THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 18, 2019 Page 17 SOUNDS | from page 16 public,” he said. “We’re going to have a memorial in the next couple of weeks to recognize Bruin,” he said. Maybe I missed something. But it appears the special memorial was never held for Bruin. Perhaps it’s something that is still in the works. I’m sure we’ll hear from retired Police K-9 Officer Tim Fawcett, Bruin’s long-time handler, when that day comes. After all, every dog has its day. And Bruin deserves his. Saugus Public Library Foundation Gala tomorrow Tickets are still available for the 5th annual Saugus Public Library Foundation Gala, which will be held tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 19), from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Saugus Public Library. The event will feature gourmet hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, music and a silent auction. Flower arrangements that were created by members of the Saugus Garden Club will be on display throughout the library. The Gala will continue the Foundation’s Readers Make Good Leaders promotion, which celebrates and encourages reading throughout the community. Several local residents will be recognized this year as honorees: Gene Decareau, Kathy Blasingame and Saugus High School student Kiley Ronan. Saugus Public Library Foundation President Ed Jeffrey says the annual gala provides “the opportunity to celebrate the library and its importance in our community.” All who attend the Gala must be 21 years of age or older. Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $35 per person at the door. Tickets are available online at www.sauguspubliclibrary.org or at the Saugus Public Library. Sponsorship opportunities are available and auction items are welcome. To donate an item, please call 781-245-7070. For further information about the Gala, call Ed Jeffrey at 781-4628275. Additional information can be obtained on the Saugus Public Library Foundation website: www.sauguspubliclibrary. org/Saugusplf. 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: The works of Ukraine-born Artist Olga Gernovski will on view in the Library’s Reading Room (first floor) through the Award-Winning Landscaping Servicing the North Shore for over 38 Years end of October. 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 story time. Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This playgroup, which is sponsored by the CFCE Grant, 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. Fall events at St. John’s tonight, tomorrow St. John’s Episcopal Church at 8 Prospect St. in Saugus is gearing up for several autumn events of community interest. The church will hold its Fair and Yard Sale this weekend. A Pie Social is scheduled for today (Friday, Oct. 18) from 6 to 8 p.m. The cookout is set for tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 19) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Roast Beef Dinner is set for Saturday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. Accepting Visa and Mastercard. For more details, call the church office at 781-233-1242. “The Pumpkin Church” needs unloading help tomorrow If you missed being a part of a unique pumpkin unloading brigade at Saugus Center earlier this month, you have another chance. More pumpkins are coming! Help is needed! The “Pumpkin Truck” will make its final trip to the First Congregational Church in Saugus Center tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 19), bringing a fresh supply of pumpkins for the Annual Pumpkin Patch. Volunteers are needed to unload the truck. Those interested are asked to arrive by 9 a.m. The church is again hosting the Pumpkin Patch – for the sixteenth year – which will run through Halloween, Oct. 31. Pumpkins of all sizes are displayed on the church lawn and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m. to closing. Volunteers are also needed to fill the various all-day selling shifts. Anyone interested in helping should contact Carl Spencer at 781-233-9196. In conjunction with the Annual Pumpkin Patch, the First Congregational Church will hold a Pie Social from 1 to 7 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 19). A slice of pie, a hot or cold drink and a chance to socialize makes for a “pie social.” A large variety of homemade pies will be served. There will also be crafts tables. Next Saturday (Oct. 26) from 1 to 7 p.m., there’ll be an Ice Cream Social. The ongoing Pumpkin Patch is open every day from 9 a.m. to closing through Halloween. Lots of pumpkins are available. There are some beauties of all sizes, perfect for display or carving. A visit to the Pumpkin Patch, the Pie Social and the Ice Cream Social puts one in the fall spirit. “Fifty-three years of giving back” The Saugus Boosters Club will be hosting a special event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, to raise money to fund scholarships for senior athletes. Club members plan to be “Celebrating 53 years of giving back” from 5 to 7 p.m. at Angela’s Coal Fired Pizza at 890 Broadway (on Route 1 North) in Saugus. Admission is $10.00 per person “Calling on all Sachem Alumni to help us kick off what looks to be our most successful and aggressive fundraising campaign to date in a celebration of Sachems past, present and future!” declares a flyer that is promoting the event. 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