EASTON NEWS
By Hillary Hallett
The Easton School Board and Food Service Department is pleased to invite all senior citizens who reside in Easton to join them for Thanksgiving dinner at the Elementary Elementary School cafeteria on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 at 12:30 p.m.
Science Center to hold Holiday Craft Workshop
Join the Science Center for their popular holiday craft workshop and make your own wreath, centerpiece, or swag. They provide the materials you will need, but you are welcome to bring your own decorations (ribbon, ornaments, etc.) if you choose. The prices are as follows: large centerpiece or wreath, $12; swag or small centerpiece, $5. Members receive a 50 percent discount.
The dates workshops are offered will be Thursday and Friday, Dec. 3 and 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Call 488-5451 to make your reservation or e-mail at info@francismalcolmsciencecenter.com.
Happy Days Club update
The Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club met for a potluck lunch on Thursday, Oct. 22 with six members present. The meetings for November are cancelled due to dinner at Easton Elementary School and Thanksgiving. The next meeting will be a potluck lunch on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. Please join them and invite a friend.
PTO update
The Easton PTO plans to hold a Christmas bazaar at the elementary school Dec. 9. This event allows children to ‘shop’ for parents and siblings, arriving home with a wrapped gift chosen especially for them.
Each item is only $1. However, the bazaar will only be able to run if there are enough donations made. Examples of items they are seeking include coffee mugs, neckties, unused candles, knick, knacks, small toys, books, DVDs, home decor, tools, decorations, crafting supplies, stationary, games and puzzles, jewelry and sports memorabilia.
The Easton PTO is seeking gift items for all members of the family, but typically run low on gifts for men. Items can be left at the main office of the Easton Elementary School. Gift bags and tissue paper of any theme are also needed. If unable to drop them off, please call the school 488-7701 to arrange for pick up.
The PTO is excited about its upcoming Book Fair at the elementary school from Nov. 23-Dec. 10. An amazing selection of books is headed our way! You will find the latest and finest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents. Mark your calendar for the event where the whole family can join in the fun and you can contribute books to your child’s classroom library.
The fair is a great way to get everyone excited about reading. Here is a link that highlights the big dreams that can be realized through family reading: http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/family .
An 1865 Christmas being planned
The Sesquicentennial Committee and Little School Restoration Committee is teaming up to offer a 1865 Christmas and tree lighting on Sunday, Dec. 6. Committee members are in hopes of giving out mittens to children who attend. If you’re willing to knit (or know someone who is), we will provide the yarn. Please contact Hillary at 551-7737 for more info.
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 everyone is welcome to attend. Dinner is provided for a small fee. Please plan to join them.
Activities planned with recreation department
Monday, Nov. 23: swim trip to Gentile Hall. The bus will depart directly after-school (early release) from the elementary school and return at 2:30 p.m. Please be sure your child has a suit and towel. The cost is $5.
Tuesday, Nov. 24: field trip to the House of Bounce at the Aroostook Centre Mall. The bus will depart directly after-school (early release) and return at 2:45 p.m. Please be sure your child is wearing socks. The cost is $7 and concessions will be open for snack items.
Wednesday, Nov. 25: trip to the Braden Theatre departing at noon from the elementary school. The cost is $7 (includes admission to a movie, popcorn and soda). The bus will depart directly after-school (early release) and return at 2:30 p.m. Concessions will be available.
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or calling 551-7737.
