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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><u>LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Town of Easton Employment Opportunities</b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Town of Easton has the following employment opportunities available:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-9.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ˇ<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Director of Planning Economic Development<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Communications Dispatchers – 40 hours per week, part time and per diem
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt">For more information, and full job posting, please visit Town of Easton
<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_opportunities.php">Employment Opportunities</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-autospace:none"><b><u><span style="color:black">Now through February 29: 2020 Dog Licensing<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black">Dog licenses for 2020 are now available and
<b>must be completed BEFORE March 1<sup>st</sup></b> to avoid late fees. A current rabies certificate must be on file with the Town Clerk’s Office in order to license your dog. To update your rabies on file please </span><a href="mailto:townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us"><span style="color:black;text-decoration:none">email</span></a><span style="color:black"> a
copy to </span><a href="mailto:townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us">townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us</a><span style="color:black">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black">You may license your dog in one of the following ways:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ˇ<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="color:black">License </span></b><a href="https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx?TID=22364"><b>ONLINE</b></a><span style="color:black"> (.25 bank convenience fee with electronic check) and your licenses
and tags will be mailed directly to you ($1.00 postage & handling fee). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="color:black">License in Person</span></b><span style="color:black"> – You may stop by the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. (Mondays 8:30AM – 7:30PM, Tues/Wed/Thur 8:30AM – 4:30PM, Fri 8:30AM-12:30PM)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="color:black">License by Mail </span>
</b><span style="color:black">- </span><a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/dog_license.php">Click here</a><span style="color:black"> for additional information on how to license your dog by mail.
</span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/db96eb02-e4bf-e711-80bf-001fbc00ed85/Dog%20License%20Form.pdf">Licensing forms</a><span style="color:black"> and are ONLY required when registering your dog by mail.
</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Notice to Property Owners in Queset Sewer District<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At this time the Queset Sewer District construction is substantially complete and ready for connections. Property owners in the Queset Sewer District that are part of the sewer project that would like to connect should contact a Licensed
Drain Layer or contact a contractor who is eligible to become licensed to begin the process of connecting to sewer. The cost to connect to the sewer lines installed by the Town is the responsibility of the property owner. We recommend getting as many quotes
as possible for the work and to be clear on what is or is not included in the scope of work (i.e. restoration of lawns, driveways, walkways, removal of trees, internal plumbing changes, abandonment of septic or cesspool, pumping of the old system, cost of
permits, etc.). Only Licensed Drain Layers (or those applying to be licensed) may apply for a sewer permit. The Town of Easton will license contractors that have experience installing municipal sanitary sewer, possess the required insurance, and have posted
a $5,000 performance bond. For more information visit the DPW Permit page at <a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/permits.php">
<span style="color:#0070C0">https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/permits.php</span></a><span style="color:#0070C0">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Five Corners Sewer Construction Project: Phase II<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phase II of the Five Corners Sewer Project includes installation of a sanitary sewer collection system from Roberts Drive along Route 106 down Foundry Street to the Five Corners area and will result in one-way traffic along Route 106 during
most of the construction. The greatest amount of traffic is anticipated to occur during morning commuting hours. To stay connected during construction, please visit
<a href="http://www.fivecornerssewer.com">www.fivecornerssewer.com</a> for project information and to sign up for construction updates and traffic alerts. If you have any questions or concerns about this project, you may email us at
<a href="mailto:fivecorners@easton.ma.us">fivecorners@easton.ma.us</a> or call us at (888) 527-6797.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Waste Management Guide<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Waste Management has published a guide for homeowners to explain what is recyclable at home and most common contaminants
<a href="https://recycleoftenrecycleright.com/resources/for-home/">https://recycleoftenrecycleright.com/resources/for-home/</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>The Public Health Nurse will be available for Blood Pressure readings for Easton residents on a walk in basis (no appointment needed) according to the following Tuesday schedule.
</b>Please note the Public Health nurse will be able to do blood pressure readings,
<b><u>not</u></b><b> </b>Blood Sugar.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Frothingham Hall – COA (15 Barrows St) <b>Tuesday, December 10</b> (9:30AM-10:30AM)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Elise Circle Community Rm – <b>Tuesday, December 17</b> (9:30AM-10:30AM)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Town Hall (136 Elm St., 2<sup>nd</sup> Floor Conference Rm) –
<b>Tuesday, December 24</b> (9:30AM-10:30AM)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">To view the Easton Board of Health Public Health Nurse schedule for the entire year, please refer to
</span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/5e357e0f-16a4-e911-a2d0-000c29a59557/Public%20Nurse%20Schedule%204%20locations%202019%20rev%207%2012%202019">Public Nurse Schedule</a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Meetings Next Week: December 9 through December 13<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">See time, date, location, and agenda details on our helpful calendar app:
<a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Calendar">Town of Easton Calendar</a><span style="color:#1F497D">.
