EASTON NEWS
By Hillary Hallett
The Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club met Aug 13 for a potluck lunch with 10 members and a guest present. The next meeting will be another potluck lunch at 1130 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, in the recreation room at the Manor. Seniors, please join them and bring a friend.
It was a hot and sunny day as the Easton Recreation Department converged on Hartt Island Water Park and Mini golf. Taking part were, in front from left, Chase Flewelling, Mason Pelletier, Devin Daniels, Laynie Brewer, Kaeleigh Swanson and Zachary Pelletier. Middle row, Owen Sweeney, Hayden Keep and Jonas Elliot. Back, Courtney Gilbert, Ben Pelkey, Keegan Dumond, Kody Carter, Breann Wasson, Camden Michaud, Trey Brewer, Mitchell Flewelling, Kassidy Brewer, Nathan Quint, Emma Lamoreau and Marcus Czosnek.
(Courtesy of
Hillary Hallett)
Easton PTO correction
The first meeting of the Easton Parent Teacher Organization will be Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. at the elementary school. Childcare will be provided. The group is looking forward to fall events including the Harvest Party, Scholastic Book Fair and possibly planning a fun family event.
Volunteers needed at food pantry
The Friends Helping Friends Food Pantry is looking for a couple of volunteers who would be willing to deliver food boxes to needy families in Easton every other month. Each month two vehicles are needed for about an hour on the third Sunday afternoon from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Each vehicle delivers food to two or three families. If able to volunteer, call Vaughn Martin at 488-6608 or email vaughnmartin@myfairpoint.net.
Sesquicentennial items for sale
The committee is currently selling the following items to commemorate Easton’s year-long 150th celebration, including 20-ounce glasses with Bears and Sesquicentennial logos for $8, glass coffee mugs with Bears and Sesquicentennial logos, royal blue T-shirts with sesquicentennial logos for $8, royal blue hoodie sweatshirts with sesquicentennial logos for $25 and two-tone caps or standard caps with Easton Bears logos or Sesquicentennial logos for $10.
Orders can be placed by emailing info@eastonme.com or calling the town office at 488-6652. To see samples please visit eastonme.com.
School fundraiser
The Easton PTO is collecting BoxTops for Education as an easy way to earn money for the school. Ask friends and family to save BoxTops for you, send them a self-addressed-stamped envelope and have them return their BoxTops to you. Parents, be sure to put your child’s name on the envelope and turn it into classroom teacher.
Kiwanis meetings
Kiwanis Club of Easton meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall and every is welcome to attend. Dinner is provided for a small fee.
Upcoming rec activities
Everyone player was once a beginner and Mason Pelletier is no exception as he works on fielding at T-ball through the Easton Recreation Department.
(Courtesy of Hillary Hallett)
Grades 1-2 soccer will practice at the elementary school behind the playground on Tuesdays from 3-4 p.m. starting Aug. 25, unless there is a game scheduled. Children must have sneakers and shin guards to participate.
Grades 3-4 soccer will practice at the elementary school behind the playground on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:45-4 p.m., unless there is a game scheduled, starting on Monday, Aug. 24. Children must have sneakers and shin guards to participate and a mouthguard is recommended.
Grades 5-6 soccer games will be played on Saturdays in September and October. Practices will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5:15-6:30 p.m. on the girls’ soccer field starting Sept. 22.
For all the soccer programs, please register by emailing recreation@eastonme.com.
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.
