September 1, 2019
~ Building East Bridgewater Community One Positive Story at a Time
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East Bridgewater Community Gardens Receives Generous Donation
A heart felt Thank You to the EB Agricultural Commission for your generous donation of $500 to the Community Gardens. It will be very helpful in going toward hoes, shovels, rakes & watering nozzles. Your support and enthusiasm for our efforts is very much appreciated! Agrcultural Commission members: Caryl Guarino, Chair; Dan Betchelder, Vice-Chair; Larry Allen, Treasurer; Lynn Lundberg, Secretary; & Sharon Dunn, Cam Woodward, Peter Santilli, and Katie Cavanagh.
Pictured:
Dan Betchelder, EB Agricultural Commission Vice-Chair; Lisa Rue, EBCommunity Gardens Chair, and Caryl Guarino, EB Agricultural Commission Chair.
Image credit: Lynn Lundberg
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Historical Tidbit:
Cotton Gins
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In 1892, the Murray Ginning System Company was founded, The company began manufacturing all-steel gins in 1906. In 1938, the Murray Company purchased the Carver Company, then operating the Carver Cotton Gin in East Bridgewater.
The Carver Company initially manufactured cotton gins, and did not process the seeds. It wasn't until the 1850's that the Carver Company started looking into cottonseed processing.
Photo Credit: Margaret Alexander
Story Credit: Gregory Venezia
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Post your 10th anniversary Well Wishes
and help keep us buzzing with good news. 1 week: $10, 4 weeks $35
Read more
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Town Hall
175 Central St 508-378-1601
Mon 8:30a - 8p
Tues - Thurs 8:30a - 4:30p; Fri 8:30a - noon
EB Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
Mon & Tues 9 - 8 ; Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 - 5
Saturday 9 - 2
Council on Aging
355 Plymouth St 508-378-1610
Mon 8a - 6p
Tues - Thurs 8a - 4p
Fri 8a - noon
Food Pantries
Union Congregational Church
105 Pleasant St
2nd Wednesday from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm and last Saturday from 9:30 am - 11:00 am
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
St. John's Catholic Church
210 Center St EB
(508) 378-3760
Distribution 1st & 3rd Monday of Each Month
Community Meal
Wednesdays
5:30 - 6:30pm open to all.
A donation is appreciated.
United Methodist Church 54 N. Central St EB
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Congratulations!
Sherry Adams
won a
One Free Embodyment® Yoga Therapy session at Bliss Through Yoga
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people) at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater. Includes a breakfast buffet!
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Members of Troop 29 attend the World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia
Congratulations to the three scouts:
Anthony Vecchione. Josh Coyne and Alex Levesque
from Troop 29 who were part of the 24th World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia. The scouts attended the event for a total of 13 days along with 45,000 other scouts from over 150 countries.
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Our 3 were part of Troop USA 103
(Mayflower Council). One day,
the scouts went out and invited some friends to dinner. They told them to come by, but bring a table to sit at.
Well, dinner time came around, and over 400 people from troops all over the world ended up showing up for dinner! They had a blast getting to know each other and learn about each other’s culture.
Scouting at its best!
Video of BBC coverage
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East Bridgewater Food Pantry
The weekend before
Labor Day the Food Pantry will distribute fresh produce, burgers and dogs for those anticipated end of summer cookouts.
In preparation for Thanksgiving and Christmas, the months of September and October donation requests to the church family are turkey gravy, boxed mashed potatoes, ground coffee and boxed tissues. As always, volunteers are welcome and appreciated. You can contact them at their email which is
ebfoodpantry@yahoo.com
if you wish to participate and help out.
Dawn Currier and Emily Oliver
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Old Bridgewater Historical Society 125th Anniversary Raffle Fundraiser
T
he Old Bridgewater Historical Society is celebrating its 125
th
year in operation. Founded in 1894, OBHS is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and publication of history relating to the original Bridgewater area. The Board of Directors of OBHS is excited to announce our Quasquicentennial celebration fundraiser.
Our “125
th
Anniversary Raffle” includes some wonderful items including 2 TICKETS TO THE PATRIOTS VS. CLEVELAND BROWNS GAME on October 27th at Gillette Stadium, donated by 3Phase Elevator Corporation. Also in the basket are gift cards for Atina Asian Bistro, Boston Tavern, Bridgewater Bagel, Crystal's Kitchen, Good Days Restaurant, Kenny O'Bryan's Pub, Lawadessa Restaurant,etc.
Tickets are available (5 for $20) through the website's store
here
or from OBHS board members. The drawing will be held at Bridgewater’s 99 Restaurant on Sept. 24
th at our “Dining for a Cause” event. The winner does not need to be present to win.
