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Welcome to your Buzz Around Weekender, our regional "what's good" and more!
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Do you like to write? Do you have a story about something good?
How does $75 sound?
Enter our "What's Your Good News?" Contest by April 14, 2020. 4 winners will receive a $75 American Express Gift Card. 3 winners will be judged by our local librarians. 1 winner will be chosen by popular vote. Voting period April 17th through April 24, 2020. All submissions will be considered for publication in the BuzzAround. It's the perfect time to share your good news!
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What's Your Good News?
Let us know your good news! We are accepting original short stories related to one of the BuzzAround Hives: Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Raynham, West Bridgewater or Whitman. Entry Form to Fill out is at the bottom of this...
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Your Buzz Around is excited to offer this exclusive weekly column with Paul Engle, Director of Brockton Public Library.
Prior to Brockton, Paul was the Director of Library Services at Berklee College of Music. An accomplished professional musician as well as librarian, Paul brings to the Brockton Area a unique view on library services; he is "passionate about diverse cultures sharing ideas, free and open access to information, libraries as a space for sharing artistic, scientific and cultural ideas, and promoting life-long learning skills."
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Easter Children's Reads ~ Paul Engle, Director, Brockton ...
Books (Juvenile) to Read for Easter Celebration Happy Easter to you. I'd like to bring you a list of children's books compiled by Emanuel De Pina. Emanuel works at the branches of the Brockton Public Library. And because Emanuel created a list of ...
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Great Ideas:
Ecotarium:
Museum of Science & Nature in Worcester Virtual Tour
Europeana
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50,000,000 European works of art, books, music, and more
Free Teachings and Meditations from Eckhart Tolle and Kim Eng
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MIMO
: Musical Instrument Museums Online (64,000+ instruments)
BioExplora
: Natural science open collections portal (3D images, bio diversity)
English Heritage
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Variety of mediums of British content (Podcasts, videos, etc.)
Trustees:
Celebrating and protecting the distinctive charms of Massachusetts. For everyone, forever. Different online tutorials daily.
Arte.tv
: Cultural documentaries, films, and more.
Check your local library website for their innovative programs.
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THIS WEEKEND:
Bridgewater
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Parks & Trails
Where are the trails in Bridgewater, you may ask? Here is a poster showing the many places in your town you can take a leisurely walk. Just remember to keep your distance from fellow strollers.
Bridgewater
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Virtual Beginner Yoga Class
Fri, April 10, 6:30p. Learn the basics of Svaroopa® yoga from the comfort of your own home. All you'll need are a folding chair, pillows, some books or yoga blocks and you're ready to get started. Enjoy two guided awarenesses and a breathing exercise, as well. Experience the bliss of an open spine and destress, all at the same time.
Brockton -
Digital Art Archive
Fuller Craft Museum. This Digital Archive is a window into the Fuller Craft Permanent Collection. With a few clicks you can access images and information about a vast selection of craft works from the collection. Search by artist/maker, title, media, and more. Browse specific categories and perform advanced searches with key words or phrases.
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Keep Your Pets Safe in a Disaster
A safe home, a regular routine, a soft bed - the things that bring you comfort bring your pet comfort, too. Which is why it's so important to give some advance thought to how you'd handle your pet responsibilities during and after a disastrous...
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rfdinsurance.com
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PINCHES AND POUNDS
We take phone & online orders
for your convenience!
Open everyday
12 - 5p
Get ready for Easter!
Order online and get a free gift certificate for a future purchase! Receive $10 gift certificate for a future purchase when you spend $50 or more online.
785 Bedford St, Rt 18
Whitman
(781) 447-2639
Online orders!
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Brockton
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Cutest Animal "Sheltering in Place" Photo Contest
Ongoing through May 6th @ 8p.
