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Brockton BuzzAround
June 8, 2025
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Congratulations to NAACP 2025 Scholarship Recipients
"The NAACP Brockton Area Branch Education Committee is proud to recognize the incredible recipients of our 2025 Scholarship Awards!
These inspiring students represent resilience, determination, and the power of education to transform lives and communities. From future nurses and ultrasound technologists to business leaders and changemakers, each scholar is blazing a trail toward a brighter future."
Congratulations to all of our 2025 scholarship winners! Congratulations to Ariana Vale, Berline Pierre, and Aidan Clancy. Good luck in all your future endeavors!
Reposted: Brockton Area NAACP FB
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Historical Tidbit
Kings Department Store
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On the corner of Torrey Street and West Street stood Kings Department Store. Michelle Bessette remembers: "My dad managed the camera dept in the 60s. I recall sitting at the lunch counter ordering the weird pizza. Also met Rex Trailer, Bozo and Elvis’ Cadillac there. And remember the room with the bins of small toys? If we were good, that was our reward. "
Image Credit: Stanley Bauman Photograph Collection at Stonehill
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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
instagram.com/teenzonebppl.
Council on Aging
Temporarily at The Shaws Center,
1 Feinberg Way 508-580-7811
Email coa@cobma.us
COA
Food Pantry
The Charity Guild 501 Main Street
Hours:
Tuesday: 10 AM to 12 PM noon*
Wednesday: 1 PM to 2:30 PM*
Thursday: 10 AM to 12 PM noon*
*or until we reach our daily food supply limit
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Congratulations!
Lauren Woolf
you won a
a free month of training and a free uniform from Unity Martial Arts, Raynham
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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Bailey Street Brass Performance
Wed Jun 11
12:15p
Christ Congregational Church, Brockton
Free
The group is led by Wayne King and features players from the Brockton Symphony Orchestra playing a variety of musical styles.
Always free, Midday Music is presented at 1350 Pleasant Street, Brockton, with parking in the rear, and is handicapped accessible and air conditioned! Donations are welcome, and the programs are supported by the Cultural Councils of Brockton, Easton, and Stoughton. For further information, email arts-music@brocktonucc.org
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Upcoming Job Fair
Thu, Jun 12
4-6p
Campanelli Stadium
Come on down to Campanelli Stadium on Jun 12 for a job fair! Meet with local businesses who are hiring right now. Make sure to bring your resume and dress professionally! The job fair will be held from 4-6p rain or shine.
Source: Brockton Adult Learning Center FB
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Summer Fun Run
Every Wednesday
6:30p
D.W. Field Park, Pentangle Parking Lot
The Colonial Road Runners will be hosting a summer-long series of weekly fun runs!
Each run is only $2 per week! Brockton’s fun runs are a 3.55-mile course around D.W. Field Park and are held every Wed at 6:30p p.m. from now until Aug 27! You can register on location or beforehand online. For more information or to pre-register, visit colonialrunners.org!
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Brockton Cultural Affairs and Tourism Monthly Meeting
Thu, Jun 12, 6p
Brockton Community Access
1 North Main St
Come learn about what is going on in the city or announce your event! This informal meeting is short and recorded by BCA, so announcements are continually being played. Parking is behind the building on Court Street. You can join us in person or by ZOOM. For more information, please call Anne Beauregard at 774-297-4939 or email her at ambeauregard@outlook.com.
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Brockton Interfaith Community Dinner
Thu, Jun 12
5-7p
1350 Pleasant St
Brockton Interfaith Community’s 3rd Annual Community Dinner is just around the corner! Join BIC for a night of great food, new connections, and supporting an amazing organization!
Don’t miss out – learn more and find out how you can get involved at www.brocktoninterfaith.org.
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Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative
2025 Annual Overdose Vigil by Candlelight
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August 26, 2025
6pm
Massasoit Community College
1 Massasoit Blvd, Brockton
Please join us for our a candlelight vigil on Tuesday, August 26 at Massasoit Community College to honor those we have lost.
OpioidOverdosePreventionCoalitionFB
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4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Sat, Jun 14
12p-6p
Brockton Fairgrounds
The African American Association of Brockton is hosting their 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Sat, Jun 14! Join in to honor the legacy of Juneteenth and continue to uplift freedom, culture, and history. Come enjoy dance performances, educational exhibits, live music, food, vendors, and more!
Source: City of Brockton
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Brockton Public Library Juneteenth Celebration
Mon, Jun 16
6-7:30p
304 Main Street, Brockton Public Library
Join the Brockton Public Library in their Juneteenth Celebration! This free community event will include a hip-hop dance class and performance. Make sure to secure your spot! Register by calling 508-894-1431 or emailing tcampbell@cobma.us!
Source: Brockton Public Library
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Free Gospel Concert
Mon, Jun 16
7p
900 Main Street, First Lutheran Church of Brockton
Join the First Lutheran Church of Brockton on Jun 16 for a free gospel concert! Come in and enjoy a musical night with gospel singer and pianist Darius Jackson. For more information, call 508-586-9021!
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Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
Sat. Jun 21
1p & 3p
Buckley Performing Arts Center, 1 Massasoit Blvd, Brockton
Rose Conservatory is proud to present their production of Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.! Come see young musicians and actors in this fun show. Doors will open 20 minutes before show time. Be sure to get a ticket!