Additional information about the Old Bridgewater Historical Society and all of its upcoming events can be found on the website
here.
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Great harvest this year?
Can your bounty and eat it all year long! We have a large selection of canning supplies.
Stop in and pick up yours today!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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Bottle & Can Fundraiser for Troop 29
Sat Sept 14 9am - 1pm
Carriage Crossing
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East Bridgewater Youth Lacrosse Cornhole Tournament
- East Bridgewater Commercial Club Pavilion
- Saturday, September 7th @ 3p
- $50/ Team
Come toss some bags and support East Bridgewater's youth lacrosse program!
Cost of entry for a team is $50 cash or check made out to East Bridgewater Youth Lacrosse and can be mailed to East Bridgewater PO Box 365.
Payment must be made prior to the tournament to reserve your spot. Please only enter 1 RSVP spot per team.
Cash prizes will be paid out to the top 3 teams, and there will also be a 50/50 raffle. Money raised will help cover costs for field equipment, field time, referees and end of season tournaments.
This is an adult-only event and space is limited. Contact Zach Michonski with any questions at
zmichonski@gmail.com.
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MOLD GUYS RESTORATION, LLC
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Call today to get your
air ducts cleaned!
An air duct cleaning service is an investment not only in your health, but in the health of your HVAC system!
(781) 910-5029
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Treat Yourself to a YUMMY Breakfast or Lunch!
We're Open:
Mon - Sat: 8am - 4pm
Sunday: 8am - 2pm
12 Temple St. * Whitman
(781) 447-1064
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Family Cookout
Sunday, Sept 8, 11a
Community Covenant Church
Join the Community Covenant Church for a family cookout. All are welcome to enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, and beverages that will be provided to you. If you can, bring salads or desserts to share.
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East Bridgewater Garden Club
Sat, Sept. 9, 12p
Sharon & Mark Hayward's Farm
182 Bridge St., EB
The East Bridgewater Garden Club will meet at the library and carpool to Hayward Farm. Please bring a chair and lunch. We will have a brief meeting to discuss open issues and upcoming meeting events.
Photo courtesy of: Mary Julius
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East Bridgewater Business Association is proud to announce our first $500 Scholarship Recipient! Congratulations Jessica Jacobson
Pictured: Jessica Jacobson & Jacquelyn Rose, EBBA Scholarship committee member
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What will you find at the farm today?
FRESH, LOCAL, ORGANIC! Carrots, summer squash, sweet and hot peppers, green beans!
Stop by today!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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FREE Intro to Svaroopa® Yoga!
Sun, Sept. 15,
1 pm
Come experience the difference!
Now taking new
Embodyment® Yoga Therapy clients
Learn how you can live pain-free!
More movement, less stress!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Preparing for the school year.... it's going to beee a great one!
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It's all about the kids!
Open Houses
Bridgewater:
9/3, 3 - 6 pm
Whitman: 9/4, 3 - 6 pm
Tap Jazz Ballet, Lyrical, Pointe Musical Theater, Hip Hop
(508) 378-7079
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Where did the summer go?
111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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21st Annual EBBA Business Expo & Family Fun Day 2019
East Bridgewater Town Common
Saturday, Sept 14 at 10a-2p
The EBBA will be hosting their 5th annual pie eating contest and will also be hosting tons of activities such as pony rides, face painting, music and food vendors.
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Church Yard Sale to Benefit Operation Christmas Children
Sat, Sept 14 9a-1p
Community Covenant Church
400 Pleasant St, East Bridgewater
The Community Covenant Church will be having a 50/50 yard sale.
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Farm Animal Fun thanks to the Friends of EB Library
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people) at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater. Includes a breakfast buffet!
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year did Murray purchase the Carver Cotton Gin Company?
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 East Bridgewater
On September 4, 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, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Everyday I have this anticipation...
like something great, anything great, can and will happen today. I never know what shape it will take, I never know where it will come from, but it keeps me open, ready to experience whatever life puts at my door.
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“When I think something nice is going to happen I seem to fly right up on the wings of anticipation; and then the first thing I realize I drop down to earth with a thud. But really, Marilla, the flying part is glorious as long as it lasts...it's like soaring through a sunset. I think it almost pays for the thud.” ~ L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea
"We are ever on the threshold of new journeys and new discoveries. Can you imagine the excitement of the Wright brothers on the morning of that first flight? The anticipation of Jonas Salk as he analyzed the data that demonstrated a way to prevent polio?" ~ Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Oh the places you'll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that ball will make you the winning-est winner of all.” ~ Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
~Jacquie
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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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