January 19, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant."
~ Martin Luther King, Jr
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These precious girls from Cambodia are wearing dresses made in the Bridgewater/West Bridgewater area. Do you see one of yours?
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Please join us for a Dress A Girl workshop
Saturday, Feb 8th
10a - 1p
80 Howard St.
This will be a 'Sewing Only" Workshop where each participant will make a dress for a deserving little girl.
All materials will be provided. Just bring your machine or borrow one of ours!! For any questions and to register: Gail McCarthy
Gmccarthy@sailsinc.org
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Historical Tidbit:
4-H
"I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,
My Heart to greater loyalty,
My Hands to larger service, and
My Health to better living,
for my club, my community, my country and my world."
Concerns that lack of economic prosperity within cities would darken future for generations of rural children, a 4-H youth club was started in 1902. A.P. Graham, a school principal in Ohio, began promoting rural vocational agriculture in out-of-school "clubs." Through learning-by-doing projects, group meetings, contests and exhibits, 4-H quickly grew. With involvement by the USDA, States' Universities, and local agricultural associations, by 1914 clubs were started in nearly every state.
In 1908, Massachusetts 4-H began. Between 1916-1941, 4-H work was guided by George L. Farley, the superintendent of schools in Brockton, MA. He was instrumental in developing a school garden program capturing statewide attention. 4-H was growing with America, and added horse and livestock programs in the mid 1950's, electric and science programs in the 1960's and urban programs in the 1970's. 4-H had reached five million members by 1980's.
After more than 100 years, 4-H continues to grow the Head, Heart, Hands and Health of American youth. Plymouth County alone has almost 40 clubs in 10 towns, making it easy to become part of a 4-H near you.
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Submitted by Robert Lundquist
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Town Hall
65 N. Main Street
508-894-1200
Mon, Tues & Thurs 8a - 4p
Wed, 8a - 7p, Fri 8a - 1p
WB Public Library
80 Howard Street
508-894-1255
Mon, Thurs, Fri 10a - 5p
Tues - Wed 10a - 8p
Sat 10a - 2p
Council on Aging
97 West Center Street
508-894-1262
Mon - Fri 8:30a - 4p
Food Pantry
1st & 3rd Wednesday each month
3:15 - 5p
Spring Street School
2 Spring St WB
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Congratulations!
Diane Ribeiro
won a
16 oz Bee Charmed candle,
the scent of your choice! (value $15.99)
from Bee Charmed Gift Shop
494 N. Bedford St (Rt 18),
East Bridgewater
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$20 gift certificate to the Mama Deb's food truck. Enjoy delicious fresh Italian food or purchase some sauce to take home. View
mamadeb.biz
for upcoming food truck events.
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Good Morning Metro South with U.S. Senator Ed Markey
Friday, January 24 – Good Morning Metro South | 11:45a – 1:30p The Martin Institute @ Stonehill College | 320 Washington Street, North Easton.
Read more
www.metrosouthchamber.com
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Baby Sing Along and Play
Thursday, January 23rd
10:30 - 11:30a
West Bridgewater Public Library
For families with children up to 2 years.
Join the library for a baby sing along event that involves movement, songs and stories for infants with care takers. There is no sign up required for this event.
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Bereavement
Supportive Group
Mondays for 6 weeks starting January 27th
2:00 - 3:30p
West Bridgewater Council on Aging
For information or to register contact
Gail Murphy, Bereavement Program Coordinator 781-341-4145 x 401
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We're Your COMPLETE Garden, Farm &
Pet Store!
We have everything you need to keep yourself safe, and your pets, fish and feathered friends safe, too!
Stop in today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Knights of Columbus Meat Raffle
Saturday, January 25th
1:00 - 3:00p
St. Ann's Parish Center
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Lunch & SINGO
Monday, January 27th
12:00p, make reservations by 9:00a
Test your Musical Knowledge & Luck!
Have some fun and win some prizes!
Reserve your spot call WBCOA 508-894-1262
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Come See Our
New Home
265 Bedford St, Bridgewater
(508) 378-9971
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Leaping Littles
Monday, January 27th
10:30 - 11:30a
WBPL
For families with children ages 1 to 3 years. Bring your toddler for a program of movement and music! Children will be singing and dancing. There will be parachute play and crazy parades.
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Foster Parent
Recruitment Info Session
Thursday, January 30th
10:00a
Department of Children and Families will be meeting with families interested in becoming foster parents.
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Create
SMART Plans for 2020
with
GleeWorks!
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Strategic Planning Workshop
Jan 30, 10a - Noon
Metro South Chamber
60 School St, Brockton
Take action!
A simple straightforward process for creating your 2020 action plan.
Call Marcy Venezia 781-223-8221
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West Bridgewater Rainwater
Runoff Demonstration
West Bridgewater Conservation Agent John Delano gives us a demonstration of a rainwater runoff from 2 model homes. One with no vegetation and the other with it. The differences in the two homes may surprise you of just how much rain water gets collected.
Video Courtesy by West Bridgewater TV.
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West Bridgewater School
Committee Meeting
January 14, 2020
Video Courtesy of West Bridgewater TV.
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Donations of Lights for the
War Memorial Park
"
BIG THANK YOU to everyone that donated lights for the War Memorial Park (aka: Town Park)
Over 12,160 lights donated!"
From The West Bridgewater Lions Club.
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ASTROSPORTSWEAR ACTIVEWEAR
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Limited edition vibrant activewear for your lifestyle.
Handmade in Bridgewater!
(508) 807-5138
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D'Agostino Insurance
111 Torrey St Suite #1
Brockton, MA 02301
Call (508) 586-0414
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Taunton River Watershed Alliance
The TRWA is an advocate for environmental protection, sustainable development, and responsible stewardship of our precious water resources. They are an Alliance of concerned residents, businesses, and organizations united to restore and properly manage water and related natural resources within the Taunton River Watershed. This watershed includes the 43 communities, including West Bridgewater.
Here is the full list.
Their mission is to protect and restore the watershed’s natural resources for current and future generations; to build and support responsible stewardship of fragile ecosystems, water quality, forests, farmland, and wetlands; provide opportunities for people to enjoy the river and the watershed’s open space; and to be voice for threatened land and water resources. For more information about the watershed visit
savethetaunton.org.
Below are the 2020 Board of Directors.
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L to R: Steve Silva, Carol Traverse, Priscilla Chapman
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$20 gift certificate to the Mama Deb's food truck. Enjoy delicious fresh Italian food or purchase some sauce to take home. View
mamadeb.biz
for upcoming food truck events
Historical Tidbit Question:
What school principal began promoting
4-H clubs in 1902?
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 January 22, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Buzzing Forward
"Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”~ Rob Siltanen
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead
“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”
~ Albert Einstein
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At the Buzz Around we work toward a day when we can respect each other's differences, celebrate in our innovation and create healthy and nurturing community... for all of us. Won't you join us? ~Jacquie
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The
Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody,
Janice O'Brien,
Jacquelyn Rose, & Greg Venezia
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Copyright 2019 Buzz Around West Bridgewater.
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The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
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