[Eastontowncrier] Town Crier February 7, 2020

[Easton Town Crier]

LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES
Town of Easton Employment Opportunities
The Town of Easton has the following employment opportunities available:

·   Communications Dispatchers – 40 hours per week, part time and per diem
For more information, and full job posting, please visit Town of Easton Employment Opportunities<http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_opportunities.php>
Week of February 24: Bulky Item Pick-up
The week of February 24, 2020 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 7AM. You can find the list of acceptable items on the Town’s website. Any questions call the DPW @ 508-230-0800.
Now through February 29: Dog Licensing
Dog licenses for 2020 are now available and must be completed BEFORE March 1st 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 email<mailto:townclerksoffice at easton.ma.us> a copy to townclerksoffice at easton.ma.us<mailto:townclerksoffice at easton.ma.us>.
You may license your dog in one of the following ways:

·  License Online<https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx?TID=22364> (.25 bank convenience fee with electronic check) and your licenses and tags will be mailed directly to you ($1.00 postage & handling fee).

·  License in Person – 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)

·  License by Mail - Click here<http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/dog_license.php> for additional information on how to license your dog by mail. Licensing forms<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/db96eb02-e4bf-e711-80bf-001fbc00ed85/Dog%20License%20Form.pdf> and are ONLY required when registering your dog by mail.
Annual Town Census
Residents should have already received an Annual Town Census Form in the mail. The Annual census forms must be signed and returned to the Town Clerk’s Office within 10 days of receipt. Residents are reminded that census forms need to be returned even when no changes are necessary to their census information.  In accordance with MGL Ch 51, Sec 4c, failure to respond to the annual census shall result in removal from the active voting list and may result in removal from the voter registration rolls.
Notice to Property Owners in Queset Sewer District
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 https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/permits.php.
Five Corners Sewer Construction Project: Phase II
Work on Foundry Street between Robert Drive and the Five Corners has been completed and the detour has been deactivated. The temporary signals at Bay Road and Highland Street and Foundry Street and Highland Street will remain active until the entire project is completed next year. It is anticipated that the detour will be reactivated for a period of time next construction season to accommodate final paving operations.
The contractor will continue working throughout the winter months on the pump station installation and depending on weather conditions may perform some limited excavation within the roadway on side streets. The remaining roadway work (Bay Road, Depot Street, Foundry Street east of Five Corners) will resume in the spring. If you have any questions or concerns about this project, you may email us at fivecorners at easton.ma.us<mailto:fivecorners at easton.ma.us> or call us at (888) 527-6797.
Waste Management Guide
Waste Management has published a guide for homeowners to explain what is recyclable at home and most common contaminants https://recycleoftenrecycleright.com/resources/for-home/.
Open Burning Season 2020 – January 15th through May 1st – Permits Are Now Available
The Easton Fire Department would like to remind all residents that the Opening Burning Season for 2020 began on January 15th and will continue until May 1st. Please note, a new permit is required each year to legally burn and can only be obtained online at Eastonfire.com<https://eastonfire.com/open-burning-permits-2/>. Once a permit has been issued, burning shall be requested online the day you wish to burn. Permit applications and burn requests can be accessed from a home computer, a laptop or even a smart phone. Residents who do not have access to the internet can use the self-service kiosk in the lobby at Fire Station #3, located at 413 Bay Road. The kiosk is available 7 days a week from 8am to 4pm. For questions or assistance, please contact the Fire Administration Desk at 508-230-0750, or Click Here<https://www.mass.gov/doc/safety-tips-for-open-burning/download> for a list of Safety Tips for Open Burning Season.
Meetings Next Week: February 10 through February 14
