November 10, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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President Leslie Dorr accepted a citation and check on behalf of the Ousamequin Club at the General Federation of Woman's Clubs of MA.
The check of $300 is a Domestic Violence Grant for Penelope’s Place which will be presented to
Penelope's Place at the
Ousamequin Club's next meeting.
Story credit: J.Rose
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Historical Tidbit: Hooper and Clark
The building to the left of the picture is Hooper and Clark, the towns general store. This store was opened in 1775, replacing a smaller one on the site and ran until the 1920's.
We came across some ledgers of the store and were amazed to see the record of items sold to patrons. They had supplies of everything from ribbons and peanut butter to iron bars from the local ironworks.
It was also a bank before the day of the Bridgewater Savings Bank. They actually made loans from the store, as it was connected with the financial resources of the ironworks.
It also served as the stage coach stop, so it was the source of information or news from outside the town before the days of newspapers.
Another interesting fact is that December 25th was a regular business day for these workers and there was no celebration of the Christmas holidays until the late 1800's.
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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!
Kimberly Bamberg
won a
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people)
at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater.
Includes a breakfast buffet!
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
One Free Embodyment® Yoga Therapy session at Bliss Through Yoga
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Tri-Town Veteran's Day Parade
Mon, Nov. 11th, 10a
West Birdgewater
Parade Theme: "We Must Never Forget Your Sacrifices"
Awards for: Best Float or Theme, Best Matching Unit, Judges Choice
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Taste A Book Club
Tues, Nov 12th, 5p
Do you love to cook and love looking at cookbooks? This month’s selection is the cookbook "Martha Stewart’s Appetizers”.
Stop by the library and borrow a copy located at the front desk. Notify the library with the page number of the recipe you would like to reserve. Cook the recipe, and bring your dish to the meeting to share.
The Library will supply the paper products.
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Ask a Lawyer
Wednesday, Nov 13th
Bridgewater COA
Attorney Alyssa Asack offers free 30-minute legal consultations for Bridgewater Seniors on a variety of issues. By appointment only, beginning at 9:30 am. Call for more info: 508-697-0929.
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Hometown Hero
Banner Project
Needs Volunteers
Bridgewater’s Hometown Heroes are on display throughout the town, all 103 of them. They represent the thousands of veterans from our town who have given years of their lives to protect our freedoms. They will be up until Thanksgiving at which time they will come down and get ready for the next display. The Bridgewater Public Library has offered to display them through December and January. We hope to have them back on display for Memorial Day 2020.
The program is seeking volunteers to assist in taking them down. Many can be removed with a step ladder and pair of wire cutters in minutes. It is hoped that small groups, working with Committee members, can adopt a group of banners for removal to help.
David Moore
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The Library Book,
author talk with Susan Orlean
Nov 13th, 7:30p
Horace Mann Auditorium, Boyden Hall
New York Times Best Selling Author
Susan Orleans is coming to BSU!
Susan Orleans will be reopening the unsolved mystery of the most catastrophic library fire in American history and delivers a dazzling homage to a beloved institution - our libraries.
It will be free and open to the public.
For more information, click
here.
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Want a glorious bed of tulips next year? It's time to plant spring flowering bulbs! Come in today and shop our selection!
Stop in today!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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Family Special
Education Night
Thurs, Nov 14th
6 - 8p
Laliberte Elementary School
777 Pleasant St.
Family Special Education Night provides parents/guardians with a place to gather information from 30+ organizations that offer services to children with special needs.
While parents are gathering information, children will be supervised and active in sports activities, art projects, and eating healthy snacks.
They will also be holding a raffle to raise funds for the
BR-SEPAC
and John's Dream Ice Cream will be selling ice cream treats.
Please join, all are welcome!
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An Underground Railroad Story Sampler Quilt will be on display at the center in
November and December.
Eleanor Burns and Sue Bouchard studied the book
Hidden in Plain View and created this 16-block quilt telling the story of the journeys of the escaping slaves and their helpers on their arduous 250-mile journey from the South to Canada.
The quilt was created in the spring of 2019 by Bridgewater area women as part of the One Book One Community project.
