THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 17 SOUNDS | from page 16 at the Saugus Public Library – for people of all ages – from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: Nature and gardening: every other Tuesday in August – Aug. 13 and 27 at 3:30 p.m. – planting and tasting! Art and Nature: every other Tuesday in August – Aug. 20 at 3:30 p.m. – create beautiful artwork using a variety of materials found in nature. Participate in the Saugus Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program and win a prize! Everyone who submits a book form will have their name entered into a drawing for a Kindle Paperwhite! For each book you read this summer, fill out a book form and drop it in the box at Reference, New Books or Large Print. The form is also available on the library’s website. Summer Reading at the library ends on Monday, August 19. (Saugus Public Library: 295 Central St., Saugus, MA 01906; 781-231-4168; sauguspubliclibrary.org.) End of Summer Reading Party: Thursday, Aug. 15, 3:30 p.m., with Mike the Bubble Man, face painting, treating and outdoor fun. Adult Coloring Group: Come relax with our continuing adult coloring event on Aug. 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Brooks Room, second floor of the Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St. Space is limited – please call to register at 781-231-4168. It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative and have fun. We have pencils and coloring pages ready and waiting. No experience is necessary. Friendship Storytime on Fridays: This special program for children, which begins at 9:30 a.m., is sponsored by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skills with structured storytime. Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This program, which is sponsored by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement, has summer hours on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. It’s recommended for children ages three through five. The library’s summer reading program is underway. The Children’s Library Director Amy Melton that she has some fresh tiAward-Winning Landscaping Servicing the North Shore for over 38 Years tles that kids are enjoying. “It’s been going on since June 10, but it’s not too late to sign up,” Amy said. “Saugus Public Schools are getting students to read about the American Revolution and Massachusetts history,” she said. Speaking of reading, the New England Patriots’ star receiver Julian Edelman, who received the Most Valuable Player Award in this year’s Super Bowl victory, is trying to make some friends at the library. He does children’s books and he has donated five copies to the library. “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 brick. Each line is a maximum of 15 characters. “The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. “The brick application must be in by September 30th to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veteran’s Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995, for more information and applications.” Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been more than three years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@ comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee. NOW BOOKING NEW CUSTOMERS! DON’T WAIT! Call 781-321-2074 Pavers * Walkways * Patios * Driveways * Pool Decks Planting * Perennials * Shrubs * Trees New Lawns * Sod * Hydroseed Flowers/Annuals/Mums * Conventional Seeding * Synthetic Complete Maintenance * Cleanups (Spring & Fall) * Lawn Cutting, Edging & Weeding * Lawn Fertilizer Programs * Trim & Prune Shrubs * Mulching, Thatching Interlock Block * Fire Pits * Sitting Walls * Pillers Landscape Lighting * Design * Install * Repair * Night Illumination
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