December 8, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Calling for Volunteers for Winterfest!
Good Afternoon,
On behalf of the ECPO I am writing to you with a plea. At this moment we are extremely short staffed for our adult volunteers for Winterfest (formerly Breakfast With Santa) at Merrill for the Raynham Community next Saturday, 12/14 from 9-12. This has never happened. This is our biggest event of the year in which we usually get about 400-500 guests. There is no way to hold this long standing tradition without volunteers. I now it is a very busy time for us all, but we are in great need of assistance. If we have not filled our volunteer slots by Monday 12/9 we will be forced to cancel. This would be heartbreaking for so many.
You are more than welcome to bring your children with you. Shifts have been divided so you can enjoy the event with your children and walk around as well. If you are able to give any time next Saturday please contact us.
Thank you to those who have already stepped up to help. We are very grateful.
Happy Holidays,
Nicole
Nicole Williams- President
Alyssa Rawlins- Vice President
Alda Stankewicz- Treasurer
Tara Shaw- Secretary
ECPO Board 2019-2020
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Historical Tidbit:
New England's Dark Day
"May 19, 1780 was a remarkable dark day, which extended over the eastern states. It commenced in the area early in the morning and continued till the morning of the 20th. The atmosphere here appeared to be filled with a dense smoke, but there was no known cause which could produce such an effect. The grass and leaves appeared to be drenched in a gloomy green. The darkest time of the day was between eleven and two o'clock. Many families found it necessary to light a candle when they ate their dinner (noon-time meal). In the night it is said there was not a ray of light even of the feeblest class to distinguish an object though ever so near.' The real cause of this darkness has nestled in conjecture to the present day." A recollection from Hilda (Morton) Thomas (1899-1991) Back in 1780, there was no way to find an explanation as to what was happening because there were no meteorologists. The revolutionary soldiers spent the day in the taverns or churches not sure what was to come. Today, scientists believe that wildfires in Canada caused the darkness due to high amounts of ash particles in the atmosphere. And the next day it had passed, changing like weather in New England always does!
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Respectfully submitted, Sue Basile
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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
774-406-5612
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Congratulations!
Joanne O'Brien
won a
5-6ft Christmas Tree from Nessralla Farm Store,
318 Plymouth St, Halifax
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
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Gingerbread Crafts & Cookies
Sat Dec 7th
11:00a - 1:00p
Gingerbread Houses, Gingerbread Placements and Gingerbread Men! Decorate your own Gingerbread Man cookie. Join us to make all things gingerbread. Kids ages 5 and older. No registration necessary. Just drop-in.
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US Census Recruiter
Sat, Dec 7th
10:00a - 2:00p
Raynham Public Library
Meet with a U.S.Census Recruiter to learn about current job opportunities. Open to adults 18 years or older.
2020census.gov/en/jobs.
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Baby Bookworms
Mondays, 10:30a
Songs & stories followed by play and socializing. Intended for newborns to 18 months.
Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 10:30a
Stories, songs, and activities to help kids get ready to read, followed by play and socializing.
Ages 18 months to 3 years
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Brew Night for ALS
Wed, Dec 11th
5:00 - 9:00p
95 Ryan Dr #6, Raynham
Come out for a relaxing night to take a break from all the holiday hustle and bustle!
A $20.00 donation will help ALS and you will get a free beer and pizza with salad provided by Cape Cod Cafe!
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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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Mr. Swenson & Mr Powers be hosting monthly “Coffee & Conversations” series at each of our six schools throughout the 2019- 2020 school year. These meetings are informal opportunities for you to have a cup of coffee with District Leaders and discuss the recent happenings within the BR Regional School District. If you are unable to attend the scheduled meeting at your child’s school, please feel free to attend another "Coffee & Conversations" event planned at an alternative site.
Thursday, December 12, 2019: LaLiberte Elementary School 9:00 a.m.
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Sunday's Art in the Afternoon...just in time for the snow.
Raynham Public Library
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Above: B-R Connection with
Pat Riley & Derek Swenson
Video credit: The Raynham Channel
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Our "24th Annual Community Toy Drive" to benefit "Operation Santa is Wednesday, December 11.
All current and former patients, who bring in an
UNWRAPPED NEW TOY
for either a boy or girl will receive an adjustment at
NO CHARGE
!! (Complimentary adjustments are performed on the day of the toy drive only)
NEW PATIENTS ARE WELCOME ALSO
!! Stop in and see our office and meet Dr Perry. For your donation of a
UNWRAPPED NEW TOY,
you will receive a gift certificate for a Complimentary Consultation and Exam!!
Please consider helping us to help the community.
Call and schedule your appointment today!!
63 Main Street, Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0050
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Selectmens Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019
7:00p – 558 S. Main Street
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
*Announcement: This meeting is being recorded live by RayCAM.
Pledge of Allegiance
Acceptance of the Minutes
Department Heads / Committees
- Bryan Lacivita, Fire Chief – Monthly Report
Appointments
Citizen & Community Input
Public Hearing
New Business
- TMLP & Verizon New England Request - Set Hearing for New Pole Location
- Sewer System Expansion – New Assessments
- Recommendation and discussion by the Public Safety Building Committee of an Owner's Project Manager (OPM)
Completion of Old Business
Town Administrator’s Report
Selectmen’s Report
Correspondence
Press Time
Emergency Business
Performance of Administrative duties
Adjournment
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Selectman Meeting
Held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019.
Video credit: The Raynham Channel
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**NOMINATE**
Business of the Year and/or
Business Person of the Year
Nominate for 2019 for the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce 41st Annual Meeting.
For details and to submit your nomination click
HERE
.
Please submit nominations by December 13th.
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Residence Inn - Bridgewater
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Spacious Studio and One-Bedroom Suites with fully equipped kitchen and living room area. Includes complimentary Breakfast Buffet daily and evening social “The Mix” three nights per week.
*Short and long term rates available.
2020 Pleasant St, Bridgewater, MA
(508) 697- 1412
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Brockton Symphony Orchestra
Holiday Pops
Sun, Dec 15th
3:00p
Oliver Ames High School,
100 Lothrup St., Easton
Celebrate the holidays with your family and friends. Dr. Emilian Badea has chosen your seasonal favorites, along with exciting soloists, sing-alongs, and fun surprises.
Order your tickets at the discount price
HERE.
Adult $25, Senior $20, Child/Student with ID FREE. Tickets at the door will be an additional $5. For questions: Symphony Line 508.588.3841
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Holiday Shop
December 16 - 19
During school hours
LaLiberte Elementary School
Laliberte Parent Organization
is s
o excited to announce that the Penguin Patch® Holiday Shop is coming soon. The Holiday Shop will feature gifts ranging from $0.25 to $12.00. The students will be visiting the Holiday Shop with their classrooms and they will secretly shop & wrap their gifts for their family and friends!
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ASTROSPORTSWEAR ACTIVEWEAR
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Limited edition vibrant activewear for your lifestyle.
Handmade in Bridgewater!
(508) 807-5138
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MAMA DEB'S
SWEET ITALIAN SAUCE
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"Life is Sweeter with Mama Deb's
Sweet Italian Sauce"
We are located in Middleboro and offer Retail Sauce, Gift Sets, Mobile Food & Cooking Classes.
Click here for retail locations, mobile food
events, and pasta making class schedules.
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Irving Berlin's “White Christmas” Tickets Available!
Show is Dec 29th at 6:30p in Boston
Buy tickets now at Raynham Park & Recreation Office,
2254 King Philip Street
Tickets to the Dec. 29 live evening performance of the timeless musical classic “Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS” are available at the Raynham Park & Recreation office. The price is $78 per person and includes orchestra seating and round-trip school bus transportation to and from the Boch Center Wang Theater in Boston. Checks or money orders only will be accepted and payment in full must be made at the time of the ticket reservation. Non-residents are welcome!
The bus will depart the Raynham Senior Center (2215 King Philip Street) at 5:00p sharp and will return at approximately 10:15p.
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Goodies Delivered
GFWC Taunton and Raynham Junior Women's Club's President Edie Edlund and membership chairwoman Joyce Clark made a visit to Brockton Hospital with an assortment of hand knitted baby hats for the pediatric unit.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and
bee entered to win a
Historical Tidbit Question:
What do scientist today believe caused the dark day in May?
Email us your answer at:
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 Raynham.
On December 11, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Wilds
I am a big fan of Brené
Brown. A sociologist and writer, her insights into vulnerability and acceptance took her from Ted Talks to her own Netflix special.
As we head into "the season," it is her thoughts on developing a "strong back, soft front and wild heart" from
Braving the Wilderness
that resonates.
Sometimes, being in relationship is painful, any kind of relationship. If we are invested, we risk getting hurt. We need a strong back to set healthy boundaries and limits for ourselves. Be kind to yourself.
Then we can have a soft heart... arms wide open for hugs.
Wild heart: "...living out the paradox of love in our lives. Its the ability to be tough and tender, excited and scared, brave and afraid- all in the same moment." (p. 155)
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Its a tension we struggle with. Being aware of pain and experiencing joy. Dr. Brown's point is that if we don't have joy and love, we can't give it away. Cultivate joy and love for yourself, make sure your own needs are being met... then you will have it to give away. Enjoy your week!
~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody,
Janice O'Brien,
Amanda Lobsien,
Jacquelyn Rose, Gregory Venezia & Beyonnie Whitaker
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