THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Page 11 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 8 tinue to inject their groups with purpose and class while increasing the numbers of participants,” Joyce concluded. 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 9:30-11 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 resumed the 2024-25 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. American Legion Blood Drive This just in from John Macauda, Commander at the American Legion Post 210 in Saugus. “Last year you were gracious enough to include a notice for our annual memorial blood drive under The Sounds of Saugus. We have another one coming up on Saturday, June 7th. “If you can do it again for us, we would greatly appreciate it. If you have any questions, please contact me either by email or my cell 978-835-4566.” Following is the information for this year’s Blood Drive: • Organized in Memory of Cpl. Scott Procopio and Capt. William G. Shoemaker • Place: American Legion Post 210. • Address: 44 Taylor St., Saugus. • Date: Saturday, June 7, A CITATION FROM SELECTMEN: Alex Pappagallo (center, holding his award-winning poster) was a special guest of the Board of Selectmen at this week’s meeting (Tuesday, May 20). He won an honorable mention for his PSA poster design for the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) 2025. • Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Please call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Saugus community to schedule an appointment. Visitor Services available at Saugus Iron Works The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site has begun its “visitors’ services,” marking the opening of restrooms and the museum. This is the expected schedule of tours for the summer: Wednesday–Sunday at 11 a.m., house tours, 1/2 hour; Wednesday–Sunday at 2 p.m., industrial site tours, which will include waterwheel demonstrations when staffing permits. On Fridays and Saturdays only, there will also be a 10 a.m. waterwheel demonstration. Visitors’ services will end on Oct. 31. Nice and Easy Hikes at Breakheart On May 24 and 31, from 9:30– 11:30 a.m., join the Park Interpreter for the weekly guided hike at Breakheart Reservation. Each trip will highlight natural and historic features that make Breakheart unique. Hikes will be moderately paced and range from two to three miles over sometimes uneven and rocky terrain; best for ages eight years and up. Meet at the Visitors Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). Heavy rain cancels the event. 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. 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 week June 30-July 4 – first formal 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 in50 formation or to register, please contact Coach Christopher Tarantino (Coach T) at 781854-6778 or christophertarantino24@gmail.com Conversation Circle at the Saugus Public Library Would you like to practice speaking English in a comfortable and supportive environment? Intended for intermediate and advanced-level speakers of English to practice speaking in an informal setting, the Conversation Circle promotes speaking and listening in English. It improves fluency and confidence. This group will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month in May and June 2025: Tuesday, May 27, Tuesday, June 10, Tuesday, June 24. If there is enough interest, additional dates will be scheduled. There is no cost for this program. Walk-ins are welcome. AWARD-WINNING ART: Here’s the poster by Alex Pappagallo that received high praise from the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. Selectmen had it on display at this week’s meeting. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) 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. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15
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