July 7, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Fireworks Celebration Success
The beloved annual fireworks celebration was a success on Saturday, June 29th. The Halifax Fireworks Committee would like to thank everyone involved in making Halifax Fireworks Celebration a great success!
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Each year a small team of community members step-up to coordinate & raise the necessary funds. We rely on local community support through donations & volunteers. None of it is possible without their help!
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this year's celebration:
Happy Dragon,Carey Auto, Mutual Bank,
Halifax Mobil,
J.E. Ruprecht Heating & Cooling, Plympton Sand & Gravel Corp, Halifax Glass, Nessralla Farm, Deans Concessions, JJ’s Sundae Express, New England Novelty,
Ry Guys Hot Dogs, DRK Mobile Toilets, DJ Mark Grant @ 3 Diamond Entertainment,
Busy Bee Jumpers,
K & E Printing. And, last but not least, all who participated in & sponsored the
John & Son's Barber Shop
Annual Golf Tournament back in May!
We also want to thank our volunteers, including the
Deputy Hema
(HEMA/CERT), the
Halifax Police Department
&
Halifax Fire Department
, the
Halifax Highway Department
, the Halifax Building Maintenance Department,
Halifax Youth And Rec Dept
for their student volunteers, and the Selectman & Finance Committee for their continued support.
None of this is possible without the above individuals - please show your thanks when you see them around!
Follow the Halifax Fireworks page for updates throughout the year on future fundraising opportunities and events. They are actively recruiting additional members for the Halifax Fireworks Committee as well as volunteers. Please message them if you are interested in volunteering your time to help bring 2020 together!
Photos: Jasmine Huntress
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Historical Tidbit:
Photo of the Halifax Elementary School just before its dedication and open house on May 29, 1960.
Halifax Elementary School turned 59 years old this past May.
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Town Hall
499 Plymouth Street
781-294-1316
Mon-Thurs 8a - 4p
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth Street
781-293-2271
Fall / Winter Hours
Mon. & Wed. 12-8
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10-5
Saturday 10-2
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p
Friday 9a - 1p
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Route 106)
Halifax, MA 781-293-6393
Tuesdays -2:30-4p
St
Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St
Halifax, MA (781)293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9 am
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Congratulations!
Jen Packard
won a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from Get In Shape For Women at 180 Winter St, Bridgewater!
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA
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Museum Passes
The New England Aquarium is extending its library pass program to include the summer months of July and August! Please note that beginning July 1, 2019 that the year round pass admits up to 4 people at 50% off Regular Admission. Simply
reserve a pass and present a valid SAILS library card when picking up at the Holmes Public Library.
Information courtesy of Holmes Public Library.
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Computer Classes
The Halifax COA is offering computer classes to members on Mondays, year round, at 10:00am at Pope's Tavern Senior Center. The classes run about an hour.
This is a great opportunity to learn basic procedures on your laptop or computer. Classes are by appointment only, and can be made by calling 781-293-7313. Information retrieved from
Halifax Council on Aging .
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Mulch, Stone, Loam…
We deliver right to YOUR home!
Order yours today - Call or online ordering available
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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Summer Camp Opportunity
"On Stage" is a 4 week summer theater program sponsored by the Halifax Youth and Recreation Commission . Instruction will be given in various aspects of the theatre including acting, vocal production, movement, and improvisation.
Program runs July 8-Aug 1, 9:00am to 12 noon, at the Halifax Congregational Church.
Participation is open to students entering grades four through eight.
Space is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis. The cost of the program is $150/resident and $175/nonresident.
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Library Pet Show
July 8 from 6 - 7:30pm at the Holmes Public Library
Show off your cats, snakes, horses, pigs, and chickens. No pet? No Problem! Come and enjoy the show!
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Homestead Mortgage Workshop
Wednesday, July 10th at 1pm there will be an educational workshop conducted by David Tourtillott of Homestead Mortgage at Pope's Tavern Senior Center.
David will be discussing the pros and cons of Federally insured reverse mortgage program and how to use one as you stay in place or sell your existing home and purchase a new more suitable home. Surprise giveaways provided.
Reserve your space by calling COA office at 781-293-7313.
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Free Curbside Textile Recycling Service Coming to Halifax
Halifax is providing a new free textile recycling service in partnership with Simple Recycling. Beginning on July 29th, curbside pick up of: used or new clothing, boots, shoes, belts, ties, handbags, hats, gloves, toys, towels, sheets and blankets will be available on your recycling day. Pink bags will be distributed for residents to place these items in for pick up.This is a free service not meant to compete with local charities, but instead keep these items out of landfills to re-purpose them.Information retrieved from Halifax Recycling.
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What will you find at the farm today?
Strawberry season is nearly over but have no fear, we froze a bunch for your smoothies, baking, and strawberry shortcakes!
Stop by today!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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Get in Shape for Women - Bridgewater
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Red Hot July Special!
