THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 13, 2024 Page 17 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus If you are looking for something fun or interesting to do tomorrow, check out the Founder’s Day activities down at Saugus Center. If the good weather that’s been forecast for the day prevails, there should be a great turnout of residents and out-of-town visitors milling around on a stretch of several blocks of Central Street from Saugus Town Hall. It should be a great day to hang with friends and check out the various booths set up by local youth sports teams, charitable organizations and clubs to raise money for various causes. There will be a variety of comfort food, snacks, sweets and cold beverages available. It’s a great way for newcomers to Saugus to learn about their town, watch some local dancers, enjoy some music and play some fun games. And at noon, there will be a brief ceremony on the stage set up near the front steps of Town Hall to honor the two “Persons of the Year” award winners who have been selected by a group of previous winners. So, check out the biggest fund-raising and socializing event of the year in Saugus. Just about anything you buy – food, craft items – helps raise money for a good cause. If you are a town resident who has never been to a Founder’s Day or who hasn’t been to one in years, this is a great opportunity to visit with your friends or get reacquainted with friends you haven’t seen in years. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are around, check it out. You might meet up with some of your friends and have a great time. Stay tuned. Two free concerts this month Trails and Sails, with over 200 free events across Essex County, will be offering hikes, tours of historic houses and neighborhoods, concerts and other events between Saturday, September 14, and Sunday, September 29, 2024. Booklets with listings of events can be picked up at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Updates of recently added events and additional details can be found at the website trailsandsails.org. These events include two concerts on Saturday afternoons at the Iron Works from Drug Recovery presentation from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16 at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus). This will be an hourlong presentation conducted by Sober Shuttle Inc. explaining the benefits offered to recovering individuals. This is a free event and people who are interested are welcome to attend. If you or someone you know would like to know more about these services, you should not miss this informative event. Services provided are cost-free transportation into treatment, recovery coach services, placement assistance, food assistance, clothing assistance, community engagement and much more. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Saugus Senior Center at 781-231-4178 to attend. Walk-ins are also welcome. Coach T.’s Cross Country for kids The Saugus Youth Cross Last year “Person Of The Year” Award recipients Jack Klecker and Gail Cassarino displayed the plaques they received in the main event that captures the civic pride and spirit of Founder’s Day. At noon tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 14), during a brief ceremony near the entrance of Saugus Town Hall, two citizens – a man and a woman – will be honored. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Decades of Rock on September 14 and the Fo’c’sle Four on September 21 – hosted by the Saugus Iron Works and Saugus Public Library on the Iron Works’ upper lawn. Other events at the Iron Works include museum, house and industrial site tours on various dates, and a special “Peek Behind the Curtain at Saugus Ironworks” with park ranger Paul Kenworthy on Sunday, September 22, from 10 to 11 a.m. There will also be an Accessible Birding event at the Iron Works on Saturday, September 21, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is the 23rd year that Essex National Heritage Area has organized this wonderful range of experiences to promote the significance of our regional assets. Many nonprofit organizations, businesses and individuals have partnered with Essex Heritage to provide these opportunities. Mums for a great cause The 6th Annual Saugus Youth Soccer Mums Fall Fundraiser continues through this weekend. Saugus Youth Soccer is selling beautiful, hardy mums at Anna Parker Field at 124 Essex St. (next to the Fire Station). There are multi colors to choose from: red, lavender, yellow, orange and white. The plants are priced at $9 apiece and three for $25. Saugus Youth Soccer has ordered more than 300 hardy mums. So, if you want to come down and support a good cause – Saugus Youth Soccer – and take a pot or two of pretty flowers home to celebrate the colors of fall, c’mon down to Anna Parker Field while the mums last. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Freethy at AmyFreethy@hotmail.com. Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, Sept. 13) from 9:30-11a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church. The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity. If you are able to donate to the food pantry, you can also stop by during those hours or drop donations off at the Saugus Public Library during library hours. Legion Breakfasts today The American Legion Post 210 has begun its 2024-25 breakfast season. There’s a good deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. First Baptist Church celebrates 100 First Baptist Church at 105 Main St. will be celebrating its centennial anniversary of existence in the Town of Saugus on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m. Pastor Leroy Mahoney will officiate the service. Rev. Franklin Murray of Bethel Baptist Church will be the guest preacher. For more details, please go to htps://www.firstbaptistsaugus.org/ Elks plan Alcohol/Drug Recovery program Sept. 16 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee is sponsoring an Alcohol and Country 2024 program for students in Grades 1-5 and 6-8 not running for a school team has begun. The popular seasonal running program directed by Coach Chris Tarantino is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 to 5 p.m. at the track behind Belmonte STEAM Academy and on Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Breakheart Reservation. Training distances: 1st-3rd grades at 0.7 miles, 4th-5th grades at 1.2 miles and 6th-8th grades at 1.9 miles. Practice races on Saturdays (To Be Announced) at Frey Park, 285 Walnut St. in Lynn. Other important dates: • Saturday, Oct. 26: Fun Run practice at Breakheart Reservation. Athletes are encouraged to wear a costume. • Saturday, Nov. 2: 15th Annual Massachusetts State Middle School Cross Country Invitational at Willard Field in Devens. More information To Be Announced. • Monday, Nov. 11: 10th Annual Massachusetts Elementary School Cross Country Championship; 8:30 a.m. arrival and 9:30 a.m. start at Lynn, Mass., at Gannon Golf Course (60 Great Woods Rd.). Lunch will be at Prince Pizzeria following the meet. More information To Be Announced. • Program ending: Thursday, Nov. 14, wrap up session at Belmonte. The program cost: $100 for first year; $50 for athletes reTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18
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