Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 31, 2019 SOUNDS | from page 2 adevlin@aisle10.net or Carol at 1-978-208-8321. Please let us know if you are able to join us for a fun and informative evening as well as a wonderful buffet dinner as soon as possible, but no later than June 14. Free parking is available onsite, and the facility is accessible for the disabled. St. John’s Yard Sale next weekend St. John’s Church is planning its annual yard sale on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more details, contact Yard Sale Chairman Donna Manoogian: H: 781.233.5640; C: 617.240.9003. Annual Picnic at Cliftondale Congregational The Cliftondale Congregational Church (50 Essex St., Saugus) is having its Annual Picnic on Sunday, June 9 following a shortened 10:45 a.m. Worship Service. The community is invited to join us for inspiring music and a short message before a delicious BBQ and fun lawn games. All are invited. The Picnic will be held rain or shine. For more details, please contact Cliftondale Congregational Church Administrative Assistant Debora de Paula Hoyle. Offi ce: 781-233-2663; website: cliftondalecc.net. CHaRM Recycling DropOff Site open tomorrow The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) is open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. There is no preregistration or fee required to enter the site; however, proof of residency is required. At the CHaRM center, the Town will accept the same recycling items that can be placed outside for curbside collection each week, such as paper, cardboard, bottles, cans and glass containers. Additional acceptable items include TVs and computers (up to three per year per address); bulky rigid plastic items, such as toys, laundry baskets, trash barrels and 5-gallon pails; car tires up to 22” (for a fee of $3); books; and textiles, such as, clothing, bedding, pocketbooks, belts and shoes. Plastic bags are not permitted. Residents are kindly asked to empty recyclables out of any plastic bags, and remove the bags from the site. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-2314036 with questions or for more information. Town compost site open tomorrow The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s compost site will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25 at the Department of Public Works and the Inspectional Services Department located on the lower level of Town Hall (298 Central St.). Stickers may also be purchased at the compost site, by check only. Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. Entry to the compost site without a sticker will not be allowed. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-2314036 with questions or for more information. Ted Reinstein is coming to the Saugus Public Library “New Friends of the Saugus Public Library” are happy to announce that Ted Reinstein will be at the library to talk about his book “Wicked Pissed: New England’s Most Famous Feuds” on Tuesday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for this free program. Reinstein has been a reporter for “Chronicle,” WCVB-TV Boston’s award-winning, and America’s longest-running, locally produced nightly news magazine since 1997. In addition, he is a regular contributor for the station’s political roundtable show and sits on WCVB’s Editorial Board. Due to limited seating, reservations are required. Please contact the Reference Desk at 781/231-4168 or sau@noblenet.org. Local author plans library visit on June 11 “New Friends of the Saugus Public Library” are pleased to present local author and Wakefi eld resident Gloria Mezikofsky, who has written an adventuresome children’s book, “A Perfectly Snowy Day,” on Tuesday, June 11, at 6:00 p.m. The book details a childhood memory in verse with colorful illustrations that will capture the attention of young readers. Her husband, Merrill, an accomplished artist who illustrated the book, will create an original illustration. Gloria will walk her audience through the book-creation process detailing a self-publishing journey that began with a cookbook, “Dessert Gems.” This summer, a second children’s book, “Goggles for a Gloop,” will be in print. The reader is drawn into the story as adverse conditions arise and the Gloop learns a big lesson in forgiveness. Merrill completed over 40 illustrations for this latest venture. Please join the New Friends for this free, adults-only program. No reservations are necessary. Main attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library – for people of all ages – from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: Friendship Storytime on Fridays continues. This special program for children, which begins at 9:30 a.m., is sponsored by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skill with structured storytime. Keeping Us in Stitches has returned. It will continue every second and third Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.; Grade 2 and up; older children can learn to sew using needle, thread (and maybe a sewing machine) with teachers Miss Joyce and Miss Margie. Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This program, which is sponsored by the Coordinated Community Engagement Grant, runs from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. It’s recommended for children ages three through fi ve. The Yoga Experience: Here’s a free, basic yoga class that is SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 11
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