February 9, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Ousamequin Club Reports:
Wonderful meeting on Monday! 52 red hats and scarves collected for the Sunshine Farm kids! We presented the adviser of DECA, the business club at BRRHS, a check for $428.00 from our Christmas tree drawing; raised $100 for the American Heart Association; received many items for Project Pack and books for More Than Words. The Bridgewater Parks and Trails Presentation by Steve Black enlightened our members about all the parks we are fortunate to have here in Bridgewater and the food was fabulous. You ladies are the best....volunteering warms the heart.
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Historical Tidbit:
1775 Massachusetts Seal
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"Seals, such as those that appear on documents certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, have a long history and were mentioned even in the Bible. They were widely used many centuries ago because most persons, even of high rank and wealth, did not read or write. Acceptance of a document was signified by making an impression of one's coat of arms into a blob of soft wax, usually with an engraved signet ring. There was a general reluctance to affix seals to documents unless absolute certainty of the contents could be confirmed. This eventually led to the idea that documents of state and other important personal papers, such as deeds, should contain a seal that bore witness to their authenticity. "
"When the conflict between the province and England began in 1775, General Thomas Gage, the royal governor, had custody of the province seal. As his authority was no longer recognized by the province, it became necessary to establish a new public seal. The General Court passed an order on July 28, 1775, appointing a committee to consider "what is necessary to be done relative to a Colony Seal." The design adopted was that of an English-American man holding the Magna Carta. The seal was engraved by Paul Revere, whose original signed bill for the work is located in the Massachusetts Archives. A motto in Latin was also chosen - "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" - which remains the motto of the Commonwealth today. Freely translated this means, "By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty." It was written about 1659 and is attributed to the famous English patriot, Algernon Sydney."
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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 - 8 p
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Congratulations!
Art Ward
won a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from
Get In Shape For Women at
180 Winter St, Bridgewater
Value: $140
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant
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Bridgewater, MA Town Council Meeting
February 4th, 2020
Courtesy of BTV
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Bridgewater Citizens for Civility and Respect Forum on Structural Racism in the Schools.
Monday, February 10th, 6:30pm
Moakley Center Auditorium,
Bridgewater State University
From Me to We: Reframing White-Centric Power in the Public Schools.
Co-sponsored by BCCR, Bridgewater State University and the National Association for Multicultural Education. Prof. Mary Earick, from Plymouth State University, will lecture, lead a panel discussion, and promote audience involvement as we look at the issues and challenges underlying racial inclusion and diversity in our communities, especially as they impact public schools.
All are welcome.
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The 5th Annual Darwin Day @ BSU!
February 28th
7:00p
Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Math Center
The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE) is pleased to announce Darwin Day 2020.
Keynote speaker: Dr. Patricia Brennan
Open to the public.
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Highlights From the Council on
Aging for February
2/11 Valentine’s Luncheon
2/18 Fire Prevention, Home Safety, Emergency Management Workshop
2/19 Bingo & Lunch
2/25 Lunch & a Movie
2/26 Not Your Grandmother’s Hostas
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Come See our New Home
265 Bedford St, Bridgewater
(508) 378-9971
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Ask a Pastor Anything / Faith:Uncorked
Every 2nd Thursday (next one 2/13)
7:00p
Greyhound Tavern
39 Broad St, Bridgewater
We all have questions. Why church? Why Christian? Why did you want to be a pastor? Can you believe in God and believe in science? Are pastors normal people? Are dogs better than cats?
Here is your chance!!
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Fuller Craft Museum Presents
2020 Biennial Members Exhibition
Exhibition: February 8 – November 8, 2020
455 Oak Street, Brockton
Fuller Craft Museum’s membership base is critical to the health and growth of the museum’s identity, as an institution is only as good as its body of support in the community. Accordingly, Fuller Craft Museum is proud and privileged to present the
2020 Biennial Members Exhibition
, featuring 37 Museum members—young students, mid-career makers, and those who have been full-time artists for decades. With approximately 275 works submitted for this year’s exhibition, it is clear that ambitious and enthusiastic advocates for artistic expression are prevailing across the spectrum of generational diversity. In addition, the ceramics, furniture, photography, fiber, woodturning, and other craft media in this year’s show speak to the multidimensional set of ways in which individuals are communicating through material means.
Associate Curator Michael McMillan is the lead curator for this exhibition. Fuller Craft Museum would like to thank this year’s juror, Emily Zaiden, Director of the Craft in America Center in Los Angeles, CA, for taking on the difficult task of deliberating and selecting the pieces for this exhibition. The show wonderfully echoes Fuller Craft’s mission to highlight the joys of the handmade.
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Dress a Girl
Around the World
Friday, Feb. 14
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9:30 - 11:30a
Bridgewater Senior Center
10 Wally Kruger Way
The sewing machines will be humming again
sewing dresses for girls around the world who have never had one. Please consider joining us to learn how this is done. Contact Evie DeLutis at 508-697-0929 or email her
evie.delutis@gmail.com for more information.
