February 10, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Raynham Park and Recreation Department: Learn to Skate
Program details and list of activities for online registration.
Read more
www.raynhamrec.com
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Learn to Skate Ages 3-16 Spring 2019
3/2/19 - 4/20/19
$135.00 Res, $135.00 Non-Res
Teen/Adult Learn to Skate Ages 16+ Spring 2019
03/02/2019 - 04/20/2019
$155.00 Res, $155.00 Non-Res
And Check out Raynham Recreations many programs for children & adults!
Recreation Director: Tim McRae
2254 King Philip Street, Raynham
Office Phone: 508-824-2743
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-1:30pm
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Historical Tidbit:
Do you know your Raynham Villages?
Village -noun- a settlement usually larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town; an incorporated minor municipality.
Our geography here couldn't support large-scale farming so villages had a more compact design than other colonies of early America. The essence of each village was centered around the particular commercial / industrial goods it produced. Homes were close together and each village had its common areas such us a meeting house, woodlands and pasture land. It's here we find, still to this day, our unique tight-knit community bond.
The term "village" is often interchanged with: "localities, districts, neighborhoods or sections. Raynham villages are: Raynham Center, Prattville, Tracy Corner, Raynham, North Raynham.
Submitted by Robert Lundquist
Information from:
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Town Hall
558 South Main St.
508-824-2707
Mon - Thurs 8:30a - 4:30p,
Fri 8:30a - 12 Noon
Tues eve 6 - 8p
Public Library
760 South Main St.
508-823-1344
Mon - Wed 10a - 8p
Thurs 10a - 6p, Fri 10a - 5p, Sat 10a - 2p
Council on Aging
2215 King Philip St.
508-824-2740
Mon - Fri 9a - 3p
Food Pantry
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
9:00 am - 11:00 am
494 Church St, Raynham
508-823-1104
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Congratulations!
Shannon O'Brien
Shannon won
A $35 gift certificate to
Salon Esprit,
225 Bedford St E. Bridgewater
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
Free Consultation and kitchen gift bag ($250 value) from
Wood Palace Kitchens, Middleboro
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Taunton Civic Chorus to Award Scholarship
The Taunton Civic Chorus is currently accepting applications for its annual scholarship. TCC will award a $750 scholarship this year to a graduating senior who attends a high school in the Taunton area. Additional scholarships may also be awarded to runner-up applicants.
TCC, the area’s longest running choral group, instituted the scholarship program more than twenty years ago. Each year, the scholarship committee seeks a recipient that has been inspired by chorus, band, dance, private voice or instrumental lessons, or musical theatre, and has demonstrated exceptional involvement in school and community activities as well as exhibits outstanding scholastic achievement.
TCC has awarded nearly 16-thousand dollars in scholarship money to local students. The scholarship is named for the late Bob Keith who was a dedicated member of the chorus.
The current music director of the Taunton Civic Chorus, Matthew Haynes, is a past scholarship recipient. Awards will be presented at the spring concert Diamond Memories to be held on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The winner(s) will participate in the concert which will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Taunton Civic Chorus.
Complete application guidelines and an application form are available from local high school guidance departments or by request at
tauntoncivicchorus63@gmail.com. Applications must be postmarked by March 22, 2019.
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If you’re about to go down,
lean forward! That helps ensure that the back of your head and spine don't take the impact. If you can, try to fall on your side as your hips, thigh, and shoulder are some of the harder bones in the body. Your wrist, back, or arms may lead to more broken bones. Try to relax your muscles as you fall. Loose muscles can help cushion the impact.
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63 Main Street, Bridgewater
(508) 697-0050
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"Pursuing Black Excellence"
Lecture by Dr. Oneeka Williams, urologic surgeon, children's book author & entrepreneur
Friday, February 22, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM (ET)
Bridgewater State University
Rondileau Campus Ctr, 208
Dr. Oneeka Williams Is A Harvard Medical School Graduate Who Ranks Among The Top Urologic Surgeons in the United States. She is a practicing surgeon at St. Elizabeth Medical Centre in Boston and is an assistant clinical professor of urology at Tufts University School of Medicine.
Through her volunteer work in the community and as a teacher and mentor, Dr. Oneeka is committed to inspiring all all children, and especially girls, towards a greater interest in science, a positive attitude, and the pursuit of excellence in all their endeavours. To further her advocacy of literacy and science education, she is authoring a series of children’s books.
Contact for this event: Dr. Emily
Field
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Small Town Talk with with Don McKinnon - Episode 18
1973 Introduction of a "Juvenile Officer" to Raynham's police force.
Video Courtesy of the Raynham Channel
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Join Us for our Spring Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Training
Sat, February 23, 2019, 9:45 a.m. to 12 Noon
TRWA Office at Sweet's Knoll State Park
1387 Somerset Avenue, Dighton MA
Become a
"Guardian of the Taunton River Watershed"
Join our Water Quality Monitoring Testing Team.
You're invited to join us for a Water Quality Sampling Training Session on February 23, 9:45 a.m. to 12 noon.
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~ Time to plan your teams!
Relay For Life of Greater Taunton is looking for volunteers and participants to join them at their event on Friday June 14th-Saturday June 15th ! Relay For Life is a Family Friendly, Free, team event. Team member take turns walking the trach to help fight against cancer. Member walk at their own pace (we are handicap accessible). Throughout the night, there are games and activities to participate in. You can join a team, start a team, walk as an individual or help by volunteering at our event.
