by Micha ArcherElatsoe by Darcie Little BadgerFor a Girl Becoming by Joy HarjoFry Bread by Kevin Noble MaillardGrandmother’s Dreamcatcher by Becky McCainAnd many more\n\n\n\nOutside: Poetry & Dance Video Exhibit by Monkeyhouse\n\n 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM \n\n\n\nMonkeyhouse and Clary & Cimermanis Little Free Library present a collaborative exhibit of five short poetry and dance videos that will be shown on the windows of the J Malden Center. Take a look as you walk by! Presenters include: \n\n\n\nCassandre Charles\, NACHMO performerSarah Feinberg\, Monkeyhouse choreographerChristopher Croucher\, local independent choreographerKaren Krolak and Nicole Harris (collaborative animated piece)OnStageDance performance\n\n\n\n To learn more about the Monkeyhouse video exhibit please visit their website. \n\n\n\nParticipatory Children’s Poetry Hour\n\n 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \n\n\n\nWe invite you to listen to and participate in poetry readings and activities inspired by our companion books. Great for all ages. \n\n\n\nPoetry Reading Series\n\n 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM \n\n\n\nWe’re hosting a poetry reading series to showcase some of the wonderful poets and artists from around Boston and the greater Boston area. Guest poets will give a brief reading of their work\, followed by a short Q&A. Confirmed guests: \n\n\n\nEd Meek – 1:00 PMAllison Adair – 1:30 PMAva M. Fields – 2:00 PMKrikor Der Hohannesian – 2:30 PMDennis Sweeney – 3:00 PM\n\n\n\nCopies of their work will be available for purchase. \n\n\n\nChildren’s Arts & Crafts\n\n 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM \n\n\n\nExplore your creativity through free poetry-related crafts that all ages can enjoy. \n\n\n\n“Unsilent Night” Performance Art Activity\n\n 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nJoin the Clary & Cimermanis Little Free Library as we participate once again in Phil Kline’s “Unsilent Night\,” a community sonic sculpture. We will begin at City Hall Plaza and locomote down the sidewalk as a group\, reflecting on the poetics of places in Malden Center. Bring a music player — a phone\, portable speaker\, etc. You can download the music ahead of time or at the event. Wear some form of lights (glow sticks also provided)\, as we illuminate our path together! Be prepared to spend about 45 minutes moving around outside. Dogs are welcome! We will begin just after sundown. Like a great poem\, you will want lots of layers when it gets chilly. Check out Unsilent Night website for info on this international annual event. or click below for local information. \n\n\n\nClick Here for Info on the Procession \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHope to see you there! URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/season-12-kickoff/ LOCATION:J Malden Center\, 190 Pleasant St\, Malden\, Massachusetts\, 02148\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Kickoff,Kids and Family,Performance,Special Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210401T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210401T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T024350 CREATED:20210126T232418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T030551Z UID:2191-1617303600-1617309000@maldenreads.org.dream.website SUMMARY:Comedy Night with Maya May DESCRIPTION:Maya May is a writer and stand-up comedian who uses humor to navigate the awkwardness of growing up a black nerd and only child in suburban Chicago. She will bring her brand of smart\, funny and socially conscious humor to the virtual stage for our Malden Reads audience. In addition to performing stand-up\, Maya will share her journey of becoming a comedian and relate to the themes of this year’s book selection\, “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah. \n\n\n\nRegister here! URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/comedy-event-with-maya-may/ CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Zoom Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Maya-May.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210311T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210429T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T024350 CREATED:20210126T232432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T081311Z UID:2194-1615489200-1619728200@maldenreads.org.dream.website SUMMARY:Workshop: Unlearn to Relearn - Breaking Down Systemic Racism DESCRIPTION:As part of the Malden Reads 2021 program\, Malden Reads is collaborating with Malden Community Organizing for Racial Equity (MaldenCORE) and the City of Malden to host a free 4-part-virtual workshop about unpacking systemic racism in the United States. \nWorkshop participants will be asked to read and reflect on the book “Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism\, Change the World\, and Become a Good Ancestor” by Layla F. Saad. The book is divided into 28 short chapters with reflection questions at the end of each chapter. In the chapters\, Saad discusses her lived experiences of racism as a result of her intersectional identities and the ways readers can dismantle forms of oppression toward communities of color. \nThe 4-part workshop will be led by Bwann Kellie Gwann\, Assistant Director of the Urban Scholars Initiative at Lesley University. The workshop will help participants who are actively reading the book gain a deeper understanding of systemic racism in the United States through dialogue\, case study review\, and small group activities. There will be four 90-minute workshop session from 7-8:30 pm over Zoom on: \n-Thursday\, March 11th-Thursday\, March 25th -Thursday\, April 15th-Thursday\, April 29th \nThe workshop will cover many topics\, including how Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities in the United States have been historically oppressed and different racial groups’ roles in dismantling white supremacy. The book is primarily framed as a learning experience for white people and people of color with light complexion. However\, people of all racial\, ethnic\, and cultural backgrounds are also encouraged to participate in and apply for the workshop. \nThis workshop is available only to people who live or work in Malden\, are involved in a Malden organization\, or have some other connection to the Malden community. The workshop is most appropriate for adults and mature high school students. The workshop will be held in English. \nParticipants will be asked to attend all four workshop sessions and actively engage in the reading. Participants will likely need 1-3 hours each week from March 4 through April 29 to read and journal about the assigned chapters in “Me and White Supremacy.” \nMalden Public Library carries physical copies and has downloadable e-book and audiobook options available through Overdrive here. \nRegistration for this workshop has closed. URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/learning-to-unlearn-breaking-down-systemic-racism/ CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Zoom Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MeAndWhiteSupremacy-book-cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210304T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210304T113000 