THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 14, 2025 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 disadvantages of wills and living trusts and much more. To attend this free event, please call the Saugus Senior Center at 781-231-4178. Light refreshments will be served and walk-in’s are welcome. 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” and “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” and many more favorites, to life on stage. Filled with heart, humor and spectacle, it’s a celebration of love, adventure and following your dreams. Don’t miss this enchanting journey that will showcase the incredible talent of our SMHS students! It promises to be fun for audiences of all ages! Tickets: Tickets will be available at the door or in advance, online. Tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co/ app/school/MA14717_1 Show dates: Friday, November 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m. (matinee perfect for younger audience members); Sunday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. (matinee perfect for younger audience members). Ticket prices: Adults $15, Students $10; Preshow Event, $8 per student (Saturday & Sunday at 12:30 p.m. before the show). In addition to the performance, the Friends of the SHSDC, along with SHSDC students, will host a Community Engagement Fundraiser Event beginning at 12:30 p.m., preceding the Saturday & Sunday matinees. The event will feature photo opportunities with characters, arts and crafts, face painting and more; definitely a fun event for families with young children! More to the Town Moderator at precinct4steve@gmail.com Fall curbside leaf collection dates Town Manager Scott Crabtree announced this week that fall curbside leaf collection will take place during the weeks listed below. • Monday, Nov. 17 to Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 • Monday, Dec. 8 to Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 Residents may dispose of SUPPORTING THE FOOD PANTRY: Angelo Serino (left) recently presented a check for $2,000 from the Cummings Foundation to Pastor Joseph W. Hoyle of Cliftondale Congregational Church for use at the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry. This is the second year that Serino, a Saugus resident, nominated the food pantry for a Cummings Foundation grant. The Cummings Foundation again recognized the good work being done by volunteers at the food pantry. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) information on these events will follow! All performances and events will take place at the SMHS complex, with performances taking place in the Lemoine-Mitchell Auditorium. We are thrilled to bring this Disney Classic to life and genuinely look forward to seeing you in the audience, supporting the hard work and dedication of the SHSDC students! Upcoming library events The Saugus Public Library presents the Creative Craft Group. Bring your own project to work on while relaxing and visiting…knitting, painting, beading, needlework or any other craft. November 20, 10-11 a.m.; limited spots available! Visit our online Events Calendar to register. Opening on the Finance Committee The Town Moderator is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Town’s Finance Committee. The Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing the Town’s annual budget and any financial articles on the Town Warrant and advising Town Meeting on their feasibility. Interested parties should send a letter of interest citing their qualifications leaves curbside on their regularly scheduled trash and recycling collection day, between Monday and Friday on these dates listed. Leaves should be left outside at the curb by 7 a.m. on the appropriate days. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal. If you are using barrels, they must be clearly marked with yard waste stickers. Yard waste stickers, which are free, may be obtained at Inspectional Services in the lower level of Saugus Town Hall at 298 Central St., or at the Saugus Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Barrel covers must remain removed so that the leaves are visible. Plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches and brush will not be accepted. Please note that separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves, so the leaves may be collected at a different time of day. Missed pickups will not be conducted. Please contact Recycling Director Scott Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. “Beyond Plastics” talk at library Monday Andrea Lacroix will be speaking at 6:30 p.m. Monday (Nov. 17) at the Saugus Public Library on the subject “Beyond Plastics” in an event cosponsored by SAVE and the Saugus Garden Club. Andrea has ideas for how consumers can minimize their use of plastic, and she will reveal some facts about our plastic waste that many people may be unaware of. Andrea Lacroix has been Cascading colors of autumn (Courtesy photo of a 16x20 acrylic Fall Foliage painting by Joanie Allbee) interested in trash and recyTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16
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