The Animal Protection Center decided to launch this contest to bring some PAWSitivity into the lives of our shelter community during these difficult times. Although we are advocating more social distancing right now, we still want our supporters to feel a sense of togetherness. Photos may be submitted for a $15 donation. All photos can be any owned animal in your home with focus on how they are supporting their human counterparts during this pandemic.
Click on the following link for more details.
Boston
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Virtual Book Talk: When it Was Grand
Fri, April 10, 2p. Join LeeAnna Keith in conversation with Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai, (MHS) as they discuss Keith's book: When It Was Grand: The Radical Republican History of the Civil War. This is an online program.
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What's Your Good News?
Your chance to win $75. Looking for original short stories from Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Raynham, West Bridgewater or Whitman.
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Concord
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Facebook Live - Ask a Ranger
Fri, April 10, 10a. Teachers and parents! Even though the park's visitor centers and on-site education programs remain closed during the Covid-19 public health crisis we are still here for you! Email your questions about the start of the American Revolution and the Battles of Lexington and Concord to
jim_hollister@nps.gov
or post them in the comments. We will address them during a Facebook live session held every Friday in April at 10a. Let us know what aspect of the history interests you! More information is available on our
website
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East Bridgewater
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Online Kids Yoga with Linda Hayden
Sat, April 11, 11 - 11:30a. The wonderful world of yoga is for children too! In this playful class, children will learn simple and fun yoga poses that imitate animals, nature, and other elements in the world around them. They will strengthen their bodies while connecting to the breath and learn relaxation techniques for an overall feeling of well-being. Storytelling will be used to foster mindfulness, compassion, and a sense of peace. Children of all ages are welcome.
Halifax
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Audio books
Holmes Public Library. Enjoy your favorite audio books in the mobile app or on your computer. Our desktop app supports transfer to a variety of devices.
Onset
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Yin, Meditation & Silence
Sat, April 11, 1 - 2:30p.
Drop a Beat- a really slow, meditative one after the holiday buzz with Beth! This 90 min workshop will explore yin, meditation, and silence.
Pembroke -
24/7 access
Pembroke Public Library. eBooks, audio books, movies, language courses, access to Boston Public Library, & music.
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ABOVE THE CLOUDS “THE JOYMAKERS OF THE SKY” Innovative Aviation Program for Children Facing Adversity
Have you ever wondered who flies in those small planes overhead? Thanks to Above the Clouds, a charity in Norwood, more than 500 kids from communities across Massachusetts and New England have had the thrilling opportunity to ride in the copilot seat of a small airplane and actually take the controls in flight. Above the Clouds believes that the connection between mind and body is strong, and that joy is good medicine. What could be more joyful than flying a small plane?
Above the Clouds’ mission is simple – to bring joy and hope through the wonder of flight to children who face great adversity. Kids who have a major illness; kids who have a disability; kids who face food insecurity or family challenges; and kids facing a range of other challenges - from towns across Massachusetts and throughout New England, these kids have flown with ATC. Above the Clouds offers each of these children an individual Dream Flight for a joyful respite from daily challenges, a view of a world wide with possibility, and an infusion of hope to carry forward.
At any given time ATC’s volunteer Joy Makers may include local students, families, videographers, artists, photographers, teachers, airplane buffs, techies, doctors, nurses, corporate groups, pilots who fly their own planes, and pilots who simply love to fly. ALL of ATC’s Joy Makers share a passion for bringing joy and hope to kids in need. These volunteers report that nothing compares to the moment when sparks of hope ignite as kids in the copilot seat realize, “If I can fly an airplane, I can do anything!”
During the current health crisis, ATC has temporarily suspended its group activities but continues to work “on the ground” until its Coronavirus Response Team concludes that it is safe for groups to gather and for kids to take to the skies.
For more videos and info about Above the Clouds, its programs for children, and the full range of opportunities to become a volunteer “Joy Maker”:
www.abovethecloudskids.org
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THIS WEEKEND:
Plainville
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Virtual Unlikely Trivia
Friday, April 10, 6:30p.
