SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 Page 16 gregational Church. Please note that the pantry is pausing food drive donations through the end of February because of the generosity of the community during the holiday season. Food drives will resume in March. Legion Breakfasts today There’s a good deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus offers Friday morning breakfasts for the 2024-25 season. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. This week’s “SHOUT OUTS” We received two “shout outs” this week from Janice Jarosz, a frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate: “A special thanks to AFC Urgent Care, 371 Broadway, Armstrong Ambulance, the ER, Ashley, Melrose Wakefield Hospital and family members for their care and support during a recent family health issue. So often we read of poor health care services, but little is written of the majority of those in the health profession who provide care and comfort to those in need and, oftentimes, under the most difficult of circumstances. We are all so fortunate. “Also, a Shout Out to all the Saugus town officials who labored these past few months on presenting a plan to the Conservation Commission in February seeking approval to develop a dog park at Stocker Field. “Should this plan pass, residents will be given the opportunity, not only to care for their pets but also to enjoy the benefits of socializing with friends and families, in a healthy and safe environment mixed with fresh air, sun and the beautiful Saugus River.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 31, 2025 kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/ or a photo. F ir eside Chats a t Breakheart have begun For a period of six consecutive Wednesday mornings – ending Feb. 26 – Breakheart Reservation is hosting a Fireside Chat at its Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center (177 Forest St., Saugus) from 10 to 11 a.m. Come warm up by a fire and join a staff member each week from the state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) who will be sharing their expertise and experiences at our parks. DCR staff goes well beyond the people you normally meet in the parks. There are many “behind the scenes” experts who are excited to share their role in keeping the park properties safe and healthy for the public. The upcoming Fireside Chats are scheduled for Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Preschool Registration 2025-26 – Pre-K Parent Info Night It is that time again to start the registration process for 2025-2026 preschool programming. We are holding a Parent Information Night at the Veterans Early Learning Center for new parents who are interested in sending their child to Saugus Public Schools for preschool. The preschool program is based on a lottery system, and more information will be uploaded after the parent information night. Please note that students eligible for enrollment must have a birthdate between dates as follows: three-year-old program (Sept. 1, 2021–Aug. 31, 2022); four-year-old program (Sept. 1, 2020–Aug. 31, 2021). Preschool Parent Information Night is Feb. 6 at 6:00 p.m. Details are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole. We look forward to seeing you then. If you would like to be added to the “Getting Ready for PreK” parent email list to be informed of other events and programs that are held throughout the community, please email JesDRAGON MAKER: Rick Hamelin sat at his pottery wheel, working on his clay dragon. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) salyn Memont at jmemont@ saugus.k12.ma.us Kindergarten registration: More information will be available soon. Please note: Students eligible for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 academic year must have a birthdate between Sept. 1, 2019, and Aug. 31, 2020. What’s going on at the library · A workshop for aspiring writers: Pen to Paper: A Writing Workshop, began this week, led by Laura Eisener, local journalist, historian and horticulturist. For those folks who missed the Tuesday class, there are still six more workshops scheduled – Feb.11, 18 and 25 and March 11, 18 and 25, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. – in the Brooks Room on the second floor of the Saugus Public Library (295 Central St. in Saugus). Do you want to write? Perhaps you have thought about starting a blog, creating a memoir, writing your sixth murder mystery in a series, developing a series of articles, explaining how to knit or recreate a special family recipe, or writing a textbook or the great American novel? Whatever your level of experience, goals or preferred literary genre, this free workshop can help you enjoy writing more and encourage you to keep at it. We will use a combination of discussions, prompts and writing exercises to give you new incentives and confidence. There is some optional “homework,” but no preregistration is required, and you can attend as often as your schedule allows. · Teen Board Game Nite Feb. 3 The Saugus Public Library will be hosting another Teen Board Game Group on Feb. 3 in the Teen Room from 5:307 p.m. Teens who want to play board and card games should put this one on their calendar. For more information, please call Rachel at 781-231-4168 or email rhuntington@noblenet.org. · Hello to fans of Needle Crafting: Are you into knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch embroidery, etc.? The SPL Needle Crafting Group will start on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 10-11 a.m. in the Brooks Room. No registration needed – drop-ins welcome. Bring your Work in Progress and enjoy the conversation. Cocoa and tea will be provided. Any questions, call Reference at 781-231-4168. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17
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