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We have many compressors to add power to your next project!
Work smarter not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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STEM FUN
Fridays - Nov 15, 22, Dec 6, 13, 20
10:30 - 11:30a
Join Miss Nicole for some cool adventures in STEM! For caregivers and their children ages 3-5.
You and your child will be able to test theories and predictions through a variety of science, technology, engineering and mathematical activities.
Learn to become problem solvers, innovators and collaborators while having super cool creative fun. Hope to see you there!
Space is limited. Adult participation required.
Please register by calling Nancy 508-822-5388 Ext. 208
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DOT Physicals
Accepting New Patients
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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Need an Insurance quote?
We make sure you have the right coverage for you and help you select from our
Call for more information today!
111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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Hope Week
Week of November 18th
Bridgewater State University's Relay for Life will take place April 3rd and April 4th.
"We are fundraising throughout the year leading up to our event. In November, specifically the week of November 18th we will be having our Hope Week. On
Wednesday November 20th
we have a goal of raising 5K in a day. We are looking for any
local businesses
who would be interested in having a donation jar to help us reach our goal. We would drop the donation jar off at your business, collect it from you and count the money, all you would need to do is have a space for it! If you are interested please let me know."
Message from: Jessica Moore and the Vice President of Finance for Bridgewater State University’s Relay for Life.
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Old Bridgewater Historical
Society Lecture
Sun, Nov 17
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2:00p
Bridgewater Senior Center
T
he Old Bridgewater Historical Society and New England Curiosities will host a lecture entitled
New England Witchcraft Tales.
Everyone knows the stories of the Salem witches, but have you ever heard the tales of the others accused of witchcraft in New England? The public is invited to hear the stories that may not be so familiar, including tales from Maine to New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
The lecture will be presented by Roxie Zwicker, who has been sharing history and folklore of the New England states since 1994.
Light refreshments will be served. Event is free; $5 donation to OBHS is suggested.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the West Bridgewater Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Wood Palace Kitchen Designs
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Step 2…
7 Mill St, Middleboro
(508) 947-1975
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Time to ORDER YOUR PIES for Thanksgiving!
Pumpkin, Apple, Squash & Blueberry for $15 each. Pick up on or before Wed, Nov 27 @ 5p. All orders must be paid in full when placed. Order in person or call today!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High Schools - Raynwater Players Production of
Disney Frozen Jr.
Saturday, November 23rd, 2p & 7p
Sunday, November 24th, 2p
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez
Book by Jennifer Lee
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Christ Buck and Jennifer Lee
All Seats General Admission $10
"Meet & Greet" following each performance
Sunday only VIP package-$25
Includes $10 admission to performance, reserved seating, cookies & cocoa with characters (12:30-1:30p)
Call 508-697-6902 for more information.
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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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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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Trinity Episcopal Church's Annual Fall Fair
Last week's Trinity Church Fall Fair was a success!
*There was clam chowder from their comfy new kitchen; crafts & games out on the lawn and inside. Tons of fun!
*Loving the matching Trinity sweatshirts.
Trinity Episcopal Church, 91 Main St Bridgewater
Image credits: J. Rose
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
One Free Embodyment® Yoga Therapy session at Bliss Through Yoga
Historical Tidbit Question
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What were some of the things sold at Hooper and Clark?
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 November 14, 2019 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by Jen Bellody, Sarah Harkins, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, Gregory Venezia & Beyonnie Whitaker
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Yes, You Can!
You can design your own life, you can change those habits that are holding you back, you can build a better life for yourself.
Small changes that help your mind, your body or your spirit make a big difference. Take on one bad habit at a time, something you think is holding you back.
The amount of time it takes to change a habit varies from the person, the circumstance and the habit itself, but prevailing wisdom says it's somewhere between 2 - 3 months.
Here are some tips:
- Set clear goals. Make sure the behaviors you want to change are specific, measurable, and attainable. ...
- Make a realistic plan. Set yourself up for success by making sure you have practical ways to reach your goals. ...
- Avoid making too many changes at once. ...
- Think positively. ...
- Change for yourself, not anyone else.
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"There are far better things than any we leave behind" ~C.S. Lewis
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