July 21, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Lights of Liberty Vigil
Members of First Parish, Unitarian Universalist, Bridgewater, partnered with Bridgewater State University, Town of Bridgewater, and Bridgewater Citizens for Civility and Respect to bring attention to the inhumane treatment of migrant children in U.S. detention centers. This was in part of a nationwide event sponsored by Lights of Liberty, where different locations held vigils in order to honor the lives of these children. Coordinators Susan Holton, McKayla Hoffman, and Tony Winters, together with presenters Sam Baumgarten and Frances Jeffries guided attendees in holding candles that symbolized the life of these children and keeping their rights in mind. The intent of the Lights of Liberty Vigil is to address the protection of human rights while simultaneously exercising the fundamental principles of democracy both peacefully and respectfully. Information and images courtesy of Frances Jeffries.
Reported by: Taylor Fruzzetti
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Historical Tidbit:
Staying Cool in the Summer
Heat waves in town are nothing new, so how did folks cool off years ago before back-yard pools and air conditioning?
To start with, houses were built with higher ceilings and bigger windows to allow heat to rise and breezes to circulate. Many homes had a large front porch, where people could sit and enjoy a summer breeze.
There were many swimming spots in town, such as Sturtevant's Pond on South Street, the Nip, and various spots along the river. The first swimming pool in town was at the poor farm or prison down at the end of summer street. The river was quite clean before the days of indoor plumbing and commercial and residential waste discharges into the river.
Cold drinks were provided by water from the deep well, and if you wanted ice in your drink, you had to hope that there was still some left in the ice chest.
Ice was delivered once or twice a week by wagon. The ice had been cut during the winter and had been stored in several large ice houses near the ponds. The ice houses were built with walls 1 - 2 feet thick and insulated with sawdust. They could hold ice through the hot summer until ponds froze again in the winter. The largest one in town was down at Carver's Pond on Summer Street.
One last thing, tight fitting clothing made of synthetic fibers was unheard of.
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Respectfully submitted,
David Moore
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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 - 1p
1st Monday of each month from 6 to 8 p
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Congratulations!
Joanne May
won a
$30 Gift Certificate to CN Smith Farm
!
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple St, Whitman Center
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Nasty, but Nutritious?
July 23rd at 6:30p at the Bridgewater Public Library. Blake Dinius,Entomologist Extension Educator from the Plymouth County Extension Program will present on how bugs can be a sustainable alternative to meat. This event is open to the public. For more information, click
here.
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Radium Girls: Old Bridgewater Historical Society Lecture
July 24th beginning at 7:00p at the Memorial Building located at 162 Howard St, West Bridgewater.
The OBHS preserves and reawakens the history of the original Bridgewater area, which once was the combination of Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, and Brockton.
This event will be a lecture focusing on the "Radium Craze" of the 1900s. More information can be found
here. There is no required registration and it is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. There is a suggested $5 donation.
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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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"The Wizard of Oz" Production by FPAC
Family Performing Arts Center (FPAC) at Bridgewater State University's first summer performance includes flying witches. Take a stroll down the yellow brick road and experience the classic The Wizard of Oz through new eyes.
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 7:00p. A breakdown of what this performance will include and accommodate for can be found here
Sensory-Friendly Performance.
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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Bridgewater Music Alley: Bag Full of Blues
July 25th from 5-8p at the Bridgewater Music Alley.
Alan Qualtieri and Bag Full of Blues returns to Music Alley and will feature a twist on Blues and Classic Rock.
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Is this still in YOUR Garage?
111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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MIKE'S QUALITY
AUTO REPAIR
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• General Auto Repair
• Domestic & Imported Cars
• ASE Certified
• L1 ASE Certified
Over 20 Years of Experience
Local Family Owned Independent Shop
(508) 697-1122
85-2 Fireworks Circle (off Rt 18)
Bridgewater
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Cribbage Tournament
July 26th at 6p at the Polish Club on 127 Spring St.
The Bridgewater Lions Club will be hosting a cribbage tournament for the benefit of Bridgewater Lions Charities. This event is limited to the first sixteen who prepay, with an entry cost of $25 per a person.
To reserve your spot please contact Carl Hanson at 508-813-0759
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Pet Adoption
Sunday July 28th from 11 to 1p at Bridgewater Credit Union 75 Main St., Bridgewater.
