Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 The Pumpkin Patch returns to Saugus Center soon F or the 21st year, First Congregational Church in Saugus Center will host the Annual Pumpkin Patch, which will run from Sept. 23 through Halloween (Oct. 31). Pumpkins of all sizes will be displayed on the church lawn and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “The Pumpkin Patch” looks forward Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $43.95 STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! WE MAKE ALL HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 A “THE ORANGE GLOW”: Volunteers from a previous year who unloaded pumpkins at the First Congregational Church “Pumpkin Patch” in Saugus Center. Volunteers are needed on September 23 to help with this year’s unloading. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) from the Navajo Reservation near Farmington, N.M., working with a program called Pumpkin Patch USA, which Our 51st Anniversary Chris 2023 coordinates the destination of the pumpkins. The church and the Navajo Reservation both benefit from the pumpkins. In just two weeks, “The Orange Glow” – as some folks like to call it – will return to the church lawn on Hamilton Street, which faces Saugus Town Hall. The Pumpkin Patch tradition has become a very popular Autumn attraction to people passing through Saugus Center. Rev. Bill Ladd, pastor of First Congregational Church Saugus UCC, said he looks forward to this joyous arrival and the beginning of “The Pumpkin Church” sale through Oct. 31. On the morning of the truck’s arrival with pumpkins from New Mexico, “swarms of folks will be unloading them.” Adult Italian classes for beginners begin Sept. 14 dult Italian classes for beginners will be offered by the Appian Club of Stoneham. If you are planning to visit Italy, this course will be for you. Cost is $165 and will be conducted by Zoom and be held on Wednesday, starting on Sept. 13, for eight weeks. Please email tiffanybistocchi@gamail.com. Registration for children’s Italian classes for beginners is Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m.12 at the Appian Club (100 A Fallon Road, Stoneham). Child must be six years or older. Classes begin on Saturday 7 HEARINGS | FROM PAGE 2 in the ranking, with 92 points. The committee expressed major concerns about the proposed dispensary site at 1393 Broadway, the current home of All Tune & Lube car repair services. The committee didn’t think the site had adequate parking and also posed access problems off of Route 1. morning, starting Sept. 23. Cost is $130 for 20 weeks. Instructor for over 30 years is Sandra DiRenzo (781-3965012). Contact coordinator John Nocella for further details at 781-438-5687 or, preferably by email, at john02180@gmail. com. Please pass info along to other family members, friends and neighbors. The class is sponsored by the Appian Club of Stoneham, a nonprofit, social charitable 501(c)(7) organization whose mission is to promote Italian culture and heritage. The Marijuana Establishment Review Committee members are Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli, Fire Chief Michael Newbury, Director of Public Health John R. Fralick III, Procurement Director Michele Wendell, Vice Chair of the Saugus Planning Board Jeanette Meredith and Building Commissioner Michael LaVecchia. to having everyone come and enjoy this great fall event. On Saturday, Sept. 23, at 9 a.m., the “Pumpkin Truck” will arrive with lots of pumpkins. People who would like to help unload the truck are asked to arrive at the church by 9 a.m. For information, please contact Carl Spencer at 781-2339196. Saugus is one of many communities receiving pumpkins
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