December 1, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Halifax Cultural Council Awards
The Halifax Cultural Council is pleased to announce its grant awards for the 2020 grant cycle:
Jazzin' the Blues w/Paul Speidel $200
Concert / Music Education w/David Maloof $375
Magic for Seniors w/Ed Cope $450
Halifax Reads at the Holmes Public Library $400
Craft Inspires at the Fuller Craft Museum $150
Soule Homestead Harvest Fair $200
South Shore Natural Science Center's Corn Festival $500
Treasure Hunts at the Pilgrim Hall Museum $100
Senior Art Class w/Halifax Council on Aging $400
Concert: Plymouth 400-Adoration of Place w/Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra $500
Children's Songs and Singing Games Family Concert w/Roger Tincknell $500
Beethoven @ 250: 2 Area Performances of 5th Symphony & Mass in C Major w/Mayflower Camerata and Chamber Orchestra $457
Guest Art Demo & Workshop at Silver Lake Regional High School $350
High Art 2020: DREAMSCAPES at the Attleboro Arts Museum $100
Art and Poetry: Making Creative Connections w/Bill Alberti $100
A Musical Journey Through The Years w/Tommy Rull $375
Passes to Plimoth Plantation at the Holmes Public Library $500
SENSEation Days at the Fuller Craft Museum $350
Another Crossing: Artists Revisit the Mayflower Voyage at the Fuller Craft Museum $500
Essential Portraiture Class at Silver Lake High School $150
Information about the dates and locations of specific events will be posted on the Town’s web site at a later date. The Halifax Cultural Council is a local agency funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.For more information about the Halifax Cultural Council, please contact Town Administrator, Charlie Seelig, at 781-294-1316.
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Historical Tidbit:
Our Lady of the Lake Church
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On March 12, 1921, Father Walsh purchased a large tract of land opposite West Lake in Monponsett from Mrs. Caroline Sanford. On the site at that time, a Doctor Klein operated a sanatorium for the care of eye disease.
In 1922, the Harlow Brothers of Middleboro built a mission-styled church designed by Charles Norton of Boston. The church was dedicated to Our Lady of the Lake. During the winter months of its early history, large partitions were erected to close off the main church and only the chapel on the south side was used.
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Respectfully submitted by Sue Basile
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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!
Jane Currie
won a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman!
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
5-6ft Christmas Tree from
Nessralla Farm Store,
318 Plymouth St, Halifax
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Bud's Goods and Provisions Proposal
Wed, Dec 4th, 7:00p
Great Hall - Halifax Town Hall
The Halifax Board of Selectmen will host a community forum/public hearing for Bud's Goods and Provisions proposal to build an outdoor cultivation facility on River Street.
The forum will include a presentation and an opportunity for residents and other interested parties to ask questions, make suggestions, and voice their views on the proposed facility.
In preparation for the community forum, attendees are welcome to read the proposed Host Community
Agreement
and Bud's Goods and Provisions'
presentation
before the Board of Selectmen.
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HES PTO Craft Night
Thurs, Dec 5th
7:00p
Join them for their annual parents craft night! They will be making crafts to sell in the shopping room at Breakfast with Santa!
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Fire Dept and Girl Scouts
Santa Toy and Food Drive
Sat, Dec 7th - 10:00a to 2:00p
The Halifax Firefighters Association and Girl Scouts will, once again, team up with Santa and Mrs. Claus to collect new unwrapped toys and non-perishable food. Gift certificates are a great idea for the older boys and girls. These items are donated to the local churches and food pantries and distributed to families in Halifax that are in need. Items can be left curbside or dropped at the Fire Station on the day of the event.
Please check the town website at
www.town.halifax.ma.us
for the time Santa will be in your neighborhood. We have changed the route from past years. If you do not see your street listed, please use the time for the street closest to yours. The truck is unable to make it down all the streets in town.
Questions? Christine Markunas 781-588-4886
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Meat Raffle Supporting Halifax Fireworks 2020
Food event by Halifax Fireworks on Sunday, December 8 2019 with 108 people interested.
Read more
www.facebook.com
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BRIDGEWATER FARM SUPPLY
We're Your
COMPLETE
Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
We're your one-stop shop for all the supplies you need for all your furry friends!
Stop in today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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Wild Beginnings
Mon, Dec 9th
6:00 – 7:00p
From the glacial creation of the bogs to Native Americans utilizing cranberries, see how commercial bogs developed in the 1800's; the birth of heirloom varieties and subsequent development of new hybrids; how to cook and decorate with cranberries.
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Flu Vaccination Clinic
Tues, Dec 10th
2:00 - 4:00p
Town Hall in the Great Hall
All are welcome, you do not have to be a Halifax resident to receive the vaccine.
Anyone 9 years or older can receive the vaccine.
If you have insurance coverage please bring your Insurance Card, most insurances cover the flu vaccine.
If you do not have health insurance coverage, the cost is $15.00 per vaccine. Cash or check only, please. Call the Board of Health with any questions (781) 293-6768.
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Holidays in Halifax 2019
Saturday, December 14, 2019 - 4 to 8pm
The 25th edition of Holidays in Halifax features open houses, decorations, refreshments, performances, and activities in a number of municipal buildings from approximately 4pm to 8pm.
www.halifax-ma.org
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Breakfast With Santa
Sat, Dec 14th
8:30 – 11:00a
Halifax Elementary School
The Delicious Breakfast Includes: Fluffy Pancakes, Savory Sausage, Homemade Muffins & Pastries, Juice, Milk and of course… Heavenly Hot Coffee! (Served until 10:30)
At the event will be wall to wall gift basket raffles, kid’s shopping room with gift wrapping, interactive crafts and festive activities, homemade baked goods for sale, photo shoot with Santa and many more surprises in store!
Volunteers needed!
Tickets - $5 each or $20 for a family of 5 or more
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PJ Storytime
Mon, Dec 16th
6:00 – 7:00p
Miss Holly is feeling Grinch-y and ready for a PJ Storytime! They will have stories, songs, and cookie decorating.
Come dressed in your cozy pjs if you want!
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What will you find
at the farm today?
Apple cider! Made of APPLES...no sugar, no water, no preservatives!
Stop in and pick some up today!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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2020 Census
What is a census and why is it important? Once a decade, America comes together to count every resident in the United States, creating national awareness of the importance of the census and its valuable statistics. The decennial census was first...
Read more
www.census.gov
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Halifax
Planning Board
Meeting held on Tuesday, November 21, 2019.
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Halifax Elementary School Committee Meeting held on November 25, 2019.
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Enjoying Fall images ..
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take time to relax!
Photo credits: Mary Wright Julius
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
5-6ft Christmas Tree from
Nessralla Farm Store,
318 Plymouth St, Halifax
Historical Tidbit Question:
Who designed the church built by the Harlow Brothers of Middleboro?
Please include your name, phone number and mailing address with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Halifax.
On December 4, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Guess what?
You really do NOT HAVE to get all caught up in big store shopping. Take control of your life! When you are looking for ideas & inspiration...
shop local
. Your blood pressure and your schedule will thank you.
When you buy from an independent, locally owned business, a greater portion of your money is then used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers, and farms — strengthening the economic base of our whole community.
Check out these benefits:
Reduce Environmental Impact (Less driving around for everyone.)
Keep Our Communities Unique (Unique stores add charm.)
Support Community Groups (Guess who is sponsoring the sports teams?)
Create More Local Ownership and Jobs
Invest in Community (Local businesses are owned by your neighbors.)
Get Better Service
Better Selection for You (Selection is decided in response to you, the consumer.)
Better Public Services (Businesses pay local taxes.)
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Now that you know this, you can breathe easier, have more fun shopping and support your neighbors rather than driving around. It improves the quality of each day. Enjoy your week! ~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody,
Amanda Lobsien,
Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose, Gregory Venezia & Beyonnie Whitaker
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