See time, date, location, and agenda details on our helpful calendar app: Town of Easton Calendar<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Calendar>. 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! Sign up here.<http://eastontownma.minutesondemand.com/EmailNotifications/Login>
February 12: Voter Registration Deadline – Presidential Primary Election
Wednesday, February 12th is the deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation for the upcoming Presidential Primary Election that will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM at OAHS. The Easton Town Clerk’s Office, located on the first floor of Town Hall, 136 Elm Street, will be open until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, February 12th for voter registration purposes. Use these links to check to see if you are a registered voter and your voter status<https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx> or to Register to vote or change party online<https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/>.
February 13: Naming the New Easton Elementary School – Simmons Lecture Hall OAHS
The Easton School Committee will meet on February 13, 2020 in the Simmons Lecture Hall at Oliver Ames High School. The agenda item at 7:30 pm will be nominations for a name for the new elementary school. Anyone interested in submitting a possible name for the new school will have 3 to 5 minutes to make a presentation to the school committee. The presentation should include reasons for naming the new school in the name of your nominee. Please email the chair, Nancy De Luca, by February 10 at ndeluca at easton.k12.ma.us<mailto:ndeluca at easton.k12.ma.us>, the name you wish to present at the February 13 meeting.
February 24 through February 28: EARLY VOTING – Presidential Primary Election
All registered voters will be able to participate in Early Voting for the March 3rd Presidential Primary Election between February 24th and 28th.  Early voting can be done at the Easton Town Hall, 136 Elm Street, during Town Hall normal business hours (Mon 8:30AM-7:30PM, Tues/Wed/Thur 8:30AM-4:30PM, Fri 8:30AM-12:30PM). Click link for more information on Early Voting<https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/early_voting/index.php>.
March 3: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Presidential Primary Election
The Presidential Primary Election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM at Oliver Ames High School. Voters who are registered in one of the 4 Political Parties (Democrat, Republican, Green-Rainbow, and Libertarian) will be required to vote on that party ballot type for the primary election. All other registered voters, including Unenrolled (sometimes known as Independent) will be able to choose one of the 4 ballot types to vote.
Voters are encouraged to educate themselves on their current party enrollment and ballot type options (for those who may choose) PRIOR to arriving at the polls or early voting site. Click the links to KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO THE POLLS<https://cms2.revize.com/revize/eastonma/departments/town_clerk1/know_before_you_go.php>, to obtain your voter information<https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx> and to view SAMPLE BALLOTS<https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/sample_ballots.php> to prepare in advance of voting. Your preparation as a voter will reduce the amount of time necessary in the voting booths and reduce lines and crowding at the polls.
March 6: Deadline to Obtain Nomination Papers for Annual Town Election
Nomination papers for the Annual Town Election to be held on April 28, 2020 are available beginning Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Town Clerk’s office. The last day to obtain nomination papers is Friday, March 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM. The Election Calendar<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/ca052b20-0592-e911-a2cd-000c29a59557/2020.04.28%20Annual%20Town%20Election%20Calendar.pdf> with candidate deadlines, the positions on the ballot<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/bf7fcc2d-0592-e911-a2cd-000c29a59557/2020.04.28%20Annual%20Town%20Election%20Terms%20due%20to%20expire%20with%20positions.pdf> and a complete Candidate Packet<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/ae7bbc59-0792-e911-a2cd-000c29a59557/2020%20Candidates%20Packet.pdf> are available on the Towns website. Interested Candidates are invited to call 508-230-0530 or email townclerksoffice at easton.ma.us<mailto:townclerksoffice at easton.ma.us> with questions.
Now through April 1: Real Estate Exemption Applications for FY2020 Now Available
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:

