Welcome to your Buzz Around Weekender, our regional "what's good" and more!
February March 13, 14 & 15
Socializing with Science: "Social Distancing" is a tool being put into place for large, close gatherings (sporting events, concerts) to slow the spread of this respiratory virus, a needed precaution. Due to this and the barrage of media attention, we at the BuzzAround advocate for our basic human need of interaction.
 
Here is some science on the spread of Covid-19: It is water droplets from a sick person getting into your body that will spread it. Avoiding THAT is the only thing you need to avoid. If it’s safe for you, all other life activities should continue. We need interaction with others, it's how we humans experience love.
 
Here are some suggestions for those that are able: 1) Take a walk or ride a bike around your neighborhood. Last night I was walking my dog and a neighborhood kid stopped and talked to me. We had a fun conversation. I am never disappointed checking out my neighborhood.
2) Shop at a locally owned store: Infamous for never being too busy, local shops are fun nooks of helpfulness and original items. If you don't see what you want, ask the owner or clerk to find something for you. They will go out of their way to help you. Talk about feeling loved!
3) Keep yourself healthy. Stay hydrated, get enough sleep and eat plenty of vegetables & fruit. If you don't recognize a word on a food's ingredient list, don't eat it!
4) Stay active in your local community & keep in touch with folks around you, if not in person, then by phone & messages.
5) If you have a fever or cough, please keep out of social interactions. And even if you don't present with symptoms, know that you can slow the spread of respiratory illness with frequent hand washing and being mindful of a 3 to 6-foot boundary around your mouth, nose & eyes.
And here is some social science: We are all in this together. Know your stuff and take care of yourself, but don't create an unhealthy lifestyle by isolating yourself.
Whatever challenges you face today, don't face them alone. ~ Jacquie
EDITORS NOTE: If you have a question, please check with the organizers of the below named events directly. MOST are continuing as scheduled.
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Brockton - Toddler / Pre K Art Fri, March 13, 12-1p @ Brockton Makerspace, 13 Main St. $10 per person. Join us for an hour of exploring new art mediums geared towards our youngest artists. 

Brockton - Poetry Writing Workshop Sun, March 15th 4-6p @ Brockton Arts, 33 Dover St, Ste 130 . The facilitator begins each session with a poem(s) by an established author(s), or a writing exercise, which will be discussed by our attendees. Then we encourage our attendees to bring their own work for feedback and constructive criticism. We request that 6-10 copies of one poem are brought for participants. We welcome first-timers.

Brockton - Teen Paint Class Sat, March 14th, 4-6p @ Brockton Makerspace, 13 Main St. $10 per person.Students will have the chance to follow step by step directions to create a painting to take home.
Brockton - Brockton Symphony Orchestra- Flutissimo  Sat March 14, 2pm @Brockton Main Library 304 Main Street - A quartet of flutes encompassing c flute, piccolo, alto flute and bass flute. They will be playing The Cat’s Pajamas by Nicole Chamberlain which incorporates extended flute techniques that create unusual sounds as well as many recognizable pieces. Info: Thomas Ahearn  508-894-1452   tahearn@cobma.us
Abington - St. Patrick's Day Parade Sun, March 15th, Starting at 1p @ St. Patrick's Square . This is our 41st year, join in the fun!

Bridgewater - Black Hat Brew Works will be donating 15% of the days sales back to the Ted Williams Camp & The Jimmy Fund! Thursday March 12, 4-9pm Pours, To Go Beer, Merch, it all counts towards the days total. Special St. Patrick’s Day Menu from Lou Lou’s Cafe!

Dress A Girl Around the World Fri, March 13th, 9:30 - 11:30a @ Bridgewater Senior Center. Please join us for our next meeting.

Bridgewater - Peace by Piece (with Pie) Sat, March 14th, 10:30a @ Bridgewater Public Library.  Inter- generational, interactive and inspiring workshop where participants will play and problem-solve in a mindful, social practice
Brockton - St Patrick's Day & Public Safety Mass & Luncheon Sat, March 14th 10a-4p @ St Patrick's Church, 335 Main St. Brockton. Firefighters Relief association hosts mass at 10a followed by corned beef and cabbage lunch, all are invited. Purchase tickets to the lunch at the door, $15. You do not need to attend the mass to join us for lunch. There will be Irish dancers, bagpipes, and live music! Hope you can join us!

Canton - St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Sat, March 14th, 10a-late @ Irish Cultural Center, 2000 New Boston Dr. For kids: 10-12:30p-arts & crafts, sing-a-longs, performances, hay rides, story telling; $8pp $25 family max. Starting at 4:30p, 2 bands $10pp. All day music in the pub, no cover charge.

East Bridgewater - EBYMCA Spinathon , Sat, March 14th, various times @ 635 Plymouth St. Still some spots left to pedal to send deserving kiddos to camp, swim lessons and other quality programs. 
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East Bridgewater - Friends of the Library Book Sale Fri, March 13th, 2- 5p & Sat, March 14th 9a-12p @ EB Public Library. Come and gather bargains from their supply of adult, young adult and children's books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and games.

Easton - Oliver Ames High School: MAMMA MIA! Fri, Mar 13th & 14th,7:30p, Sun, Mar 15th, 2:00p @ Oliver Ames High School, 100 Lothrop Street . Come see the OA music department perform this hit musical!

Easton - The Original Easton Farmers Market Saturdays, next one March 13th, 10a - 2p. @ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 143 Lincoln St . Support Local! Open year-round.

 Easton - MakerSpace Fun: Pot-o'-Gold Fri, March 13th, 9a - 2p @ Children's Museum, 9 Sullivan Ave. Lead a leprechaun right to the pot of gold by crafting a dimensional rainbow.