</span>Questions relating to public meetings should be directed to the Town Clerk’s Office at (508) 230-0530. Stay informed of all town board and committee business by signing up for email notifications with our Minutes on Demand service!
<a href="http://eastontownma.minutesondemand.com/EmailNotifications/Login"><span style="color:#0070C0">Sign up here.</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><span style="color:black">December 7: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Reopening Easton Fire Department.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The Easton Fire Department cordially invites the public to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Reopening of the newly renovated Fire Station #2 located at 87 Depot Street on December 7, 2019. There will be a Ribbon Cutting
at 10AM and an Open House with lunch from 11:30AM – 1PM. Addition and renovation by Douglas King Builders.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 13: Veterans Appreciation Day - Games, Entertainment, and Lunch!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please join Easton Veterans’ Services for our 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual Veterans Appreciation on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 11am-3pm at Frothingham Hall – 15 Barrows Street, Easton. We will have a buffet-style lunch and there will be two
Cornhole sets, a ping pong table, as well as tables for cards and board games. Children, Family and friends of veterans are also welcome to attend. Please RSVP to 508-230-0690 x3.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Week of December 16: Bulky Item Pick-up<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The week of December 16, 2019 will be the next “FREE BULK ITEM” pickup week for Waste Management customers. If you are enrolled in our Waste Management trash program, you can put one (1) large item curbside on your regular trash day to
be picked up at no charge to you. No need to call the office, just have your item out at 7:00 a.m. You can find the list of acceptable items on the Town’s website. Any questions call the DPW @ 508-230-0800.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Now through April 1, 2020: Real Estate Exemption Applications for FY2020 Now Available<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Applications for real estate property tax exemptions for FY2020 are now available through the Easton Assessors' Office. The town offers many exemptions designed to reduce property tax for qualifying seniors and disabled residents. Exemptions
include: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Those interested in further information or applications should visit the Assessors' section of the town's website at
<a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/e418076f-f698-e911-a2cd-000c29a59557/2020%20RE%20Exemption%20info%20for%20web%20site.pdf&fromFrame=1">
Easton Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions</a>. If you would prefer to avoid long lines and believe that you may need assistance, call the Assessors’ Office (508) 230-0520 to schedule an appointment to review your application. You may drop off the application
at the Assessors’ office or mail the completed application.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><u>COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS</u></b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Now through December 17: Photography Competition & Preservation Awards<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Easton Historical Commission is accepting photographs through December 17, 2019 for the 20th Annual Photography Competition, Sunday January 26, 2020 from 1PM-3PM at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall. Recipients of the Chaffin Award (for an individual
making a significant contribution to historic preservation in Easton) and the Briggs Award (for a building or landscape project significant to Easton's historical integrity) will be announced at the event. Photographs should be taken in Easton and should be
on the themes of The Historic Beauty of Easton, The Natural Beauty of Easton, The Beauty of Easton Through its People, or The Pets/Animals of Easton. Important details about the categories and submission requirements can be found on the Town website at:
<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/boards_and_committees/historical_commission/news.php">
http://www.easton.ma.us/boards_and_committees/historical_commission/news.php</a>. Photographs may be dropped off for or mailed to John Ventresco at 475 Depot St, S Easton, MA 02375 or emailed to
<a href="mailto:jventresco@comcast.net">jventresco@comcast.net</a>. For more information regarding the photo competition and Preservation Achievement Awards Program, please contact John Ventresco at 508-269-0551 or
<a href="mailto:jventresco@comcast.net">jventresco@comcast.net</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><span style="color:black">Easton Community Access Television (ECAT)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Would you like to help ECAT shape our programming and strategies for the future? ECAT is partnering with Stonehill College on two exciting research initiatives: an online survey and a focus group. If you are interested
in participating in one or both please send an email to Prof. Kristin McGillicuddy at
</span><a href="mailto:kmcgillicuddy@stonehill.edu" target="_blank"><span class="gmail-il"><span style="color:blue">kmcgillicuddy@stonehill.edu</span></span></a><span style="color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Free Town of Easton Community Calendar<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The free town of Easton Community Calendar from September 2019 through August 2020, prepared and published by the North Easton Savings Bank, is now available. In addition to listing town, school and organizational events, it included information
about civic and religious groups, community activities, and a brief history of the 135 years of the Ames Free Library. Assisted by the Easton Country Club, Morse Insurance, and Scoreboard Enterprises, the calendar is a valuable resource for all residents.
