THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 15, 2024 Page 11 TOP ATHLETES | FROM PAGE 11 CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL |FROM PAGE 7 Most valuable player Angelina Dow received the Most Valuable Player Award from Varsity Head Coach Barbara Guarente. Chickens to pet were on the grounds of the MEG last weekend along with other small animals from McDonny’s Traveling Farm of East Derry, N.H. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Sami Sarnacchiaro received the Unsung Hero Award from Varsity Head Coach Barbara Guarente. brought many animals, including chickens, rabbits and other small animals to pet and even a goat on a leash. They are available to come to parties and other events. These animals were a big hit with all ages and were on the front lawn The historic portrait of Saugus businessman and benefactor Charles Bond looks down on several festive trees. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) next to the manger scene. Inside, there is a wonderland of colorful themed trees decorated by local organizations, businesses and individuals. Tree decorations ranged from trolls, gnomes, the Grinch, woodland animals, presidents, Saugus revolutionary war soldiers, and many other themes from reality to fantasy. In addition to winter holiday trees, there were a few Thanksgiving and Halloween ones mixed in. Light refreshments were available, and the interesting wall panels and windows made the seasonal ornaments stand out. Even the restroom is beautifully decorated – although there are no raffle trees in there, glittering deer and other features are illuminated by the dramatic windows. Trees will be on exhibit Bottom row, shown from left: Jordyn Ripley-Deminski, Audrey Comeau, Sami Sarnacchiaro, Sydney Ferreira, and Anna Enwright; Top row, shown from left: Hailey Casinell, Caden Diozzi, Mendith “Meri” Moguaro, Adila Dzindo, Julia Strout, Hannah Strout, Teaghan Arsenault, Angelina Dow, Emily Brandenburg, Rose Pietrezak, Samantha Serra, Sofia McCarrier, Adriana Mazin, Emma Rossetti, Viona Chantha, Hadassah Andrade, and Jacob Guarnieri. two more days: today (Friday, November 15) from 3-8 p.m. and tomorrow (Saturday, November 16) from 3-8 p.m. The drawing takes place Sunday and raffle winners will be notified by telephone. On Friday from 4-6 the Saugus Middle and High School Choral Group directed by Evan Smith will perform. Santa will be in the building Saturday along with a photographer.
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