THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 21, 2025 Page 11 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 achievements by Saugus residents or an act of 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. DAR will honor Vietnam War veterans March 29 Vietnam veterans or surviving spouses will receive a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Lapel Pin in a special ceremony on Saturday, March 29, at 11 a.m. at the Saugus VFW Post (190C Main St., Saugus). The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) together with the Judge Samuel Holten Society of the Children of the American Revolution are marking a significant milestone in American history with a special celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. In a tribute to those who served during the Vietnam War, a special pinning ceremony will be held to honor Vietnam veterans and their families as part of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, a program led by the U.S. Department of Defense. If you are a Vietnam veteran or a surviving spouse, please join us on Saturday, March 29, at 11 a.m. at the Saugus VFW Post at 190C Main St. Please RSVP to parsonroby.saugusdar@gmail. com or text 781-710-1829. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Spring grounds cleanup April 1 The Town of Saugus announced that spring grounds cleanup will begin at Riverside Cemetery on Tuesday, April 1. The Cemetery Commission kindly asks members of the public to remove any personal items, holiday items or seasonal items from the grounds before the cleanup begins. All veterans flags will be placed back on gravesites on Friday, May 23, at 3 p.m., prior to Memorial Day. For more guests will be honored by throwing out the first pitch as the league shows its appreciation to them. Stay tuned for more details. Student Government Day returns Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta announced that Saugus High School students will get to participate in a Student Government Day on May 1 in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. The program will include a mock Board of Selectmen’s meeting with students acting as selectmen based on an agenda. There will also be a mock School Committee meeting as well as a mock Town Meeting, with students acting out their roles as tomorrow’s leaders of Saugus town government. Stay tuned. “CLASSIC ROUTE 1”: A PowerPoint presentation on March 12 at the Saugus Historical Society depicted Route 1 businesses of days gone by. The Saugus Cable TV team was busy tending Studio setup and camera functions and wearing many hats. Pictured from left to right are Saugus TV Studio Manager John Prudent, Saugus Historical Society President and guest speaker Laura Eisener and Studio Associate Clark Moulaison. Not pictured, but running around multitasking, were Associate Director Anthony Moschella and Studio Production Intern Paul Katende. (Courtesy photo of Joanie Allbee) information, please contact the Cemetery Department at 781-231-4170 or email Madyson Coburn at mcoburn@saugus-ma.gov. TCS plans Picasso Painting Night fundraiser April 1 The Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) invites the community to participate in a vibrant evening of creativity and support at a special fundraiser, Picasso Painting Night, on Tuesday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. This spirited event will benefit the 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. Saugus Democrats caucus April 2 The Saugus Democratic Town Committee will meet at 7 p.m. on April 2 at 7 p.m. in the second floor of the Saugus Public Safety Building (27 Hamilton St.). The purpose of this meeting will be to hold a caucus to elect delegates to the Massachusetts State Democratic Convention set for Sept. 13 in Springfield. The SHS Alumni Association announces scholarships The Saugus High School Alumni Association will be awarding Scholarships to graduating seniors again this June. Applications for Alumni Association Scholarships may be obtained from the Guidance Office. Students need to complete the application at home. Seniors should attend a brief meeting in the school library on Thursday, May 1, between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to answer two questions and attach their application. Scholarships will be awarded to successful candidates in the amounts of $1,000 to $5,000. Seniors are encouraged to apply. There will be a minimum of 10 Scholarships awarded this year. Students pursuing further education at the college/university level, nursing and trade schools are encouraged to participate. Saugus Little League Parade April 12 The Saugus Little League will hold a parade to celebrate Opening Day on Saturday, April 12. For the second year in a row, Saugus Little League will join up with Saugus Softball Little League for the parade, which will exit the parking lot of the Belmonte STEAM Academy at 9 a.m., turn left onto Adams Avenue, right onto Central Avenue and left onto Hurd Avenue up to Grabowski Field. Guy Moley is working on getting 20 show cars to join in the parade, according to League President John Benoit. Fun for all with music, food, slush, entertainment and face-painting. Special Memorial Day observances Plans 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 is still one more workshop scheduled: March 25 from 6:30-7:30 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 THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 12
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