THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 Page 9 Reading reaps rewards There are prizes galore for kids who spend some time this summer at the Saugus Public library T he Summer Reading Program is generating excitement every day at the Saugus Public Library, according to Amy Milton, head of children’s services at the library. Delving into books expands young, inquisitive minds. But the chance to win a wide range of rewards adds fun to the learning experience. “Read and win!” Milton said this week. “These are just a few of the 350 kids participating in our summer reading program,” she said of the seven kids shown in this week’s photos. She continued, “We are so proud of them! They are having a great time this summer, and they’re making time for reading. “We encourage parents to keep reading to their kids, let them read to you, and make it a fun part of every day. We have all kinds of great stories, and informational texts to keep them engaged. Our Summer Reading program runs through August 23rd. It’s all free all summer at the Saugus Public Library!” “We have many prizes to give away,” she said. Some of the prizes being offered: Canobie Lake Park tickets, books donated by the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library, watercolors, vouchers for Soc’s Ice Cream, Banana Splitz, Paradise Mini Golf and McDonald’s in Saugus. Mamadou entertains a Saugus crowd Mamadou at the Saugus Iron Works (Courtesy Photo of Laura Eisener) By Laura Eisener T Shannon Finn, 10, Belmonte Steam Academy, grade 4 (Courtesy Photo of Amy Milton) he concert July 24 on the upper lawn at the Saugus Iron Works featured the band Mamadou, which specializes in West African rhythms and world music. A few people were dancing on the lawn Wednesday night, and the rest of us were trying to drum up courage to do the same! The band leader, Mamadou Diop, has performed throughout the world. Originally from Senegal, he has lived in Salem for over 20 years. In 2011 he was awarded the Boston Music Award as Artist of the Year. This is the first time his band has performed at the Iron Works, although they have held frequent concerts throughout the Boston area and beyond. The summer concerts are a collaboration of the Saugus Public Library and the National Park Service, funded in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council. They will be held every Wednesday through the summer from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on the Iron Works lawn, weather permitting. Local students earn spring 2024 Dean’s List at UMass Amherst Adelaide Mingalone, 7 (Courtesy Photo of Amy Milton) Stella Perrotti, 5, St. Mary’s, grade 1 (Courtesy Photo of Amy Milton) Jonathan Bell, 9, Belmonte Steam Academy, grade 4 (Courtesy Photo of Amy Milton) U Mass Amherst was p l ea s ed t o an - nounce that the following Saugus residents were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3.5 gradepoint average or better on a 4-point scale. Rayan Chahid Jennifer G. Costa Christopher John Denovellis Gabriel David Diaz Sunday, July 28 from 9 Rebeca De Calais, 10, Belmonte Steam Academy, grade 4 (Courtesy Photo of Amy Milton) Chris Wang, 9 (Courtesy Photo of Amy Milton) Owen O’Connell,11, Belmonte Steam Academy, grade 5 (Courtesy Photo of Amy Milton) Saugonian achieves Fairfield University’s Spring 2024 Dean’s List F AIRFIELD, Conn. (July 22, 2024) – Saugus resident Delaney L. Roscoe achieved Dean’s List Honors for the Spring 2024 semester at Fairfield University. In order to be placed on the Dean’s List, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester and have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better. to 11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges) Monday, July 29 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies) Tuesday, July 30 at noon on Channel 8 – The Disgruntled Italian Wednesday, July 31 at 1 p.m. on Channel 8 – Beatle Juice at the Kowloon, from July 11 Thursday, Aug. 1 at noon on Channel 8 – Iron Works Summer Concert Ronald DiBiasio Jr. Ava Eileen Fiorino Bryant Chi Lam Jenna Susan Linehan Kiara Angela LoNigro Anthony David Macone Gianna Rose Macone Karl Paul Moise Nyley Kendra Moise Hannah Jean O’Brien Emma Rose Peacock Lauren Marie Pozark Safwan Rafiz Rahman Matthew James Roscoe Marianna Tamayo Palacio Dominic Rocco Trabucco This Week on Saugus TV Series Friday, Aug. 2 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Appeals from July 25 Saturday, Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. on Channel 22 – Prehistoric Mystery: The Ladies and Princes From Before Time Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8 (Public), 9 (Government) & 22 (Educational) ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org
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