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Bridgewater Farm Supply is Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store
Keep your floors clean, avoid slips and protect your porch floor this winter! Our stall mats can do it all!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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The Science of “Getting Lucky”
Learn the three principles we must know before “Getting Lucky”
With Rev. Dr. Bary Fleet
Massasoit Community College, 49 Union Street, Middleboro
Tuesday, February 26: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Did anyone tell you that there is a science to success??? Do you know that there are specific principles for success … that always work … IF you always work the principles? Just as there are laws that govern the Universe, so are there “laws” or principles that govern Success. Success isn’t about Being Lucky, and it isn’t even about hard work, though hard work is often an intricate part. Success is about following the principles. All successful people, whether they realize it or not, are practicing scientifically proven principles.
It doesn’t matter what your goals are … whether you want to own an ultra-successful business, become a successful entrepreneur, enjoy a happy and fulfilling relationship or to lose weight … or anything else, the principles for success are always the same. In this Eye-opening, Exciting and Thought-provoking seminar, you will learn about the three the fundamental principles that every successful person must – and can – control.
Video Credit: Dr Bary Fleet's website
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Girl Scouts Give Back
By: Sarah Kinder
Devoted to helping girls become strong,
confident, and courageous leaders, several Raynham Middle School students in various grades have been involved with Girl Scouts since Kindergarten.
Girl Scout troop 80330 recently moved its way into the Cadet stage. Cadet stage lasts for seven years until senior year or when one is 18. Before this stage, Cadets were at the junior stage.
The troop is currently looking forward to their Washington D.C trip during April vacation. This troop meets every other Tuesday at LaLiberte. They do activities such as creating bath salts, helping the community, and reading stories about helping community members.
The Girl Scouts have gone on many fun trips like NYC, and day trips such as nature walks, and jewelry making centers.
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A Note From BR Schools About Bus Routes:
Believe it or not, we are already working on next year’s bus routes! If you have recently moved, please complete the online
Change of Address Form
so we can update our records.
Also, if you filled out the online form, don’t forget to submit the proof of residency. All forms can be emailed to
changeof-address@bridge-rayn.org
or faxed to 508-279-2128. If you have any questions, please contact Ellen George in the Central Regis- tration and Transportation office at 508-279-2140 x140
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The Town of Raynham Finance Committee is in need of 2 additional members.
If you are interested, please send in a letter and resume to 558 S. Main Street, Raynham
Attn: Deb Dooney, Executive Assistant.
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Are you ready to create a new you this year?
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6 Week Training Package for
$279
180 Winter St., Bridgewater
(across from Chatta Box)
Contact Stephanie at 508-697-2900
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Car or Home Insurance
Call us before you renew
Let us help you comparison shop for
The right coverage for the right price!
We do business your way,
our offices, your home or business or online.
111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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Saturday, February 23rd, is OPENING DAY for our new STEM Kit Collection.
Watch demonstrations of robots, snap circuits, microscope, telescope, demolition lab, motors and generators, Bloxels, Marble Run and much much more! Kits may be borrowed for 2 weeks by any adult card holder.
Mad Science joins us at 1:00 for 3..2..1..Energize, a special event for kids ages 6 and older.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and
bee entered to win
a Free Consultation and kitchen gift bag ($250 value) from
Wood Palace Kitchens, Middleboro
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was the essence of each village centered around?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around Raynham.
On February 20, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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We Are Hiring Marketing & Sales People
Marketing & Sales People Needed: Friendly and organized people are needed to meet with small businesses, explain Buzz Around products, and create marketing partnerships! *Work 25 - 40 hours per week *Make your own hours & create your own schedule ...
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Time to Bee Frugal.
Commemorating
BuzzAround.Info
’s 10th year, I am sharing with you, Dear Reader, our beginnings and lessons learned while working my way out of poverty. There can be an art to living frugally; here are thoughts and tips that made it easier for me. I am hoping if I share my story, it will help someone else.
About guilt and shame: pride has no place, because, let’s face it, poverty is hard. No-one wants to be there. If questions like: “Oh damn, the car needs fixing, what is the least amount I can pay for the power not to be shut off?” enter your life, maybe this will help you.
I started writing this newsletter on a laptop right inside the front door of my 5 room 100-year-old house on Spring St. in East Bridgewater. That was the only place I could get the internet signal from my neighbors across the street. On cold days that first winter, I would go to the public library to write. At home, our only heat was the wood stove in the kitchen and sometimes I couldn’t get the house above 53 degrees. The kids were at school all day, so they were fine, but if I didn’t get warm during the day, I worried about hypothermia.
Now I live in an apartment (heat included), my kids are in college, and with a bunch of help, the Buzz Team has developed a socially responsible business that builds community by publishing good news to 10,000 people each week.
BuzzAround.Info
is a great job that’s lots of fun.
It took me a couple of years, so the time to start is now! First tip: when you struggle, access community resources.
Food.
Seriously. Bite the bullet. Accept the help. It’s not going to cover all your food needs, but it will help. Each of our towns has a food pantry. Contact info is posted up top of this newsletter. Guilt, shame and pride: believe me, I have plenty for all of you. Those questions of “How did I get here?” and “Why am I here?” take years to answer. In the meantime, get food. Do it.
Go to the public library.
Our libraries are self-serve locations for anything we could want and need. Internet Access. Computers & printers. Job search, education on any topic, music, movies and yes, books. I spent many hours writing the
BuzzAround.Info
and finding solutions at our public library.
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Changing patterns of behavior is hard, but if life is going for you the way it was for me 10 years ago, I beat my head against the wall enough it started to hurt. It doesn’t have to hurt. Life can be easier!
Thanks for reading ~ Jacquie
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