THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 14, 2025 Page 13 TCS plans Picasso Painting Night fundraiser for April 1 (Editor’s Note: The Theatre Company of Saugus issued the following press release this week.) T he Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) invites the community to join us for a vibrant evening of creativity and support at our special fundraiser, Picasso Painting Night, on Tuesday, April 1, at 7:30 PM. This spirited event will benefi t our Spring 2025 production of Steve Martin’s beloved play, Picasso at the Lapin Agile. Unleash your inner artist and join fellow painting enthusiasts as our talented volunteer instructors guide you through creating a colorful masterpiece inspired by the genius of Picasso. TCS events are hosted at American Legion Post 210, 44 Taylor St., Saugus in the upstairs hall, which is not wheelchair accessible. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this event promises fun and inspiration for all skill levels. Take this opportunity to explore your creativity, enjoy a night of artistic expression, and leave with a unique piece of art that’s all your own. Attendees can enjoy a cash bar serving soft drinks and libations, as well as snacks to keep the energy fl owing throughout the night. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win tickets to our upcoming production. And who knows? You might just catch a glimpse of Picasso himself wandering the gallery! Ticket Information: Please purchase tickets by midnight on Saturday, March 29 to be ensured that we have a canvas and other materials ready for you. Tickets are available by advance purchase only, with prices set at $25 for an individual and $40 for a couple. Secure your spot by visiting our website TCSaugus. org today! Join us for a night of artistic excitement and support the magic of live theatre. Your participation plays a crucial role in bringing our production to life! For more information, please contact us at tcsaugus@gmail.com. Tickets are already on sale for the TCS presentation of the thoughtful comedy by Steve Martin: Picasso at the Lapin Agile. At a bar in Paris in 1904, patrons look ahead at the 20th Century, including a young Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso, and a visitor from the future. For more information about the show (Courtesy art to The Saugus Advocate) and the cast, see our show page. Performances are April 25-26-27 and May 2-3-4 at the American Legion Post in Saugus. Seating is immersive at tables in the bar. Saugus 4-1-1 is tomorrow The Saugus Middle-High School will host a three-hour program to help newcomers and longtime residents get better acquainted with their hometown By Mark E. Vogler S augus doesn’t have its own Chamber of Commerce to promote its businesses, community assets, attractions and other features that enhance the town’s quality of life. But an evolving program known as Saugus 4-1-1 seems to be fi lling the void of not having a Chamber by providing the town with those needs and much more. For the third time in four years, the Saugus Middle-High School will be hosting a Saugus 4-1-1 event tomorrow (Saturday, March 15) from 9 a.m. to noon. “This event has been created for new residents, but it is for all Saugonians,” Selectman Corinne Riley told The Saugus Advocate this week. “If you’ve been thinking about joining something to meet other people, giving back to your community, or just curious about what happens in our town, stop by and take a neighbor with you,” she said. Selectman Riley has been the driving force behind the nifty program, which had two previous well-attended Saturdays at the Middle-High School in recent years (2022 and 2023). This is a special event aimed at briefi ng new residents as well as those folks who have lived in Saugus for many years on what the town has to off er. How the event originated “Saugus 4-1-1,” the title of this event, incorporates the old-fashioned way that people used to get telephone numbers many years ago – by dialing 4-1-1. Riley said she borrowed “a very good idea” from the Town of Wakefi eld and modifi ed it to suit Saugus. A few years ago, while working with state Rep. Donald Wong’s (R-Saugus) campaign, she attended a “Wakefi eld 101” event. The Wakefi eld Chamber of Commerce worked with the Town of Wakefi eld on a program to help new residents. “They provided basic information about the town, and had businesses that gave ‘welcome bags,’ of gift certifi - cates, coupons, etc. It was not a town event, rather a Chamber of Commerce event,” Riley said. Riley was so impressed with the Wakefield program that she presented it to the Saugus Board of Selectmen, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, the Saugus School Committee and Saugus Public Schools. “All are on-board with this town event to welcome new residents and provide basic information about the town,” Riley said. Besides serving as campaign manager for several of Rep. Wong’s successful campaigns for the State House, Riley has been active in Saugus community aff airs for years, volunteering for various groups – particularly veterans groups. In addition, she’s fi nishing up the second year of her third two-year term on the Board of Selectmen. She has also served on the School Committee and has volunteered for numerous causes and organizations in town. “John Smolinski was the one who initially helped develop Saugus 4-1-1 logo (Courtesy art to The Saugus Advocate) the idea,” Riley said of the former Saugus Chamber of Commerce leader who has been involved with Saugus community affairs for years and has been executive director of the Wakefi eld-Lynnfi eld Chamber of Commerce in recent years. While the event targets newcomers to town, Riley said, she believes it might behoove a lot of Saugus natives and longtime residents to check it out as well. 4-1-1 | SEE PAGE 21
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