November 1, 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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Thank you to everyone who participated in the COA Halloween grab-n-go event!
Big thank you to Nessralla farms and Linda Taylor for their pumpkin and mask donations. The support from the community is greatly appreciated. Lastly, but definitely not the least thank you to all of the COA staff and Maria for all of their hard work today and every day. HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!!
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The Halloween tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating treats.
All Souls Day and Soul Cakes
The American Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating probably dates back to the early All Souls’ Day parades in England. During the festivities, poor citizens would beg for food and families would give them pastries called “soul cakes” in return for their promise to pray for the family’s dead relatives.
The distribution of soul cakes was encouraged by the church as a way to replace the ancient practice of leaving food and wine for roaming spirits. The practice, which was referred to as “going a-souling,” was eventually taken up by children who would visit the houses in their neighborhood and be given ale, food and money.
The tradition of dressing in costume for Halloween has both European and Celtic roots. Hundreds of years ago, winter was an uncertain and frightening time. Food supplies often ran low and, for the many people afraid of the dark, the short days of winter were full of constant worry.
On Halloween, when it was believed that ghosts came back to the earthly world, people thought that they would encounter ghosts if they left their homes. To avoid being recognized by these ghosts, people would wear masks when they left their homes after dark so that the ghosts would mistake them for fellow spirits.
On Halloween, to keep ghosts away from their houses, people would place bowls of food outside their homes to appease the ghosts and prevent them from attempting to enter.
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
For needed updates, check the town website.
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Wednesday 12:00p – 6:00p
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00a – 5:00p
Friday 10:00a – 2:00p
BOOK DROP HOURS
Monday and Wednesday 9:00a - 6:00p
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00a – 5:00p
Friday 9:00a – 2:00p
• Returned items will be quarantined for 96 hours before being checked in.
• All overdue fines have been waived during this time.
CURBSIDE PICKUP IS STILL AVAILABLE
Monday and Wednesday 12:00p – 5:45p
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00a - 4:45p
Friday 10:00a – 1:45p
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
6-7:00p
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!
Taylor Wheaton
won a 2 month free membership
(*prize only available to non-current members)
Play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Storytime Fun!
Miss Holly was live Thursday, October 29, 2020 with a spookily fun storytime!
The next one is November 18, 2020.
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State Election - Tuesday, November 3rd
2020 Presidential Election
Time: 7:00a - 8:00p
Location: Halifax Elementary School Gym
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Please spread the word...
Do NOT dump leaves into any bodies of water or rake into the street! Love your Lakes! 🍁🍂
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The 2020 Book for Business & COVID-19 Recovery Resource Guide
Easy & Accessible with great resources!
- Area Dining
- COVID-19 Recovery Resources
- Business Development Resources
Metro South Chamber of Commerce Works For YOU!
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VALUABLE FUEL ASSISTANCE INFO:
Hello, I am the new Outreach Coordinator for the Halifax Council on Aging. South Shore Community Action Council serves Halifax for those needed fuel assistance. I am attaching a link with their contact information.
Thank you,
Donna Porcello
Outreach Coordinator
Halifax Council of Aging
506 Plymouth Street
Halifax, MA 02338
781-293-7313
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Halifax Elementary School Mask Fundraiser
Kids Mask $10, Adult Mask $12, Gaiter / Headband $18
Venmo @HES-PTO
Halifax masks and gaiters are on sale now! Proceeds will benefit Halifax Elementary School PTO.
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Coming Up....
Help us Appreciate Essential Workers!
Tell us about an Essential Worker near and dear to your heart.
We will publish their story & send them a gift!*
From November 5 - November 19, 2020: Fill out the simple form on our website & submit a photograph.
*Every verified submission will be published in the BuzzAround e-newsletters throughout November as we give thanks for their hard work & they will be offered a choice of a local business gift valuing $50-$175. Stay tuned to your BuzzAround for more details!
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The Halifax Helping Hands Food Pantry is open every Tuesday for residents of Halifax and Plympton from 2:30-4:00 for those in need.
We will also be open starting this past week from 6:00 - 7:00p.
Stay Safe Be Kind — at Halifax Congregational Church. — at Halifax Congregational Church.
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Halifax Cultural Council
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, November 16.
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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Halifax Pride signs are available for sale
inside Stop & Shop now!
Proceeds support Halifax Elementary School PTO!
Story & Image credit:
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Mice, voles, and other pests will start looking for a warm place to spend the winter. We sell a variety of products to help keep your home rodent free.
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Stop The Spread
Get tested at Brockton High school, they will be taking drive-thru appointments:
Mondays, 12p - 7p
Wednesdays, 9a -4p
Thursdays, 12p - 7p
Call 1-844-4TEST19 to schedule appointment or text 508-726-7654 your name and number and we'll call you back. Everyone tested will also receive free KN95 masks!
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Town of Halifax
Plow Truck Drivers Needed
POSTED ON: OCTOBER 15, 2020 - 12:02PM
We are currently looking for experienced plow truck drivers for the upcoming winter season. Ability to work long-hours in emergency snow events. Increased rates - differ according to truck and plow size, as well as a signing bonus. Please stop into the Highway Barn at 60 Hemlock Lane for an informational packet/application or download the attachment below. Call (781) 293-1760 or e-mail Karyn.Thompson@halifax-ma.org with any questions.
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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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Homeowners & Contractors,
RENT, DON'T BUY, the best tools for your job!
We have many sizes and styles of lifts to help you get your project done quickly and efficiently!
Work Smarter, not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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The Metro South Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 107th Annual Meeting.
Wed, November 18th
10:30a - 3:00p
Multipurpose Auditorium at Teen Challenge in Brockton or Virtually via Zoom Pro.
The luncheon will feature our special guest speaker, Dave McGillivray, an athlete, author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and philanthropist.
Dave first gained national prominence in 1978 when he ran across the United States to raise money for the Jimmy Fund. He ran 3,452 miles from Medford, OR, to Medford, MA in 80 consecutive days, averaging 45 miles per day, to raise money for the Jimmy Fund, a charity which supports research toward eliminating cancer in children. This run ended in Fenway Park to a standing ovation by 32,000 fans. Since then, McGillivray has accomplished numerous other inspirational and charitable feats, as well as earned a reputation as one of the world’s premier race directors. Since 1988, he has been the Technical and Race Director of the Boston Marathon. He manages and oversees all technical and operational aspects of the oldest and most prestigious marathon in the world.
There will also be awards, and celebration as we conclude our 107th year of serving the business community. Tickets at the member rate are $100 per person in part benefit the Metro South Chamber Education Foundation. To register, please contact Lexi Reinertson areinertson@metrosouthchamber.com or
508-586-0500 ext 231
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Strong children in a toxic world
As a pediatrician, I have more than a decade of experience caring for children and adolescents with mental health disorders, and the combined onslaught of COVID-19 and the wildfires and hurricanes that have battered communities across the country ...
Read more
coverage.bluecrossma.com
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Clean water begins with you!
Keep leaf litter and yard debris out of storm drains. Littering in storm drains causes flooding and pollutes our water.
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Thank you for the Sock Donation!
We received a generous sock donation sponsored by our friends at New England Village and the Kiwanis club of Hanson. Maria will be scheduling these to be delivered this week along with MOW. Thank you so much for thinking of our seniors!!!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee
entered to win an
8 oz soy candle (value $12)
pick up at
Historical Tidbit Question:
What century did Pope Gregory III designate November 1st as a time to honor all saints?
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 November 4, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Mystery
I am a great admirer of mystery:
"Look at this life - all mystery and magic."
~ Harry Houdini
"A day spent without the sight or sound of beauty, the contemplation of mystery, or the search of truth or perfection is a poverty-stricken day; and a succession of such days is fatal to human life."~
Lewis Mumford
"The human race is a very, very magical race. We have a magic power of witches and wizards. We're here on this earth to unravel the mystery of this planet. The planet is asking for it." ~ Yoko Ono
"I don't think that faith, whatever you're being faithful about, really can be scientifically explained. And I don't want to explain this whole life business through truth, science. There's so much mystery. There's so much awe." ~ Jane Goodall
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As the daylight grows shorter, we spend more time in the mystery of the darkness, the sparks of light glimmering from the campfire...
the blankets and mittens, hats and scarves covering us.
And I think... this is the perfect ending. All pandemics end, and this one will with us covered with thick layers. These shields from the cold and this un-seeable germ.
Though we have been taught about germs, we do not see, and therefore must trust. Trust Science, oh that great mystery. This to, shall pass... through mysterious trust.
~ Jacquie
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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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