August 4, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Historical Tidbit: Washing Machine
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Recently I was reading a journal that my great grandfather had written in 1905. Among the pages I came across a short note entitled Washing Machines: "A home without a washing machine today is as rare as one without a telephone or radio, but then it was a great exception. I bought a 1900 washer in 1904 and it was my job to get up early and operate it. The motive, (its) power, was a couple of strong springs that had to be kept in motion." The earliest manual washing machines imitated the motion of the human hand on the washboard, by using a lever to move one curved surface over another and rubbing clothes between two ribbed surfaces. This type of washer was first patented in the United States in 1846 and survived as late as 1927 in the Montgomery Ward catalog. The first electric clothes washers, in which a motor rotated the tub, were introduced into America about 1900. The motor was not protected beneath the machine and water often dripped into it causing short-circuits and jolting shocks. By 1911, it was possible to buy oscillating, cylinder, domestic washing machines with sheet metal tubs mounted on angle-iron frames with perforated metal or wooden slat cylinders inside.
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Respectfully submitted, Sue Basile
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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!
Greg Redd
won a
45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose.
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
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Movie Monday!
Monday, August 5th at 10:30am at the Bridgewater Public Library.
This week we will be showing Space Jam! All ages welcome, parents must remain with children. Information retrieved from the Bridgewater Public Library.
Read More.
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Summer Nights at The Bridge Center
August 6th, 6-8:30p
It's $5 per vehicle, so pile in and enjoy a night of live music from
Billy Dodge Moody and Carlin Tripp
, food and drink vendors, as well as other fun and games. The $5 vehicle fee benefits
the Bridge Center programs for children.
Click here for more information
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PJ Story Time
Wednesdays, Aug 7th and 14th, 6:30-7p
The Bridgewater Public Library will be holding bedtime story events! All families are able to attend free with no cost! Ages 3-8 must have an adult attend along. For more information call 508-822-5388.
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Bake Sale and Music
Thurs, Aug 8th during the Music Alley Concert in Bridgewater, 5-8p.
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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Music Alley Presents: The Retrobates & The Promise is Hope
August 8th at the Bridgewater Music Alley in Central Square 5-8p
Come out for the always fun
Music Alley! Playing this week is the acclaimed Promise is Hope, recognized as a prominent emerging musical act in New England. Also playing are The Retrobates, a familiar visitor to the Music Alley known for their classic rock covers--they bring the music and the energy!
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Overdose Vigil by Candlelight
Please come honor the individuals we have lost at the Brockton Area’s 2019 Overdose Vigil by Candlelight on
Thurs, Aug 8th in the “quad” at Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Blvd, Brockton. Resources will be available starting at 6:30p and the ceremony will begin at 7p.
To those that are grieving, come find a safe space to remember your loved ones. To those that are in recovery, come share your strength and hope for your community. To those that are still struggling, come be with others who are there to support you and know that you are not alone. And to the rest of the community, please come stand together to honor those that we have lost and their loved ones.
Find out more.
Respectfully submitted,Gabrielle Peruccio.
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Lego Mania
Thurs, Aug 15th, 1-2p at the Bridgewater Public Library.
Ages five and up, no registration required!
Come and build your best creation using the library's Legos. All creations will be displayed in the Children's Room.Information retrieved from the
Bridgewater Public Library.
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Beach Themed Frames
Wed, Aug 14th at 11a, Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
Come join in the creation of constructing beach themed frames. Reservations are required. Please sign up in the office or call 508-697-0929
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Is this still in YOUR Garage?
111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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Shakespeare in the Park
Sun, Aug 18th starting at 4p with entertainment beginning at 5p, located at War Memorial Park, River St., West Bridgewater.
The Old Bridgewater Historical Players are excited to present their rendition of Shakespeare's
A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and folding chairs. Food and refreshments will be available on site for purchase. This is a free event with a suggested donation of $5.00. Come and enjoy a night of classic theater in the park! Information retrieved from,
Around the Common.
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Tuesday Move and Luncheon
Tues Aug 27th at 12p located at the Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
Head down to enjoy a $4.00 lunch along with the movie "Jersey Boys"! Popcorn and drinks are included. Inform us by Friday, August 23rd of your participation by calling 508-697-0929. Information retrieved from The Bridgewater Counsel on Aging.
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Bridgewater Public Library Flora T. Little Art Gallery
The next two months of
August and September
the
art gallery at the library
will have a photography collection on display titled "Visual Conversations" by a group of photographers named the Imogenes. In this exhibit seven photo-based artists explore communication via the exchange of images rather than words.
Included in the group is photographer Deb Ehrens.
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Board Breaking Seminar
August, 31st starting at 1p
Bridgewater Martial Arts
992 Bedford Street. Open to public. 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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Wood Palace Kitchen Designs
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What will you find at the farm today?
Native Cantaloupe! Only $1.99 each!
Stop by today!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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Dress a Girl
Mandela Scholars and the Bridgewater United Methodist Church work together to create dresses for young girls around the world who are in need.
Dress a Girl Around the World is a campaign under
Hope 4 Women International that works to provide and create dresses for the girl that never had one, and to create a sense of self respect to encourage a successful future. Not only will these brightly patterned dresses bring a smile to any girls face but also a sense of hope. What better gift to give than the feeling of being love?
Photos provided by Gail McCarthy.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
Historical Tidbit Question
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What kept the washer's motive in motion?
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 August 7, 2019 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Family Time.
“What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.” ~ Mother Teresa
"Onion rings in the car cushions do not improve with time." ~ Erma Bombeck
“Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.” ~ David Ogden Stiers
"All of us have moments in our lives that test our courage. Taking children into a house with a white carpet is one of them. " ~ Erma Bombeck
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Summer brings sunshine and time with our family. Enjoy the little ones in your life. ~ 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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