EASTON NEWS
by Hillary Hallett
It’s that time of year again! Time to make your reservation to attend one of the Francis Malcolm Science Center’s popular workshops. They provide all of the supplies you will need to make your own wreath, swag, or centerpiece. Call 488-5451, or send an email to info@francismalcolmsciencecenter.com to reserve your spot soon!
Workshops will be offered on Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to noon, and Friday, Dec. 5, 5:30-7 p.m. Prices are as follows: wreaths and large centerpieces are $12 and swags and small centerpieces cost $5.
Christmas Craft Fair
A Craft Fair will take place at Easton Elementary School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6.
They have over 40 crafters and vendors, including: Pampered Chef, Dove Chocolate, Scentsy, wooden plaques, honey, Mary Kay, primitive items, homemade goods, Pink Zebra, Tupperware, jewelry, Miche, and much more! There is a large door prize, just show up and enter your name. Admission is free, all money raised by the vendor fee goes to the Autism Support Group in our area.
Planetarium presents ‘The Christmas Star’
On Saturday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. (2 p.m. Atlantic), enjoy a warm, holiday-enhancing investigation of Christmas traditions in general, and the “Star” of Bethlehem in particular. What really occurred in the ancient skies over Bethlehem? Make your reservation today by calling 488-5451 or emailing info@francismalcolmsciencecenter.com. The cost is adults $3.50, seniors and students $1.50, members are free.
PTO Christmas Bazaar
The EPCO will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Wednesday, Dec. 17, for Easton Elementary students to purchase gift items for family members at the bargain price of $1 each. They are asking for donations of items that are new or gently used that would be appropriate for children, parents and grandparents. We are still in need of gift bags (any occasion) and tissue paper for wrapping. The long Thanksgiving weekend might be the perfect time to clean house and find items to donate! If you have any questions or concerns, contact the PTO at pto@eastonschools.org, on their Facebook page or call the elementary school at 488-7701.
Easton third-graders go to college
Rebecca Allen’s grade 3 class at Easton Elementary School had the opportunity to join up with Traci Halvorson’s Program Planning and Development course at the University of Maine at Presque Isle to enjoy an afternoon of rock wall climbing.
Students from the university have been studying rock climbing, high ropes and low ropes. They teamed up with the third-grade students to teach them how to rock climb and the importance of understanding how the equipment works.
The Easton students had an awesome trip and for the majority of the students were able to try something new. In class, they had been reading a story where the main character had to climb a cliff in order to save his dog that is on a ledge at the top of the cliff. What a perfect way for these third graders to experience how this character might have felt.
Kiwanis meetings
The Kiwanis Club of Easton meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall; everyone is welcome to attend. Dinner provided for a small fee. Please plan to join them.
Benefit Supper
There will be a benefit spaghetti supper held at Easton Elementary School on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4-7 p.m. for Matthew Shaw of Mars Hill. Matthew, who is 23, fell three stories, forcing him to try and stabilize himself. He suffered laceration to his spleen, a shattered L3 vertebrae, and a fractured pelvis. He also shattered both of his wrists. Please mark your calendars for this event. If you would like to donate an item for the live auction that will happen in conjunction with the dinner, please contact Hillary Hallett.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, Nov. 26 — Let’s go to the movies! We will be going to the Braden Theatre; the cost is $5 (includes admission, popcorn and soda) for a movie. The bus will depart directly after school (early release) and return at 2:45 p.m. Concessions will be available at the theatre. Open to everyone but kids younger than first grade must be accompanied by an adult or responsible teen.
Monday, Dec. 1 — Senior Nutrition at the Manor starting at 11 a.m. The cost is $3.
After-school cooking at the Hall until 4:15 p.m. Open to grades 1 and up.
Tuesday, Dec. 2 — Swag or centerpiece? We’ll be going to the Science Center to make a holiday decoration. Kids must be picked up at the Center by 4:15 p.m. The fee is $5.
Wednesday, Dec. 3 — After-school crafts at the Hall from 3-4:15 p.m.
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or call 551-7737.