Calendars are available at the Ames Free Library, Easton Historical Society, Town Offices, and all Easton branches of the North Easton Savings Bank.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Mondays through Saturdays: Ames Free Library – Find Entertainment & Inspiration</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Find entertainment & inspiration at one of the great programs offered at the Ames Free Library! You can also browse our wide collection of books, large print materials, magazines, newspapers, audio books,
database resources, DVDs and music suitable for all ages and interests. Weekly Storytimes are conducted in the Children’s Room of the Main Library from 10:30AM-11AM on Monday - Thursday. All library programs are at Queset House, 51 Main Street <i>unless listed
otherwise</i>. Free and open to all. For more information, call (508) 238-2000, check
<a href="http://www.amesfreelibrary.org/" target="_blank">www.amesfreelibrary.org</a> or Email
<a href="mailto:info@amesfreelibrary.org" target="_blank">info@amesfreelibrary.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 6: Community Meditation<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10:30am-11:30am. Want to share mindfulness skills and meet other folks with contemplative practices? Welcome to an open, peer-to-peer meditation sangha, where we will sit together for 30 minutes of meditation in a low key, supportive environment.
Anyone with a meditation practice in any tradition is welcome. Facilitators are doubly welcome! Please bring a cushion for sitting. Free and open to all.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 6: Converting Slides to Digital<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Do you have a bunch of photo slides that need to be brought into the 21st century or negatives that you never got around to developing? Pat has you covered! He’ll show you how to use the library’s simple scanner to help preserve those memories.
Register Here! Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Digital Media Lab, 10:30am -12:30pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 6: Family Zentangle<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Debbie Adduci will teach parent-and-child pairs to create Zentangle art. You will frame your tile in a simple standing frame to take home! Tangling is simple to learn. There are no mistakes, and there is no up or down in Zentangle art.
The result is always beautiful! All materials are supplied. Registration is required and opens on Friday, November 22. You can register below or by calling 508-238-2000, x4. Please list both the adult and children's names when registering. Questions? Contact
Miss Jessica at <a href="mailto:kids@amesfreelibrary.org">kids@amesfreelibrary.org</a>. Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Conference Room; 2:00pm - 3:30pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 7: Lego Club<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Come and join us on the 1st Saturday of the month from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm as we get creative having fun building with LEGO. Plenty of free play space and LEGOs will be provided, just bring your imagination! For all ages, free and open
to all! No unattended child drop-offs are allowed. Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Conference Room.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 7: Hourly Holiday Storytimes<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Ames Free Library joins EASTON'S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL. On Saturday, December 7 between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., stop by the Children's Room at the main library building for hourly holiday storytimes! Each hour, we'll be reading stories from around
the world that feature winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Also be sure to pick up your Build a Snowman Scavenger Hunt pieces, anytime between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.! Event Location: Children's Room, Main Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 7: Original Easton Farmer's Market Winter Location - Fellowship Hall, 143 Lincoln Street<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From 10AM-2PM.<b> </b><span style="color:black">The 2019 -2020 Winter Original Easton Farmer’s Market (OEFM), will resume on Saturday, December 14<sup>th</sup> at its usual time, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. located at the Fellowship Hall of
the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (HTLC), 143 Lincoln Street, North Easton.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 7: Sewing Machine One-on-One<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11am-1pm. Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Makerspace. Have you previously sewn on a sewing machine but find yourself without one? Not to worry the Ames Free Library has a sewing machine available for your use in the Queset House.
