December 6, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies. |
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Angel Tree
Help Halifax Families with gifts for Christmas.
The Congregational Church Missions Committee has an Angel Tree set up at church.
Take a tag for a Halifax boy or girl & bring back unwrapped item by December 13th.
Please consider donating!
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Wolf Rock
As a young person growing up here, I often heard about "Wolf Rock". It was described as "a place in the woods, off the main roadway, where a family once had to escape to from a pack of wolves." The story goes like this:
In the mid-1600's, the John Tomson family lived in a log cabin located on Thompson Street. On a beautiful Sunday morning in June, Mr. and Mrs. Tomson, their two sons and six-month old daughter (in a carrier), were walking to Plymouth to attend Church services.
The walk was long, but it was a pleasant day. They saw rabbits, deer and other wildlife on their way. There was water to drink in the brooks they passed. No one was thinking of any danger that might be in their path. They had not been to Plymouth as a family in some time and were excited about seeing friends and family.
Suddenly, off in the distance, the loud howling of a wolf pack could be heard. Walking faster, Mr. Tomson looked around for some safe place to hold up when he remembered a great rock up ahead. It is said it was eight feet high with three smooth sides reaching straight up and a small narrow ridge where one could climb to the top.
The family arrived safely in Plymouth. After waiting out the wolf pack, they climbed down to continue their trek once it was deemed safe to do so. Mr. Tomson had his gun with him but never had to shoot any wolves that day.
I never got to walk in the woods with any of my dear family who knew the way; they passed before I had a chance. I would love to hear if any of my neighbors out there knows where it is.
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~ Respectfully submitted,
Sue Basile
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
For needed updates, check the town website.
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Office personnel available through phone
and email only. All in person activities and
events are suspended.
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Rt 106)
781-293-6393
Tuesdays 2:30 - 4p
St Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St, Halifax
(781) 293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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Congratulations!
Cathy Curtin
won a
$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant Christine Harkins!
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
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You could win a
(Route 106)
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
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America The Beautiful... Shine Us into the
New Year
As we continue to show our love and support for each other... through the darkest days... lights are going up all over town. Between now - January 14, 2021 we will be posting pictures & videos.
Each week, one lucky submission will receive a $25 gift certificate to... where else... Johnny Macaroni's!
AND
We want to hear the unique ways you are powering- up: tell us about your solar, wind and renewable energy projects!
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Silent Auction Holmes Public Library
The Auction closes 5p Wed, Dec 16th. *Highest bid wins *
*High bids will be updated on this page and at the library.
*To bid again on an item, you may need to close and reopen the browser on your computer or tablet.
*If there are multiple high bids at the end of the auction, the winner will be chosen by a random draw.
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Silver Lake Regional School District Survey - Planning for Our Future
From: Jill Proulx, Superintendent, Silver Lake Regional School District
Dear Community Members, Parents, and Staff:
The Silver Lake Regional School District is engaging in a community conversation to define what success may look like for our students and our schools over the next three to five years. Since starting as superintendent in February, much of our work has focused on navigating the pandemic and trying to keep students, staff, and our community safe. To help in assessing our strengths and areas for growth, we have designed the survey below.
As you respond to each item, focus on your own personal experiences and perceptions about the school(s). The data collected from this survey, alongside other sources of information (including a student survey), will be used to inform upcoming strategic planning efforts. All responses are completely anonymous.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on this important topic. We welcome as much or as little as you wish to share, and we appreciate any insight you can provide.
Sincerely, Jill Proulx, Ph.D.
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Balsam Christmas Trees now available. Prices between $29 and $75,
while supplies last.
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Help Keep a Senior Warm this
Holiday Season
When shopping for Christmas gifts this holiday season please consider a blanket donation for a senior in need!
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My name is Richie Greene and I'm an Eagle Scout candidate from Troop 39 Halifax, MA. To become an Eagle Scout I need to complete a service project benefiting the town.
For my service project I will be making a new map for the Halifax Central Cemetery. I will also be adding and building 2 marquee signs with the new map and 26 section signs that will help people find their lost loved ones with much more ease. The map will show the section in the big view and the section sign will confirm that you are in the right place to find the lost soul.
I'm looking for all the donations I can get to fund the marquee signs, the sections sign, and the delivery cost of said sign. The Marquee signs will ship assembled and I will be mixing concrete to pour and use to put the signs in place. The section signs will be hammered into the ground after they are assembled. I will need to also provide tools, Covid safety supplies, and refreshments for my volunteers.
Any donation will help and be greatly appreciated. Thank you for donation to the cause!
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Stonecroft Farm
*Holiday Gift Certificates*
Lessons * Boarding * Sales
* Indoor / Outdoor ring
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Ride our safe,
school horses.
Lessons for ages 4 & up
36 years experience
$55 / 45-min lesson
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108 Belmont St, West Bridgewater
(508)245-3432
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52 Weeks Logo & Link Ad in 1 Hive
For $99 / each month, your ad is put in 1 Buzz Around town each week. Your Logo & Link ad can rotate monthly between the towns you choose!
Read more
buzzaround.info
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COA Virtual Ugly Sweater Party
Friday, Dec 18th on Facebook and email
Email a picture of yourself in your sweater by
Small prize given to best sweater of the entries!
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Halifax Cultural Council - Application Deadline Extended to Dec 14th.
The Halifax Cultural Council is now accepting applications for the Council's Fiscal Year 2021 grant cycle. All applications must be submitted to the Halifax Cultural Council, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338 no later than Monday, December 14. Grant applications and other
information are available on the Council's web site or applicants can apply on-line at here (click on the "Apply Now" tab).
This year, the Council's priorities include an emphasis on events in Halifax, but not just in the "municipal center", programs related to nature, science, environmental education and the Town's history, programs for seniors, library patrons, people with disabilities, families, and teens, and programs involving artists and speakers from Halifax. Applicants can obtain more information through the Halifax Board of Selectmen's office at 781-294-1316.
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Basement Mold or Attic Mold Removal
Thinking of selling your home? Check your attic for mold!
(781) 910-5029
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Manifesting in the Present & Future in 2020
• Spiritual Healer • Certified Reiki Master Teacher • Past Life Regression & Future Life Progression Therapist • Officiant
Abington MA
(781) 428-4479
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Kanopy - Stream Classic Cinema, Indie Film and Top...
Log in. Find a different library. Get free access to thousands of movies with your library card. Simply add your Holmes Public Library card number and PIN or password. Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries,...
Read more
holmespubliclibrary.kanopy.com
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The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum with astronaut
Victor Glover
This was a live discussion Dec 3, 2020 with astronaut Victor Glover, who is currently orbiting 200 miles above us on the International Space Station Glover speaks about the ISS, his experiences as astronaut, and so much more!
Check out the video of this historic interview!
This program is part of an ongoing partnership with the National Museum of African American History and Culture to celebrate Victor Glover's historic first trip to the ISS. When Glover arrived at the ISS as part of the SpaceX Crew-1 launch, he became the first Black astronaut to live on board the space station as part of a long-term mission.
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Particle & Wave: Paper
Clay Illuminated
is a groundbreaking, traveling, international exhibition featuring 45 artists from across the globe who are redefining the potential of the ceramic arts and representing a commitment to their craft. Curated by Peter Held, exhibition provides historical information about the evolution of paper clay as an artistic medium and showcases the amazing diversity of form and expression that exists in today’s growing global community of artists.
Fuller Craft Museum Current Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10a – 5p
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee
entered to win a
(Route 106)
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was Wolf Rock described as?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On December 9, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Healing
“As my sufferings mounted I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to my situation -- either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. I decided to follow the latter course.”
~ Martin Luther King Jr.
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” ~ Rumi
“The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.” ~ Marianne Williamson
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Healing is a process. It takes time, it takes intention, and sometimes it takes work. Our love can heal those around us, our community, our world and ourselves. This season, give yourself & those in your life the gift of healing. Give time, compassion and forgiveness. We all need it! ~ Jacquie |
The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Sebastian Ladoulis |
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Copyright 2020 Buzz Around Halifax. You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit: ("Buzz Around Halifax 12/6/2020").
Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. Occasionally, there will be links to town committees and other non-profit groups, as a way of sharing local information. Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials.
The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
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