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Halifax BuzzAround
July 20, 2025
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Halifax's Farmers Market
The Halifax Farmers Market is bustling with energy and community spirit each Saturday, 10a-2p, 503 Plymouth St (Halifax Congregational Church). Residents and visitors come together to support local farmers, artisans, and small businesses. From fresh produce and homemade goods to crafts and sweet treats, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Good local food, hand-made one-of-a-kind treasures, and sunshine, the market fosters a strong community connection. Neighbors caught up with neighbors, children laughed and played, and conversations flowed as people shared in the simple joy of gathering together in support of local talent.
The Halifax Farmers Market continues to strengthen the town’s spirit, reminding everyone of the value of coming together to celebrate and support one another.
Market Dates:
July 26
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
September 6, 13, 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18
Stop by!
Story written by Marie Gupton, BuzzAround Intern, Bridgewater State University
Edited by J. Rose
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Historical Tidbit:
Washing Machine
Recently, I was reading a journal that my great-grandfather had written in 1905. Among the pages, I came across a short note entitled, Washing Machines:
"A home without a washing machine today is as rare as one without a telephone or radio, but then it was a great exception. I bought a 1900 washer in 1904, and it was my job to get up early and operate it. The motive, (its) power, was a couple of strong springs that had to be kept in motion."
The earliest manual washing machines imitated the motion of the human hand on the washboard by using a lever to move one curved surface over another and rubbing clothes between two ribbed surfaces. This type of washer was first patented in the United States in 1846 and survived as late as 1927 in the Montgomery Ward catalog. The first electric clothes washers, in which a motor rotated the tub, were introduced into America about 1900. The motor was not protected beneath the machine, and water often dripped into it, causing short-circuits and jolting shocks. By 1911, it was possible to buy oscillating, cylinder, domestic washing machines with sheet metal tubs mounted on angle-iron frames with perforated metal or wooden slat cylinders inside.
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
Rose Levesque
you won
$25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
johnnymacaronis.com
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a free month of training and a free uniform from Unity Martial Arts, Raynham
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Watercolor Fun
Wed, Jul 23
1p
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth St
Calling all young artists! The Holmes Public Library is hosting a Beginner’s Watercolor Group, a fun and creative way to explore the basics of watercolor painting in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
Source: Holmes Public Library
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Fantastic Fridays at Holmes Public Library
Fri, Jul 25, 11a
470 Plymouth Street
Craft your own bowl to eat ice cream sundaes with!
Fun for ALL ages!
Source: Holmes Public Library
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Come dine with us at our Plymouth Street or West Street locations.
Enjoy good vibes, refreshing drinks, delicious food, and awesome specials!
Eat well, laugh often, love much
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PickleBall Sessions
Sundays 9a-1p & Tuesdays 5-9p
464 Plymouth St
Get active and join the fun this summer at the Halifax Elementary School gymnasium (464 Plymouth Street) for Pickleball Drop-In Sessions, hosted by the Halifax Youth & Recreation Department!
This is a free community program and open to all members of the public. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, everyone is welcome to drop in and play every Sunday and Tuesday!
Source: Town of Halifax FB
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Halifax Council on Aging
July 15, 2025
Video Courtesy of Area58 Community Access Media
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Check out our beautiful 8-inch Zinnia pots. They'll make the perfect addition to your garden!
Open 8am-6pm 7 days a week
416 Plymouth St, Halifax * Follow us on Facebook * nessrallafarm.com
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Give your dog a vacation of their own while you're away! We prepare a space specifically for your pet where they'll run, play, and receive loving attention.
Seiko Morse (774) 766-7549
275 Thompson St, Middleboro
Follow us on Instagram
buzzaround.org/angies-pet-care
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Halifax Conservation Commission
July 9th, 2025
Video Courtesy of Area58_Halifax
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21st Annual
Summer Smash
Fri, Aug 1- Sun, Aug 3
8a-12p
Halifax Elementary School
464 Plymouth St
Calling all Volunteers! The Halifax Girls Softball League is having its 21st annual “Summer-Smash” tournament, and they are looking for volunteers. A big part of this tournament each year is the number of people who help out. If you’re interested in helping or even enjoying some good softball games, come sign up.
Let’s Play Ball!
Sign up on the Halifax Summer Smash Tournament Sign Up
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Climate Can-Do:
Farm Fresh Eggs
The eggs that you buy may have an impact on your overall health.
Knowing where your eggs come from is important to understanding the nutritional
values that you are getting from your eggs and the quality of the eggs you buy.