DTSTAMP:20260413T024350 CREATED:20210208T042206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T081413Z UID:2240-1614853800-1614857400@maldenreads.org.dream.website SUMMARY:Story Time: 3/4/21 DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to join us on Thursday mornings for Story Time. We will incorporate movement and crafts to reinforce the story theme\, engage social emotional learning and sensory experiences. Elena Martinez\, will lead kids through yoga poses connected to the stories\, using a rainbow of colorful scarves to create an interactive adventure. Yoga movement builds strength\, prepares the body for comfortable sitting and introduces mindfulness using the “Here & Now”. Every week we will also feature a guest reading a story in a different language: Spanish\, Arabic\, Creole\, and more! \n\n\n\nFollowing the lead of our season 2021 book\, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah\, we share the gift of languages with the kids through bilingual stories. \n\n\n\n“I soon learned that the quickest way to bridge the race gap was through language. Soweto was a melting pot: families from different cultural groups\, and thus different homelands. Most kids in the township spoke only their home language\, but I learned several languages because I grew up in a house where there was no option but to learn them.” –Trevor Noah \n\n\n\nREGISTER BELOW to receive the zoom link and information for pick up / delivery of your free book and craft packet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek 4\, March 11: ELMER by David Mckee\n\n\n\nElmer the elephant has bright colors all over him. The other elephants are gray. What happens to Elmer when he meets all the other elephants?This story demonstrates the importance of individuality. Everyone is unique \n\n\n\nYoga Movement will incorporate vocabulary from the story\, colors and mindfulness practices! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here for ELMER!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n— PAST EVENTS —\n\n\n\nWeek 1\, February 18: LITTLE BLUE AND LITTLE YELLOW by Leo LionniBlue and Yellow are friends. When they are playing they become GREEN. The families look for their own special child.Finally\, everyone learns how to get along and be an individual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\, February 25: MOLE MUSIC by David McPhail \n\n\n\nThe mole gets a violin and practices all the time. Who hears the music he makes?This week’s craft packet includes a drawing board and stylus for kids. We’ll draw a picture of the stylus. Kids will be lead through movement & mindfulness practices to be “here & now” as they enjoy the activities! Languages: English\, Spanish\, Arabic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“I soon learned that the quickest way to bridge the race gap was through language. Soweto was a melting pot: families from different cultural groups\, and thus different homelands. Most kids in the township spoke only their home language\, but I learned several languages because I grew up in a house where there was no option but to learn them.” –Trevor Noah \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis week’s guests: Julie Cohen will read in Spanish: La Niña Invisible by J.L. Garcia Sanchez & M. A. Pacheco.Neither the children of the Green City nor the children of the Blue City want to befriend Maria\, who lives in the middle of both cities. Then\, one day\, she suddenly becomes invisible and changes both cities forever.Souad Akib will read The Fox & the Crow in Arabic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\, March 4: The Teddy BearWhen the little boy loses his favorite Teddy Bear\, he misses him so much. What happened to him? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the lead of our season 2021 book\, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah\, we share the gift of languages with the kids through bilingual stories. URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/preschool-story-time-movement-crafts/ CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Kids and Family,Special Program,Zoom Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/storytime-2021-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T150000 DTSTAMP:20260413T024350 CREATED:20240102T150008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T213650Z UID:2187-1714212000-1714230000@maldenreads.org.dream.website SUMMARY:Mass Memories Road Show DESCRIPTION:As a member of the Malden community (past or present)\, YOU are invited to be part of the Malden Mass. Memories Road Show coming to Malden on April 27\, 2024 at the Malden Senior / Teen Community Center.\nMalden Reads is leading the local planning team in collaboration with the UMass Boston Healey Library and partnering with the City of Malden\, Urban Media Arts and the Malden Public Library\, to bring this road show to Malden!\n\n\nABOUT\n\n\n\n\nThe Mass. Memories Road Show is a public history project that digitizes and archives personal photographs and stories shared by the people of Massachusetts.  \nThis event-based\, participatory program is coordinated through the Joseph P. Healey Library at UMass Boston in collaboration with local planning groups in communities throughout the Commonwealth. \nSince its launch in 2004\, the Mass. Memories Road Show has digitized more than 12\,000 photographs and stories from across the state\, creating an educational resource of primary sources for future generations. You can view that archive here. \n\n\nHOW TO PARTICIPATE\n\n\n\n\nHelp spread the word! Bring your family\, friends\, neighbors\, community groups\, constituents\, clients and customers. The more people who participate\, the more accurate is the “snapshot” recorded of our community’s history.  \nDecide on three photographs that have special meaning to you. Bring them to the event on April 27\, 2024. They can be hard copy or digital.  \nAt the event\, you will have the opportunity to share the story behind the photo and have your memories recorded for Malden’s historical archive. \nThere will be other things to see and do at this community event. Malden Reads and Urban Media Arts are planning special activities that celebrate the stories of our community. The event will also celebrate the 375th anniversary of the city of Malden through fun activities\, presentations and exhibits. \nWhether you are a newcomer to the city or have lived here all your life\, YOUR story is important to our community’s evolving history. \nHOW TO HELP\nIf you represent a community organization\, please help spread the word! \nYou can also sign up to volunteer for the event by emailing Malden Reads committee member Karen Phillips at karenjphillips1@gmail.com.   \n\n\nFor more information and updates about this event\, visit our main Malden Mass. Memories page on the Urban Media Arts website: https://urbanmediaarts.org/malden-mass-memories-road-show/ URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/mass-memories-road-show/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Featured Event,Special Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/mass-memories-2021.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR