March 31, 2019 ~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
The Bridgewater Garden club introduced children ages 5 -12 last Saturday to monarch butterflies and their habitats. Here are a few pics of the children during the program making milkweed seed pods and plants. facebook page
Historical Tidbit:

Rev. James F. Grimes assumed his duties as pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas church on November 22, 1944. He came here from Essex, where he had been pastor for over a year. Father Grimes was ordained to the priesthood, May 9, 1919, by his Eminence the late William Cardinal O'Connell, in the Holy Cross Cathedral in Boston.

Resource Booklet: Parish Reunion and Reception of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Bridgewater - January 11, 1945

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Academy Building Municipal Offices
 66 Central Square 
508-697-0921
Mon - Thurs 8a - 4p, Fri 8a - 1p
 
Public Library
15 South Street
508-697-3331
Mon - Wed 9a - 8p 
Thurs 10a - 5p, Fri & Sat 10a - 2p
 
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p, Fri 9a - noon 
 
Food Pantry
Central Square Congregational Church
71 Central Square
 508-697-6016
Thursdays - 10a - 1pm
1st Monday of each month from 6 to 8 pm
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Ousamequin Club Monthly Meeting
Monday, April 1  1:00pm at Bridgewater Senior Center

We welcome women to attend our April meeting for a light lunch and a lecture to follow. Our guest this month will be Tammy Dzialo, from Project Pack who will give us an insight on this organization that addresses women assault issues. We will also be filling "post assault care kits" as our project this month. As always we are collecting gently used books and a non perishable food item for our local food bank. 
Please plan to join us for some social interaction as well as educational.
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Dance Kaleidoscope
April 4, 5, 6 at 7:30

BSU Dance showcases its motto, "Dance is for every body" in this concert featuring choreography from dance professionals, BSU faculty, and advanced students. Compelling solos, intricate small groups, and powerful ensembles will move across the stage in a spectacular celebration of art and life. Open to all.

Tickets for the General Public are 10$.

Being Neighborly
Finding Common Ground
Understanding and Responding to White Nationalism in Bridgewater and Beyond

April 8 th , 2019—6:30 p.m. at the Library

Guest Presenters : Dr. Carolyn Petrosino, BSU Professor Emeritus, Criminal Justice; Robert McEvoy, Det. Sergeant, BSU Police; Jillian Orr, BSU Senior Criminal Justice Major.
Sponsored by Bridgewater Citizens for Civility and Respect and Bridgewater Public Library
Bridgewater State University Job & Internship Fair 
April 11 from 11am - 1pm

Event open to students, alumni, and the public.

For those that need it:
Directions to campus and a campus map are available here:  Campus Map . The Tinsley Center is Building # 30 on the map. Parking for this event will be in the Campus Parking Garage (Lot S) with overflow at the Moakley Parking Lot (Lot U). Visitors can take the Special Event Shuttle to get to the Tinsley Center or it is about a 10-15 minute walk.


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Time for the Bridgewater Academy Lions Club's 31st Indoor Antiques-Craft Fair-Flea Market.
April 13th from 9 AM - 2 PM at the current Mitchell Elementary School at 166 Mount Prospect Street in Bridgewater.

This year's event will feature a total of 40 vendors in the two cafeterias and lobby beyond, while Lions tables will be set up in the long entry corridor. The public can park in the same large lot as usual, but will enter the building through the single door to the far left that leads to the elementary school office. Handicap parking and access to our event will be from the horseshoe drive off Mount Prospect Street.
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Itching to get back in the garden? Can't wait to get your hands dirty? Why not start your own plants from seed this year? We have everything you need to start your little seedlings. Stop by today!

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Bridgewater - Raynham Credit For Life Fair on Thursday May 23 rd . 
Needs community volunteers.
The event will run from 7:45am to 12:00 noon. 

 This is a great opportunity for anyone with connections to the BR community to support financial literacy education. Volunteers don’t need to be financial experts – good general understanding of fundamental financial decisions is perfectly fine (i.e. implications of credit and income on lifestyle choices). 
Contact David Ferreira, the BR Teacher who coordinates this event with questions. 
 
