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October 6, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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The Action Team's 6th Annual Sock Drive Has Begun!
The Action Team is a state and federally recognized 501c3 nonprofit that organizes community charity events, and this year they are hosting their 6th annual Sock Drive. To participate in this event, the Halifax Police Department has set up a donation collection for new socks in the Halifax Police Station at 540 Plymouth Street. Once donations are collected, the socks will be distributed nationwide to homeless individuals through the Joy of Sox Organization to provide homeless individuals with warmth and good health during the upcoming months.
In the thick of Winter, socks can at times be more important than food. "New socks contribute to better mobility, minimize the possibility of frostbite and reduce the risk of cellulitis, impetigo, fungal infection, trench foot, and skin breakdown," the Action Team explains. Last year, the organization was able to collect 6,720 pairs of socks, and over the last 5 years, they have collected more than 20,000 pairs. This year's goal is 7,000 pairs of socks!
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The Halifax Police Department is proud to participate in this nationwide charity event, and you too can make a difference with a simple donation of new socks. No contribution is too small, and all types of socks are welcome. Help give back to local Halifax and communities in need nationwide this winter season!
This year's donation period will run until November 30th. For more information, contact Laicey Ieronimo with the Action Team at carveractionteam@gmail.com.
Source & Photo Credit: HPD FB, www.theactionteamorganization.com
Story written by Sara MacKinnon, BuzzAround Intern, Providence College
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Historical Tidbit: Otto's Pond | |
This small body of water sits across from the Halifax Fire Station on Plymouth Street. You may drive by it today and not even know it. When work was done on the Street to make improvements the pond became a safety factor. The state had a barrier fence installed, thus blocking our view of it.
Back in 1934 it was a rambling brook without a name. When federal aid money was available it was thought it would be a good site for a water hole where plenty of water might be procured in the time of fires.
A sum of $2,000 was received from government funds and 20 of the towns unemployed men were put to work enlarging and deepening the brook so that it covered over a quarter acre and the average depth was about five feet. The surrounding area was cleaned up and the pond stocked with fish. People would stop there and have picnics in the shade.
This was during the depression and many young men joined the "Civilian Conservation Corps." This organization helped pull the United States out of the Depression and gave Halifax a water hole for the town center.
The site was named after Carl and Bertha Otto who were two of the owners of the property. Mr. Otto was a professional musician and he took part in numerous town affairs and his wife Bertha taught piano lessons.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Basile
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
Town of Halifax
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
Holmes Public Library
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
COA
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Rt 106)
781-293-6393
Tuesdays 2:30 - 4p
St Vincent De Paul
Holy Apostles (Our Lady of the Lake )
580 Monponsett St, Halifax
(781) 293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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Congratulations!
Lynne Welsh
won
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
www.pinchesandpounds.com
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a #progressoverperfection tote bag from Unique Strides
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Annual Craft Fair
Sat, Oct 12
9a-2p
Heinrich Hall Community Center
33 Redwood Drive
Halifax Estates is holding their Annual Craft Fair! Join us at Heinrich Hall Community Center for handmade crafts, gifts, drawings, and refreshments. Learn more about upcoming Halifax Estates events at Halifax Estates Helping Hands FB.
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Crafts with Maddie
Tue, Oct 15
1p- 2:30p
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth St
Get ready for autumn by making a festive pie garland with Maddie! Enjoy an intergenerational crafts program and some delicious baked goods. Call the COA to reserve your spot at 781-293-7313.
Source: Halifax COA FB
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COA October Newsletter
Halifax Council of Aging has released their October 2024 Newsletter! Learn more about COA's upcoming events, classes, meetings, and more. Some of the featured programs in this month's letter include the AgeWave Social Club, Poetry Club, and Meals on Wheels.
Check out the COA newsletter here at www.halifax-ma.org!
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It's Chicken Autumn Time!
3 locations
Eat -In & Take Out
East Bridgewater
Take -Out
Halifax
eat well * laugh often * love much
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Holmes Public Library October Newsletter
Holmes Public Library posted their October Newsletter, and there are plenty of events and programs to look forward to this month! Here are just a couple of the featured events and programs:
Tue, Oct 15 at 3:30p Creative Writing Group begins! Grades 4 and up are invited to practice creative writing skills on the 3rd Tues of every month. There will be fun writing prompts, characters, world-building, and more.
Sat, Oct 19 and Sat, Nov 16 at 11a, learn how to mend clothing with an experienced teacher. Basic materials will be available for use, including a sewing machine.
Mon, Oct 21 at 6p, join us for Author Talk with John Gallagher. Just in time for the Halloween season, he will present his true-crime local murder mystery, A Monument to Her Grief.
Source: Holmes Public Library
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Cultural Council Grant Applications
The Halifax Cultural Council is accepting applications for grants through the Local Cultural Council (LCC) program. Grants are administered to support local programs and initiatives focused on the Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Sciences. Individuals, groups, and organizations may apply. For more information, visit www.massculturalcouncil.org.
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Protecting Our Wetlands with Gloria Bancroft
Wed, Oct 16
6:30p
The Great Hall
Halifax Town Hall
499 Plymouth St
Join the Halifax Beautification Committee as they host a talk on Wetlands and Aquifer Protection Zones with Gloria Bancroft from the Taunton River Watershed Alliance!
For more information, please visit www.halifax-ma.org/beautification-committee
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Climate Can Do:
3 Tips for a Sustainable Halloween
With spooky season underway, it is important to remember how our choices impact the environment around us. According to Duke University, a 2019 study found that discarded Halloween costumes alone generated 2,000 tons of plastic waste each year. Luckily there are many quick and easy tricks to help you cut down your eco-footprint.
