EASTON NEWS
by Hillary Hallett
On April 28, Easton Junior-Senior High School students and staff enjoyed a “Health Infusion” Health Fair that was sponsored by the Easton schools’ wellness teams. The teams included students and staff that had been working together on the event.
Health presenters from many local agencies included: ACAP, UMPI, County Physical Therapy, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, WINGS, Mandy Putnam’s “Pound” dance/exercise, and Paige Czosnek (massage therapist). Representatives were on hand to share expertise in their fields. Fun was had by all! We look forward to more such educational and enjoyable events in the future.
School meeting to be held
The school budget town meeting will be held Monday, June 1, at 7 p.m. at the Easton Elementary School cafeteria.
Sesquicentennial activities continue
Throughout the entire year the Sesquicentennial Committee will be offering a different event(s) each month.
The elementary school play, titled “Story of Our Town”, will be performed on Friday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym. The show will include some factual information about the town mixed with some and fun surprises.
The committee is currently selling the following items to commemorate Easton’s year-long 150th celebration: 20-ounce glasses with Bears and Sesquicentennial logos, glass coffee mugs with Bears and Sesquicentennial logo, royal blue T-shirt with Sesquicentennial logo, royal blue hoodie sweatshirts with Sesquicentennial logo, and two-tone caps or standard caps with Easton Bears or Sesquicentennial logo. Orders can be placed by emailing info@eastonme.com or calling the Town Office at 488-6652. To see samples please visit eastonme.com.
Trip planned for today
The Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club will be traveling to Smyrna on Wednesday, May 27, for lunch (on your own) at Brookside Restaurant and then will visit the Amish store. The bus will leave the Manor at 10 a.m. Seniors, please join us and bring a friend.
2015 graduation events
Senior Church Supper at the United Baptist Church on Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m.
Baccalaureate Service in the Easton High School gym on Sunday, June 7, at 6 p.m.
Class Night will be held at 7 p.m. in the EHS gym.
Graduation ceremony honoring the Easton High School Class of 2015 will be held Friday, June 12, at 6 p.m. at the high school.
Bear Brunch
On Monday, June 1, Easton seniors are invited to a Bear Brunch put on by Easton Elementary School’s 2nd graders. The students will read “And Here’s to You!” by David Elliot and “I Can Be Anything” by Jerry Spinelli. Senior citizens will receive favors for attending and brunch (fruit, muffins, coffee and juice) will be served free of charge. The children have been working very hard on manners and team work please make plans let them share their progress with you!
Alumni Association
The annual Alumni Banquet will be held Thursday, June 11, at 6 p.m. in the Easton Elementary cafeteria honoring the classes of 1965 and 1990 on their 50th and 25th anniversaries, and welcoming the Class of 2015. The menu will consist of teriyaki or barbecue chicken, mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes. Alumni are encouraged to bring a salad or dessert.
All-School Reunion
The 2015 All-School Reunion is scheduled for Friday, July 10. There will be a social time at Easton High School from 2-4 p.m. Come and enjoy time exploring the building and visiting with old friends from near and far. Refreshments will be served.
The All-School Reunion Dinner will take place at Easton Elementary School at 6 p.m. with great food, friends and entertainment. There will also be many door prizes with local flair!
Open house
On Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. your friends at the Francis Malcolm Institute invite you to stop by their open house for experiences in science, nature, and astronomy. Activities will include: planetarium presentations, ocean touch tank demonstrations (sponsored by University of Maine), model rocket launches (weather permitting), hands-on science activities Light refreshments will be served. For more information call 488-5451. The event will take place at FMI at 776 Houlton Rd., Easton.
Easton PTO update
The Easton Elementary School PTO is still collecting BoxTops for Education — keep clipping!
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.
Rec calendar
Friday, May 29 — Junior Activities from 9:30-11 at the Hall. Senior Game Day at the Manor starting at 11:15 a.m. Please bring a bag lunch.
Wednesday, June 2 — Junior Activities from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. Major League practice from 5:30-7 p.m. on the baseball field near tennis courts.
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.
