THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022 Page 17 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 email provided by residents at check-in. Results are typically received within 24-36 hours of testing. The Saugus Board of Health will also be providing at-home rapid antigen tests to all participating residents (Max 3 per vehicle while supplies last), Fralick said. “We hope that folks will use this as a resource,” Public Health Director John R. Fralick III said in a recent interview. “It’s for free and will be available at these drive-through clinics to Saugus residents only. Residents need to show their state-issued ID to show proof of residence.” Food pantry seeks volunteers Here’s a message from Pastor Joe Hoyle of the Cliftondale Congregational Church about a collaborative community commitment to help needy Saugus residents: “The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is a partnership between the churches in Saugus to ensure that no one in our community faces food insecurity. “With faithful donations and volunteers, we have been able to give out thousands of meals to our neighbors in need throughout the years. The Food Pantry is open every Friday from 9:30am-11am, distributing pre-packaged groceries (including meat and produce) at 50 Essex St. “We are always in need of volunteers.If you would like to volunteer or donate, please contact Pastor Joe Hoyle, Executive Director at offi ce@clindalecc.org or 781-233-2663.” Compost site now open The community’s compost site will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main Street. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25.00 at the Department of Public Works (DPW) located at the Compost Site when making your visit to the Compost Site. The Town accepts checks only for payment of the $25.00. No cash will be accepted. Kindly bring a check when visiting. Thank you! Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of the residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves, and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. We ask all residents to please wear a mask, maintain and respect social distancing from others while visiting the site. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781231-4036 with questions or for more information. Concerts for Vets Rockin 4 Vets presents ‘Homegrown Rock Concerts’ and ‘Throw Back Thursdays’ for New England Vets this summer at the Kowloon Restaurant’s outdoor venue, Route 1 North in Saugus. For tickets and prices go to Tickets@GIMMELIVE.COM. Home Grown Rock Lineup – Doors open at 3 p.m. – Concert at 4 p.m. JUNE: June 26 — Entrain JULY: July 10 — Fat City; July 17 — Victor Wainwright and the Train; July 24 — ft. Johnny A; July 31 – Anthony Gomes AUGUST: August 7 — Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters; August 14 — Rockin the House! Deric Dyer; August 21 — James Montgomery – Christine Ohlman; August 28 — Veronica Lewis. Tribute Bands — Doors open at 6 p.m. – Concert at 7 p.m. JUNE: June 23 — Barefoot Rebel - Skynyrd; June 30 — Mystical Highway – Creedence Clearwater JULY: July 7 — Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac; July 14 — Cold Spring Harbor – Billy Joel; July 21 — Shot of Poison – Poison; July 28 — Aerosmith AUGUST: August 4 — Chicago; August 11 — What A Fool Believes — Doobie Brothers; August 18 — Another Tequila Sunrise - Eagles; August 25 — Panorama - The Cars. SEPTEMBER: September 1 — Being Petty – Tom Petty; September 8 — Studio Two – The Beatles; September 15 — Completely Unleashed – Van Halen If you would like to attend a show, please call Lauren at 617.247.4112. Band photos available upon request. Buy a brick to honor a Saugus 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 from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (three lines), $200 for 8” X 8” brick (fi ve lines).Each line is 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 Sept. 15th to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley 781-231-7995, for more information and applications. SHS Class of ‘62 plans 60th reunion Leaders of The Saugus High School Class of 1962 would like you to “SAVE THE DATE.” “Their 60th Class Reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Prince Pizzeria in Saugus. They are reaching out to contact fellow classmates as well as other years who would like to join them. The well-known 50’s and 60’s music group of Howie Conley will be there for their musical enjoyment. Those of you who have heard them know what a performance they put on. There will be pizza and salad combinations plus soft drinks. The price includes all you can eat, tax, gratuities, plus Howie Conley’s group and is $29 per person. There is a bar available for wine, beer and mixed drinks. There is no need to purchase tickets at this time. Please let one of the following people know of your interest either by a phone call or a text message so that you can be easily reached when the time draws near. No commitment is necessary. They are just exploring the number of interested classmates. • Donna “Cann” Olivera 781987-4308 • Jonni “Giantonio” Matrona 781-439-4200 • Janice “Cristiano” Pomeroy 617-512-2097 • Larry Seavers 704-906-2606 Looking for book donations The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are asking for donations of gently-used adult hardcover and softcover Fiction for the ongoing book sale in the Community Room. They would also appreciate donations of gently-used Children’s Books. Please limit donations at this time to ONLY Fiction and Children’s books; we do not have storage space for other genres or media. Please....clean and newer books only. No tattered pages, bad odors, stains, or dirty covers! Books may be dropped off at the Main Circulation Desk during business hours. Please DO NOT place donations in the outdoor book drops. Want to be a Knight? The Knights of Columbus is looking for new members to join. If interested in becoming a member of this local organization, please call 781233-9858. Veterans invited to July 4 parade in Wakefi eld The Town of Wakefi eld will be celebrating the 100th anniversary year of its 4th of July parade and activities. This will be their 74th physical parade. Parade organizers are inviting all veterans to participate in this historic event. There will be an air conditioned trolley they can ride on, along the parade route. There are usually between 60,000 and 80,000 people watching the parade each year. There will be a viewing stand near the end of the parade route with a limited number of seats available to veteran spouses and family, to watch them. There is also the option to walk the route, though it can still be pretty hot sometimes at 5 p.m. (when the parade starts) in July! Anyone interested should contact Maureen Buckley Veterans Coordinator, Wakefield Independence Day Parade Committee at maureen. buckley@julyparade.org or by calling 781-572-2068. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been six years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for The Advocate Asks interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 22 —Contest— SKETCH OF THE WEEK WELCOME TO MY GARDEN: One my favorite summertime hobbies are growing marigolds in a variety of diff erent shapes and colors. I have been doing this for about 17 years now in front of my home in Methuen. Frequent visitors include bumblebee bees and dragonfl ies. If watered, weeded, dead-headed on a regular basis, the marigolds will fl ourish straight through the fi rst frost. And they provide great harvest colors for my favorite season – autumn. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)
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