at the Rocky in Historic North Easton

Holiday Festival Easton’s 31st Annual

The Future of Peace

December 2nd & 3rd, 2017

at

Holiday Festival

Easton’s 31st

Annual

The Future of Peace

at the Rockery in Historic North Easton

Premier Sponsors

Brought to you by your local

Easton Lions Club Where There’s a Need, There’s a Lion

Holiday Festival Easton ’s 32n d Annual

Dance Saturday

Night with

Artwork by Olivia Palm ●Winner Easton Lions Peace Poster Contest 2018

Kindness Matters

December 1 & 2, 2018

+ Since 1917, whenever there has been a need at home or around the world, Lions members have helped. In Easton, Lions members have served the community for more than 85 years, since 1931. WE SERVE – Nearly 1.4 million Lions men and women, in more than 46,000 clubs from 208 countries around the world, answer the needs that challenge the communities of the world. Lions tackle tough problems like the cure and prevention of blindness, support for the deaf, and diabetes awareness. We also engage in projects to care for the environment, feed the hungry, and aid seniors and the disabled. COMMUNITY LEADERS – Lions improve the quality of life in their local communities by building parks, (as our Yardley-Wood Rink), supporting local programs in schools, hospitals, community organizations, and charity events. We do this through fund-raising activities from which 100% of the proceeds are used for charitable purposes.

Has anyone asked you to join the Easton Lions? Find out more at EastonLions.org

★ Hurley Services ★ Anne Martin

★ Bertucci’s (bread dough) ★ Ken McAuliffe Electric (lighting)

★ John Lamar (lighting design) ★ Todd Sandstrum (tent)

★ Looney Transportation (set-up) ★ Sraveo for Audio

Youth groups helping throughout the Festival ★ Boy Scout Troops 42 & 193

★ O.A.H.S. Marching Band and Color Guard, Choir, and Orchestra String Quartet

★ O.A.H.S. Sports Teams: Cross Country, Dive & Swim Team, Football, Field Hockey, Hockey, Lacrosse

Town of Easton ★ Dept of Public Works ★ Firefighters ★ Police Officers ★ Selectman

Thank you to all who helped make the Festival a success!

For your support all year long!

This 2018 Holiday Festival Book is dedicated to the Memory of two Lions who recently passed

Lion Joe Techiera joined the Lions in 1960 and was an active member from the day he joined right up to his passing in April of this year. Joe was involved in many of the Club’s activities. His commitment to our Club never wavered, and his energy was constant. His dedication to the Club is evidenced by his holding the office of Club President twice, as well as representing our Club at eight International Conventions. Lion Paul Fruzzetti entered our Club with a warm smile and hearty handshake in 1998 and met every Lion with that same approach: as soon as you met Paul, you had a friend. Paul took pride in welcoming new members, making sure they were introduced to other members and found activities to participate in. His commitment to Club philanthropic activities was always present, and his accomplishments as a Lion earned him the recognition as Lion of the Year in 2000, no easy feat in a club of over 150 members. We miss Joe and Paul, but their legacies as Lions live on... We shall miss him”.

Now in its 32th year, the Holiday Festival in Easton Village is a tradition families look forward to. It’s traditions like this that help bring our community together and make our town a great place to live! The Easton Lions Club is proud to be bringing this to you and are truly grateful to our faithful sponsors who continue to support this wonderful event each year. Please help them to help us by supporting these businesses and individuals you see at the Rockery and in this booklet, all year long. Be sure to thank them for being an integral part of our Easton community. Peace and God Bless, Ram Penumarthy, President, Easton Lions Club

Dr David & Mrs. Caroline Mudd

share their warmest wishes to the Lions and the townspeople of Easton

for a healthy and happy Holiday Season!

Avery Lee Williams Family Trust

Wishes the Easton Lions Club great success with the

Holiday Festival and those folks looking to join the Easton Lions

Club may call Lee Williams at 508-345-6544

For more info scan this code.

Saturday Dec 1st—Rockery Events EastonLions.org/holidayfestival/events

Noon – 5:00pm Rockery Grounds Family Festival Events Trackless Train sponsored by Creative World Children’s Learning Center, FREE for all! Ride the ever popular trackless-train or enjoy a hayride around the historic district. Enjoy warm food, hot chocolate, and drinks prepared by the Easton Lions Club. Make sure you check out our new addition: a climbing wall! Food Booth sponsored by Roche Brothers Easton

Noon – 5:00pm Oakes Ames Hall Arts and Crafts Fair Come in and enjoy two floors of beautiful arts and crafts and displays of finely crafted wares. Great shopping with an incredible array of gifts for family and friends. Free admission

Noon – 5:00pm Oakes Ames Hall Lodge Beer Garden Sponsored by Shovel Town Brewery

Enjoy the local, craft brewed offerings of Easton’s own Shovel Town Brewery. The Brewery will have a selection of their favorite beers on tap for sale to anyone 21 years or older.