Applications need to be submitted prior to the event to put a deposit on a dog at the event.
Come on by and check out our adoptable dogs, all available for deposits! We will post the list of dogs Friday evening before the event
For more details click
here.
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Earrings Workshop
Tuesday, July 30th from 10:15-11:15a.
BW Senior Center
Come and get creative with Linda Felix of North River Home care and make you or a friend a one-of-a-kind set of earrings! This event is open to seniors of Bridgewater, space is limited and reservation is required. You must reserve your spot by July 23rd 508-697-0929 .
Click here for details.
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Douglas R. Grogan, Jr., MD,
Jennifer Hall DiFalco, MD
Janis A. Shakr, FNP, BC
Susan Andrea,
FNP, BC
Accepting New Patients
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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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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Dress a Girl Around the World
July 31st from 3-5p at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 35 School St.
Learn how to make a dress for a little girl who never had one.
For more information on Hope 4 Women International click
here.
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Bake Sale and Music
Thursday, August 8th during the Music Alley Concert in Bridgewater from 5-8:00p.
The Ousamequin Club will be holding a bake sale with all proceeds being donated to a future 2020 Music Alley Concert. You are welcome to stop by to grab some goodies and enjoy performances by "The Promise of Hope" and "The Retrobates." You can learn more about The Ousamequin Club at their bake sale booth and by clicking
here. Respectfully submitted, Rebecca Mugherini.
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Board Breaking Seminar
August, 31st starting at 1p
Bridgewater Martial Arts 992 Bedford Street, Bridgewater
Open to everyone. Come meet the staff and receive some free instruction. Price is $10 per board and all funds will go to benefit our new scholarship. For additional information, please call 508-697-4947.
Respectfully submitted, John Hatfield.
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Temple Baptist Church
Camp Kilimanjaro
Vacation Bible School
An Epic Expedition Through Proverbs
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July 24th - 28th
10:30a - 12:30p
540 Manley St,
W. Bridgewater
(508) 583-5190
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Tending the Fires: Recent Acquisitions in Clay
Exhibit opens on August 17th at the Fuller Craft Museum 455 Oak St., Brockton.
This exhibit offers recent additions to Fuller Craft’s ceramic collection that display a multitude of processes and conceptual approaches in clay. Exhibiting artists include:Richard Cleaver, Nancy Jurs, Jun Kaneko, Steven Young Lee, Cliff Lee, Michael Lucero, Lauren Mabry, Beverly Mayeri, Zemer Peled, Peter Pincus, Prudence Piper, Mark Shapiro, Mara Superior, Akio Takamori, Cheryl Ann Thomas, Tip Toland, Patti Warashina, and Malcolm Wright. Fuller Craft Museum is proud to shine a light on the clay triumphs of these renowned ceramicists while proudly displaying the institution’s recent collecting achievements.
Museum is open Tue-Sun 10-5p, Thurs 10-9p, closed on Mondays.
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Wood Palace Kitchen Designs
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What will you find at the farm today?
OUR OWN chocolate sprinkles cherry tomatoes! Picked fresh daily! FRESH LOCAL green peppers, summer squash, and zucchini. Coming soon--slicing tomatoes, cucumbers, and corn!
Stop by today!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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Bridgewater Blooms
The truest sign of summer in Bridgewater is when all the landscaping and flowers are planted and blooming in the Common leading toward the Academy Buildin
g. Huge thanks to
the Bridgewater Improvement Association & Town of Bridgewater for all of their hard work.
Consider taking a stroll along the Common, maybe on the way to the Music Alley or the Library, and take it all in in person. The Common is a great place to relax, read, gather, and located in the heart of Bridgewater.
Thank you, Veronica Ellis for these photos!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA
GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple St, Whitman Center
Historical Tidbit Question
:
Where was the first swimming pool in town?
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 Bridgewater.
On July 24, 2019 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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"Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people. " ~ Dennis Prager
"Be a warrior when it comes to delivering on your ambitions. And a saint when it comes to treating people with respect, modeling generosity, and showing up with outright love. " ~ Robin S. Sharma
"Generosity is not giving me that which I need more than you do, but it is giving me that which you need more than I do." ~ Khalil Gibran
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Said simply, we get further with honey than with vinegar.
Have a great week : ) ~ Jacquie
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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, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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