Schedule a time with Julie so that she can introduce you to the Janome sewing machine. Once you have used the Janome sewing machine in this 30 minute tutorial you can check out the machine for in library use. Sessions are held on the 1<sup>st</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup>,
& 3<sup>rd</sup> Saturday of the month from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, and are by appointment only. Please schedule your session by viewing the Ames Free Library website or call 508-238-2000, ext. 3.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 7: The Lions Present: Easton's Holiday Festival and Main Street Stroll</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">SAVE THE DATE! >From 10AM to 6PM. Holiday Market at the Oakes Ames Memorial Hall. Story Hour at the Ames Free Library. Fire Pits and S’Mores in the Bocce Court at the Queset House. Props for Photo Opps
in the Queset. Garden. Look for Santa and Surprises! Hay Wagon and Train Rides through town. "Build a Snowman" Scavenger Hunt at the Rockery and Downtown. Holiday Festival Parade 12:30 down Main Street featuring Santa Claus (12:00 PM Gather at Easton Village
Shoppes 285 Washington Street). Festival Family Show 1:30PM at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall. Special Guests: Urban Lunchmeat. Kids Crafts, Games and Prizes. The Governor Ames Estate. Magic 106.7 11PM - 2PM at the Rockery. New Additions: Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Station... Langwater Farm Hot Apple Cider Donuts and Craft Pizza. Grande Finale!!! Tree Lighting 4:45 PM at the Rockery. Special Music and a visit from Santa! And Remember to Stroll…
<b>Rain date: Sunday, December 8, 2019</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>December 7: Jazzed for the Holidays an Evening at the Queset House<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please join us on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 7 pm-10 pm for a wonderful night of music with the Matt Kelly Jazz Quartet from The New England Conservatory of Music. We’ll be serving fine wine, craft beer and great bourbon. Rosemary Fresh
is catering the affair with delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Cash bar. Over 21only. $40.00 per person. Buy your tickets at
<a href="http://eastonlions.org/holidayfestival/">eastonlions.org/holidayfestival/</a> Don’t wait! It’s almost sold out.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 7: Easton Garden Club Annual Wreath & Greens Sale<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Saturday, December 7<sup>th</sup>, 2019 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm the Easton Historical Society and Museum; (Old RR Station) 80 Mechanic St. N. Easton. The Easton Garden Club will be selling fresh designer decorated balsam, boxwood, and
holly wreaths, door swags, holiday arrangements, bunches of fresh greens & berries, amaryllis pots, and all kinds of holiday décor. Don't miss the raffle prizes and the chance to support your local garden club!
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/409940173231150/">https://www.facebook.com/events/409940173231150/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">December 8: A Christmas Carol” a Dramatic Reading</span></strong><span style="color:#333333">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#333333">Sunday, December 8<sup>th</sup> at 2pm. Please join us for this remarkable presentation by Gary Poholek in the stately library of the Ames Mansion at Borderland State Park. Gary has different voices, characteristics
and mannerisms for each character. Sponsored by Friends of Borderland. Admission is $10 per person. There is a $2 per person discount for Friends members. Seating is limited and is first-come, first-serve. Free parking at mansion. Reasonable accommodations
are available upon advance request for these events. Call Paul at 508-238-6566.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 9: Kindle Coaching<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From 2-4PM.Your library offers more than just books on paper! Did you know you can borrow library books on Kindle, and other digital media? If you need coaching on how to do this, visit Dan Paré at Queset House. Come learn about Libby and
OverDrive, two apps and websites you can use to borrow eBooks for all Kindle devices, as well as audiobooks, magazines, and videos for Kindle Fires. You can also learn how to use the apps on your smart devices. When you come to your appointment, you're encouraged
to bring your library card and Kindle (or smart device), as well as the sign-in info and password for the Amazon account connected to your Kindle, so you can practice borrowing a Kindle book during the coaching. Sessions are held every Monday from 11:00 am
- 12:00 noon, and on the 4th Saturday of the month at 2:00 & 3:00 pm, and are by appointment only. Please schedule your session and call 508-238-2000, ext. 3. Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Office<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 9 and December 11: AFL Book Club<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Monday, 6:30-7:30 pm, Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 pm. Event Location: Queset House, 51 Main Street. We will be discussing The Library Book by Susan Orlean. Come and share your thoughts on the book and hear what others think.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 9 and December 10: Quilting<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Monday 5:30pm-7:30pm and Tuesday, 2pm-4pm. Event Location: Queset House, 51 Main Street, 2<sup>nd</sup> Floor Conference Room. The Ames Free Library Quilting Group meets on the second Monday of every month and the second Tuesday of every