·     Elderly, for those age 65 and older who qualify by income and assets;

·     Widow, widower, persons over 70 or minor surviving child with asset limit;

·     Disabled veterans, blind, tax deferral; and

·     Community Preservation Act with income limits
Those interested in further information or applications should visit the Assessors' section of the town's website at Easton Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/e418076f-f698-e911-a2cd-000c29a59557/2020%20RE%20Exemption%20info%20for%20web%20site.pdf&fromFrame=1>. 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.
April 28: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Annual Town Election
The Annual Town Election for the Town of Easton will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM at Oliver Ames High School. Use this link for additional Election Information<http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/election_information.php>.
COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS
Beginning Immediately - Meals on Wheels Volunteer Needed on Thursday Mornings
We are looking for a volunteer to deliver Meals on Wheels to Easton residents on Thursday mornings 9:00 AM-11:30 AM/12:00 PM starting immediately. This would be on a weekly basis and would be a 2-3 hour route. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact Outreach Coordinator, Kathleen Gouveia at 508-230-0692.
Easton Community Access Television (ECAT)
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 kmcgillicuddy at stonehill.edu<mailto:kmcgillicuddy at stonehill.edu>.
Recreation Department Programs
The Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for March Madness Basketball for girls and boys grades 6-8, Tee Ball and Tennis Lessons. Click here for more information: http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/recreation_department/recreation_programs.php
Mondays through Saturdays: Ames Free Library – Find Entertainment & Inspiration
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 10:30 AM-11:00 AM on Monday - Thursday. All library programs are at Queset House, 51 Main Street unless listed otherwise. Free and open to all. For more information, call (508) 238-2000, check www.amesfreelibrary.org<http://www.amesfreelibrary.org/> or Email info at amesfreelibrary.org<mailto:info at amesfreelibrary.org>.
2nd Saturday Each Month: Easton Genealogy Club
From 2:00 PM-4:00 PM. 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.
Wednesdays and Thursdays: Demos with Dana
From 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dana is available each Wednesday & Thursday morning at the Queset House to help you better navigate this digital age, and show you how to use the equipment and databases available to you with your library card.
1st and 3rd Thursday of Each Month: Knitter’s Group
We are a group of fiber enthusiasts of all abilities who meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. If you can’t be there at 5:30, come when you can! Sit, stitch, enjoy a snack (if you or someone else brings one), and great conversation! Hope you can join us! Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Makerspace.
Now through End of February 2020: US Census Jobs Fair
3:30-6:30pm at the Ames Free Library. Learn about job opportunities to work for the US Census Bureau this year. The pay rate ranges $20.00 - $25.00/hour. Come in and learn about the job possibilities.
Now through March 15: Boston Bruins PJ Drive
The Ames Free Library will be collecting new sets of pajamas for babies, toddlers, kids, and teens! Just look for the Boston Bruins PJ Drive bin near the Circulation desk. We are once again helping the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) and the Boston Bruins in their 13th annual effort to provide cozy pajamas for those in need this winter. All donations are collected by the Massachusetts Library System's delivery service. They are then distributed to Cradles to Crayons and the Massachusetts DCF Wonderfund which identify the children who will be receiving the pajamas. At any given time, DCF works with about 53,000 kids in low income and homeless situations, who are all in need of pajamas. If you would prefer to send a monetary donation, checks may be sent directly to Wonderfund, 600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111. Event Location: Main Library Building.
February 8: Original Easton Farmer's Market (OEFM)
The 2019-20 winter Original Easton Farmer’s Market (OEFM), which began on Saturday, November 2, and runs through Saturday, May 23, 2020 is held every Saturday, with market hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The OEFM winter location is in Fellowship Hall at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (HTLC), at 143 Lincoln Street, in North Easton. For the Saturday, February 8, 2020 OEFM our vendors of locally grown, locally made, and locally raised are Langwater Farm (fresh fruit and vegetables), Creative Confections (creatively and artistically designed gift chocolates), Kave Rock Farm (alpaca wool clothing and afghans), Jordan Brothers Seafood (fresh seafood), Mookie's Pet Treats (fresh-baked dog treats), Oakdale Farms (fresh fruits and vegetables, farm fresh eggs, potted plants, jam, jellies, oils, and vinegars), Knot Be Gone Therapeutic Massage (chair massages), Big Rock Acres (hemp-derived CBD lotions and tinctures), Bridgewater Village Bakery (sourdough bread, sourdough pastries, and sourdough-crusted chicken pot pies), Rosie Bud Farm (raw honey and soap and lotions made from raw honey), Daddy's Homegrown (humanely and pasture-raised beef and pork), All In Energy (cost-effective and efficient home heating and cooling solutions), and Color Street (nail art design by stylist Ashlyn Wade).
February 8: Oliver Ames Iron Tigers Robotics 4th Annual Comedy Night