 Halifax - Chowder Luncheons Fridays, March 13 - April 10 11:30a – 1p @ Halifax Congregational Church, 503 Plymouth St. The Halifax Congregational Church will be hosting Chowder Luncheons each Friday during the Lenten Season. The luncheons will consist of your choice of clam or corn chowders, dessert and a beverage. The cost per person is $8. For those who prefer to have chowder only, the cost is $6. Take-out is also available. Please come and join us for a wonderful luncheon and fellowship! All are warmly welcomed.
Chowder Suppers Fridays, March 13th, 20th, 27th & April 3rd, 4:30 - 6p @ Our Lady of the Lake Church-Parish Hall, 580 Monponsett St. Featuring: delicious homemade clam chowder and corn chowder, homemade comfy mac & cheese and a weekly special (to be announced). The meal is only $5 and will include corn bread, choice of entrée, dessert and beverage. This is a great buy, all homemade with quality ingredients and cheaper than pizza. We will also have take out available. Why not plan on joining us!

Halifax - Making Music for Music and Drama Sun, March 15th, 6-8p @ Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant, 145 Main St, Kingston. Come watch a variety of performances by Silver Lake Regional drama and music students. All proceeds go towards music education and scholarships for our children!

Hanover - Noel Henry Irish Showband Sat, March 14th, 7-11p @ St. Mary of the Sacred Heart, 392 Hanover St. Come for a night of music, dance, and entertainment! 

Middleborough - Quilting Sat, March 14th, 9a – 3p @ Soule Homestead Education Center, 46 Soule St, Quilting Workshop: all skill levels are welcome. Bring a portable sewing machine and supplies. Fabric requirements will be given upon registration. Members are $15 & non-members are $20 per session. Pre-registration required by emailing info@soulehomestead.org or 508.947.6744.
Middleborough - Learn to Can Sat, March 14th 10a-12p @ Sole Homestead Education Center, 46 Soule St. Learn the basics of canning and preserving & be able to choose to make your own jar of jelly, pickles or fruit. You must pre-register-508.947.6744 or info@soulehomestead.org. Members: $15; Non-members: $20

Middleborough - Live Music by Sean Medeiros Sat, March 14th, 8-11p @ Buddys Pizza Pub, 547 W Grove St. Acoustic music.

Norwell - Tales from the Wild Fri, March 13th 10-10:30a @ South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Lane. Ages 5 & under, join us for a nature themed storytelling that will delight young listeners.
Norwell - Norwell High School Art Show Sat, March 14th, 2-4p @ South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane. Opening Reception.
Pembroke - Sport Fishing Expo Sat, Mar 14th 10a-6p & Sun, March 15th 9a-4p @ Wolves Den Sports Complex, 340 Oak St . It’s all about fishing, boating and all the accessories. We will have it all including many seminars. Something for everyone. Bring the family! Hosted by Massachusetts Striped Bass Association.

Plymouth - Friday Night Hikes: All About Owls Fri, March 13th, 6:30-8p @ Mass Audubon Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, 60 Beaver Dam Rd. Registration is required. $8 members, $10 non-members. Dress for an evening walk outdoors and wear sturdy shoes.

Plymouth - Hike/Snowshoe with Malcolm Sun, March 15th, 10a-12:30p @ Halfway Pond Conservation Area, 371 Mast Rd. Join the Trail Guy on a winter trail adventure with Wildlands Trust. Malcolm MacGregor, will lead either a 4.5-mile or a 2-mile hike. FREE but please register.
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Raynham - Author Talk: Adelene Ellenberg Sun, March 15th, 2-3p @ Raynham Public Library, 760 S. Main St. Local author, Adelene Ellenberg, discusses her novel, “EMINENT CRIMES”. Her legal thriller is based upon an actual United States Supreme Court case that has ramifications for us all. 

Raynham - Kids Safety Course By Grand Master Stephen Lombardi Various workshops March 13th-15th @ Premier Martial Arts, 1470 New State Highway. This workshop is designed to educate students on some key components of the RadKids program. The workshop will consist of three 60-minute sessions-$20 per part or $40 for all 3 parts.

Taunton - Community Resources, Recreation, & Camp Fair Sat, March 14th, 12-3p. @ Taunton High School Field House, 50 Williams St. Come meet dozens of area camps, recreational facilities, after school programs, community resources, disability services, transition planning agencies, and other family friendly vendors all in one convenient afternoon! FREE and open to the public.
West Bridgewater - St. Patrick's Day Dinner , Sat, March 14th, 5:30p @ The First Church of WB, 29 Howard St . Meal i ncludes: New England boiled dinner, Irish soda bread, rolls, grasshopper pie, & beverage. Adult ticket price $12. Child (under 12) $5. Reservations are needed call the church office at 508-587-3118 or email firstchurchwb@juno.com .

Whitman - Children's Hospital Blood Drive Sat, March 14th, 8:30a-3:30p @ Whitman Public Library. Blood Donor Center will arrive in their bloodmobile, all collection occurs on bus.
Contact: Annie Gray 781-252-0982.

Whitman - Rummage and Homemade Pie Sale Sat, March 14th, 9a-2p @ First Congregational Church of Whitman, 519 Washington St. Fresh homemade slices of pie with coffee or milk. Take it to go or enjoy while shopping at the indoor rummage sale. White elephants, home goods, decorations, handmade items and clothing.

Whitman - St. Patrick's Dinner Sun, March 15th, 1-4p @ Whitman American Legion Post 22,
33 Legion Pkwy. Tickets available at bar for $12.