Noon – 4:00pm Rockery on Main St Lions Eyemobile Come warm-up in the Lions’ District 33-S Eyemobile, a specially equipped RV designed to provide FREE health screenings for vision, hearing, and blood pressure. All screenings are FREE

Noon – 4:00pm Ames Free Library lawn Carnival Games Experience exciting challenges and win prizes playing the carnival games, or challenge your friends in the Jousting Arena. Try your skill at: Plinko, NERF Blaster, Cola Ring Toss, Fishbowl Toss and more. 1 Ticket ($1 each) per play

2:00 PM – 5:30pm Entertainment Tent Live Music Sponsored by Avery Lee Williams Family Trust

Come enjoy local artists performing throughout the afternoon. Sound by Sraveo. Free at the Rockery

5:00pm Rockery Santa Arrives & Lighting! Sponsored by Shovel Town Brewery

Bring your family and friends to welcome Santa as he arrives on his fire truck and leads the crowd in the Lighting the Rockery and holiday house decorations on the North Easton historic Grounds.

Join Santa as he arrives on his big Red Fire Truck and help kick-off

the holiday season with lights and music at the Rockery!

Saturday Dec 1st —Special Events EastonLions.org/holidayfestival/events

9:00am – 5:00pm Historical Society Open House 9:00am – 1:00pm Garden Club Greens Sale

Take in the aroma of fresh pine greens while you tour the museum exhibits and gift shop. All holiday arrangements and wreaths are made by club members. There are paperwhites, amaryllis, bunches of fresh greens and raffle tickets for sale. 80 Mechanic St, North Easton

10:00am – 5:00pm Ames Free Library Holiday Craft/Food Drive • In the Children’s Room, pick up a prepackaged Popsicle Stick craft kit to take

home and make a holiday themed craft. Various themes while supplies last. • Food for Fines: Bring in one non-perishable food item for each dollar in

overdue library fines to the main desk to benefit Easton Food pantry. 53 Main St, North Easton, Free, open for all to enjoy.

10:00am – 4:00pm Art Co-Op Gallery Open House Sponsored by Easton Shovel Town Cultural District

Extended holiday hours. Looking for that unique gift for someone? Enjoy our traditional art, photography, stained glass, pottery and jewelry. The building is handicapped accessible. 50 Main St, Bldg. #9/ amid the Ames Shovel Works Project, North Easton

10:00am – 4:00pm Children's Museum Kids’ Shop/Elves’ Workshop Get the holidays started with a time-honored tradition at the Museum. • Elves’ Workshop. Museum Elves will help kids make a special keepsake holiday

craft. Decorate gingerbread cookies (additional fee) and meet costumed characters.

• Kids’ Holiday Shop: This is a safe and fun way for children to learn the joy of giving! Brimming with new and lightly used items, children browse to find the perfect gift for everyone on their list. Volunteers are available to assist. Gifts are $2.50 each and wrapped & tagged. Admission: Members Free, Non-Members $9.00, under 1 free 9 Sullivan Ave.

5:00pm – 7:00pm Holy Cross Church Holly Fair Fabulous raffle baskets just in time for Christmas. Come to the fair and win raffle baskets and other prizes. Some returning favorites: the Snowflake Raffle, Buck-a-bag for the kids, Cookie stroll, and Pat Brophy’s famous homemade jams and pickles, plus crafts and other items for sale. See you there. Parish Center Great Room, 225 Purchase St, Easton

7:00pm – 11:00 pm Oakes Ames Hall TOO MUCH FUN Dance! Sponsored by The Easton Lions Club & Shovel Town Brewery

Come Sample Shovel Town Brewery Favorites AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY to this great 60’s and 70’s Dance Band. Tickets available at EastonLions.org, the Easton Thrift Store or the Shovel Town Brewery. Music provided by Too Much Fun (www.tmfband.com)

Farm To Table

BEST OF BOSTON: 2018 BEST BRUNCH, SOUTH

EXPERIENCE. ATMOSPHERE. TASTE.

Housed in a reclaimed 150-year-old Swedish church

with a casual elegance that focuses on superior service

and locally-sourced ingredients

EXPERIENCE. ATMOSPHERE. TASTE.

