January 26, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Early Childhood Parent Organization (ECPO) at Merrill Elementary
Allocates Funding for School Instruments
At the October ECPO meeting its members voted to allocate money for the music department to purchase instruments. Thanks to all of the Merrill families!! They couldn’t have done this without everyone’s support.
There are 5 meetings left this school year. Please join them and help them decide on where the money raised should be spent. Those meeting dates are as follows:
2/6, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7
and
6/4
all from
6:30-7:30p
in the
Merrill School library
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Historical Tidbit:
Our Scouts
Last week marked the anniversary of the beginning of Scouting. On Jan 24, 1900, English war hero Robert Baden-Powell produced a publication: Scouting for Boys. Lessons on tracking, observation and organized games quickly caught on with the English boys. Baden-Powell began organizing and teaching boys camping, woodcraft, boating, patriotism and chivalry.
When an American, Chicago publisher William Boyce, was visiting London in 1909, he became lost in the fog and was aided by a Boy Scout! This Scouts gesture of kindness and humility inspired Boyce to organize several regional U.S. organizations.
On Feb 8, 1910, Boy Scouts of America was incorporated and in June of that same year, a group was founded by Frank O. Carpenter. Then a Department of New England was organized and based in Boston under Chief Department Scout General William H. Oakes.
In 1911, Juliette Gordon Low, an American from Savannah, Georgia, met Robert Baden-Powell in England and began organizing Girl Guide groups. On March 12th 1912, Juliette began a group in Savannah. Her goal was to get girls out of homes and expose them to the same adventures boys their age experienced. Teaching courage, confidence and character. Massachusetts Girl Scouts were founded by Miss Edith Sinnett and Mrs. Edith Newell at Camp Bonnie Brae in the Berkshire Mountains.
Our local Boys and Girls are joined with over 6 million active Scouts across America. From their very beginning and throughout the years Scouts have been doing their duty and doing their best to God, to Country, to others and to self. Lets do our best to support our Scouts.
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Submitted by Robert Lundquist
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Town Hall
558 South Main St.
508-824-2707
Mon - Thurs 8:30a - 4:30p,
Fri 8:30a - 12 Noon
Tues eve 6 - 8p
Public Library
760 South Main St.
508-823-1344
Mon - Wed 10a - 8p
Thurs 10a - 6p, Fri 10a - 5p, Sat 10a - 2p
Council on Aging
2215 King Philip St.
508-824-2740
Mon - Fri 9a - 3p
Food Pantry
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
9:00a - 11:00a
494 Church St, Raynham
774-406-5612
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Congratulations!
Mary Blye
won 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.
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose.
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Basic Drawing Class
Wednesdays, Now - Feb 12th
10:00a – 12:00p
Laurie Halls returns for a six week beginners drawing class. The cost is $36 for six weeks and you must sign up in advance at the Senior Center.
Intermediate Drawing Class
Tuesdays, Now - Feb 11th
9:30 – 11:30a
Laurie Halls will have an Intermediate Drawing Class as well. The cost is $36 for six weeks and you must sign up in advance at the Senior Center.
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Next
GFWC Club
Meeting Open for those Interested in Joining
Monday, February 3rd
7:00p
Silver Platter Restaurant located inside Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical High School,
207 Hart Street, Taunton
All women eighteen years and older are invited to join. The meeting will explore all the club has to offer as a volunteer organization for the surrounding communities, as well as nationally and internationally.
Call Joyce at 508 823-4482 if interested in attending.
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Shoveling Tips for a Healthy Spine
• Layer clothing to keep your muscles warm and flexible.
• Do some warm-up stretching before you grab that shovel.
• Push the snow straight ahead. Walk it to the snow bank. Avoid sudden twisting and turning motions.
• Bend your knees to lift when shoveling. Let the muscles of your legs and arms do the work, not your back.
• Take frequent rest breaks to take the strain off your muscles. A fatigued body asks for injury.
• Stop if you feel chest pain, get tired or have shortness of breath.
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Call and schedule your appointment today!
63 Main Street, Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0050
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Notice on REAL IDs
In case you haven't heard, after October 1, 2020, you will need a REAL ID or a passport to fly within the United States or enter federal buildings.
You can get a REAL ID when you renew your licence at the RMV or AAA center if you have AAA. The AAA center is less crowded, so I'd go there if you are a AAA member.
Learn more about getting a REAL ID
here.
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Transition Opportunities Presentation
Monday, February 3rd
6:30 - 8:30p
The Bridge Center
470 Pine St., Bridgewater
Held by The Bridgewater-Raynham Special Education Parents Advisory Council (BR-SEPAC), West Bridgewater SEPAC, and East Bridgewater SEPAC for the 2019-2020 school year.
Presentations will be given on Nonotuck Resource Associates, Community Autism Resources/Gottschall Access Program, BSU's ICEI/Excel Program, and Massasoit's ICEI Program. The BR-SEPAC will hold a meeting at 6:15 pm and then the presentation will follow at 6:30 pm. Please register online in advance for free childcare at:
thebridgectr.org.
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Come See Our
New Home
265 Bedford St, Bridgewater
(508) 378-9971
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COUNTDOWN TO MARCH 3rd PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES
Registration Deadline: Feb. 12, 2020
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Board of Selectmen Meeting 1/21/20
Brought to you by The Raynham Youtube Channel
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Conservation Commission 1/15/20
Brought to you by The Raynham Youtube Channel
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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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Kindergarten Registration 2020-2021
2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration Information opens 2/3. Who is eligible for Kindergarten? Any child who is 5 years old on or before August 31, 2020 & resident of Bridgewater or Raynham.
Read more
www.bridge-rayn.org
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Coffee and Conversations with Superintendent Swenson & Asst. Superintendent Powers
Thursday, February 13th
8:30a
Raynham Middle School
These meetings provide the opportunity to have a cup of coffee and engage in an in-depth discussion regarding the recent happenings of the BRRSD. Mr. Swenson & Mr. Powers host their monthly “Coffee & Conversations” series at each of the six schools. Please note that if you are unable to attend the scheduled meeting at your child’s school, please feel free to attend another "Coffee & Conversations" event planned at an alternative site. They look forward to meeting with you throughout the school year.
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Limited edition vibrant activewear for your lifestyle.
Handmade in Bridgewater!
(508) 807-5138
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Having a blast at the Noon Year's Eve Party!
Bringing in the new year at the Raynham Public Library.
Photos courtesy of
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose.
Historical Tidbit Question:
Who founded Massachusetts Girl Scouts?
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 29, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Speaking Your Truth
“Living with integrity means: Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values. Making choices based on what you believe, and not what others believe.”
~ Barbara De Angelis
“Truth without love is brutality, and love without truth is hypocrisy.”
~ Warren Wiersbe
“Honesty is more than not lying. It is truth telling, truth speaking, truth living, and truth loving.” ~ James E. Faust
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Solid, trusting, healthy relationships are based on truth.
You are not helping anyone when you don't share the pain you feel. Speak your truth.
~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody,
Janice O'Brien,
Jacquelyn Rose, & Gregory Venezia
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