First meeting for Easton pageant set
EASTON NEWS
by Debbie Smith
On Thursday, Feb. 2, the first Easton Pageant Parent meeting will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall.
Girls ages first grade for Little Miss up to age 24 for Miss are encouraged to enter. A wonderful pageant is planned this year that includes some live performances. If you think your child might be interested, please come and get more information or call 488-8022.
Winter Ball
WINTER BALL — 
The ECFP will be hosting a Winter Ball on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Easton Odd Fellow’s Hall. The ball is open to 7th to 12th graders from all schools. The cost is $3 for one, or two people for $5 at the door. A live DJ, food and drinks are included. Plan to attend and help party the night away. For more information, call 488-8022. Looking forward to the event are, from left: Jr. Miss Easton Kylee Carter, Teen Miss Easton Abagale Stewart and Miss Easton Samantha Buck.
The Easton Pageant Committee will be hosting a Winter Ball on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Easton Odd Fellows Hall. The ball is open to students in the 7th to 12th grades from all schools. Admission is $3 for one or two for $5at the door. Live DJ, food and drinks are included. Come help party the night away. Call 488-8022 for more information.
Flewelling wins geography bee
On Friday, Jan. 6, 
Jacob Flewelling, a seventh grader at Easton Jr./Sr. High School, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee and a chance to win a $25,000 scholarship. The school-level geography bee, at which students answered oral questions on geography, was the first round in the annual National Geography Bee.
The Bee is sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Thousands of schools around the United States and in the five U.S. territories participate in this academic competition.
The school winners, including Jake, will now take a written test. Up to 100 of the top scorers in each state will be eligible to compete in their state bee on March 30, 2012. The top 100 in the state qualify, and the state winner will advance to the National Geographic Bee in May in Washington, D.C.
Anyone can brush up on geography with GeeBee Challenge, an online geography quiz at www.nationalgeaoraphic.com/geobee. which poses five new questions a day from previous National Geographic Bees. The National Geographic Society is the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organization. Founded in 1888 to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge,” the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 300 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, “National Geographic,” and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic Channel has funded more than 8,000 scientific research projects and supports an education program combating geographic illiteracy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com.
Zumba Saturdays
Zumba class will run for six weeks from Jan. 14 through Feb. 18 in the Easton Elementary Gym from 8 to 9 a.m. Please pre-register at Easton Town Office. The cost is $24 for six-the week session; drop-in rate is $6 — *note price change.
The Easton Recreation Department
Photos courtesy Easton Rec Dept.
Sneakin’ in Science — The Easton Recreation Department is currently offering a Sneakin’ in Science program. The participants are doing all sorts of educational and fun activities including learning how a rainbow is formed and making colors appear out of nowhere, learning about sound waves and about how rocks formed — the kids even cracked Geodes. Pictured here showing off their “lava lamps” are: Kody Carter, Grace Flewelling, Mitchell Flewelling, Paige Lento, Brandon and Landon Munn.
This group of youngsters from the Easton Recreation Department enjoyed touring King’s Landing Historical Village. Pictured from left are: Brandon Munn, Kenzie Legasse, Kody Carter, Cecila Morin, Landon Munn, Alexis Hayes, Marilyn Brown and Mitchell Flewelling.
And they’re off — With map in hand, these children with the Easton Rec. Department took off to tour the King’s Landing Village — some for the first time. This enthusiastic group includes, from left: Chris Busse, Isabelle Morin, Cecelia Ferris, Trey and Kassidy Brewer and Keegan Dumond.
Rec calendar/events
Wednesday, Jan. 18 — Junior Activities 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. Senior Exercise Class at 1 p.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. Ski for Life at the Ferris’s on Ladner Road until 4:15 p.m., conditions permitting. Little Bears grades 3 and 4 basketball team will play in Limestone at 6:45 p.m. Carpooling from the Hall at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 19 — Senior “Summer BBQ” starting at 11:15 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. The cost is $2; lunch will be provided. Sneakin’ in Science after school until 4:15 p.m. at the Hall; pre-registration required. Little Bears grades 1 and 2 basketball team will play in Limestone at 6:30 p.m. Carpooling from the Hall at 5:45 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 20 — Junior Activities 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. Seniors’ program with Aroostook Agency on Aging on “winterizing your skin” starting at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served. Little Bears grades 3 and 4 basketball team will play Limestone at home at 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 21 — Zumba with Zumba Toning from 8-9 a.m. in the Elementary School Gym. Please pre-register at the Town Office before first class. Little Bears cheering from 8:15 to 9 a.m. at the elementary school. Little Bears basketball grades 1 and 2 from 9-10 a.m. in the elementary gym. Little Bears’ basketball for grades 3 and 4 from 10-11:15 a.m. First grades 5 and 6 girls’ basketball practice from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Grades 5 and 6 boys’ basketball practice from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 23 — Senior Nutrition Class starting at 11 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. “Catch the Kid” with Cooperative Extension until 4:15 p.m. at the Hall. Open to grades 1 and up.
Tuesday, Jan. 24 — Little Bears’ grades 1 and 2 basketball team will play Mars Hill at home at 3 and 3:45 p.m.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbie-smith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
