THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 Hall on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 3-4:30 p.m. for a special trickor-treat experience. At Town Hall Trick-or-Treat, town employees dressed in Halloween costumes will hand out candy and other treats to kids. Visitors can expect a few spooky surprises along the way! This is a fun, safe and completely free event for Saugus families. Town Hall workers are excited to see all the creative kids’ costumes on display. We can’t wait to see you there! Saugus Town Hall is located at 298 Central St., Saugus. The “Patch” is open til Halloween The “Pumpkin Patch” at First Congregational Church in Saugus Center will be open through Friday, October 31. Pumpkins of all sizes are still displayed on the church lawn and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pumpkin Patch coordinator Carl Spencer said, “We very much appreciate the support this year from the people who visit and buy pumpkins to the volunteers who unloaded the trucks and have been selling pumpkins. The church truly enjoys providing the community with pumpkins and hosting this great fall event.” Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Oct. 24) from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office (781-233-2663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. Free COVID-19/flu vaccine clinic Tuesday Town Manager Scott Crabtree and the Saugus Health Department announced that the town will have another COVID-19/flu vaccine clinic at the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 2-5 p.m. The clinic is open to Saugus residents and Town of Saugus employees. At the clinic, healthcare professionals from Walgreens will adFINAL DAYS OF THE PUMPKIN PATCH: Lots of pumpkins are still available at the Annual Pumpkin Patch at First Congregational Church in Saugus Center. Plenty of pumpkins of all sizes are now displayed on the church lawn and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Halloween, Oct. 31. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate). minister the latest COVID-19 booster vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer) as well the seasonal flu vaccine – all at no cost. Highdose flu vaccines will also be available at the clinic for individuals ages 65 and older. Walk-ins are welcome for the clinic. No preregistration is required. The town asks clinic attendees to bring proof of insurance with them to the clinic. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) recommends that people stay up to date with COVID-19 and flu vaccines in order to protect yourself, your family and your community from serious illness. Please call Saugus Director of Public Health John Fralick at 781-231-4120 with any questions about the clinic. Garden Club meets next Wednesday On Wednesday, October 29, at 6 p.m. at the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Garden Club will hold its October meeting. Laura Eisener, Landscape Designer and Garden Club member, will present “Specialized Styles of Gardening”: water gardens, rock gardens, greenhouse gardening, shade gardens, herb gardens, etc. Attendees can also ask questions about other garden styles, as many require additional considerations that may not be obvious when new gardeners are branching out into less familiar garden styles. The Field of Flags is coming soon The Parson Roby Chapter of the DAR recently issued the following press release: Patriotism will once again fill the heart of Saugus this November as the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) proudly prepares for the 5th annual Veteran’s Day Field of Flags. On November 11, the lawn of Saugus Town Hall will be transformed into a sea of red, white, and blue in tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our freedoms — past, present, and future. Each American flag will carry the name of a veteran — living, deceased or currently serving. Flags may be sponsored for $5 each, with proceeds supporting the DAR’s mission to preserve American history, foster education, and promote patriotism. Sponsors may honor a family member, friend, neighbor, or employee who has served our nation with courage and sacrifice. The deadline to sponsor a flag is October 30th. To participate, please mail a check ($5 per flag) payable to Parson Roby Chapter DAR, along with the veteran’s information (Name, Rank, Branch of Service, Years of Service or War if known) to: Treasurer, 27 Pearson St., Saugus, MA 01906. Flags will be placed on the Town Hall lawn prior to Veteran’s Day, where they will remain proudly displayed through November 12th. After 12 noon on November 11th, sponsors may collect their flags as keepsakes or to place on a veteran’s grave. All flags will be removed from Town Hall lawn on November 12th. Household Hazardous Waste Day Nov. 1 Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree announced that the Town of Saugus will host a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Belmonte STEAM Academy (25 Dow St.). There is no cost to Saugus residents to discard allowed items at the Household Hazardous Waste Day. No appointment is necessary. The following items can be disposed of at this event: · Household Materials: acids (corrosives), aerosol cans, art supplies, batteries, chemistry set and photography chemicals, fiberglass resins, furniture, floor, metal polishers and strippers, mercury containing devices, moth balls/crystals, oil paint, paint thinners, varnish, stain/shellac (no latex), rug and upholstery cleaners, solvent adhesives, turpentine and paint solvents, wood preservatives, hair dye, nail polish remover, toilet cleaners, brighteners, chlorine bleach, spot removers, spray starch, whiteners, drain and oven cleaners. · Lawn and garden materials, cesspool cleaners (corrosives), flammable liquids/gasoline, flea and tick powders, fire starters, herbicides and pesticides, no-pest strips, poisons, pool chemicals and propane tanks (empty or up to 20 lbs.) · Automotive Products: antifreeze, batteries, brake fluid, carburetor cleaner, oil (used), radiator flush, solvents and degreasers, tire cleaners and transmission fluid. Latex paint can be dried out and disposed of with your curbside trash. Please contact Scott Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Quilt Show in November The 2025 Hammersmith Quilters Guild will hold its annual Quilt Show on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saugus Senior Center at 466 Central St. in Saugus. The admission is $6. This year’s show will feature prizes, a cafe, a boutique, a penny sale and vendors. The Senior Center is handicapped accessible. For details, please contact Carol A. Healy, Treasurer, Hammersmith Quilters Guild, at cdhealyatrcn.com or 781-307-5474. Saugus High Drama Club prepares for November shows The Saugus High School Drama Club (SHSDC), under the direction of Saugus Middle High School Theatre Teacher Nick Raponi, are in rehearsals for their November production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid.” Dive under the sea with this magical production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid”! This family-friendly show brings beloved characters, dazzling costumes and unforgettable songs — such as “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls” and many more favorites — to life on stage. Filled THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16
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