September 29, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Angels in America 3rd Annual Touch a Truck!
"Angels In America is a 501(c)3 non-profit group with a mission of “Making America stronger, providing hope and encouragement… one good deed at a time. They accomplish this by providing help in the community by volunteering with the public and providing financial support. Providing hope, encouragement, and assistance to those in need. Bettering the world one good deed at a time. Making America stronger through community spirit. Answering the Call." From their
Facebook Page.
AIA would like to thank BSU for the use of the parking lot & BSU police for participating. The Bridgewater Police & Fire Departments, the tow truck operators, and other vehicles that participated and everyone that came. Special thanks to DJ Jeff Fowler - just because !
Photo credits: Lisa Buzzell- Curley
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Historical Tidbit:
The Last One Room School House In Bridgewater
One room school houses were located in many spots in town. As neighborhoods grew, these buildings were often moved from neighborhood to neighborhood every few years. The "Dyer" school was located on the corner of Old Pleasant and Pleasant Streets. The last one room school in Bridgewater, used until 1945, is at the intersection of Auburn and Summer Streets and is currently the home of the Bridgewater Youth Soccer Association.
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Respectfully submitted by David Moore
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52 Weeks Logo & Link Ad in 2 Buzz Around Towns $199 / month
Your Logo & Link ad rotates monthly between Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Raynham, West Bridgewater & Whitman, you choose the towns!
Read more
buzzaround.info
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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!
Patricia Mele
won
2 tickets to the corn maze at Nessralla Farm Rt. 106, Halifax
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
One Free Svaroopa® Yoga Class at
Bliss Through Yoga
484 Bedford St., East Bridgewater
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Book Pumpkins
Oct. 2nd at 6p
Supplies will be provided and no registration is required.
Upcycle an old book into a book pumpkin craft! It's the perfect way to kick off the fall season and a unique spin on the pumpkin decoration we've come to know and love.
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Health and Wellness Fair
Sat, Oct 5th
12 - 5p
Polish Club
127 Spring St, Bridgewater
Presented by
Alternative Compassion Services (ACS) of Bridgewater MA.
All welcome to this FREE event!
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Does your lawn need a little boost after the dog days of summer? Come see us for your loam, seed and fertilizer needs!
Stop in today!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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Bridgewater Community Dance
Fridays 7:30 - 9:30p
Bridgewater Senior Center
Contact Sam for more info: sbaumgarten@verizon.net
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LAST REMINDER:
Bridgewater Kids Road Race
Sunday, October 6
TH
, 2p
Burnell Hall, Hooper St.
Bridgewater State University
Open to Bridgewater Kids, Grades K-8
Online signups through the end of the week:
Day of the race entries until 1:45 P.M.
Contact Sam Baumgarten, 774-208-2933, with any questions.
Don't miss out on a fun event!!
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Bridgewater Girl Scout Travel Troop Needs Your Help!
The troop has 18 girls traveling to England, Ireland & Wales in July 2020. Right now they ask for help with collecting used shoes.
Shoes should be gently worn or new. Dirty is ok, just no holes, and no wheels or blades on them.
They have bins set up at 3 locations for collection: Get In Shape for Women on Winter St, Bridgewater Fitness on Rt 18 and at the EB YMCA, Rt 106. Pick up dates from the boxes has been extended until
10/4/19.
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Get In Shape For Women - Bridgewater
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Fall into your new routine!!!
$279 for 6-Weeks of Training -
Three Sessions per week!
Over $5,000 in prizes across
the franchise!
Registration begins September 3rd.
180 Winter St., Bridgewater
(across from Chatta Box)
Contact Stephanie at 508-697-2900
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Mindfulness Coaching
For a different perspective!
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Call for a FREE consultation
781-223-8221
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Bridgewater Fire Department
Open House
Sun, Oct 6th - Rain or Shine!
10a - 1p
Station 2 (Prattown), 774 Plymouth St
Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12
Don’t Wait Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years
- Tower Truck Demonstrations
- Explore the SAFE Trailer
- Meet the Chief Sign up for Bridgewater Seniors First
- Check Out the Fire Gear CPR, AED and Narcan™ Demonstrations
- Face Painting
- Free Blood Pressure Checks
- Free Refreshments
- Fire Extinguisher Demonstrations at Noon
- Jaws of Life® Demonstration at 12:30p
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Old Bridgewater Historical Society presents:
“Getting the Most of Your DNA Test Results” with Richard Reid
Sun, Oct. 6th, 2:00p
OBHS Memorial Building
162 Howard Street, West Bridgewater
Richard will provide an overview of what all the DNA tests seek to accomplish. The audience will learn how to read and utilize the results from many popular DNA testing companies. There are many tests out there and each has partners that will help you match up with cousins and ancestors. Throughout the presentation Richard will use examples that are in his family tree and show how you can expand, verify and document your own tree.