Recycle Costumes and Decor
When it comes to Halloween, some things never go out of style. From spiders to skeletons to witch cauldrons -- keep your "old" decor to use again next year and save time, money, and the planet!
You might consider shopping at thrift and consignment shops or try something new and DIY your own costume! The cape from one year's vampire costume might be the finishing touch for next year's superhero. A pillow case can be easily decorated at home and makes a great trick-or-treat bag. Old stockings with runs and pulls can be transformed into spider-webbing. And cardboard boxes can be cut and painted to look like tombstones in your front yard display!
Maximize Pumpkin Usage
When pumpkins are tossed in the trash and begin to breakdown, they create methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. To help prevent this, try to use every part of your pumpkin this Halloween!
Pumpkin seeds, flesh, and rind can be used in a ton of delicious recipes such as pumpkin bread, pudding, pie, and more. For inspiration, you can look online or visit Delish.
Once the season's over, compost your pumpkin, mixing it oxygen while it breaks down decreases methane emissions and improves your garden's nutrient-rich soil.
Shop Sustainably
Shopping locally is also an easy way to limit waste. Support local farmers this season and buy locally-grown pumpkins; and shop local or fair trade chocolatiers.
Source: Western Placer Waste Management Authority, Duke University
This Climate Can Do article was written by Sara MacKinnon, BuzzAround Intern, Providence College.
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The harvest is bountiful! Stop in and check out our fresh produce selection. We are open daily from 8am to 6pm!
Nessralla Farm
416 Plymouth St. , Halifax, MA
(781) 293-6792
www.nessrallafarm.com
Nessralla Farmstand Facebook
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Halifax Board of Selectmen
September 24, 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58 Cable Access
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Halifax Conservation Commission
September 24, 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58 Cable Access
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Brockton Symphony Orchestra
Season Opener
Sun, Oct 20
3p
Christ Congregational Church
1350 Pleasant St
Come see the Brockton Symphony Orchestra perform their season opener, Primal Power, featuring pieces by Beethoven, Vieuxtemps, and Sibelius, and 2023 BrSO Youth Concerto Competition winner and violinist Jessica Kartawidjaja. The Orchestra is proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program, and for each of their concert programs, they provide EBT, ConnectorCare, and WIC cardholders two complimentary tickets per person.
For more information, visit www.brocktonsymphony.org, and reserve your tickets using their online signup
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Scarecrow Building Contest
Entries are due at the Farmers Market by 9:30a on Sat, Oct 26
The Halifax MA Farmers Market is calling all creative minds to help make the final market of the fall season unforgettable!
Join the fun by building your own scarecrow and entering it in the Scarecrow Building Contest for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate! Show off your artistic flair and bring your scarecrow to life. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your talent and be part of a festive fall tradition!
For more info, visit: Halifax Farmers Market FB
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Halifax Town Newsletter - October 2024 | The October 2024 Town newsletter is now available online! | | | |
Trunk Or Treat: Vendors/Trunks All Call
Sun, Oct 27
3-5p
38 Franklin St
The 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event is being organized by Puritan Lodge and OES Pilgrim Chapter 89, inviting families to enjoy FREE trunk or treating, crafts, popcorn, and more.
Registration for trunks and vendors is available by calling 339-832-0663 or emailing PuritanlodgeEvents@gmail.com. A $50 donation is suggested, and part of the proceeds will benefit the South Shore Autism Center Foundation, which provides essential items like car seats and clothing for families in need. The event is open to everyone.
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You've Got to Vote - Hive Connect | Video Project featuring tomorrows voices encouraging their parents !!! In June, 30 children from Brockton's Rose Conservatory under the direction of Greg Fernandes joined Joe Jencks on his song You've Got to Vote at Brockton Public Library, recording and performing this rousing call to action. | | | | |
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HBC Holds Striar Conservancy Talk & Walk!
On September 11th, the Halifax Beautification Committee organized a community "talk" and presentation with Howard Randall, board member and past president of Wildlands Trust. A great deal of history, maps, and information was shared about the Striary Conservancy properties, as well as discussion of how to develop more usage for these areas.
Following the talk, on September 14th, the HBC planned an approximate 2 1/4 mile walk beginning at the Striar Conservancy off of Route 105. In addition to the participating attendees, Wildlands Trust personnel came along on the walk to guide the group and answer any questions. With beautiful weather, and these knowledgeable guides on hand, the participants were able to walk and explore safely.
Thank you to the HBC for planning the Talk & Walk, thank you to Wildlands Trust for assisting and participating in the hike, and thank you to all who came out to learn more about Striar Conservancy! Additionally, for those who missed the HBC's Talk with Howard Randall, it is recorded and posted to Area58 Channels.
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Source & Photo Credits: HBC FB and
Area58 Channel
Story written by Sara MacKinnon, BuzzAround Intern, Providence College
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a #progressoverperfection tote bag from Unique Strides
Historical Tidbit Question:
How much money was given to the town from the government to deepen the brook?
Email us your answer at: Prizes@buzzaround.info Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On October 9, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Wenhan Liu, Sara MacKinnon, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia | |
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Imagine
In Celebration of John Lennon's Birthday 10/9/1940
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."
~ Albert Einstein
"The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it."
~ J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan
"Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength, use it to create."
~ Maria Montessori
"Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all is a form of planning."
~ Gloria Steinem
"Imagine all the people, living life in peace..." ~ John Lennon
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To the poet & artist in all of us... imagine! ~ Jacquie
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