THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 Page 11 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 ing it,” says a press release issued by the library. “With college counselor and tutor Dr. Karen Droisen’s expert help, parents and high school students can master the art of applying for college. By the end of Dr. Droisen’s presentation, the steps from making a list of college choices, writing the personal essay to at last hitting the submit button will feel manageable and even exciting.” Dr. Droisen graduated from Columbia University with a degree in English and earned her PhD from the University of Virginia. After teaching English at the college level, Dr. Droisen opened KAD Tutoring and College Counseling, and she is a member of the New England Association for College Admissions Counseling (NEACAC). Parents and students are both welcome to join this free event! Navigating the College Search is being offered in person and by Zoom. To register to attend in person at the Saugus Public Library, please either email sau@noblenet. org, call 781-231-4168 ext. 3107 or visit the Reference Desk. To register for the Zoom meeting: https://us06web. zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZwudO6hpzsrGtGVGvEZqs7gg7q5k_NKs8rz “I’m an engaged, dedicated, supportive tutor and college counselor working in-person in the Boston area and remotely,” Droisen said. “In 1988, I earned my BA in English from Barnard College, Columbia University. I went on to earn an MA and PhD in English literature at the University of Virginia. After completing my doctorate, I joined the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a tenure-track assistant professor of English,” she said. “In subsequent years, I worked as a fundraiser for local and international non-profit organizations. In 2015, I returned to my first love – education – and became a full-time tutor and college counselor.” Grand Knights Banquet in September The Saugus Knights of Columbus Council #1829 is hosting a Grand Knights’ Banquet on Friday, Sept. 9. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall (57 Appleton St., Saugus) starting at 6 p.m. This event is to recognize all past Grand Knights, but it’s in special recognition of former Grand Knight Chris Luongo for his devotion to charity and the Saugus Community. The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 and has 1.9 million members around the world. Core values include integrity, professionalism, excellence and respect. Charity is at the heart of everything they do. Everyone is welcome to attend this event! Tickets are $30 each. For more information, please call Richard at 781-858-1117. Saugus seeks student poll workers Town Clerk Ellen Schena’s Office is looking for student election workers. It is a great way for them to learn how their government functions and how important it is to vote. Sixteen-year-old students are eligible to work a half day (six to eight hours); 17-18 year old students may work a full day (eight to 12hours). All students can receive community service, which is imperative to them in order to satisfy their High School requirement mandated for graduation. Or they can be paid for their hours worked. In addition, the Town Clerk’s Office will gladly write letters of recommendation for National Honors Society, Colleges, etc. Interested students can stop by Town Hall or contact the Town Clerk’s Office to apply for work. Ask for Andrew DePatto, the Saugus Election Coordinator. He can be reached at 781-231-4102. In-Person Early Voting Town Election Coordinator Andrew DePatto also wants Saugus residents to know about some important dates coming up, as it relates to In-Person Early Voting for the Sept. 6 State Primary Election. There are several dates whjen folks can participate in Early Voting at the Saugus Public Library (295 Central St., Taylor Street Entrance): · Saturday, August 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (***Also last day to register to vote for September’s Election***) · Monday, August 29, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Tuesday, August 30, 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Wednesday, August 31st 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Thursday, Sept. 1, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Friday, Sept. 2, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. This pertinent information regarding early voting is also on the Town of Saugus website under the Town Clerk, https://www.saugus-ma.gov/ town-clerk/bulletins/person-early-voting Food pantry seeks volunteers Here’s a message from Pastor Joe Hoyle of 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 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., 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 office@clindalecc.org or 781233-2663.” 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 on Route 1 North in Saugus. For tickets and prices go to gimmelive.com. Home Grown Rock Lineup – doors open at 3 p.m. – concert at 4 p.m. August: August 21 – James Montgomery–Christine Ohlman; August 28 – Veronica Lewis. Tribute Bands – doors open at 6 p.m. – concert at 7 p.m. August: 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 are available upon request. More outdoor music at Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant announced their outdoor concert series for August with a variety of live bands at their Route 1 North in Saugus outdoor venue. For tickets call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077. Live Music: Legends of Summer Country Music Band, Friday, August 19, 7 p.m. Live Music: Closing Time, Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m. Live Music: WildFire, Friday, August 26, 7 p.m. ($10 per person for reserved seating) Live Music: The Adam Hanna Band, Saturday, August 27, 7 p.m. A benefit event for Saugus Youth and sports While we are on the subject of music, here’s an event where you can enjoy a night out – and help the youths of Saugus. Dennis Moschella, a longtime Saugus resident and Vietnam War veteran who has helped many veterans causes through his group Veterans Assisting Veterans (VAV), has a date that the parents of Saugus school-age kids might want to put on their calendars: Thursday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Moschella has been working hard behind the scenes to organize A Benefit 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 Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano. This fundraiser is designed to help one of Cogliano’s favorite causes: Saugus youth and sports activities. Anyone interested in tickets for the Aug. 25 concert can contact Dennis Moschella at 781-316-4486. You may also order tickets by calling the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077. If you can’t make the concert, Moschella suggests that you still buy the ticket and give it to somebody who can’t afford to go. A Sunday Jam session Sept. 4 The Kowloon Restaurant (located at Route 1 North in Saugus) is set to host a “90’s End Of Summer Dance Jam Under the Stars” at their outdoor venue on Sept. 4 featurTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 12 GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who was sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast. net or leave a phone message at 978-683-7773. Anyone who between now and Tuesday at noon identifies the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Dunkin’ in the Food Court at the Saugus Square One Mall. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK
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