Dave O’Neil, Pantry Shelf Treasurer, and Debbie Kerrigan used these big smiles to welcome guests – and take their donations.This crew scurried around all night helping folks get soup and dessert, and then cleaning up. Right here their enjoying the calm before the storm.The first shift of celebrity servers were inundated with photographers such that everyone was posing for a different shot. Many familiar faces in this shot. One you may not recognize is the Naval Officer at the far right. Commander John Benda, a Mudvillian, will assume Command of Old Ironsides at the end of February – congratulations!
Seven soups: Clam Chowder, Sausage, Butternut Squash, Chicken Rice, Chicken Noodle, Broccoli and Cheese, and Tortilla were provided by: Outpost Farm, Holliston Superette, Bazel’s, Bertucci’s the Corner Market, and Nestle Corporation. Thank you for the delicious soups.
State Senate President – and OUR State Senator – was serving the very popular Butternut Squash soup.Select Board member Tina Hein serves up the Chowda while American Legion Post 47 Adjutant Walter McGrath looks on.Pantry Shelf volunteer Linda Caron was all smiles as she helped lucky folks buy raffle tickets. There were nineteen prizes donated by local businesses and families.Pantry Shelf Past-president Steve Bradford and current President Keely Krantz presented the Guest of Honor Sylvia Stickney to the audience. They thanked her for helping to found the Pantry Shelf and for 28 years of service to the Pantry and Holliston. Thank you, SylviaKeely and Sylvia with the cake – just prior to it being sliced up for all to enjoy.
Along with good food, friends, and a good time, most importantly the Pantry Shelf held a very successful fund raiser. Thanks to all who made it happen for such a worthy cause!
A very busy week with Town business happening on Monday at the Fall Town Meeting.
The Historical Society is offering two opportunities to eat: one with cars the other with wursts!
The leaves are gorgeous – take a peek around town.
Throughout the month of May, our country celebrates the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders on our culture and history. Here at Aesop’s, that translates into books! This month, we invite you to read Beasts of a Little Land by Juhea Kim and travel to twentieth-century Korea during Japanese occupation, World War II, and the rise of Communism.
Senior Center Assistant Director Amanda Boralessa-Looper shares what’s happening in August at the Center.
Day trips are back, and sign-ups are required to secure a seat on the bus!
