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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, June 7, 2019 Page 19 SOUNDS | from page 18 John Hite, Zero Waste Policy Analyst from the Conservation Law Foundation, will discuss Zero Waste initiatives. For further information or to download the Annual Dinner response coupon, please visit our websites at http://www.saugussave.com or http://www.saugussave.org. You may also contact Ann at 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 on-site, and the facility is accessible for the disabled. St. John’s Yard Sale tomorrow St. John’s Church is planning its annual yard sale tomorrow, 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 is having its Annual Picnic this Sunday (June 9) following a shortened 10:45 a.m. Worship Service. The community is invited to join the church 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 Debora de Paula Hoyle, Administrative Assistant at Cliftondale Congregational Church (50 Essex St., Saugus). Office: 781-233-2663; website: cliftondalecc.net. Saugus Iron Works open for 2019 season Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site has opened for the season. The Visitor Center, Museum and restrooms will have open hours Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guided tours, programs, special events and Junior Ranger Programs will be available throughout the season until Oct. 31. “Due to impacts from the federal government shutdown resulting in hiring delays, we will be open Wednesday-Sunday instead of the usual seven-day operation,” Chief of Visitor Experience and Community Engagement Susan Russo said. “The grounds, however, are typically open to visitors seven days a week to birdwatch, picnic and enjoy the great outdoors! Remember to Carry In, Carry Out.” Visit Saugus Iron Works and “Broadhearth,” the Eastern National Park Store at 244 Central Street in Saugus, Mass., or call 781233-0050. For the most up-to-date information, visit https://www. nps.gov/sair or like the Iron Works on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SaugusIronNPS. Of veterans’ concerns The Saugus Veterans Council says you should mark your calendar for MIA/POW Day, which will be observed on Friday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. in Veterans Park at the intersection of Winter and Central Streets. In case of inclement weather, it will be held at the library. All are welcome to attend this annual ceremony honoring our POW/MIA. Still seeking “privatization” people At some point, soon, the School Committee is going to meet and vote on whether to keep the 21 custodians or eliminate their jobs by privatizing. If somebody has a beef and wants to opine about the virtues of getting minimum wage janitors from out of town to take care of the new school building that will be opening up next year, call me up and we’ll have coffee for the next installment of “The Advocate Asks.” But so far, nobody is really going out publicly saying why it would benefit Saugus Public Schools to dump the janitors. CHaRM Recycling Drop-Off 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, 5-gallon pails, etc.; 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 781-231-4036 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 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Local author plans library visit on June 11 New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are pleased to present local author and Wakefield 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. Gloria’s husband, Merrill, completed over 40 illustrations for this latest venture. Please join 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 returned recently. 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 five. The Yoga Experience: Here’s a free, basic yoga class that is ideal for beginners. This 60-minute slow flow class opens with a brief meditation, followed by a gentle warm up, some core strengthening, standing postures, and flexibility poses. Each session winds down with deep relaxation. Lisa Poto is a registered yoga teacher and a member of the Yoga Alliance. She graduated from Barre & Soul’s 200-hour yoga teacher–training program. “Yoga is my passion, and has been transforming in my life. I believe that yoga is for everybody. It is your own personal exploration and journey,” Poto said. If this is something that sounds appealing to you or worth a try, show up in the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library, Wednesday, June 12 at 1 p.m.; Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. Saugus Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub celebrates 25th Anniversary The Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub in Saugus celebrated its 25th anniversary with team members, guests and members of the community on May 16, with an event that generated over $1,400 for the Saugus Public School System. During the anniversary event, guests enjoyed a spirited game of trivia and participated in a commemorative ceremony that honored the restaurant’s team members. A percentage of the restaurant’s total net sales that entire day were donated to the Saugus Public School System. Joanie Baldassari, General Managing Partner of the Saugus Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub, proudly presented the check to the Saugus Public School System. “We are proud to celebrate 25 years of serving great food and drinks to our guests and are passionate about giving back to the community in whatever way we can,” said Baldassari. “We fully support the Saugus Public School System and look forward to continuing the relationship for years to come.” Buy a Brick “The Saugus War Monument Committee once again, is sponsoring the ‘BUY A BRICK’ Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (3 lines), $200 for 8” X 8” brick (5 lines), and $500 (5 lines) for a corporate SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 20 J& S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $43 yd. $38 yd.

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