OA Iron Tigers Robotics is hosting its 4th Annual Comedy Night on February 8, 2020. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the show starts at 8:00 pm. The event will be held at Knights of Columbus Hall 375 Foundry Street, North Easton, MA. Snacks provided and cash bar. Raffle Items and Silent Auction. 21+ event. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at funny4funds.com/events<http://funny4funds.com/events>. To donate or inquire about sponsor levels contact Lori Dike at vicepresident at eastonrobotics.org<mailto:vicepresident at eastonrobotics.org>
February 8: 2nd Annual Easton Music Parents Organization (TEMPO) Mattress Fundraiser
​Saturday from 10AM-5PM at Oliver Ames High School. Get a good night’s sleep and support Easton Music!  Help the Easton Music department raise funds for scholarships, instruments, clinicians, and much more. For more information: text “EastonBeds” to 797979 for Facebook link #Beds4Easton. Click here to view flyer<http://eastontempo.weebly.com/uploads/9/1/4/1/91411542/mattress_fundraiser_2020.jpg>.
February 8: Interactive Workshop Facilitated by Gwen Morgan – Unity Church North Easton
What if… Interactive Workshop, facilitated by Gwen Morgan, a trained facilitator and elderly and hospice professional, is being hosted at Unity Church, 9 Main Street, North Easton on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 3:30-5:00 pm. In the workshop, Gwen will guide participants in completing her What if…Workbook, a comprehensive guide that allows loved ones to know the exact personal, final wishes of the family member or friend. Discussions about finances, contacts, documents, final wishes, family medical history, legacy, and much more will be covered. Learn more about the What if... Workbook and Gwen at http://www.whatifworkbook.com<http://www.whatifworkbook.com/>. The workshop cost is $25, the price of the workbook. Give the Gift of Preparedness to your loved ones. The opportunity to make crucial decisions BEFORE a crisis happens! To registration, please email welcome2ucne at gmail.com<mailto:welcome2ucne at gmail.com> or call 508-238-6373.
February 9: Historical Society Open House
Gifts from Jim Craig, the 1980 "Miracle" goalie will be featured in the Open House of the Easton Historical Society February 9th from 1 to 5. Forty years ago the USA team beat the Russian team in the semi-finals
and then won the finals. Refreshments. Call 508-238-7774.
February 10 through February 13: Storytime
From 10:30 AM -11:00 AM in the Children’s Room of the Main Library, program varies by day: Monday: Stories and Song, ages 3-5; Tuesday: Wiggle Worms, for mobile toddlers; Wednesday: Babytime, pre-walkers, for 0-15 months and caregivers; Thursday: Family Storytime, for preschoolers, toddlers, and caregivers.
February 10: Kindle Coaching
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Queset House, 1st Floor Office. 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.
February 10: Quilting Group
5:30-7:30PM and February 11, 2:00-4:00PM. Queset House, 2nd Floor Conference Room; The Ames Free Library Quilting Group meets on the second Monday evening of every month and the second Tuesday afternoon of every month. The general format will allow for ideas, inspiration, and quilt chatter. Free and open to all!
February 10 and February 12: Ames Free Library Book Club
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Monday, Queset House,1st Floor Presentation Commons and Wednesday, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. This month we will be discussing Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. Richly told and profoundly moving, Pachinko is a story of love, sacrifice, ambition, and loyalty. From bustling street markets to the halls of Japan's finest universities to the pachinko parlors of the criminal underworld, Lee's complex and passionate characters--strong, stubborn women, devoted sisters and sons, fathers shaken by moral crisis--survive and thrive against the indifferent arc of history." - Amazon.com.
February 11 and February 13: Photography 101
Learn basic photography with award winning photographer Eric Lothrop from 11AM-12PM on Tuesday and 3PM-4PM on Thursday. Put down that iPhone and shoot like a pro. Eric will teach you everything you need to know for taking great photos in no time. All you need is a DSLR camera to get started (Point and Shoot cameras such as Power Shot, Cyber-Shoot and Coolpix are not covered in these sessions). Sessions with Eric are for 1 hour, and are by appointment only. Please schedule your session. Call 508-238-2000, ext. 3. Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Information Café.
February 11: United States Census Recruiting
3:30-6:30PM, Main Library, Living Room. Be a census taker! Recruiting events will take place every Tuesday in February, from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the main Library building. Pays up to $21/hour, Flexible hours, Weekly pay, Paid training. Allows you to support your community, and be a part of history! February 11, BC Crafting Group 5-7PM, Queset House, 2nd Floor Makerspace. We are a small group who meets informally each week to craft. Although originally beaders, we now work with different mediums and embrace any crafter interested in joining. We find things like color and design are not craft specific and most of us have interest in several areas. If you are looking for input, inspiration, or just pleasant company please bring a project and join us.
February 12: Dancing for Fun
3PM-4PM, Queset House, 1st Floor Presentation Room. Spend an hour finding your groove. If you already have dance skills, share them with your neighbors. Singles and couples welcome. Dress comfortably. Free and open to all.
February 13: Naming the New Easton Elementary School – Simmons Lecture Hall OAHS
The Easton School Committee will meet on February 13, 2020 in the Simmons Lecture Hall at Oliver Ames High School. The agenda item at 7:30 pm will be nominations for a name for the new elementary school. Anyone interested in submitting a possible name for the new school will have 3 to 5 minutes to make a presentation to the school committee. The presentation should include reasons for naming the new school in the name of your nominee. Please email the chair, Nancy De Luca, by February 10 at ndeluca at easton.k12.ma.us<mailto:ndeluca at easton.k12.ma.us>, the name you wish to present at the February 13 meeting.
