June 2, 2019 ~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
Looking for Volunteers to support the Whitman Food Pantry.
Each year, we provide volunteers and receive a portion of the proceeds from this great Triathlon.
Whitman Food Pantry needs your help ! Volunteers are needed to make the Patriot Half Triathlon successful!

Saturday, June 15th, Cathedral Camp in Freetown, MA. Report time is 8:30 AM and everyone should be finished by 3:00 PM.

They are looking for approximately 60 volunteers to staff 12 stations at the mile markers of the run portion of the race. 4-5 volunteers should be at each station handing out liquids, fruit and nourishment items to the runners as they go by. This is a fun day for the volunteers and the runners. The event planner provides a meal to all volunteers as well.

If you know of anyone who may be interested in being a volunteer, or if you know of a high school student in need of volunteer hours, please provide them with my contact info. Please contact Frank ASAP fktenore@msn.com or cell phone 508-612-3005. Thanks, Frank Tenore
Patriot Half Triathlon

Here are 10 reasons to put the Patriot Half on your 'A' list of races for the season... An award winning race with a great reputation: The Patriot Half has won "Best Triathlon" in the Northeast by Competitor magazine and "Best Small Race" (less...

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Historical Tidbit:
Whitman's Volunteers in the Civil War
5th Regiment Charging Up a hill in Washington D.C.

Abraham Lincoln made the call to arms on April 12, 1861. Captain Allen was the first to have received word in Whitman. Immediately, runners where dispatched to inform the other members of the militia.

Once the members of the militia had received the call they headed to the armory. Some of the members of the militia did not receive the message right away, and continued their day as usual. George A Edison was one of those people. Instead of making his way to the armory, he went directly to work at the Hobart Mill. He was later informed about President Lincoln's message when he was at lunch. He then immediately left for the armory.

From the armory, Captain Allen marched them to the State House in Boston via train, and signed them up for the war effort, securing their spot as the first regiment to enlist.

The 5th regiment was then ordered to camp out at Faneuil Hall. The 5th regiment then proceeded to Monroe, Virginia to defend Washington D.C. They took a train to Fall River then booked a steamer called "State of Maine" from there.

Information Credit: Historical Whitman, Massachusetts (book)
Story Credit: Gregory Venezia
Image Credit: Wikicommons
Town Hall
54 South Ave.
781-618-9700
Mon, Wed, Thu 8am - 4pm
Tues 8am - 7:30pm
Fri Closed


Public Library
100 Webster Street
781-447-7613
Mon-Thu 10am - 8pm
Fri 1pm - 5pm
Sat (School Year) 10am - 4pm


Council on Aging
16 Hayden Ave.
781-447-7619
Mon, Wed, Thu 8am - 4pm
Tues 8am - 7 pm
Fri 8am - 1pm
COA

St. Vincent de Paul/Whitman Food Pantry
By appointment only: 781-447-8560
Congratulations!

Carla Bean
 won a
$30 Gift Certificate to C.N. Smith Farm, East Bridgewater

You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.

You could win a
45 Minute Reiki Treatment from
Jacquelyn Rose
Chad Huntington Memorial
Get Together
Venus III 252 Main St, Hanson, MA Sunday June 2 1 - 5 pm.
My dad was a well known and loved man in the town of Whitman. We would like to welcome everyone to the Venus III on Sunday June 2,2019 from 1-5 to celebrate his life. We will not be having services per his wishes, this is the way he would like to be remembered! Wear something to remind you of him! ~ Alysha Underwood
Click here to support Help Chad Huntington organized by...

Chad Huntington, a lifelong resident of Whitman, passed surrounded by his loving children, Alysha, Stefanee, and Jaymes and his beloved sister, Lyn. Anyone who knew him knows how kind and generous he was. He...

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Health Exchange talks about ways to reduce single use plastics in our lives.

Special guest Amy Troup of the Halifax Bautification Committee. This committee advocated and got a ban on the 3 -ply plastic bags in Halifax, joining 114 other Massachusetts communities that have banned the bags.

Video courtesy of WHCATV
PINCHES & POUNDS
Tell your Teacher how SWEET they are with a
gift basket!

Candy by color • 
Old Fashioned candy • Sugar, Gluten & Peanut Free selections • Jelly Belly jelly beans • and Ty Beanies!

785 Bedford St. * Whitman
(781) 447-2639

MOLD GUYS RESTORATION, LLC
Call today to get your
air ducts cleaned!
An air duct cleaning service is an investment not only in your health, but in the health of your HVAC system!
(781) 910-5029
Join us to discuss Alan Moore's Watchmen!

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 7 PM – 8 PM
Whitman Public Library

We'll be discussing the 1986-87 graphic novel, 2009 film adaptation, and cross-media adaptations as a whole while we gear up for the fall 2019 premiere of HBO's new TV adaptation of the series.

Teens and adults welcome.
The Summer Reading Kick-off
Event at the Whitman Public Library
 is scheduled for
Wednesday, June 19 from 5-7 p.m.
Come and help us celebrate the arrival
of summer and the start
of our summer fun and programs
The Duval Elementary School We Remember Ceremony.

Duval students and family gathered together in the school gymnasium before Memorial Day weekend to celebrate and honor the men and women who have served in the US armed forces.
Video Courtesy of WHCA-TV
Sail Away on the Craft of Pastel Painting
Monday, June 24 at 6 p.m.
at the Whitman Public Library—register online!
Feel the breeze and pastel paint it, too!

You’ll learn to make light luscious as you develop (or begin) your pastel painting skills with this 2-hour workshop. Using references and Maichack’s pastel version of Monet’s Impressionist painting, “Sailboat at Le Petit-Gennevilliers,” you’ll create your own 12″ x 18″ pastel painting to take home. Come and experiment with professional-grade pastels, pastel pencils and paper. You can make it in your own style, Realistic or Impressionistic. Beginner? Advanced? Welcome all adults and teens 18+! (Not a children’s program). Listen to captivating and funny anecdotes on Monet’s life and works.
TRIO CAFE
Treat Yourself to a YUMMY Lunch!

We're Open: Mon - Sat: 8am - 4pm  
Sunday: 8am - 2pm

12 Temple St. * Whitman
(781) 447-1064
BETHEL MEDICAL GROUP

Bethel Family Medicine *
Bethel Women’s Wellness
Comprehensive healthcare for every member of your family.


CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
Public Works Crews installing granite curbing at the new Beulah Street intersection and in the Park Playground. Photo Credits : Whitman Public Works FB Page
Sixth Plymouth District Student Art Show Winners from Whitman....
Congratulations Gabriel & Alyse
3rd place in the other art category: Gabriel Nawaselski, Virginia
3rd place painting: Alyse Anderson, Simply Self
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
  45 Minute Reiki Treatment from
Jacquelyn Rose

Historical Tidbit Question:
Who is the captain of the 5th regiment?

Email us your answer at:   Prizes@buzzaround.info .  
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's 
Buzz Around Whitman.  
On June 5, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
Why spend time waiting for the right numbers to hit, waiting for someone to call, waiting for the next good idea?

We live in a miraculous world with wonders around every corner. Your life is here for you. Welcome to it!

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

"The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." ~ Bertrand Russell

"The best things in life are often waiting for you at the exit ramp of your comfort zone." ~ Karen Salmansohn
Wait no longer, if you need a jumpstart, explore your local library. ~ Jacquie 
The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Taylor Fruzzetti, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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