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BR VARSITY HOCKEY TEAM TRADITION SUPPORTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Revolutions Salon on Monday, February 17 2020
Read more
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Passion Projects
Wednesday, February 19
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6:30p
Bridgewater Public Library
New program series, FREE and open to the public. The first presentation on
Floor Cloths will be given by local resident Cynthia White
What are Floor Cloths? Most modern floor cloths are made of heavy, unstretched canvas with two or more coats of gesso. They are then painted and varnished to make them waterproof. In the past few decades, the desire to decorate homes in a more personal way has stimulated their popularity. Unique designs are made in a variety of styles and colors, using many techniques. This gives today's floor cloths the ability to be created for any style interior.”
Cynthia is new to her current hobby but is happy to share her knowledge and passion with everyone. There will be on display the various stages of the process. We hope you join us and learn something new!
What is your passion? The Bridgewater Public Library is looking for volunteer presenters for a new program series at the library: Passion Projects. What hobby or vocation do you have that you are passionate about and want to share with others? Maybe you are a taxidermist, or a woodworker, a stamp collector, or an herbalist. Maybe you know a lot about wine or cheese or tea. Possibly you can talk about yoga or meditation. Do you keep chickens? Have you built your own Tiny Home? Everyone's an expert in something. What's your expertise? Share your interests and knowledge with your fellow residents here at the library. Interested persons can contact us by email at
rmamakos@bridgewaterma.org
with your name and your Passion Project!
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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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Lego Mania
Tues, February 18th 1:30-2:30p
BW Public Library
A special February vacation event!
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Do you have a video game console or two sitting around unused and collecting dust? Maybe your kids grew up and moved out but left their old video games to take up space. Why not donate them to Bridgewater Public Library where we can breathe new life into them. We have new upcoming programming on the near horizon here at the library and we are in need of video games, consoles, and controllers that are in working order.
Donations can be dropped off at the front desk any time during open library hours.
Thank you for your generosity and stay tuned for exciting new initiatives related to this in the near future!
Many Thanks!
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BEE CHARMED GIFT SHOP
& COUNTRY STORE
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We've Moved!
Stop by our new location!
We still carry your old favorites & many soon to be new favorites!
Plenty of parking in the back.
Hope to see you soon!
494 No. Bedford St (Rt18)
East Bridgewater
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BLISS
THROUGH
YOGA
Coming Soon to
Physical Therapy U
in Bridgewater!
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• Svaroopa® Yoga classes
• Embodyment® Yoga Therapy
Find YOUR bliss at Bliss Through Yoga!
Yoga for the Rest of Us!
(508) 331-3564
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Attention Voters - Early Voting
Begins Soon!
Monday, Feb 24, through Friday, Feb 28
66 Central Square
For March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election.
Early Voting is open to all voters!
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St Thomas Aquinas Youth Group Events & Meeting Times
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Raymond Harris Exhibit
The Bridgewater Public Library will feature an exhibit by local artist Raymond Harris in the Flora T. Little Art Gallery. The exhibition will be on display during the months of February and March.
Raymond is a twenty-one-year-old man with Autism who has many special talents one being his ability to paint. Raymond always loved to draw and create things but in the last few years he developed a love of painting and started watching a great deal of Bob Ross television shows and recently started taking art lessons with his favorite teacher, Lilly. What is most impressive about Raymond is his personality. If you know him, you'll never forget his smile, his hug and how he makes you feel and he will never forget you, your name, the day you were born and where you're from!
We hope you enjoy his art.
The Flora T. Little Gallery is open during regular library hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9a.m.-8p.m.; Thursday 10a.m.-5p.m., Friday, Saturday 10a.m.-2p.m.
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The Taunton Civic Chorus is accepting applications for its annual Bob Keith Memorial Scholarship.
The $500 scholarship is open to graduating seniors from greater Taunton area high schools (Taunton High School, Coyle and Cassidy High School, Bridgewater-Raynham High School, West Bridgewater High School, East Bridgewater High School, Dighton-Rehoboth High School, Somerset-Berkley High School, Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, Bristol County Agricultural High School). An additional scholarship may be awarded to a runner-up applicant.
The student must currently be an active participant in an organized musical activity (chorus, band, orchestra, private voice or instrumental lessons, drama club, dance lessons), and be accepted into a 2 or 4-year college degree program, pursuing any major.
Applications are available in high school guidance departments, and are due on March 13, 2020.
The winner of the scholarship will participate in the Taunton Civic Chorus spring concert on May 3, 2020.
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Accepting New Patients
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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D'Agostino Insurance
111 Torrey St Suite #1
Brockton, MA 02301
Call (508) 586-0414
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St Thomas Aquinas Commemorative Cookbook & Scholarship Opportunity
*Submit recipes for a Commemorative Cookbook to celebrate the Women's Club 100th Anniversary by March 15th.
