EASTON NEWS
by Debbie Smith
The Easton and Presque Isle Wesleyan churches joined together to host the “Huddle,” a conference for teens and adults working with children in their churches.
Ninety-eight workers from Aroostook County and New Brunswick gathered to listen to Alex Bougain, child evangelism fellowship director in northern Maine, and Eleanor McVicor, children’s director from Lower Brighton, talk about how the church can minister to and impact children with the Bible.
Workshops were presented by the children’s pastors, children’s directors and school teachers. Topics covered working with children who have special needs, storytelling, using puppets, program curriculum ideas and the newest children’s music. Special presentations included puppet teams from both churches as well as the County Clowns from Oakfield. It was a great day.
Visitors
Norma Jean Triola from Orlando, Fla., is visiting her parents, John and Nina Trask. Norma teaches flying at Embry Riddle University in Daytona Beach.
Carole and Mark Smith were home last week visiting with his mom, Ezalee, and other family members. While here they took a ride up to Oxbow to visit the Buffalo Farm and the Deep in the Woods Gift Shop.
Happy Days Club
The Happy Days Seniors Club will be traveling to St. Agatha for their fall leaf-peeping trip on Thursday, Sept. 27. They will be eating at the Lakeview Restaurant. Dellas Adams will be the bus driver and participants will leave the Manor at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to see lots of fall colors. Thanks to Easton for making this trip possible.
Parents’ Night Out
There will be a Parents’ Night Out for any family in Easton, with free babysitting, on Friday, Sept. 29, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Easton Wesleyan Church. Volunteers will babysit your children age 4 to grade 6. A pizza supper will be available for free, followed by a movie and game time. Games will be available for all ages, with a playroom for the little ones and Wii, laser tag and other games for the other kids. Call Pastor Vaughn at 227-3589 to make a reservation.
Sympathy
Our sympathy goes out to the family of Eleanor Hammond. Eleanor passed away and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
‘Apollo 11: The Eagle has Landed’
On Saturday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. (8 p.m. Atlantic), the Francis Malcolm Institute Planetarium proudly remembers and honors astronaut Neil Armstrong in presenting “Apollo 11: The Eagle Has Landed.” This hour-long sky show reviews the historic NASA mission to the moon. Come relive that historic “small step” which transformed our nation and world forever. Observations of the harvest full moon and related sky wonder will follow the program, weather permitting. Host Larry Berz encourages you to bring your own telescope to rest under the shadow of “Goliath,” Aroostook County’s largest operational telescope. For further information and reservations call 488-5451. The Francis Malcolm Institute is located at 776 Houlton Rd., Easton.
Fall activity booklets
Fall rec booklets have been distributed through the Easton schools. If you are an Easton resident and have not received a copy please pick one up at the Town Office or e-mail recreation@eastonme.com and a digital copy can be sent.
Current programs
Little Kickers — This program is designed for boys and girls in kindergarten and younger (recommended ages is 4 and up) to learn the game of soccer. Let the Rec Department know if your child will be participating so you can be kept informed of any changes. The group will meet every Thursday in September from 5-6 p.m. on the field behind the playground. There are no games at this age level, just an opportunity to learn and have fun!
Swim lessons will be held at the Presque Isle Indoor Pool and are open to children ages 4 and older. Students will be split by abilities by ages, with the exception of the youngest group. All lessons will be 50 minutes, with the exception of the youngest group running 30 minutes. Classes will be held on Mondays and Fridays at 1 p.m. through Oct. 5. The bus departs at12:30 p.m. and will return at 2:20 p.m. The cost is $21 ($16.50 for additional child).
Fall Cooking Camp will be offered Oct. 1, 2, 4 and 5 from 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Hall. The cost is $15. Open to grades 1 and up. The theme will be “County Fair” — we’ll be making jams/jellies and pickles, etc. We will be serving the seniors dinner on Friday at 11:15 a.m. Please invite grandparents; the cost is $3.
Gymnastics Clinic will be offered by All-Star Gymnastics on October 2 & 4
Zumbatomic®classesare rockin’, high-energy fitness-parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all the music kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and more. Parents love Zumbatomic because of the effects it has on kids, increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination. Classes will begin on Thursday, Oct. 11, and run through Nov. 15. The cost is $12 for the first child in each family, $10 for each additional child. Classes will take place at the Hall until 4 p.m. Register at the Easton Town Office.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, Sept. 26 — Field trip to Challenger Center NASA in Bangor. The bus departs at 8 a.m. and will return by 5 p.m. The cost is $15. Please bring a bag lunch! Children will learn about “astronaut life” and will explore what it’s like to be an astronaut in space. Includes a discussion on the needs of living organisms, along with several hands-on activities that give students a first-hand look at how these needs are met in space. Pre-registration required.
Thursday, Sept. 27 — Archery clinic at the elementary school from 9-10:30 a.m. for grades 4-6 and 10:30 a.m. to noon for grades 6 and up. Boys Only at the Hall from 12-2 p.m. Little Kickers soccer program from 5-6 p.m. on the field behind the playground.
Friday, Sept. 28 — Playgroup at the Hall from 9:30-11 a.m. for children kindergarten and younger. Swim lessons; must be pre-registered. Bus departs for Presque Isle Indoor Pool at 12:30 p.m. and will return by 2:20 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 29 — Grades 5 and 6 round robin in Caribou, times TBA.
Monday, Oct. 1 — Cooking Camp at the Hall from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration required.
Swim lessons; bus departs for Presque Isle Indoor Pool at 12:30 p.m. and will return by 2:20 p.m. Zumba from 6-7 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria.
Tuesday, Oct. 2 — Cooking Camp at the Hall from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Gymnastics Clinic from 2-3 p.m. at All-Star Gymnastics. Bus departs at 1:40 p.m. and returns at 3:20 p.m. First 5th and 6th grade soccer practice from 5-6:15 p.m. on girls’ soccer field.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbie-smith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