Richard is the director of the Friends of Irish Research, which is based in Brockton, MA. The Friends provide training seminars, host a website full of research resources and provide consultations in the Brockton facility or via email. Richard has worked in the computer industry and taught in high schools, trade schools, and colleges for over 30 years. He has co-authored four computer books and established several computer training centers in New England. He is an active member of AMG, MSOG, MGC, APG, NEAPD, PCGI, and the Cape Breton Genealogical and Historical Association. In addition to the computer and genealogical work, Richard also pastors a Baptist Church in Brockton.
Light refreshments will be provided. Event is free and open to all. Donations are appreciated.
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Bridgewater Citizens for Civility and Respect Forum on Immigration Issues
Mon, Oct 7th 6:30p, Bridgewater Public Library
First forum of the new season, the topic is: Immigration:
*Understanding the laws—what are the facts?
*Clearing up misconceptions
*Sharing views, seeking compromise
Guest Presenters: Sarang Sekhavat, Mass. Immigrant and Refugee Advocate Coalition; Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Brockton City Councilor; Helena DaSilva Hughes, New Bedford Immigrants’ Assistance Center, Inc., and others TBA.
All are welcome. For more info click
here.
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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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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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Ousamequin Club Meeting
Mon, Oct 7th
1:00p
Bridgewater Senior Center
Open to all
A light lunch will be served followed by a short business meeting. We are very pleased to present Mr. Doug Harris who will be discussing the imprint that Native Americans have left on our New England landscape. Donations of canned tuna fish will be accepted to be distributed to our local food pantry and/or a travel size oral health product for our Project Pack drive.
Any questions contact us
here.
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Rummage Sale
Sat, Oct 12th
9:00a -3:00p
103 Center Street, Bridgewater
508-697-9528
2:00 - 3:00p - $2 a bag
Clothing, Books, Appliances,Small Furniture, Jewelry, Bric-a-Brac, Household Items
Come early for a great selection. Come late for a great bargain. Something for everyone!
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Yoga
for the
Rest of US!
Experience your bliss in a basics class, every Sunday @ 6:30p
Now taking new
Embodyment® Yoga Therapy clients
Learn how you can live pain-free!
More movement, less pain!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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ROTARY CLUB OF THE BRIDGEWATERS AWARDED GLOBAL GRANT
The Rotary Club of The Bridgewaters and the Rotary Club of Umhlanga (South Africa) have received a $40,750 Vocational Training Team Global Grant from The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International to strengthen early childhood education in KwaZuluNatal, South Africa. The grant activities focus on professional development for the team and extending and sustaining that by establishing a regional early childhood resource center in South Africa.
This partnership between Rotary District 7950 (USA) and 9370 (South Africa) will bring a team of Early Childhood professionals from KwaZuluNatal (KZN), South Africa to Eastern Massachusetts, USA.
While hosted here by Rotary District 7950, the South African team will engage with researchers, organizations and program staff working in the field of early literacy and family literacy, with a focus on programs that align with the work currently being done in KZN by the members of the team.
The Greater Boston area and Rhode Island are at the leading edge worldwide in both research and program design in the field of early childhood education and early literacy. South Africa Partners is one of the cooperative organizations involved in this project. They are committed to “unlocking the collaborative potential between South Africa and the United States for equitable access to healthcare and education.” South Africa Partners will assist in organizing a learning program for the team that will be mutually beneficial for both South African visitors and their American hosts, with particular focus on psychosocial support for vulnerable families, early childhood development teaching strategies for supporting reading for additional language English speakers, strategies to provide students with the right resources and support systems, strategies to ensure that students from low income households succeed in the foundation phase at schools, and ideas to identify and include all learning styles in reading activities.
Upon the trainers return to South Africa, they will offer “knowledge exchange” workshops where ideas are shared, not only with Family Literacy Project staff, but with all interested partners in the region. This Global Grant will also allow the establishment of a permanent training center for educators throughout the region.
