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State raises West Nile virus risk; Malden listed high-risk

Massachusetts health officials raised the state's West Nile virus risk level on Sept. 14 after new human cases, and Malden is among the communities now classified as high-risk. The state has logged seven human cases so far this year, mostly in Middlesex and Suffolk counties. Officials recommend removing standing water, using repellent and limiting dusk-to-dawn exposure until the first hard frost.

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Final paving scheduled for Dennis and Rudolf streets

Final paving is scheduled for Dennis Road and Rudolf Street Friday, Sept. 18, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the city warns rain could postpone the work.

City of Malden

Tai Chi class offered Friday morning in Malden

An open-level Tai Chi class meets Friday, Sept. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Chinese Culture Connection, 75 Pleasant St. Registration is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Chinese Culture Connection

Murder mystery dinner theater returns to Exchange Street Bistro

A 1920s Mafia Wedding murder-mystery dinner theater runs Friday, Sept. 18, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Exchange Street Bistro, with dinner included and guests playing detectives.

Getaway to Murder

Arabic Stories and Songs at Malden Public Library Friday

The Iqraa Program presents Arabic stories and songs for young children and caregivers Friday, Sept. 18, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the library's Children's Room; no registration required.

Malden Public Library

French Croque pop-up set for Idle Hands on Friday

Marcel the French Croque serves a pop-up menu Friday, Sept. 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Idle Hands Craft Ales, 89 Commercial St.

Idle Hands Craft Ales

Malden volleyball sweeps Chelsea, improves to 2-1

Malden High's girls volleyball team beat Chelsea 3-0 Wednesday, Sept. 16, improving to 2-1 ahead of Friday's home match against Cambridge Rindge & Latin.

MaxPreps

GMAACC gala spotlights planned Malden cultural center

The Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition holds its Rooted & Rising gala Friday, Sept. 18, at the Royal Sonesta in Cambridge, highlighting plans for a permanent Asian American community and cultural center in Malden.

Boston Society for Architecture

Malden Catholic boys soccer joins childhood-cancer awareness effort

Malden Catholic's boys soccer team takes part Friday, Sept. 18, in the school's Blackout Childhood Cancer series, part of special games across sports raising awareness.

Team Up 4 Community

Trafton Park Vendor Fair planned for Saturday

The Trafton Park Vendor Fair runs Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. near Granite and Jacob streets.

Malden Recreation Department

Freedom Hill church schedules annual Homecoming picnic

Freedom Hill Community Church holds its annual Homecoming picnic Sunday, Sept. 20, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. after worship, with food and games in the church's lower field.

Freedom Hill Community Church

Mabon autumn-equinox ritual planned in Malden

The Salem Massachusetts Wiccan Meetup holds a Mabon autumn-equinox ritual Sunday, Sept. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 2 Elm St., followed by a shared meal.

Salem Massachusetts Wiccan Meetup

The Lotts and The Lansburys play FACES Friday

The Lotts and The Lansburys perform at FACES Brewing Co. Friday, Sept. 18, at 8 p.m. in an all-ages show presented by Swelltune Records; tickets are $15.

Swelltune Records