On Thursday, Sept. 2, the Easton Recreation Seniors group will depart from the West Ridge Manor parking lot at 9:15 a.m. on their way to visit the Acadian Village in VanBuren.
The first stop will be the Caribou Inn and Convention Center for brunch and then it’s on to the Village. Participants will be responsible for their own meal. The more the merrier, so invite a friend or two.
The Acadian Village is a museum of Acadian heritage which includes a complex of six historic buildings (five authentic 19th-century structures, one a careful modern reproduction) in which the life and work of 19th-century French-Americans is showcased. The site is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dog obedience
Basic dog obedience classes will meet on Thursday evenings from Sept. 2 to Oct. 14 at the Recreation Center in Easton, 23 Station Road,for one hour. Certified trainer Chris Cowett-Robinson from Critter Hill Dog Training will instruct.
Participants will work on basic obedience: loose leash walking, auto sit, sit command, stay, down, down stay and recall. The cost of the class is $80.
The first meeting will be at at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept 2 — this will be a “no dogs” meet and greet. Owners should bring proof of vaccinations.
The program is expected to fill quickly. Drop off payment off at the Easton Town Office to secure a spot. For more information call Chris at (207) 551-8201.
Track winners
Easton Recreation Department had a fantastic track season. New this year is another step progression beyond the Maine Recreation and Park’s state meet: the Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont Tri-State Meet.
In the future, state meet winners will be able to attend a live meet in one of the three states. Due to strict COVID-19 guidelines and tough logistical hurdles, this year’s “meet” was held virtually. All three states sent their state meet scores in, and all scores were compared to choose the winners for the Tri-State competition.
Congratulations to Maggie McGlinn for earning second place in the 9-10 girls long jump division, and to Raiden Cochran for placing first in the 13-14 boys softball competition.
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: recreation@eastonme.com or calling 551-7737.
