THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 9, 2025 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 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 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. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Fridays from 9:3011 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. Legion Breakfasts today The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus has resumed the 202425 breakfast season and will continue until the final breakfast on Friday, May 30. 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. Participate in Memorial Day plans 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 Sheryl Fae at library tomorrow! Actress Sheryl Fae is returning to the Saugus Public Library, this time as Abigail Adams. Fae’s performance is set for tomorrow (Saturday, May 10) at 2 p.m. in the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library (295 Central St.). Abigail Adams’ life is one of the most documented of the first ladies: She is remembered for the many letters she ARBOR DAY ARTISTS: Victoria Peng, 9, and her brother Ian, 6, both students at Melrose Montessori School, made tree crafts during a recent Arbor Day craft project organized by Joyce Rodenhiser at the Saugus Public Library. (Courtesy photo of Amy Melton of The Saugus Public Library) wrote to her husband while he stayed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the Continental Congresses. John frequently sought the advice of Abigail on many matters, and their letters are filled with intellectual discussions on government and politics. In one of her more famous letters, she implores her husband and his colleagues, all of whom were male, to “…remember the ladies…If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation.” Her letters also serve as eyewitness accounts of the American Revolutionary War home front. This story starts off with her as an adult and goes back through her childhood and then back to an adult again. This show is suitable for ages 12 through adults. Music & Sound design by Scooter Perrotta from LA Soundtrack. Sheryl Faye attended Emerson College in Boston, graduating with honors and received a BFA in Acting. Since 2003, she has masterfully brought to life important historical women to both adults and children around the world. In her one-woman shows, she immerses the audience in a multimedia learning experience that captivates viewers and sparks their interest to explore more. Registration is required for the program. Register at https://sauguspubliclibrary. org/events. Abigail Adams – America’s First, Second Lady is sponsored by the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. Dungeons and Dragons: Join us for a Dungeons and Dragons game that will be facilitated by a professional Dungeon Master. We will be playing on May 19 at 4:00 in the Brooks Room. Fifth grade and up – registration required. Teen Creative Writing: Please join us on May 12 at 4:00 in the Brooks Room for a teen creative writing program! You can work on any creative writing project, such as a story, novel or poem. No registration required – fifth grade and up. Call Rachel at 781-231-4168 for more details or contact her at rhuntington@noblenet.org SAVE Composting Workshop: On May 20, Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) and Eastern Bank are cosponsoring a workshop on backyard composting at the Saugus Public Library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The program – presented by the Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association (MMGA) – is free, but registration is required, either via the library’s website or by calling 781-231-4168. Register today and join SAVE members in learning how to reduce kitchen and household waste through composting. A Writing Workshop: Laura Eisener’s “Pen to Paper” Writing Workshop is set for May 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room at the Saugus Public Library. Saugus Sachems Summer Track Camp 2025 Coach Christopher Tarantino – also known affectionately as “Coach T” – has announced plans for his Summer Track Camp. Registration will get underway soon. “This vibrant program, now in its 20th year, is where student athletes from a wide range of ages come together to listen well, work hard, and have fun!” Coach T said in an email this week. Track Camp runners will be guided by Coach Tarantino, his coaches, counselors and alumni, as well as current middle and high school track team members. “Participants work on social and team building skills, as well as setting individual and team goals, all while learning the fundamentals and or the advanced techniques of this dynamic sport, track and field,” Coach T said. Here’s a summary of what interested kids and their parents need to know. Who: five to 18 years old. Where: Belmonte Track. When: 6-8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. June 23-27 – final registration week/returning athlete training June 30-July 4 – first formal week July 19 – Summer Showdown in Cranston, R.I. July 23 – Wrap up Cost: $300 first year ($250 if registered by June 1), $200 returning with uniform, $150 if three years or more in summer program; includes pasta dinner, t-shirt, uniform and entry into Summer Showdown. For any questions, further information or to register, please contact Coach Christopher Tarantino (Coach T) at 781-854-6778 or christophertarantino24@gmail.com Buy-A-Brick for a veteran The Saugus War Monument Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy-A-Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” x 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for a 8” x 8” brick (five lines). Each line has a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by September 10 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-2317995 for more information and applications. C.H.a.R.M. Center is open The Town of Saugus Solid Waste/Recycling Department announced that the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (C.H.a.R.M.) has opened for the season, with normal operational hours of Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The C.H.a.R.M. Center is located at 515 Main St., Saugus, behind the Saugus Department of Public Works. Residents are welcome to THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16
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