Allen receives Gifted and Talented scholarship
EASTON NEWS
Alex Allen recently received a $500 Gifted and Talented Scholarship from the Aroostook Regional Gifted and Talented Program. Easton Elementary Principal and Gifted and Talented Coordinator Larry Worcester congratulated Allen on her award.
She is a freshman Marine Science major at Maine Maritime Academy and received a 3.92 grade point average her first semester. She is the daughter of Scott and Rebecca Allen.
Girl Scouts in need of troop leader
The Easton Girl Scouts are currently looking for adult volunteers to lead a new troop of girls in Kindergarten and grade one.
Troop 691, the troop currently based in Easton, can no longer take on younger girls in order to better care for their current members of girls in grades 2-8. A second troop and new leaders are needed to keep the Girl Scouting traditions and experiences alive in our great community of Easton.
Anyone can apply to be a Girl Scout volunteer. You do not have to be a Girl Scout mom to be a leader. Dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles and even moms with sons who just want some “girl time” can apply to be a volunteer!
Each troop needs two unrelated, Girl Scouts of Maine-approved volunteers, one of which is a female, to work together as its leaders. Those interested in being a volunteer or if you have a daughter who would like to join Girl Scouts should contact Kris Lento at 207-488-2632 or krislento@gmail.com.
2016 Kiwanis Calendars available
Easton Kiwanis Community Birthday Calendars have arrived and there is an ample supply available for purchase. The cost is $10. Please contact Keith or Esther Richardson at 488-6101 to ensure you get your calendars.
“RIPPED for Kids” comes to Easton
The Easton Recreation Department is excited to announce they are kicking off the new year with a new children’s program and classes include exercise time, socialization and healthy snacks.
The program will run for five sessions Thursday afternoons from 3-4 p.m. at the Hall Jan. 21 through Feb. 25, 2016. The cost is $21. Please register ASAP at recreation@eastonme.com. Steph McKeen of Arya Wellness will be offering the program.
What is R.I.P.P.E.D 4 Kids? The goal is to educate children and provide an inclusive exercise environment in order to increase their motor, cognitive and affective development. We have a “Captain’s Code,” which is a creed, of sorts, for children to learn and master as they achieve their physical successes.
Field trip to the House of Bounce
On Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, Easton schools will release at noon, so the Easton Recreation Department will offer a trip to the House of Bounce at the Aroostook Centre Mall. The bus will depart from the elementary school at noon and return to the Hall at 2:45 p.m. The cost is $8, which includes entry fee and a slushy.
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; every is welcome to attend. Dinner provided for a small fee. Please plan to join them.
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.
