Skater passes U.S. Figure Skating Association tests

Easton students recently participated in the All-Aroostook Band Festival held in January at Ashland Community School. Benjamin Pelkey and Nathan Quint were both accepted into the high school band and Amelia Bate, Raiden Cochran and Abigail Siddiqui were accepted into the middle school band. Students auditioned in November to earn their spots in the festival. (Courtesy of Hillary Hallett)

Rylee Cassidy recently traveled to Augusta to test for the U.S. Figure Skating Association in both pre-preliminary free skate and pre-preliminary moves in the field.  Rylee passed both tests. 

The U.S. Figure Skating test structure is the backbone of participation in figure skating. Passing these tests is considered one of the first major accomplishments of being a figure skater.  Each official U.S. Figure Skating test a skater passes is a permanent achievement that goes on their U.S. Figure Skating record.   

Happy Days Club to host pizza party

The Easton Seniors Happy Days Club’s second meeting of February will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, with a pizza meal provided for lunch starting at 11:30 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor.   

Please join in the fun and laughter.

Bone Builders class

The Easton senior Bone Builders Class is held Mondays and Fridays from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. 

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program’s Bone Builders is a free exercise program designed to prevent and help reverse the effects of osteoporosis.  The volunteer leader is Julia Allen.

Science Center event

Have you ever wanted to plan your own Alaskan adventure?  On Saturday, March 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., join Eric and Elaine Hendrickson on their Alaskan tour of remote places beyond the Arctic Circle, on the edge of glaciers, along the Klondike Trail and the waters of the Kenai Fjord.  

Through photos, narrative and helpful tips, you can begin planning your own amazing trip to “the last frontier.”  

Following this hour long program, join the group for a 60-minute moonlight snowshoe hike in the woods across from the Center.  Snow shoes will be available. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. The price is $5 per person, per event ($10 for both).  

All will take place at the center, located at 776 Houlton Road, Easton. Reservations are required. Call 207-488-5451 or e-mail info@francismalcolmsciencecenter.com.

Town business

The Town of Easton will host the annual budget committee hearing at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Odd Fellows Hall.

Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or calling 207-551-7737.