THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 14, 2025 Page 17 Tony Gangi is coming back He will bring his Great American Street Organ Magic Show to the Saugus Public Library on March 22 J oin Tony Gangi as he presents the Great American Street Organ Magic Show. Enjoy the music of his handcranked street organ and be amazed by feats of magic and a well-honed and even more well-trained troupe of (faux) circus-trick performing fleas. An event not to be missed, Saturday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Brooks Room on the second floor of the Saugus Public Library. The hand-cranked street organ has a historical connection to Italian-American culture, particularly in Boston. Italian immigrants brought the hand-cranked street orSOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 row’s leaders of Saugus town government. Stay tuned. es Memorial Day observancPlans are already in the works for this year’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, which is set for Saturday, May 24. Contact the Saugus Veterans Council if you would like to help out. Council Commander Steve Castinetti can be reached at 781-389-3678 or stevecastinetti@comcast.net. What’s going on at the library · A workshop for aspiring writers: Pen to Paper: A Writing Workshop, by Laura Eisener, local journalist, historian and horticulturist. For those folks who missed the previous classes, there are still two GARDENS | FROM PAGE 16 somewhat different than for most spring bulbs we are accustomed to – they do not like to dry out so they usually do best in places that are shady in summer but may get some sun in winter – in other words, under deciduous trees or shrubs. They are poisonous to most animals if eaten, gan to the United States, where it became a melodious fixture in Italian neighborhoods. Gangi, who has performed at the library previously, is an adjunct teacher of English and writing, a magician, sideshow performer and organ grinder. The Beverly resident has a background in editing, teaching and writing. He currently works as a freelance writer, editor, proofreader and adjunct professor of writing at North Shore Community College. He earned his bachelor and master degrees at St. John’s University in Queens, N.Y. more workshops scheduled: March 18 and 25 from 6:307:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor of the Saugus Public Library at 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. so they will not be eaten by rabbits, squirrels, mice or other wildlife the way tulips and crocuses often are. If they do not come up in your garden this year, the dry weather last fall is most likely to blame. Any new snowdrop bulbs should be planted next fall in a place with slightly more moisture-retentive soil. On Monday morning I no“My interests range from real-world and digital sculpting, to painting, reading and 3D printing,” Gangi said on his LinkedIn website. “I enjoy working hand-inhand with students to aid them in achieving their goals,” he said. “In addition, I’ve also spent time as a performer, with concentrations in magic and sideshow skills.” He is the author of “Carny Sideshows: Weird Wonders of the Midway” (Citadel Press, 2010). He is a writing teacher and sculptor in both the real-world and the digital realms, with a love of horror, thrillers and graphic novels. · Needlecrafting: Hello to fans of Needlecrafting: knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc. The SPL Needlecrafting Group will be on Thursday, March 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 · Game Night: We will be having a Game Night program on Monday, March 24, from 4:005:30 in the Teen Room. There will be board games, card games and a lot of fun to be had by all! Laugh and play with friends. Call 781-231-4168 or access rhuntington@noblenet.org · Watercolor heart mosaic: Please join us for creating a watercolor heart mosaic taught by a professional! This event will be in the Brooks Room from 1:00-2:30 on Saturticed a clump of purple crocuses blooming at St. John’s Church. They bloom best in sunny locations. Unfortunately, rabbits and other small animals are inclined to eat the flowers and leaves, and some even devour the bulbs by tunnelling below ground. Indoors, the additional minutes of sunshine are encourAT HIS STREET ORGAN: Tony Gangi and his Great American Street Organ Magic Show will perform at the Saugus Public Library on March 22. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) day, March 29. Registration required – 5th grade and up. · Slime Night: Would you like to make slime? Join us on March 17 (5th grade and up) in the Brooks Room at 4:00. Prepare to get Yucky! Saugus Sachems Spring Track Program 2025 Coach Christopher Tarantino – also known affectionately as “Coach T” – announced plans for his Spring Track Program. “This program is geared toward new track and field athletes. It will prepare them for the larger-scale summer camp,” Coach T said in an email. Here’s a summary of what interested kids and their parents need to know: Who: Grades K-5th. Where: Belmonte Track. When: 4:00-5:15 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; May 6-June 12. Cost: $100 first year, $50 if returning. aging a lot of blooming on our windowsills. The spring equinox falls on March 20 and one way to celebrate is to grow one of the 500 species of primroses (Primula spp.), whose name means “prime or first rose.” The beautiful purple primrose in the photo above is in Sandy Mears’ home. Sandy also has a flowerFor any questions, further information or to register, please contact Coach Christopher Tarantino (Coach T) at 781854-6778 or christophertarantino24@gmail.com About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. 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