THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 12, 2026 Page 9 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 8 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee is holding a Narcan presentation at the Saugus Senior Center on Monday, June 15, at 10 a.m., at 466 Central St. in Saugus. This is an hourlong free event. Drug overdose is the leading cause of death in the United States. Witness the benefits of Narcan and its many uses. Samples will be shown to all present. Don’t miss out on this event. Light refreshments will be served. 20 Strawberry Festival June A note from Laura Eisener: The Saugus Historical Society Strawberry Festival and Saugus Garden Club Plant Sale will be Saturday, June 20. Strawberry Shortcakes, hot dogs, soda, and chips will be available at the Legion Hall from 10-2, and the Garden Club as well as several craft vendors will be set up on the Roby School Lawn as usual. There are some new vendors planning to come in addition to several vendors who have been there for several years in a row. The festival is Rain or Shine! Hope to see you there for this popular town tradition. Home Base on June 20 On Saturday, June 20, Team Marshalls4Vets and Staff Sergeant Arthur F. DeFranzo VFW Post 2346 will be cosponsoring a Fundraiser Party Benefiting Home Base from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Post. Tickets will be $50 per person with a limit of 100. Catering will be provided by Kowloon, Texas Roadhouse and other local restaurants. There will be prize Raffles, 50/50 raffle & more. Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, is dedicated to healing the invisible wounds for Veterans, Service Members and their Families through world-class clinical care, wellness, education and research. To donate online: https://runtohomebase.org/ support/#marshalls4vets. KOC Crafts fair Aug. 8 The Saugus Knights of CoSERVING HIS COUNTRY: Braylon Ponce stood up at the request of High School Associate Principal Carla Scuzzarella at last Friday’s Saugus High School graduation ceremony. He will be joining the United States Marines, and the principal wanted the graduate to receive public recognition for his decision to enlist in the Marines. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) lumbus No. 1829 will host a crafts fair Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 57 Appleton St. in Saugus: baked goods, candles, handmade textiles, jewelry, wood carving and much more. Visitors can also enjoy making their own sundaes, or popcorn, hot dogs, hot coffee and donuts and raffles. Upcoming events at the Saugus Public Library Here are some programs worth checking out at the Saugus Public Library: • Join WCVB-TV and Chronicle’s own Ted Reinstein for his presentation of “Greetings from Breed’s Hill and Other Stories of Fact & Folklore for the 250th.” The event is set for June 18 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library (295 Central St., Saugus). As America commemorates and celebrates its 250th Anniversary, Ted Reinstein looks back. Way back. Even years before independence was actually achieved, events took place that would shape how the new nation would look back at its founding. Paul Revere’s ride? One of the most momentous nights in U.S. history. And, like any big night, there was a bill. And America’s first expense report. Who knew? (The first bean counters even tried to stiff Revere!). While many New Englanders pride themselves on knowing the difference between Bunker and Breed’s Hill, few know that the bad blood over this historical inaccuracy continues — meet Jed Breed, thirteenth-generation direct descendant of the Boston farmer whose name should be in the history books, not an answer in “Trivial Pursuit.” Find out why Concord and Lexington are still doing battle — not with the British, but each other. Visit historic Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, and find the one headstone the British used for target practice — and why. All drawn from Ted Reinstein’s nearly three decades of reporting around New England, these stories and more are crafted into an entertaining talk. If you like history, enjoy learning a story behind the story or just want a good laugh along with your 250th — ”Greetings from Bunker Hill!” There will be time for Ted to answer questions from the audience. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Register online at https://SaugusPublicLibrary.org/events or call 781-231-4168 ext. 3106. This event is sponsored by the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. • See Jonah Knight perform a magic show and facilitate a Dungeons and Dragons game! Please join us on Monday, June 22, at 4 p.m. in the Brooks Room. Suitable for 5th grade and up; registration required. SAVE Annual Meeting June 16 Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment will hold its 53rd Annual Meeting & Dinner on June 16 at 7 p.m. at Magia’s Restaurant & Bar (126 Newbury St., Danvers). A social time will be held at 6:30 p.m. The program will feature a brief business meeting, stewardship award, guest speaker, raffles and an update on SAVE activities. The guest speaker will be Kirstie Pecci, Executive Director of Just Zero, a national zero waste, nonprofit organization, who will be presenting on the topic “Massachusetts: Time to Change our Solid Waste System.” The Dinner Buffet will include fresh garden salad, penne with pomodoro, baked haddock, chicken parmigiana, vegetable, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Free parking is available on-site, and the facility is ADA accessible. SAVE was founded in 1973 to promote a better quality of life in Saugus through environmental concern and action. Summer Track Camp 2026 coming up The Saugus Sachems Youth Summer Track Camp 2026 is coming up. This vibrant program, now in its 21st year, is where student athletes from a wide range of ages come together to listen well, work hard and have fun! They will be guided by veteran coach Christopher 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/ A TRIBUTE TO JOAN FOWLER: The late Joan Fowler, a Saugus resident since 1968, passed away last Friday (June 5) at age 86. She earned the reputation as an active participant in local government and a dedicated volunteer. The Board of Selectmen honored her last fall with a Citation that recognized her 22 years on the Conservation Commission and a decade of service as a Town Meeting member. “You truly exemplify what it is to give back to the community,” said Selectman Jeff Cicolini. “Truly remarkable.” (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) or the advanced techniques of this dynamic sport, track and field. Cost: $350 first year, returning $300, $250 if 4th+ year in summer program; includes pasta dinner, t-shirt, uniform and entry into Summer Showdown. Subtract $50 from cost if returning with uniform. For any questions, further information or to register, please contact Coach Christopher Tarantino (Coach T) at 781-854-6778 or christophertarantino24@gmail. com. Here’s what parents and participants need to know: Who: five to 18 years old. Where: Belmonte Track. When: 6-8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. June 22–26 – final registration week/returning athlete THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 10
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