THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 10, 2024 Page 15 The Sounds of Saugus COMING ATTRACTION: Featured on Chronicle, Tony Gangi, along with his street organ, will appear at the Saugus Public Library on Monday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. to share the music and the history of Italian immigrants and the melodious music they made. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) Spring Track is underway Coach Christopher TaranCOLORS OF THE SPRING: A painted lady butterfly suns itself. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus It ’s been more than 20 years since my grandmother passed away. She was 97. It will be 19 years this July that my mother died at age 84 after battling cancer. Nana and Mom have both been gone for nearly two decades now. But I’ll be thinking of them both on Sunday (May 12) when the nation observes Mother’s Day, which has been celebrated as a national holiday on the second Sunday in May since 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating the special day. If you love your mom, grandmother or other special mothers who are important in your life, at least take the time to thank them for all the kind things they have done for you over the years and continue to do. You could take your mom out for dinner to express your gratitude for all the kind and loving things she’s done for you going back to the day you were born. But flowers, candy, a small gift, a Hallmark card, a thoughtful note, a personal visit or just a simple telephone call will probably make mom’s day. Don’t get lazy and try to do something creative to make your mom feel special, appreciated and loved. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to provide a decent gift. And don’t look upon it as a chore, where you have to spend a lot of time thinking about it. Just think about your mom and all the sacrifices she made for you growing up, from the day you were born. Tell her you love her for the many acts of kindness she has showered on you. And do take the time to express some well wishes for every mom you meet on Sunday – especially your friends, relatives, coworkers and acquaintances. Happy Mother’s Day to all of our readers. Spring Flower Sale at St. John’s tomorrow St. John’s Episcopal Church in Saugus will be holding its 7th annual Spring Flower Sale tomorrow (Saturday, May 11). All in-person and online orders will be available for pickup from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church (located at the corner of Central and Prospect Streets in Saugus). The sale will be held rain or shine! Beautiful hanging baskets and individual potted flowers in a spectacular assortment of colors and varieties will be available. Spruce up your yard or pick the perfect flowers to honor that someone special on Mother’s Day! Online purchasing is also available by visiting the site: https:// st-johns-church- 6.5saugus. square.site. tino’s popular spring track program began this week for grades 1 through 5 at the track at Belmonte STEAM Academy. The spring program will run for six weeks on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 5:15 p.m. The cost is $100 for the first year; $50 for returning athletes. Summer Track for youths ages 5 through 18 begins on July 1. The program is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at the track outside Belmonte STEAM Academy. Registration will run from June 24-28. Here is the schedule: July 1-5: first formal week. July 8-11: second formal week. July 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: makeup practice (*if necessary). July 12, 6 p.m.: pasta dinner at Prince. July 13, 9 a.m.: in-house meet at Serino Stadium. July 15-18: retrain week. July 20: Summer Showdown, Cranston, R.I. July 24: wrap up. Cost: $250 first year, $200 returning with uniform, $150 if three years or more in summer program; includes pasta dinner, t-shirt, uniform and entry into Summer Showdown. Please note that these programs are not being offered through the town’s Youth & Recreation Department. Please contact Coach Christopher Tarantino directly with questions at 781-854-6778 or christophertarantino24@ gmail.com. Spring Fun Run/Walk on May 19 Joyce Vecchiarelli of the Friends of Breakheart Reservation has a special message for people who like running or a little exercise at a pace at which they won’t overexert themselves. “We are hosting our second annual ‘Spring Fun Run/Walk’ on Sunday May 19th. We got a very good turnout our first year and am trying to keep it going. If you can post something that would be great. Friends of Breakheart and the DCR are hosting the event. We THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16
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