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Brockton BuzzAround
December 8, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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38th Annual Holiday Parade Brings Brockton Community Together for the Season!
This week, the City of Brockton held its 38th Annual Holiday Parade! A city-wide celebration, the parade is a truly special tradition that unites greater Brockton in music, dancing, history, and holiday cheer. Thanks to the City of Brockton, the Brockton Police Department, and all the local businesses, organizations, and hardworking volunteers who participated and helped coordinate the event, this year's festivities featured awesome holiday floats, miniature train rides, performances by the Matta Dance Academy, Brockton Public Schools marching bands, Brockton Firefighters Pipes and Drums, and more!
In addition to the spirited marching and performances of BPD, BFD, city officials, veterans, Brockton organizations, businesses, and local youth performers, Brockton Police with Chief Brenda Perez, Sergeant Nicole Anderson, Captain Mark Porcaro, and Cadet Maldine Monteiro, the city coordinated the first ever Winter Wonderland Extravaganza.
Following the parade, the community gathered within the massive tent at 26 School Street for hot chocolate and coffee donated by Starbucks. There were snacks, arts and crafts, Victorian Carolers, Mrs. Claus, an elf, the Grinch, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!
There is no better way to spend the holidays than together. Every year, Brockton commences the season of giving by reminding us of that. Thank you to the Shannon Community Safety Initiative, the City of Brockton, and each and everyone who came out and enjoyed the parade for bringing the spirit of Christmas and of Brockton to life.
Source & Photo Credit: City of Brockton FB, Brockton PD FB, Arc of Greater Brockton FB, Lambda Kappa Sigma Chapter FB, and Brockton Public Schools FB
Story written by Sara MacKinnon, BuzzAround Intern, Providence College
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The History of Silly Putty
Since rubber-producing countries were attacked in WW II, drastically affecting supply chains, the U.S. government asked American companies to invent synthetic rubber made with easy-to-find ingredients.
In 1943, engineer James Wright, while researching a synthetic rubber at General Electric in New Haven, CT., combined boric acid and silicone oil that produced an interesting gob of goo.
Wright conducted a multitude of tests on the substance and discovered it could bounce and stretch farther than regular rubber, didn't collect mold, and had a very high melting temperature. The material wasn't usable as rubber but was entertaining. He passed his "nutty putty" around to family and friends.
Ruth Fallgatter, owner of a toy store in New Haven, CT., was approached by advertising consultant Peter Hodgson In 1949 with globs of the goo to sell for $2 each. The "bouncing putty" outsold everything else except for the 50-cent box of Crayola crayons.
Hodgson saw an opportunity and bought a large quantity of the putty in 1950. He had the putty separated into one-ounce balls and placed inside red plastic eggs. He named the goo "Silly Putty" and sold the eggs for $1 each.
In February 1950, Hodgson took Silly Putty to the International Toy Fair in New York. He convinced both Nieman-Marcus and Doubleday bookstores to stock the putty.
A few months later, a reporter for The New Yorker stumbled across Silly Putty at a Doubleday bookstore and took home an egg. Fascinated, the writer wrote an article in the "Talk of the Town" section that appeared on August 26, 1950. Orders for Silly Putty started pouring in immediately.
Story credit: J. Rose
Resource: www.thoughtco.com/the-history-of-silly-putty
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Submit to the City's Events Calendar:
Please follow this link to submit
City Hall
45 School St 508-580-7123
brockton.ma.us
Check the city website for important updates
Brockton Public Library
Main Library - 304 Main St. 508-580-7890
East - 54 Kingman St. 508-580-7892
West - 540 Forest Ave. 508-580-7894
brocktonpubliclibrary.org
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Council on Aging
Temporarily at The Shaws Center,
1 Feinberg Way 508-580-7811
Email coa@cobma.us
COA
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Congratulations!
Denise Dragonetti
won
a free 1.5 hour class at
Bliss Through Yoga!
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
johnnymacaronis.com
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BHS Upcoming Concerts
Get ready for an exciting lineup of Holiday Concerts by the BHS Choir and Band! Upcoming school events are listed on the BPS Calendar and include:
- 7p Fri, Dec 13 BHS Holiday Jazz Concert
- 7p Tues, Dec 17 BHS Holiday Concert
- 7p Wed, Dec 18 BHS Holiday Concert
Additionally, First Lutheran Church of Brockton at 900 Main St invites you to a free holiday concert with the award-winning BHS Chorus at 7p Thurs, Dec 19. For more information on this community performance, contact ereuben@firstevlutheran.org or 508-586-9021.
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Pippin!
Fri, Dec 13 at 8p
Sat, Dec 14 at 8p
Sun, Dec15 at 3p
Massasoit Community College
1 Massasoit Blvd
The Massasoit Theatre Company presents Pippin, winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival! The show will run for two weekends at Massasoit Community College Brockton Campus. Tickets are $20 for general patrons and $18 for seniors, students, children, and veterans.
To learn more about the show, cast, and to purchase tickets, visit www.massasoit.edu.
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Brockton Bikes
Sign Up
Brockton Bikes is a community of cyclists who organize group bike rides through downtown Brockton and are fighting for safer streets. Next spring, join the group for a ride, or you can show your support by receiving a "Brockton Deserves Safe Streets" Lawn Sign!
To sign up or express interest in other Brockton Bike community events, fill out the Brockton Bikes Sign-Up Form.
For more information, contact info@brocktonbikes.org.