Attached is a Volunteer form. Interested volunteers should return these to David Ferreira ( david.ferreira@bridge-rayn.org ) as soon as possible and request a CORI form
18th Century Gravestones and Their Carvers in the...

Art event in West Bridgewater, MA by Old Bridgewater Historical Society on Sunday, April 14 2019

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On Sunday, April 14th, Vincent Luti will be at the Old Bridgewater Historical Society to lecture about “18th Century Gravestones and Their Carvers in the Bridgewaters”. The program begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Memorial Building, located at 162 Howard Street, West Bridgewater.
The Bridgewaters are a crossroad of 18th century gravestone carvers’ work. To the east, Plymouth County carvers and to the west, Bristol County carvers who took over from Newport carvers. During Professor Luti’s presentation, the audience will learn about the Bridgewater gravestone carver, Barney Leonard, and John & James New, Cephas Thompson, Nathan Hayward, and others whose work is found in the cemeteries of the Bridgewaters.
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The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education at Bridgewater State University 
For Students:

Greenlight for Girls is an international organization that inspires girls of all ages and backgrounds to pursue STEM subjects by introducing them to the world of science in fun and exciting ways. The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education and the College of Education at Bridgewater State University partner with Greenlight for Girls to offer a Greenlight for Girls STEM event. We welcome 150 girls (age 11-15) from local communities to join us for an exciting day filled with hands-on science & technology workshops guided by STEM role model professionals, BSU faculty and staff. The event will take place on April 6, 2019. Additional information.

Summer Science Academy for Students Entering Grades 4-12
The Summer Science Academy offers one-week science classes for students grades 4-12. This unique program allows students to work as scientists and is designed to inspire students about science while providing them with the foundations necessary for further scientific exploration.

 Summer Science Academy students are immersed in science courses and conduct hands-on investigations in their selected class. Students in the middle school classes will also participate in extracurricular science activities. All classes focus on the importance of science communication as students lead presentations on the last day of class. Please visit to register.

For Parents: Development of Multiplication and Division from Basic Facts to Multi-Digit (Grades 3-5)
From basic facts to long division, calculation skills do not happen overnight. Students must have a deep understanding of our number system to build upon each growing skill. Ultimately, we want students to be the most efficient thinkers possible. Learn about some of the skills students must master along the way to help them truly understand the traditional procedures many of us learned years ago. The workshop will be held at the Bridgewater Campus on April 10, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 PM. P lease visit to register.
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Congratulations to the TJ2 Robotics Team for another 2nd Place finish! TJ2 competed with 38 teams from all over New England in the South East MA Robotics Competition which was held here at BRRHS! In addition to coming in 2nd place, the team also earned “The Excellence in Engineering Award”! Ohhhhhh Yeahhhhhh!!
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2019 Bridgewater, MA Charter Review presentation from March 18th, 2019


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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
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785 Bedford St (Rt 18) Whitman

Historical Tidbit Question :
Where was Rev. James F. Grimes a pastor?

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On April 3, 2019 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
Raising Children:
We all have different philosophies on what is important to pass on to the next generation. Usually solid ethics, a sense of community and family, the ability to support themselves and live a fulfilled life are on the top of the list.

It's hard work, parenting, and sometimes we are challenged to answer questions we never thought about.

Now that my youngest of 4 is in his second year of college; my most important reflection is I have no regrets in choosing to spend more time with them over earning more money.

We had spring days walking to the playground. We picnicked under an oak reading the newest Harry Potter. We delivered lunches to the elderly, picked up trash in the neighborhood, we made jelly and kites. I now see the impact setting these priorities had on them: they have grown to be independent creative thinkers who care about their world.

Whatever your parenting and life choices, I would encourage you to take time for yourself to decide what is important to you. What kind of life do you want your children to live? What kind of world would you like to see created? Because these are the questions we are answering when we raise children, whether we think about it or not.
Most of all, enjoy them, not a day goes by that I don't wish that I could go back under that oak tree with them. ~ Jacquie
 
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