Science center presentation ready for this Saturday
EASTON NEWS
By Hillary Hallett
On Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Francis Malcolm Science Center, located at 776 Houlton Road in Easton, the public is invited to experience the planetarium’s new digital technology.
Astronomy educator Lawrence Berz will present “Cosmic Colors”, a family oriented, fun-filled sky show explaining the wonders of light, energy, and color. The audience will also see a brief presentation on the urgency of light pollution awareness. Weather permitting, telescope stargazing will follow the show.
For reservations, call 488-5451. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Fall craft and food sale at the Little School
The Little School Restoration Committee will hold a Fall Craft and Food Sale at The Little School, 51 Station Road, on Oct. 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations to the sale are welcome. To contribute an item, please call Myrna at 764-0290. All proceeds will benefit the Little School Restoration Project.
Third-graders take field trips
Grade three from Easton Elementary School went to visit our local pond this fall where Mr. Lawrence Berz from the Francis Malcolm Science Center worked with the students to study the pond and learn about some of the living organisms that can be found there. Students found many insects, tadpoles and fish as they explored the pond habitat. A special thank you to Lori McQuade and Nicole King, who helped with this field trip.
For the second field trip this year, students were able to go to the Francis Malcolm Science Center to make apple cider. This is always a favorite with the class. Students compared five different kinds of apples then worked with Berz to learn about the parts of the cider press and make their own cider. As always, it tasted great!
Senior activity planned
On Friday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor, Cara Miller from Agency on Aging will be returning. She always has an unique program to share! This month’s topic is “8 Uses for Your Tea Bags (besides drinking it)!” There is no cost but please bring a bag lunch to socialize after the presentation.
Rec department activities
A field trip to Kings Landing Historical Village will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $10 for children and $15 for adults (in American funds).
We’ll be touring the village in small groups. Participants should have a bag lunch and layered clothing as it can be cool along the river bank. Please wear yellow rec shirts. There is a general store and gift shop on site. Adults and teen volunteers are needed to lead small groups. A passport or birth certificate is required to cross the border!
Golf camp will be offered at Mars Hill Country Club on Sept. 26, 27 and 29 from 9:35 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The cost is $10 and it is open to grades 1 and up. The children will be transported by bus to the golf course for instruction by the golf pro. Clubs will be provided.
Fall cooking camp will be offered in collaboration with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Chris Finnemore on Oct. 3, 4 and 6 from 9:30-11:45 a.m. The cost is $10 and open to grades 1 and up. The children will be serving the seniors dinner on Thursday at 11:15 a.m. Please feel free to invite grandparents or other special folks in your child’s life.
At Crab Tree Farm, we’ll be “picking” the hydroponic strawberries, learning about pumpkins and having ice-cream. Please join us on Friday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The cost is $5 and participants should bring a bag lunch.
A trip to Bangor Children’s Museum will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Departure from the Hall is at 7:45 a.m. and return is at 5 p.m. The cost is $6. This is sure to be a great day at the children’s museum. Must wear yellow rec shirts. There is a souvenir shop on site. Please send a bag lunch. We need adults or teen chaperones to break into small groups! For more information, go to the website https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org
“Potato chips made by potato farmers” is what we’ll experience at Covered Bridge Potato Chip Factory. Come and see for yourself how they make their chips. We’ll go on tour and visit the gift shop on Friday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The cost is $4 in American funds and please bring a bag lunch.
On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the department will visit Kingswood Entertainment Centre from 8:15 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The cost is $20 in American funds. Join the group for bowling, laser tag, arcade fun, artificial ice games and climbing structure. Please wear yellow rec shirts. Bag lunches or lunch money must be sent. Food sales available.
At Goughan’s Farm in Caribou on Friday, Oct. 7 from 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., the group will do the corn maze, go on a hay ride, get a pumpkin and enjoy homemade ice-cream. The cost is $8 and participants should bring bag lunch.
Happy Days Club
The Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club met for a potluck lunch on Sept. 8with the following members present: Marie Hewitt, Jackie Condon Betty Brown, Ezalee Smith, Nina Trask, Carrie Mason, Elizabeth Martin, Sally Strout, Jean Ann Ames, Liana DeMerchant and Annette Copeland.
The group’s next meeting will be a potluck lunch at 11: 30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22 in the Recreation Room at the Manor. Please plan to join them and invite a friend!
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.