Join us for weekly Virtual Unlikely Trivia hosted by Patrick Kinney live on Facebook! Patrick will bring fun, wit, and, most importantly, trivia, right to the comfort of your home. All you need is to follow us on Facebook, register at least one member of your household below by Friday at 12pm, and tune in on the An Unlikely Story Facebook page at 6:30pm. Please note you do not need to have the answer sheets in order to play, a blank piece of notebook or printer paper is fine. For our virtual trivia nights, there will be no official scoring. Patrick will go over the answers after each round so you can score your own answer sheets. Instead of prizes for the winning teams, we will randomly select three registrants to win a $20.00 gift card to An Unlikely Story. The three winners will be notified via email during the live game. See you on Facebook!
Plymouth -
Plimouth Plantation Virtual Field Trip
Take a virtual trip and learn about a 17th-Century English Village and Wampanoag Homesite. Also find an award-winning interactive web activity with this link.
Raynham
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Local Trails
Hewitts Pond Conservation Area – North Main St: Pond, trail, dam, bird watching (No hunting is allowed at the Hewitt Pond Conservation Area located on North Main St or the Kransberg Conservation Area located on King St at Dam Lot Brook.). Forge River Conservation Area – South Main St: River, forest trail, historical site, bird watching. Raynham State Forest – Locust St: Upland forest, trail.
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The Children's Museum in Easton daily #socialdistancelearning challenge
can be completed at home with everyday materials, If your child gives one of our activities a try, tag us on social media and use the hashtag #socialdistancelearning and we will share your child's project!
Today's Project: Recycled Bird Feeder
These are super easy for kids of all ages and abilities to create, and you shouldn’t feel limited to using a paper towel tube. Be creative and see what else you can use as a base for the feeder – and share your photos with us!
YOU’LL NEED:
Paper towel tube, birdseed, peanut butter or shortening, a plate, a dull knife, and some yarn.
DIRECTIONS:
- Spread bird seed onto a paper plate and set aside.
- Cut a piece of yarn about 18” long, for each bird feeder and set aside.
- Use a knife to spread peanut butter (or shortening) on the outside of a paper tube.
- Roll the paper tube onto the bird seed, pressing gently so the seed sticks to the peanut butter or shortening.
- Feed the yarn through the tube and tie a knot at the end. Hang it from a branch in a nearby tree for the birds to enjoy.
TIPS:
Encourage your little ones to become naturalists! Have them take photos and make drawings of some of the birds that come into your yard to feed. It is fun and educational to see which birds are most attracted to your seed. Cardinals, sparrows, chickadees, nuthatches, juncos, goldfinches and sparrows are some common visitors in the northeast.
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THIS WEEKEND:
Taunton -
Old Colony History Museum Virtual Tour
66 Church Green. Thanks to TCAM TV, if you can’t join us in person enjoy a walking tour of some of Taunton’s oldest homes and buildings hosted by the OCHM’s Community Programming Coordinator Saria Sweeney. Check out our
blog
West Bridgewater -
Free Childrens Books
WB Public Library. Friends of the Library donated books for children for the public. A cart will be outside of the library. Please be considerate of how many books you take, a limit of 5 would be appreciated.
West Bridgewater -
Free Public WiFi
WB Public Library. Access right out side the library even when they are closed. Network: WB-Library-Guest, Password: hoWard80
West Bridgewater
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Conservation Area Trail Maps
Wondering where you can walk and keep your distance while staying close to home? Enjoy some of our towns open spaces while getting some much needed exercise and fresh air.
Whitman
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Libby by Overdrive
Whitman Public Library. Access to thousands of eBooks and audio books. You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand.
Whitman
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Digital Magazines
Whitman Public Library. Download a wide range of magazines including areas such as sports, entertainment, travel, business, & more. iPad®, iPhone®, Kindle Fire, and Android® compatibility.
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