Overall, eggs that come from free-range chickens are preferable.
Free-range: chickens have access to the outdoors and can
participate in natural behaviors such as nesting and laying eggs. This is the
style most commonly used by smaller local farms.
Cage-free: chickens are not kept in cages, but have little to no
access to the outdoors.
Studies have shown the following benefits of free-range eggs over cage-free eggs:
⅓ less cholesterol
¼ less saturated fat
⅔ more Vitamin A
3X more Vitamin E
7X more beta-carotene
2X Omega-3 fatty acids
In addition, free-range eggs are 6X higher in Vitamin D, have
significantly more B Vitamins, and contain more antioxidants.
Make sure to shop locally for high-quality, nutritional eggs!
Written by: Bella Fazio, Wellesley College, Buzz Around Intern
Source: rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu
| | K9 Creations Dog Grooming | Calling all cat owners! We're accepting cat clients on Thursdays at 8am & 9am. We'll give your furbabies the special treatment they deserve! | |
349 North Bedford St, East Bridgewater
(508) 383-3565 * Like us on Facebook
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We're here for all your pool supply needs: New pools, liners, free water testing, chemicals, pumps, filters, heaters, robots, stairs, ladders, gazebos, griddles, and more!
Call Today! 781-563-4555
155 Market St, Rockland * Like Us on Facebook * rocklandpoolstore.com
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Song & Story
Fri, Aug 1
11a
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth St
Come be a part of a participatory program of songs & stories for all ages by Davis Bates, a Parents’ Choice Award-winning singer and storyteller at the Holmes Public Library. Let stories come to life with songs and beautiful visuals.
Source: Holmes Public Library WB
| | Generations' 2025 Fur Festival Fundraiser! | | |
On Saturday, June 21st, furry friends and friendly faces gathered at Halifax Town Green for the 2025 Fur Festival! All leashed dogs were welcome to enjoy the festivities.
The Generations members, Sarah Littlejohn, Louise Carbone, and Carol Keegan, were in charge of greeting and selling raffle tickets. Deemed "The Grill Team", Sarah Sloat, Louise Carbone, Judy Rakutis, and Carol Gough cooked up a storm, filling the stomachs of anyone who came with an appetite.
There were K9 demonstrations, multiple contests, and a vendor market. The Plymouth Comfort Dogs and the 4H Dog & Sheep Program were also in attendance to show their support and join in on the fun. To bless the dogs, Reverend Wildman of Halifax Congregational Church came by on this sunny day.
In its entirety, the Fur Festival was quite the success in bringing funds to the Halifax Council on Aging and the community of dog lovers together!
Written by Serena Croteau, BuzzAround Intern
Photos & Source Credit: Jeanne Kling, Generations Secretary
| | This event was made possible by Generation's generous sponsors: (Gold) Tiny and Sons Auto Glass, Flower & Soul, Elevated Roots. (Silver) Dave’s Automotive, The Barker House, North Easton Savings Bank. (Bronze) RG Automotive, Cape Cod Pizza, Curtin Brothers Oil, John & Sons Barbershop, Nessralla Farm – Halifax. Also, special thanks to Card My Yard for the great sign on the Town Green. | | The winner of this year's Best in Show and Sweetest Senior goes to Farmer! | | For Smallest Dog, Baby takes the win! | | Check out the Grill Team members; Sarah Sloat, Louise Carbone, Judy Rakutis, and Carol Gough! | | |
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a free month of training and a free uniform from Unity Martial Arts, Raynham
Historical Tidbit Question:
When were electric washers introduced to America?
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 July 23, 2025, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Bella Fazio, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia | | |
Enthusiasm for Life
Today, I shall be, in Shakespearean terms, a dankish pottle-deep giglet. Or a bootless folly-fallen dewberry.
“I'm sick of following my dreams, man. I'm just going to ask where they're going and hook up with ’em later." ~ Mitch Hedberg
"Make sure your life is a rare entertainment! It doesn't take anything drastic. You needn't be gorgeous or wealthy or smart, just very
enthusiastic!" ~ Bette Midler
“Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with slow Internet to see who they really are.” ~ Will Ferrell
“I can’t end my messages with Love, Shaq because the B-52s ruined that for me.”
~ Meme attributed to Shaquille O’Neal
“You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.” ~ Tina Fey, Bossypants
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Often times ~ it just takes a sprinkle of enthusiam! Enjoy!! ~ Jacquie
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