EASTON NEWS
by Hillary Hallett
During a recent presentation, Robotics Group participants demonstrated their creations. The students were asked to build the same robot and demonstrate how they learned to program them to move forward, backward and around an object.
The young people also learned how to program sound sensors and light sensors. During the next round they will make a robot of their choice and program it to use these functions along with others.
Happy Days update
The Easton Happy Days Club met Thursday, Feb. 13, for a potluck dinner. Eleven members were present: Marie Hewitt, Ida Doak, Jean Ann Ames, Arlene Ladner, Betty Brown, Hollis Hull, Barbra Bonville, Annette Copeland, John and Nina Trask, and Ellen Trask. President Nina Trask opened the meeting with a salute to the flag and singing of “America” the group also sang “Happy Birthday” to Jean Ann Ames. John Trask added three more names to the memorial plaque, including: Mary “Mike” Carter, Rena Richardson and Edith Fuller. President Trask installed new officers for 2014; they are as follows: President Nina Trask, Vice President Annette Copeland, Secretary Ezalee Smith, Assistant Secretary Jean Ann Ames, Treasurer Liana Demerchant and Assistant Treasurer Elizabeth Martin. Congratulations to the new officers. The next meeting will be Thursday, March 13, at 11:30 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. As soon as the weather warms up the group will be planning a day trip and are looking for suggestions. All seniors in Easton are invited and should bring a friend.
Science Center fund-raising auction
The Aroostook Auction Barn in Easton will host a benefit auction on Saturday, May 3, donating 100 percent of the proceeds to the Francis Malcolm Institute’s fund-raising campaign. They are looking for items to put up for auction. Business owners, please consider a donation of good and/or services to show your support. Thinking about spring cleaning? They will accept most items (no clothing please) such as antiques, furniture, appliances tools, toys, etc. Call 488-5451 or 540-5101 with any questions or to arrange a delivery/pick up of a donation.
Book Fair
The Easton Parent Community Organization will be holding a Scholastic Book Fair March 10-14 and are in need of volunteers. Contact the Elementary School or FMI email epco@eastonschools.org. The group is always collecting Boxtops for Education; don’t forget, they have expiration dates!
Upcoming programs
Bokwa participants dance to energizing music by “drawing” letters and numbers with their feet and moving freely to the beat. Theresa Bonner, certified Bokwa fitness instructor, will show the simple steps that make Bokwa a perfect workout for people of all ages. Bokwa Fitness Class will run on Wednesdays from March 5 through April 9. The cost is $25 session. The class will be held from 6-7 p.m. in the elementary school gym. Please register with Easton Rec before the first class!
Rec calendar
Wednesday, March 5 — Junior Activities at the Hall from 9:30-11 a.m. First grade Little Bears’ basketball practice from 2:45-4 p.m. Bigrock field trip departing from the elementary school at 3 p.m. Contact the Recreation Department to register and for more information. BOKWA class from 6-7 p.m. Please pre-register before the first class.
Thursday, March 6 — Second grade Little Bears’ basketball practice from 2:45-4 p.m.
Friday, March 7 — Junior Activities 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. Seniors St. Patty’s Day lunch starting at 11:15 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. Lunch will be made up of all green foods — come see what we have come up with. The cost is $3. Little Bears’ basketball team will be playing at Mars Hill Winterfest. The first graders play at 4 p.m. and the second graders at 4:50 p.m.
Monday, March 10 — Adult Nutrition Class at the Manor starting at 11 a.m. The cost is $3. “Gluten Free” after-school cooking program at the Hall until 4:15 p.m. Free.
Tuesday, March 11 — Open gym after school in the elementary school gym for grades one and up. Children should be picked up at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 12 — Junior Activities at the Hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Bigrock field trip departing from the elementary school at 3 p.m. Contact the Recreation Department to register and for more information. Bokwa class starting at 6 p.m. in the elementary school gym.
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or call 551-7737.