February 13: TED Talks Thursdays
2PM-3PM, Queset House, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Expand your horizons with TED Talk Thursdays. TED Talks are recorded presentations that last 20 minutes or less on a 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. A list of recommended books that expand on the TED Talk topics will also be available. Scheduled topics: Jan. 9: Geology Feb. 13: Humor March 12: Folk Music April 9: Side Effects of Tech.
February 13: Homework Tutoring with Alex Manthous
5:30-6:30pm Queset House, 1st Floor Information Café. Alex Manthous is a student at Oliver Ames High School. He is offering tutoring services for students in grades 5-9, in the following subjects: Algebra I, Biology, Chemistry, Physics I. Homework Tutoring sessions take place on Thursdays in the First Floor Information Cafe at Queset House, and registration is required! Book for 5:30 or 6:00 PM. To reserve a tutoring session call 508-238-2000, ext. 3.
February 13: Tales of a Reluctant Traveler
6:30-7:30PM, Queset House, 2nd Floor Conference Room “Sixteen weeks, four continents, three bungee jumps, and I couldn't come home soon enough.” This is the story of how a Boston homebody turned a solo trip around the globe into a comedy novel and an acclaimed one-man show. This one-hour program will include a slide show, readings from Randy Ross’ new novel, and live performances from his one-man show. Randy Ross is a Somerville-based writer, lecturer, and performer.
February 13: Ames Free Library Non-Fiction Book Club
6:30-7:30PM, Queset House, 1st Floor Information Café. The group will discuss Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Ultimately a celebration of triumph over adversity, Hirsi Ali’s story tells how a bright little girl evolves out of dutiful obedience to become an outspoken, pioneering freedom fighter. As Western governments struggle to balance democratic ideals with religious pressures, no other book could be more timely or more significant." - Amazon.com. The Ames Free Library Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., 1st Floor Presentation Room, Queset House, 51 Main Street. We welcome all new members!
February 13: Love, Actually
6:30-7:30PM, Queset House, 1st Floor Presentation Commons. After 28 years of wedded bliss, John Reilly really needed something special to commemorate his wife Carol’s 55th birthday. But what hadn’t he done for her before? This loving husband will describe his odyssey to persuade Buckingham Palace, Jodi Picoult, singers, famous folks, family and friends to help him with a unique project. The result was a very special 20-minute film of greetings, notes, songs and serenades that showed the whole world just how wonderful Carol was. It’s not just a long birthday greeting - it's LOVE, actually…Free and open to all dreamers, romantics and those who would like to know how John pulled off this one-of-a-kind valentine!
February 14: Meditation for Everyone
10:30-11:30AM, Queset House, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Fridays in February, join experienced and trained meditation teacher, Dotty O'Donnell in practicing meditation. This series is designed to support people who are looking to understand what meditation is, and how to cultivate a daily meditation practice. Each week, you will learn fundamental techniques and ways to incorporate meditation into your life as well as a number of mini meditations that can be easily built into your busy day. Week 1 - Beginning a Journey: types of meditation, myths of meditation, benefits of meditation, establishing a ritual Week 2 - Breath Awareness Meditation: learn to calm your entire nervous system by reconnecting to your breath. Week 3 - Mantra Meditation: find focus by silently repeating simple words or phrases. Week 4 - Concentration Meditation: develop a single-minded attention directed at an object. Everyone is welcome! Classes can be taken individually if needed. Comfort is key. Come as you are. No need to sit on the floor. If you can breathe, you can meditate.
February 15: Easton Creative Writing Group
10:30AM-12:30PM, Queset House, 1st Floor Presentation Commons. We are a diverse group of aspiring and accomplished writers, who meet weekly to read our work, discuss methods, and constructively critique each other's writing. This helps us to generate new ideas and work on our respective writing processes, bringing our work closer to fruition. Whether you are working on a book, a manuscript, poetry, a short story, or a memoir, come and let's all work together to make it the best it can be. Writing does not have to be a lonely craft! Free and open to all!
February 15: Sewing Machine One-on-One
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. Please note that this is a tutorial on using the Janome sewing machine available at the Queset House, basic sewing know-how is required. Sessions are held on the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Saturday of the month from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, and are by appointment only. Please schedule your session and call 508-238-2000, ext. 3.
February 15: Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Bristol County
12-4:00PM, Queset House, 2nd Floor Makerspace. Calling all heroes: Adventure awaits! This is a group for anyone that would be interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition in a homebrew campaign. All skill levels are welcome. Sessions will be played on a weekly basis; new players are always welcome. Please register if you'd like to attend.
February 15: A Visit with Beast
12:30-1:30PM, Children’s Room, Main Library. "Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme...". Join Beast in the Children's Room for a reading of Beauty & The Beast, plus a brief meet and greet! Beast visits us courtesy of the Massasoit Theatre Company from Massasoit Community College, Brockton. Questions? Contact Miss Jess at 508-238-2000, ext. 4.

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