The summer is quickly coming to an end, and it’s time to start preparing for the first day of school. Easton students will begin school on Wednesday, Aug. 16.
Visit the school website at eastonschools.org and calendar frequently for the school lunch menu, upcoming events and other reminders. Parents and visitors must sign in at the main office and get a visitors’ pass whenever they visit the schools, as well as sign children in and out of school for late entry or early dismissal.
The bus run will remain the same as last year. Busses will begin picking up students around 7 a.m.
The Elementary school will host Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. Their Fall Fun Day will be Friday, Aug. 18.
Elise Allen of Easton stands with Dr. Greg Blackstone. Allen recently won an iPad from Blackstone’s Orthodontics. (Courtesy/Hillary Hallett)
Happy Days Club
The Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club met following a potluck lunch on July 27 with these members present: Annette Copeland, Jean Ann Ames, Carrie Mason, Julia Allen, Barbara Hull, Hollis Hull, Jackie Condon, Pat Fitzherbert, Kitty Scott, Loomis Scott, Carol Monroe and Carolyn Mahany.
A social time of playing board games was held following the meeting. The next meeting will be a potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, in the recreation room at the Manor. All seniors are welcome to join us and bring a friend.
Community Library
On Saturdays the Community Library will be held at the Easton High School Library from 9:30 a.m. to noon, with Story Time for todders/pre-K to grade 3 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
The library will be open to the community Saturday, Aug. 12.
Congratulations
Mark and Carole Smith will celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary on Aug. 9.
Recreation Schedule
Wednesday, Aug. 9 – Field trip to Birch Point Campground in Island Falls. Bus leaves at 9:30 and returns at 3:30. The cost is $5. There will be water fun, cooking over the campfire, playground time and more. Flotation devices and water toys strongly encouraged. Open to grades 1 & up; must be able to swim to attend. Non-swimmers are welcome with an adult.
Thursday, Aug. 10 – Art Camp at the Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. The program is full. The Happy Days Club will meet at 11:30 in the Recreation Room at the Manor. Also, free wim trip to the Fort Fairfield Pool from 12:30 to 3:15 p.m. Must be able to swim to attend without an adult.
Friday, Aug. 11 – Art Camp, 9-11 a.m. at the Hall.
Saturday, Aug. 12 – Co-ed softball tournament all day on the field by the tennis courts starting at 8 a.m. (Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 13.)
Monday, Aug. 14 – Field trip to Water Wizard Water Slides; bus departs at 9:30 and will return at 3:30. Children should wear rec. shirt, swim suit, towel and their own sunscreen. Lunch will not be provided today — please send a bag lunch or concession money. Open to swimmers grades 1 and up; younger children/non-swimmers welcome with an adult.
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.