One Month of Unlimited Small Group Training - $249!
Let's
bring out that summer body!
180 Winter St., Bridgewater
(across from Chatta Box)
Contact Stephanie at 508-697-2900
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5 Tips for Green Summer Celebration
With summer time comes cook-out and celebration season, here are some tips on how to keep the environment safe and clean during your summer festivities.
1. Leave nothing behind.
Do your part by cleaning up your picnic or beach spot before you leave and picking up any litter you see in the surrounding area. Also, if you light your own fireworks display, remember to clean up the debris afterward!
2. Continue the party the next day.
Consider hosting a beach cleanup after the party to pick up the litter and debris left behind by holiday beachgoers. Or simply grab a bag and clean up your own stretch of beach, your own street, or a local park with friends and family. Going for a run? Join the new plogging movement that combines jogging with litter cleanup.
Learn more about plogging, plalking, and pliking.
3. Reduce the waste you generate.
Cut back on plastic and other single-use products where you can by using reusable glassware, dishware, silverware, and tablecloths. You can also reduce your environmental impact by carpooling or riding a bike to your destination.
4. Reuse as much as possible.
Use decorations you already own instead of buying new items. If you do purchase new items, store them for continued use next year. You can also take items you have at home and upcycle them into something new. For example, you can use empty wine bottles as candle holders or vases for cut flowers for a unique centerpiece.
5. Recycle right
Check locally to see where you can recycle common party waste like aluminum, glass, and plastic bottles. Plastic grocery bags, hotdog and hamburger bun bags, and bags that carry ice are all recyclable at drop-off locations at retailers across the country, but NEVER in your recycling bin. If you're on the go, carry a bag to bring your recyclables home! For more recycling tips, visit
RecycleSmartMA.
~ Respectfully Submitted by Jeanne Kling, Information retrieved from Keep Massachusetts Beautiful Affiliation.
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Pot Luck Lunch
The Halifax Council on Aging will be offering Pot Luck Lunch specials throughout the summer at Pope's Tavern Senior Center. The lunches will be offered at noon twice a month and costs $2.50 per a person.
The summer menu is as follows:July 17th: Meatloaf & veggies, July 31st: Tuna Sandwich and Salad, August 14th: Chicken & Pork Cacciatore; August 28th: Surprise menu! Make sure to call (781) 293-7313 to reserve your spot by the Monday before you intend to come in.
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"The Wizard of Oz" Production by FPAC
Beginning July 19th, the FPAC at BSU will have their first summer performance. This year they'll be taking a stroll down the yellow brick road and performing the classic "The Wizard of Oz." Tickets can be found at the following link:
Buy Tickets!
There are several dates and times for performances to choose from and it's always a great summer show.
Of particular importance and highlight this year is the inclusion of a Sensory-Friendly Performance scheduled for July 25th at 7:00pm. A breakdown of what this performance will include and accommodate for can be found here
Sensory-Friendly Performance
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Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a welcoming experience for families with children with autism or with other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities.
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Annual Ice Cream Party
Wednesday, July 24th at 1:30pm at Heinrich Hall of the Halifax Mobile Home Park.
The Halifax COA presents their annual Ice Cream Party with guest performer, Steve Henderson.This is a free program funded by the Halifax Cultural Council. Please call the COA office at (781) 293-7313 to reserve your ice cream!
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Turtle Crossing
Much like the "Turtle Crossing" signs off on 106 suggests, Halifax is no stranger to shelled visitors travelling alongside vehicles on main roads. From May to July is peak egg laying season for turtles, they often look for warm areas with enough sunlight to create their nest. The turtle pictured here is a Northern-Red Bellied Cooter, a near threatened species known for its distinctive red underside. If you come across one of these critters making their journey in a dangerous area, try encouraging them to move to the side of the road away from vehicles in the direction they are already headed in. For more information on local species, visit or call
Blue Hills Reservation at 617-698-1802.
Respectfully Submitted, Taylor Fruzzetti
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA
Historical Tidbit Question:
How old is our elementary school now?
Please include your name, phone number and mailing address with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Halifax.
On July 10, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers
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Living Democracy.
"If we desire a society of peace, then we cannot achieve such a society through violence. If we desire a society without discrimination, then we must not discriminate against anyone in the process of building this society. If we desire a society that is democratic, then democracy must become a means as well as an end." ~ Bayard Rustin
"The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous. " ~ Frederick Douglass
"It's a relief to hear the rain. It's the sound of billions of drops, all equal, all equally committed to falling, like a sudden outbreak of democracy. Water, when it hits the ground, instantly becomes a puddle or rivulet or flood." ~ Alice Oswald
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I am excited about the political re-birth we are experiencing this election year. Why? I am hearing concepts and ideas. People are imagining, brainstorming. People are dedicated to creating solutions, instead of bickering and backstabbing. I hope we can keep this up.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody,Taylor Fruzzetti, Christina Montana, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
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