month. The general format will allow for ideas, inspiration, and quilt chatter. Free and open to all!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 10: DNA and Genealogy for Beginners<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chris Delano is available on Tuesday afternoons, 1:15pm - 3:15pm, to help you get started on the library’s
<a href="http://ancestry.com">ancestry.com</a> program to begin searching for your ancestors, or to help you understand the basic concepts of DNA testing and its use in genealogical research. If you are curious make an appointment with Chris to review your
test and help you get started on a new genealogical adventure. Be sure to bring your laptop or tablet with wifi, and your user name and password to access your DNA results. To schedule your session call 508-238-2000, ext. 3; Location: Queset House, 1st Floor
Office<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 11: Dancing for Fun<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From 3pm-4pm Queset House, 51 Main Street. It’s fun. It’s healthy. It’s social. It keeps your brain sharp. It improves your sense of balance. It does not need any fancy equipment. It is gentle on your body. And ANYONE CAN DO IT! Bring water
and comfortable footwear.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 12: TED Talks<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From 2pm-3:30 pm, Queset House, 51 Main Street. Expand your horizons with TED Talk Thursdays. TED Talks are recorded presentations that last 20 minutes or less on wide variety of topics including from science and technology to culture and
arts. During each TED Talk Thursday, we will watch three TED talks on a common theme and discuss the talks. This month the topic is “Creativity.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 12: Non-Fiction Book Club<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From 6:30pm-8:00 pm, Queset House, 51 Main Street, 1st Floor Presentation Commons. We will discuss Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou. Come and share your thoughts on the book and hear what others
think.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 13: Community Meditation<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From 10:30 am -11:30 am, Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Want to share mindfulness skills and meet other folks with contemplative practices? Welcome to an open, peer-to-peer meditation sangha, where we will sit
together for 30 minutes of meditation in a low key, supportive environment. Anyone with a meditation practice in any tradition is welcome. Facilitators are doubly welcome! Please bring a cushion for sitting. Free and open to all.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 14: Artisan’s Faire and Holiday Tea<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Easton Shovel Town Cultural District is excited to announce their eighth annual Artisans Faire & Holiday Tea, which will be held at Queset House, 51 Main Street, North Easton, on Saturday, December 14, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission
to the Artisans Faire is free and handicap accessible. There is an admission fee required for the Holiday Tea. The much-anticipated Holiday Tea will feature teas, coffee, buttermilk scones, clotted cream, assorted jams, tea sandwiches, petit fours and other
dainties, as well as some surprises. The cost to attend the Holiday Tea is $40 per guest, $20 for children 10 and under. Feel free to dress for the occasion! Reservations are required. To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact Carolyn Cole
at <a href="mailto:fairewind7@aol.com">fairewind7@aol.com</a> or 508-230-5874. <o:p>
</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>December 14: The 4<sup>th</sup> Annual Holiday Shopping Fair Hosted by the Oliver Ames Marching Band<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Oliver Ames Marching band is hosting its 4th Annual Holiday Shopping Fair on December 14th from 9AM-2PM. The fair will be held at the high school cafeteria located at 100 Lothrop St. North Easton, Come on out and enjoy some holiday
music and cheer while local crafters and vendors help you with all your holiday shopping needs!! Check out our FB event at
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2472694962847395/">https://www.facebook.com/events/2472694962847395/</a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>2<sup>nd</sup> Saturday Each Month: Easton Genealogy Club<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From 2pm-4pm. Stuck on a tough "puzzle" in your family tree? Join Ed Hands and the Easton Genealogy Club where you can use the Ames Free Library's resources to solve the riddle! The Easton Genealogy Club meets the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Free and open to all! Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Library Room.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><i>The Town Crier is typically sent on Fridays informing subscribers of local government news, notices and community events.
<b>To request an event be added to a future newsletter</b>, please send an email to
</i><a href="mailto:lflorio@easton.ma.us"><i>lflorio@easton.ma.us</i></a><i> <b>with the information in
<u>plain text</u> </b>as you wish it to appear<b>. </b>For consideration,<b> please include event information, the name of the group/event, date, time, location, contact information and website if applicable. Please list all dates that you want to run the notice.</b>
The Town reserves the right to reject requests deemed not to be in the public interest or those promoting private benefits and is not responsible for typographical errors.
<b>Requests for inclusion must be received no later than Thursday 12:30PM</b> in order to be considered for inclusion in that Friday’s newsletter.
<b>Requests in the form of PDFs, JPEGs, press releases, etc. will not be accepted.</b>
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