THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, September 13, 2019 Page 17 SOUNDS | from page 13 compost site without a sticker will not be allowed. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. September 18 selectmen’s meeting Selectmen have one more meeting for this month: on Wednesday (Sept. 18). For those who have business before the board or who are interested in attending this session, the board meets at 7 p.m. in the second floor auditorium at Town Hall (298 Central St.). Main attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library – for people of all ages – from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: Ukraine-born Artist Olga Gernovski will be a guest tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 14) at a reception open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Reading Room on the first floor. Light refreshments will be served. Gernovski’s paintings will be on view in the Library’s Reading Room (first floor) during the months of September and October in 2019. New Friends’ Annual Book Sale tomorrow: The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library will hold their Annual Book Sale on Founders Day, tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 14) in the Community Room from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are a group of people with an interest in improving the Library building, programs, services and collections. The New Friends sponsor activities and provide services which benefit and stimulate interest in the Saugus Public Library by: • Presenting free programs for all ages at the Library • Purchasing museum passes for use by Saugus Public Library patrons • Purchasing books, videos, magazines and equipment for the Library Award-Winning Landscaping Servicing the North Shore for over 38 Years • Holding used book sales and the ongoing used book sale in the community room in addition to other fund-raising events to benefit the Library • Raising funds through matching gift programs • Becoming library volunteers Bird Feeders with Kelly: Thursday, Sept. 19, at 3:30 p.m. Join Miss Kelly for a story and to make your very own bird feeder – ages four and up. Friendship Storytime on Fridays continues. This special program for children, which begins at 9:30 a.m., is sponsored by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skills with structured storytime. First Amendment and the Free Press: A Community Discussion: Join us for a panel discussion on matters pertaining to freedom of speech and freedom of the press. This event, which is free and open to the public, is made possible by a collaboration between the Saugus Public Library and the New England First Amendment Coalition. Moderator: Editor Richard Lodge of The Daily News of Newburyport. Panelists: Associate Professor Maggie Mulvihill of Boston University; Attorney Peter Caruso of Caruso & Caruso, LLP; Senior Editor Naomi Schalit of The Conversation US. Date: Sept. 25. Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m. Location: The Community Room, Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus. Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This playgroup, which is sponsored by CFCE, helps kids prepare for kindergarten. Fall and winter hours are Saturdays at 10 a.m. It’s recommended for children ages three through five. Activities change weekly. Halloween Henna: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 3 to 5 p.m. in the Brooks Room – ages 11 and up – no registration necessary “Buy A Brick” “The Saugus War Monument Committee once again, is sponsoring the ‘BUY A BRICK’ Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (3 lines), $200 for 8” X 8” brick (5 lines), and $500 (5 lines) for a corporate brick. 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 September 30th to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veteran’s Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995, for more information and applications.” Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been more than three years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15to 20-minute interview at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee. NOW BOOKING NEW CUSTOMERS! DON’T WAIT! 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