THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022 Page 3 Concerts for Causes Kowloon Restaurant to host two special concerts next month: one to benefi t the Saugus Veterans Council, the other to help youths and sports activities the Kowloon Restaurant’s outdoor venue on Route 1 North in Saugus. Moschella says he’s putting special emphasis on two concerts scheduled for next month: Thursday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. — A Veterans’ Benefi t Event for the Saugus Veterans Council — featuring the Chicago Experience, starring the Chicago Tribute Band. Doors open at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. COLLABORATING ON A FUNDRAISER: Pictured from left to right, local veterans advocate Dennis Moschella and Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti appealed to town residents to buy their tickets for the Aug. 4 Chicago Experience concert outside The Kowloon Restaurant. Profi ts from ticket sales will benefi t the Saugus Veterans Council. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) By Mark E. Vogler I magine a band performing a benefit concert from the top deck of the parking center at the Square One Mall. Dennis Moschella recalled that he thought it was “a great idea” until he approached a mall representative, who quickly shot the proposal down. “It was not a good situation to be in,” Moschella said in an interview this week. “We had a band, but no place to put it,” he said. Moschella, a longtime Saugus resident and Vietnam War veteran who has helped many veterans causes through his group Veterans Assisting Veterans (VAV), was desperate to fi nd a solution to his problem. He called his friend, Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano, for help. “Anthony made a call. And through his help, we secured the Kowloon Restaurant as a place to hold the concert, and they’ve been helping us ever since,” Moschella said. Moschella, other members of VAV, the group Rockin’ 4 Vets and Kowloon have been busy this summer organizing “Homegrown Rock Concerts” and “Throw Back Thursdays” for New England Vets at — A Benefi t Event for Saugus Youth and sports activities — featuring Panorama, starring The Cars Tribute Band. Doors open at 6. Moschella said this event is planned as a special favor to thank Cogliano by doing a fundraiser to help one of his favorite causes. “I am pleased to be working with Dennis Moschella and sponsoring concerts for our Veterans at the Kowloon,” Cogliano said in an interview this week. COLLABORATING | SEE PAGE 5 AdultFosterCareNS.com Celebrating 19 Years
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