In addition to The Bridgewaters Club, the Rotary Clubs of Brockton, Foxboro, Hanover, Rockland-Hanson, Weymouth and Warwick (Rhode Island) contributed to the required matching funds.
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Wood Palace Kitchen Designs
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Our 12th Annual
15 Acre
Corn Maze
is Open!
Sept 14 - Oct 27
Sat & Sun
10 am - 4 pm
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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Fall Foliage Canoe/Kayak Trip
Sat, Oct 12th
10:00a (check-in at 9:30a)
South Street East river crossing on the Raynham/East Taunton line
You're invited to join the Taunton River Watershed Alliance (TRWA) for a canoe/kayak trip on the Taunton River to enjoy the peak fall foliage.
Please pack a lunch, we will stop mid-way and take a break. It will end approximately four hours later (2p) at Weir Riverfront Park on East Water Street in Taunton.
The registration cost is $15 per person. Pre-registration and payment is required and we've made it easy! Now you can register, pay and get the liability form online
here. If you prefer to pay by check please make it payable to Taunton River Watershed Alliance and mail by October 7 to: TRWA, PO Box 1116, Taunton, MA 02780.
Participants must supply their own canoe or kayak and an extra paddle and wear a flotation device. If you don't have your own, there are three 10-foot kayaks with paddle and PFD are available for rent. Please email the river guide to make arrangements.
Youths under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Shuttle service will be provided as needed. No alcohol is allowed on the river.
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Rent our Billy Goat Ouback Brush Mower, with a 24″ cut, to make quick work of clearing your back 40!
Work smarter not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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OLD COLONY YMCA –
EAST BRIDGEWATER
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Join us October 14th for our annual Fall Mud Run! Kids will compete to see who can get the muddiest while running through Camp Satucket. Fun and exciting "obstacles" and mud pits & prizes!
(508) 378-3913
635 Plymouth St, East Bridgewater
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Box Tops for Education
It's National Box Tops Week and earning just got easier! Now that Box Tops has gone digital, get to know the new mobile app so you can keep earning at your school. It scans your store receipt, automatically finds participating products and instantly adds Box Tops to your school's earnings online. No clipping required! Learn more here:
boxtops4education.com
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Paid Medical and Family Leave
If you employ Massachusetts workers, you'll be required to comply with the PFML law beginning
Oct. 1, 2019
Important dates:
September 30 - Notify all covered individuals
October 1 - Withholding starts
December 20 - Apply for an exemption
January 31, 2020 - Remit contributions
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Bridgewater participates in the Global Climate Strike.
It's good news that we live in a democracy where people are encouraged to stand for what they believe in. While we saw the news reports of millions gathering across the globe, some Bridgewaterites brought the Global Climate Strike local. In the morning of Sept 20, roughly 50 Bridgewater University students rallied and in the marched on campus. During drive time, Bridgewater son Joseph Risko, pictured with Brockton organizer Denzel Gomes, was in Brockton's Strike. The crew livened up Main Street with chants and songs, rallying the city amid many honks and waves and yells of "thank you!" from the commuters. Joseph participated with his environmental club from Stonehill College. For more info go to
globalclimatestrike.net.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
One Free Svaroopa® Yoga Class at
Bliss Through Yoga
484 Bedford St., East Bridgewater
Historical Tidbit Question
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When was the last one room school house used until?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
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By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Bridgewater.
On October 2, 2019 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Awesome Sauce
“The Muse visits during the act of creation, not before. Don't wait for her. Start alone.”
~ Roger Ebert
“I know that you know that I'm awesome, and that you know that I know that you're awesome!” ~ Shreya Gunna
“The beauty that lies hidden, makes my soul tremble with awe.” ~ Patricia Robin Woodruff
“Who we are and how we engage with the world are much stronger predictors of how our children will do than what we know about parenting.” ~ Brené Brown
“You are people with a present and with a future. Don't muff the ball. Be excellent.”
~ Gordon B. Hinckley
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Add your own awesome sauce to everything you do.... it makes life so-o-o-o much more tasty! ~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by Jen Bellody,
Theresa McNulty,
Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Copyright 2019 Buzz Around Bridgewater.
You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit. ("Buzz Around Bridgewater 9/29/19")
Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. Occasionally, there will be links to town committees and other non-profit groups, as a way of sharing local information. Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials. The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
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