8:00am – 10:30am Oakes Ames Hall/2nd Floor Holiday Breakfast Sponsored by Bank Of Easton

Start your Festival morning with Breakfast by The Rockery! Prepared by Boy Scout Troop 193 and featuring breakfast items from The Farmer's Daughter! Enjoy Eggs, Sausage, Fruit, Coffee and many other morning delights along with the sweet, smooth sounds of The Easton Jazz Quartet! Santa will also be there, so bring your camera! Tickets $8 ea., $30 for families up to six

Noon – 5:00pm Rockery Grounds Family Festival Events Trackless Train sponsored by Creative World Children’s Learning Center, FREE for all

Ride the ever popular trackless-train or enjoy a hayride around the historic district. Come experience the new climbing wall. Other rides and amusements will be available also. Enjoy warm food, hot chocolate, and drinks prepared by the Easton Lions Club.

Noon – 5:00pm Entertainment Tent Live Music Sponsored by Avery Lee Williams Family Trust

Come enjoy local artists performing throughout the afternoon. Sound by Sraveo. Free at the Rockery

Noon – 4:00pm Oakes Ames Hall Arts and Crafts Fair Come in and enjoy beautiful art and crafts and displays of finely crafted wares. All crafters are on the first floor. Great shopping with an incredible array of gifts for family and friends. Free admission

Noon – 4:00pm Ames Free Library lawn Carnival Games Experience exciting challenges and win prizes playing the carnival games, or challenge your friends in the Jousting Arena. Try your skill at: Plinko, NERF Blaster, Cola Ring Toss, Fishbowl Toss and more. 1 Ticket ($1 each) per play

1:45pm – 3:00pm Oakes Ames Hall “Greatest Kids Show…Ever!!!”

Join in the fun with this amazing show! Wide array of live music, the dynamic dance teams from Dance Express, and the energetic Personal Best Karate demonstration. Sound provided by Sraveo. Space is limited, so show up early! Tickets only available at the door on the day of the event. Additional donations welcome!

Tickets $2 donation per person. Proceeds benefit Lions’ Eye Research and the Easton community.

Sunday Dec 2nd — Rockery Events EastonLions.org/holidayfestival/events

Sunday Dec 2nd — Special Events EastonLions.org/holidayfestival/events

8:00am – 2:00pm Holy Cross Church Holly Fair & Breakfast w/ Santa Fabulous raffle baskets just in time for Christmas. Come to the fair and win raffle baskets and other prizes. Some returning favorites: the Snowflake Raffle, Buck-a-bag for the kids, Cookie stroll, and Pat Brophy’s famous homemade jams and pickles, plus crafts and other items for sale. See you there. Parish Center Great Room, 225 Purchase St, Easton Holly Fair: Free entry, Breakfast Tickets: $5 per person or $25 per family

10:00am – 4:00pm Art Co-Op Gallery Open House Sponsored by Easton Shovel Town Cultural District

Extended holiday hours. Looking for that unique gift for someone? Stop in and enjoy our traditional art, photography, stained glass, pottery and jewelry. The building is handicapped accessible. 50 Main St, Bldg. #9/ amid the Ames Shovel Works Project, North Easton

10:00pm – 4:00pm Children's Museum Kids’ Shop/Elves’ Workshop Elves’ Workshop. Museum Elves will help kids make a special keepsake holiday craft. Decorate gingerbread cookies (additional fee while supplies last) and meet costumed characters. Snowflake activities.

Noon – 1:00pm Main Street Reindog Parade Sponsored by Zesty Pet Services

Registration of Reindogs in North Easton Savings Bank parking lot on Main St. Then Reindogs and masters follow the Lions’ Holiday parade with judging on best in parade, a thirteen-year tradition by Easton Lions own Gus Arns and Lynn Cleveland and their many helpers. Their tradition is carried on by Kelly Estey.

Entry fee: 2 cans dog food/ 3 cans cat food for Animal Protection Center of SE Mass

1:00pm – 5:00pm Historical Society Open House Take a tour of the museum exhibits, explore Easton’s rich history and browse through the gift shop for that special present for the historian in all of us. 80 Mechanic St, North Easton

1:00pm – 2:00pm Main St, Village Shops Holiday Parade Sponsored by Blueview Nursery

Starting at the Village Shops on Main St, this long running tradition heads down Main St, passing through the Rockery, and finishing on North Main St just beyond the library.

Distribution Hours: Mondays 12:00 to 5:00pm

The food pantry is in the basement of the Town Hall.

Enter via the first parking lot on your left, prior to the

main entrance.

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