THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 21, 2023 Page 11 ASKS | FROM PAGE 7 And we look forward to seeing the same families year after year.” Christine Benoit, mother of Matthew Benoit: “It so nice having kids of all ages on the team. What’s really special is how the older kids will encourage the younger kids to do well. And the younger kids really enjoy it. It’s a great program. Coach T. and his staff are excellent with the kids.” What did the coaches say? Nick Monaco, 2015 Saugus High School graduate, a former student athlete under Coach Tarantino’s mentoring: “Coach T. was my coach in Middle School. The track camp was a good way to make sure I was enTHE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just for someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for 8” X 8” brick (five 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. 15 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. Saugus High Class BBQ on Aug. 26 Saugus High alumni Mike Allan (1979) and Pete Nicolo (1980) are hosting this year’s annual Saugus High Class BBQ, which is set for 1 to 5 p.m. at Saugus Everett Elks Grove on Saturday, Aug. 26. There’s an outdoor shelter, so the event will go on, rain or shine. “Last year we had over 250 people attend (mostly Saugonians) and we are expecting maybe even a larger crowd,” Nicolo said. “Saugus High Classmates from multiple years, along with some of our Saugus Politicians, Coaches and Teachers attended.” All Saugus High Classes are welcome. There will be a cash bar during the day event. The action will move to Elks Hall at 401 Main St. from 5 to 8 p.m. “Most of us have kept in touch with some of our classmates / friends throughout the years,” Nicolo wrote in a gaged over the summer. And I enjoy volunteering to help with it now because I like being able to give back. Coach Bill Babcock, a 1970 Saugus High School graduate, who was a teacher at Saugus High, from 1975 to 2000. He was Tarantino’s coach in High School. He now volunteers to help the summer track program: “It’s a great thing and Chris has done a tremendous job. This summer track camp is an introduction into the sport. For a lot of these kids, there’s nothing around to expose them into the sport of track and field.” Steve Seminerio, 1973 Saugus High School graduate. Now he volunteers for the summer track camp: “I’m really impressed with the dedication of Coach T. recent letter. “But what about the classmates/friends that you would love to see and have not seen in decades? This is what made our recent Saugus High Class BBQ this past September 2022 such a success. Take advantage of this Opportunity to possibly meet them there or reach out to anyone you’d like to see and reconnect!” “Last year’s Saugus High Class BBQ had some classmates traveling from places as far away as England, Hawaii, California, Florida, North Carolina and other parts of the US. Many old friendships were rekindled, while new friendships with old Classmates were made,” Nicolo said. “Some friends/classmates had not seen each other in decades (over 40 years), while so many from surrounding classes mingled together and had a blast. It was quite a wonderful experience for many.” Nicolo said the event has already generated great interest, but asks that people who plan to go RSVP by Aug. 5 or sooner to help the organizers plan the event better. Make checks ($45 per person) payable to: Saugus High Class BBQ, 13 Bourbon St., Unit 55, Peabody, MA 01960 or Venmo: Pete Nicolo@Pete-Nicolo Alumni with questions can contact Peter Nicolo (1980) at psnicolo2533@comcast.net – 978-815-8234 or Mike Allan (1979) at Allan7915@gmail. com – (781) 953-2279. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There Parents of track camp participants, pictured from left to right: Samantha Clark, Joe DeFeo, Andrea Bell, Lisa LeBlanc, Vanusa Marcu, Cara Silipigni, Christine Benoit and Nayara Da Silva were at the MAC (William L. MacNeill Memorial Track & Field) to show support for the Track Camp program. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Atlantic White Shark Conservancy: On Monday, July 31, at 9:30 a.m., the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy will visit the Saugus Public Library. The Cape Cod-based organization will teach kids about sharks and challenge misconceptions with fun true-or-false questions. Grades K-4; coincides with the Kids’ 2023 Summer Reading Theme, Reading is Jawsome! Teen Summer Reading 2023! Through August 25: Visit our website (sauguspubliclibrary. org) to fill out a book review form for every book you read or listen to over the summer. All books count – fiction, nonfiction, manga, graphic novels, audio books, required reading, etc. One reader will win a $50 gift card to Amazon! The more you read, the better your chance! Tween and Teen Crafts & Snacks! July 28, August 4, 11, 18 and 25; weekly summer crafts Fridays 10-11 a.m. in the Brooks Room; 5th-12th grades. No registration necessary; just come by and bring your friends! We will be making bracelets, clay animals, flower prints, earbud holders, wizard wands, mini light sabers and fabric bookmarks and doing some cookie decorating. Adult Coloring Group: Come relax with our continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative, and have fun, no experience necessary! We have pencils and coloring pages ready and waiting… See you there! Space is limited; please call to register: 781-231-4168 x 3106. Interested folks should show up at the library next Wednesday, August 9, at 10 a.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor of the library. Join our Teen Advisory Board: first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room; fifth grade and up. Meet with the Teen Librarian once a month to talk about what you’d like for programs and materials at the library. Your opinion matters! No registration required. Snacks provided! (sauguspubliclibrary. org – 781-231-4168) Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held the third Monday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. The class covers basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org) First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney states in a written announcement. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. 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