Visit www.eventbrite.com to get yours today!
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Artist Reception at Brockton Arts
Sat, Jun 21
6p
33 Dover Street
Brockton Arts is celebrating Maria Termini and her showcase in Gallery 33 on Sat, June 21! Termini’s work is a meditative exploration of nature and the world around us. As an artist, she has created fabric art, paintings, collages, and more. Come check out her beautiful work and engage in a conversation with the artist herself!
Source: Brockton Arts FB
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26th Annual Huntington School Memorial Day Parade May 30, 2025
Video Courtesy of The Brockton Channels
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Brockton School Committee Bid Review Subcommittee Meeting
May 27, 2025
Video Courtesy of The Brockton Channels
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Brockton Resident Marie-Françoise Felix Juneteenth Experience
Bridgewater’s Juneteenth 2025
Sat, Jun 21
1p-5 pm
University Park at Bridgewater State University
Free parking 351 Great Hill Drive
"I attended one of the best parochial schools in Boston and lived in Brockton for 37 years; however, did not learn about the significance of Juneteenth until I attended the third Juneteenth celebration co-sponsored by Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights, First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church-Bridgewater, and Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice. A colleague invited me to this celebration held at Bridgewater State University. I was pleased to have the opportunity to attend this wonderful event. I learned that those enslaved in Galveston, Texas were not aware of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, until two years later in June of 1865. Their emancipation on June 19, 1865, about six months following the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution (1/31/1865), was called Juneteenth. It is celebrated annually on June 19th to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. The day was recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, when the 117th Congress enacted, and President Joe Biden signed, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. This is why this important historical moment is called Juneteenth. I also learned that the first Juneteenth flag was designed in 1997 by Ben Haith, a Boston native. The first Juneteenth celebration I attended was a memorable day filled with food, craft vendors, and live entertainment, including BSU’s West African Drumming Ensemble. This year I am happy to contribute my Juneteenth-inspired headband, hats, and a hand knitted blanket to the silent auction.
I look forward to seeing my family, friends and the planning committee members at Juneteenth in Bridgewater.
~Marie-Françoise Felix"
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Climate Can-Do: Thrifting a Healthier Planet
Fast fashion may be easy and cheap, but did you know that in the United States, nearly 13 million tons of clothing end up in the landfill each year? Understanding the environmental impact of purchasing choices has us looking for solutions.
Benefits of Thrifting
- By donating and purchasing second-hand clothes, you are helping reduce the amount of textiles that end up in landfills. With more and more clothes being made out of synthetic materials, textiles are taking hundreds of years to decompose. Buying second-hand doesn’t just extend the life cycle of clothes, but also prevents toxic materials from entering our ecosystems.
- Thrifting helps reduce wasted resources. Clothing production requires thousands of gallons of water. For example, a single pair of jeans uses about 1,800 gallons of water in its production process.
- If the sustainable benefits weren’t enough, thrifting also saves money. Second-hand stores sell their donations at a discounted price. You can find vintage, good-quality clothes for less. There’s also a large variety to choose from, and maybe you’ll find your new signature piece!
Alternatives to Thrifting
If buying second-hand isn’t for you, please do your part in keeping clothes out of landfills.
- Donate your used clothes: homeless shelters and youth homes, as well as thrift stores, get your clothes to individuals who need them most.
- Repurposing your clothes is a good way of being a conscious consumer, but it can also be a fun craft and a money saver. For example, cut up old T-shirts and use them as cleaning rags, or consider embroidering an old tank top and giving it a new life.
- Learning how to repair clothes also extends their life cycle. Darning socks, sewing a rip, or mending holes helps your favorite pieces stay in your closet instead of the dump.
Leading a thrifty lifestyle helps reduce waste, but it can also be a fun way of rediscovering new styles or old clothes you forgot about.
Written by Meghan Boucher, Emerson College BuzzAround Intern
Source: University of Colorado Boulder & Earth.org
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State Representatives Stop By Frederick Douglass Neighborhood Association Meeting
The Frederick Douglass Neighborhood Association was joined by State Representatives Rita Mendes and Michelle DuBois at their second Discussing Douglass meeting. Together, the group had a conversation about Douglass' speech "I am a Radical Woman Suffrage Man." The group also received some exciting news from Rep. Mendes. Pending approval, the Frederick Douglass Neighborhood Association will receive a $25,000 earmark included in the State Budget. Congratulations! If you would like to join the group, stop by to their annual meeting on Tues, Jun 7 at 7p on Zoom. This meeting will hold elections for the upcoming year. To get involved or learn more about this group, visit the Frederick Douglass Neighborhood Association FB!
www.douglassbrockton.org
Written by Meghan Boucher, Emerson College BuzzAround Intern
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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:
Which two streets made up the corner where Kings Department Store stood?
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 June 11, 2025, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Meghan Boucher, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia | | | |
Connection
There are some people who carry wisdom. I search out Brené Brown because I have struggled so in relationships. So I share her now, knowing her words will help all who choose to listen.
“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” ~ Brené Brown
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” ~ Brené Brown
“Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” ~ Brené Brown
“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness.” ~ Brené Brown
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Here is the TED that introduced her to the world. I hope you have a lovely week of connection. ~ Jacquie
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