*HS seniors can pick up a scholarship application in the Parish Office & local HS. Deadline is April 15th. Contact: Helen Cleary 508-697-9175
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The BSU Observatory S
chedule for FREE Public Nights
Weather allowing, the BSU Observatory will be open on the following dates in Spring 2020:
- February 19 and 26 from 6:00 - 7:30p
- March 4 from 6:30 - 8:00p
- March 18, 21, 25 and 28 from 8:00 - 9:30p
- April 1, 8, 11, 15, 22, 25 and 29, & May 2 from 8:30 - 10:00p
You can also follow us on Twitter @BSUObservatory or call our hotline at 508-531-DARK for the weather decision. (The night has to be clear.) Parking for these evening events is available in the West Campus Lot.
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Wood Palace Kitchen Designs
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7 Mill St, Middleboro
(508) 947-1975
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Gardening Lectures with the Bridgewater Garden Club
Mon, February 24th
6:30pm
Container Gardening: Featuring Gardens in Glass Explore the latest tech used to produce top quality containers, flowers & vegetables. Intro to organic & sustainable growing mediums & fertilizers will also be discussed. Glass containers available to purchase.
Wednesday, February 26th
1:00pm
Not Your Grandmother’s Hostas: talk will identify new Hostas, the best places to buy them, & how to make them look their best.
Free & open to the public
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AAUW Scholarship for College Students
Taunton Massachusetts - The AAUW Taunton Area Branch is offering a $500.00 Mary Anderson Memorial Scholarship for college students. Applicants must be graduates of a high school in Southeastern Massachusetts who will be entering the junior or senior year of college in the fall of 2020 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicants must show a commitment to advance equity and education for women and girls. For an application, download at
aauw-ma.aauw.net/branches/Taunton
or contact Louise Freeman at
freemanlou@aol.com
. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.
The American Association of University Woman (AAUW) is the nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls. Since our founding in 1881, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day – educational, social, economic, and political.
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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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Friendly and organized people are needed to meet with small businesses, explain Buzz Around products, and create marketing partnerships! *Work 25 - 40 hours per week *Make your own hours & create your own schedule ...
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LEAP DAY only happens once every 4 years so take a LEAP!
Saturday, February 29th
7:00-11:00p
Polish Club, 127 Spring St, Bridgewater
Been waiting for the right moment to ask someone out? Here's your chance!
"SADIE HAWKINS" - Leap Day Dance FUNDRAISER
Live Band! CASH BAR - Raffles - Bring your own snacks
Tickets $10 payable in adavance
Info: Gladie Hall
This is a Lions Club fundraiser - all proceeds support community charitable efforts.
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The Sun Will Rise Foundation
Grief Support Group Meeting
Fourth Monday of Every Month
7:00p - 8:30p
1029 Pleasant St., Bridgewater Pediatrics
The Sun Will Rise Foundation exists because Robyn Houston-Bean lost her twenty year old son Nicholas Bean to an accidental overdose in May of 2015. Trying to find purpose and a reason to go on after a traumatic sudden loss, she knew that when she could function again, she would do something in his memory. Knowing the value of peer grief support groups, and the need for some in her area, she decided to start a Massachusetts grief support group called The Sun Will Rise, for those that have lost a loved one to overdose or substance use disorder.
The Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit charity, provides the support groups and education, awareness and prevention. Speaking in front of parents, community members
and teens at schools and other venues, Robyn has shared her family’s story to let people know that substance use disorder can happen to any family. She shares with parents, the risk factors that she feels she missed and urges teens to be part of the solution by helping their friends if they are worried about their use of alcohol or drugs. She tries to help erase the preconceived notions people have about those with substance use disorder and erase the stigma.
Meetings are also held in the following locations: Braintree, Weymouth, Quincy, Raynham, Brockton, Foxboro, Maynard, & Newburyport.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through
Independent Consultant
Historical Tidbit Question
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What was the English translation for the latin motto for the Commonwealth?
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 February 12, 2020 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, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, Gregory Venezia
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Choosing Engagement Over Fear
I am a HUGE Brene Brown fan.
Here are some goodies about leadership... and if you are wondering, we all are leaders: in our families, our volunteerism, social circles and at work. Being a leader is a state of being as much as it is a titled position. These are all from Brené Brown,
Dare to Lead: Brave Work.Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
“The courage to be vulnerable is not about winning or losing, it’s about the courage to show up when you can’t predict or control the outcome.”
"Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.”
“People are opting out of vital conversations about diversity and inclusivity because they fear looking wrong, saying something wrong, or being wrong. Choosing our own comfort over hard conversations is the epitome of privilege, and it corrodes trust and moves us away from meaningful and lasting change.”
“If we want people to fully show up, to bring their whole selves including their unarmored, whole hearts—so that we can innovate, solve problems, and serve people—we have to be vigilant about creating a culture in which people feel safe, seen, heard, and respected.”
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Here is a link to her
Ted Talk on Vulnerability
. It takes courage to be out there with our whole authentic selves, but that's how the most effective communication happens.
Have a great week. ~ Jacquie
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