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Watch A Night Honoring Retired Brockton Public Schools'
Music Director, Vincent Macrina
Video Courtesy of The Brockton Channels
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Brockton Finance Committee Meeting
12-2-24
Video Courtesy of The Brockton Channels
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Brockton Planning Board Meeting
12-3-24
Video Courtesy of The Brockton Channels
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Wildlands Trust
Shape the next generation of conservation leaders
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Since 2015, Wildlands Trust & partners have prepared Brockton students for the Massachusetts Envirothon. You can help more students pursue their passion for the environment in Southeastern MA’s most diverse city!
Campaign closes this Tuesday, Dec. 10! Donate today: wildlandstrust.org/2024envirothon
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Baking for Paws!
Sat, Dec 14
12-3p
Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts
1300 West Elm St Ext
The APCSM is holding its monthly bake sale! Join us for yummy treats this December and directly benefit the shelter animals with your purchase. If you would like to donate to the bake sale, sign up with the APCSM Online Sign Up.
Source: APCSM FB
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Everyone Has a Voice
Poetry Series
Sat, Dec 14
2p
Driscoll Art Gallery
304 Main St
Join us for the Brockton Public Library Poetry Series: Everyone Has a Voice! The event will feature poets Marlon Carey and Anthony Pierre and an open mic, so bring your voice! For questions or more information, contact Philip Hasouris at 508-942-8018 or phasouris@cobma.us or contact Malice Veiga at 508-894-1424 or mveiga@cobma.us.
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St. Lucia
Festival
Sun, Dec 15
3p
First Lutheran Church
900 Main St
First Lutheran Church of Brockton invites you to come and celebrate St. Lucia!
This free event is part of a Swedish tradition and is open to all ages. For more information, contact ereuben@firstevlutheran.org or 508-586-9021.
Source: FLC
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2nd Annual Toy Giveaway
Sat, Dec 14 & Sun, Dec 15
12-4p
Brockton Community Access
1 N. Main St
The African American Association of Brockton is excited to announce our 2nd Annual Toy Drive to support local children and families this holiday season! Donate a toy for children of all ages, volunteer your time to assist with the event, or support partners and sponsors of the AAA who are helping make this event possible.
AAA of Brockton invites us to come together as a community and make this season brighter for everyone!
For more information or to get involved, please reach out to Jamie Hodges, President, at AAABrockton@gmail.com.
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GRANTING GROWTH
Economic Development Grant Programs for Communities & Business
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Pre-Recorded Webinar with Old Colony Planning Council Grantology Series – SPECIAL EDITION
OCPC "Grantology" webinar series, led by Grants Specialist Paul Umano, provides educational content to help navigate the many grants & programs available. This Special Edition w/ OCPC’s Economic Development team focuses specifically on key economic development programs.
Check this out! oldcolonyplanning.org/grantology
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Become a Founding Member of the Mom's Work & Play Lounge!
We're creating something new at The She Shed and we're thrilled it's almost here!
Learn more about Founding Memberships: thesheshed.info
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Christmas at the Movies Tickets | North Easton, MA | Brockton Symphony Orchestra December 15, 2024 3:00 PM | Celebrate the holidays together with your family and friends! John Masko has chosen music from your favorite movies, sprinkled with festive seasonal favorites! Our family film music extravaganza combines Winter and Holiday classics (It's a Wonderful Life, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Frozen) with year-round soundtracks from Black Panther Suite, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Pirates of the Caribbean, and much more! | | | |
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Climate Can Do:
Shop Local
$68 REMAINS HERE
For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $68 recirculates and remains in our local economy.
Only $43 remains in our community when it’s spent at a national chain.
Local businesses are owned by your friends and neighbors who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in our community’s future — just like you.
Repost from: sustainableconnections.org
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Brockton School Committee Meeting
12-3-24
Video Courtesy of The Brockton Channels
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Holiday Handmade Shop
at Fuller Craft
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Holiday Handmade Shop at Fuller Craft is now open for the season!
Support local crafters and shop an array of handmade items – perfect for any gift or occasion!
Visit: fullercraft.org/museum-shop/
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BHS Harmonics Perform at Bay State Show Choir Festival
Congratulations to the Brockton High School Harmonics for their wonderful performance in the Bay State Show Choir Festival this past Nov 9th.
The Harmonics put on a number of group production numbers, featuring vocal soloists Marlly Bourand, Ishwara Canario, and Nick Gaynor, and featured solo dancer Ellie Cabellon.
These students put on a truly fantastic performance and together displayed both their talent and school pride. Way to go, Boxers!
Source & Photo Credit: BHS FB
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 $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
johnnymacaronis.com
Historical Tidbit Question:
What company did engineer James Wright work for?
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 December 11, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Sara MacKinnon, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia | | |
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Kindness
Yes, Kindness
“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.”
~ Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
“The lotus is the most beautiful flower, whose petals open one by one. But it will only grow in the mud. In order to grow and gain wisdom, first you must have the mud --- the obstacles of life and its suffering. ... The mud speaks of the common ground that humans share, no matter what our stations in life. ... Whether we have it all or we have nothing, we are all faced with the same obstacles: sadness, loss, illness, dying and death. If we are to strive as human beings to gain more wisdom, more kindness and more compassion, we must have the intention to grow as a lotus and open each petal one by one.” ~ Goldie Hawn
“Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution.” ~ Kahlil Gibran
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” ~ Desmond Tutu
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“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.”
~ Lao-Tzu
Being kind to each other is a good place to start. ~ Jacquie
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