THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 28, 2025 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 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 202425 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. Thi s week’s “SHOUT OUTs” We received a “shout out” this week from Janice Jarosz, who spoke kindly of one of her neighbors: “I want to give a Shout-out to my neighbor Maureen Lucey. Maureen takes her dogs out at least twice a day and during that time she does double duty as our ‘safety patrol watchdog.’ “She also cares for a disabled neighbor - shoveling out his front steps and driveway - checking to see if he needs groceries and making sure he gets his newspaper. “Thank you Maureen for watching over all of us.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – GARDENS | FROM PAGE 14 tions in 2012. Each year has a theme, and this year it is “Forests and Food.” Tomorrow is World Water Day and this year’s theme is “Glacier Preservation,” which emphasizes efforts to preserve glaciers, which have declined drastically in recent years. World Water Day was first observed in 1993 and its primary purpose is to improve access to safe drinking water throughout the world by combating drought, floods, pollution and other climate issues involving water. Observing the ponds in town as they have changed from frozen to partly thawed, we now have open water in all our ponds, and if temperatures keep up as they have in the past two weeks we will remarkable acts or 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. Spring grounds cleanup April 1 The Town of Saugus announced th a t sp r ing 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 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 Saugus (TCS) The Theatre Company of 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 have a very short sugaring season, since even night temperatures have been above freezing. Just over a week ago, I watched a troupe of Canada geese walk carefully across the thin ice of Birch Pond beside Walnut Street, but now they would have to swim to get to the other side. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. ation 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 VIETNAM WAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY LAPEL PIN: Vietnam veterans or surviving spouses will receive this pin in a special ceremony tomorrow (Saturday, March 29) at 11 a.m. at the Saugus VFW Post at 190C Main St. in Saugus. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) 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 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 Associawarded 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 THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16 Tiny crocuses poke up from their bed of fall leaves – among the first signs of spring. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener)
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