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March 12, 2023 ~
Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Whitman Spring Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 1, 9:30a–12p
54 South Ave
With the weather starting to warm up, Easter is right around the corner! The Whitman Department of Recreation will be hosting a day of festivities at the Whitman Town hall Auditorium! Activities will include an Easter egg hunt, Face painting, raffles, even the Easter Bunny himself! This event is free for Whitman residents, donations are greatly appreciated! For more information, visit the Whitman Recreation FB.
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Historical Tidbit: Evacuation &
St Patrick's Day
As New Englanders, we know that Massachusetts is essentially the foundation on which the country was built. Home not only to some of the oldest cities in the country, but the people that made it a country in the first place. As a main legislative theater for the American Revolution, the city of Boston is filled with Revolutionary history, this week we commemorate March 17, Evacuation Day.
Evacuation day was General and future First President George Washington’s first victorious battle of the war against the British on March 17th, 1776. In addition, Bostonians were the first to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in North America. On March 17, 1737, Boston’s Irish community joined together in festivities of their homeland and to honor the Patron Saint of Ireland. There were banquets and parades.
So in 1901, when the parade moved to the robust Irish South Boston, given the significance of both the St. Patrick’s Day and Evacuation Day holidays; the annual parade became a dual-hatted celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, and commemoration of Evacuation Day.
As the Boston Irish served in Police and Fire Departments and governmental positions, there was a strong political force solidifying this holiday as a county-wide day off.
Since 1938, Evacuation Day has been recognized as a day off for Suffolk County government offices and schools, giving all Bostonians the opportunity to celebrate either St. Patrick's Day or Evacuation Day, whichever sings to you the loudest.
Story Credit: Hassan Sharif & J. Rose
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Town Hall
781-618-9700
Public Library
M-Th 9:30a-8p; Fri 9:30a- 4:30p;
Sat 9:30a-4 (during school year only)
781-447-7613
Council on Aging
781-447-7619
St. Vincent de Paul/Whitman Food Pantry
By appointment only: 781-447-8560
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Congratulations!
Samantha Davis
You won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
One hour of coaching (value $80)
with Glee Works Holistic Personal Coaching
Learn mindful techniques to reduce stress
and anxiety.
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Special Bible Study
Thursday Evenings from March 16th
First Congregational Church of Whitman
519 Washington St
The First Congregational Church of Whitman UCC
will be hosting a special weekly Bible study on Thursday evenings at 7p. Sessions will take place in the church fellowship hall through the month of April. The first night of the study series will be March 16th.
The series will be based on Season 1 of the acclaimed Dallas Jenkins video series, The Chosen. Clips and selections from the video series will be shown each week.
The church will provide coffee, tea, and bottled water with light refreshments each week.
Please contact the church office for more information at (781) 447-5557.
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VA PACT Act Town Hall Info Session
Wednesday,
March 15th
4 – 6:30p
Whitman VFW
Post 697
Critical information about the new law that expands VA healthcare and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances will be discussed. Food and snacks will be provided, and there will be a disability claims clinic on site.
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Seeds, Seeds and More Seeds!
Ready to start your garden indoors? We have your seeds, pots and all the supplies you'll need to have your best harvest yet!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Wonder Days:
Stories & Play
Thursday, March 16th
11–11:45a
Whitman Public Library Community Room
Come to the library for stories, songs, and a craft, followed by open playtime! Best for ages 2–6, but all are welcome. No registration required.
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Pizza Talk & Tasting
Tue March 21
1p
Whitman Council On Aging
16 Hayden Ave
Call 781-447-7619 ex 2 to sign up
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Come to any of our dine-in locations to see for yourself just how tasty our new dinner specials are!
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Dr. Christopher Jones, Principal, Whitman-Hanson High School- SEEing to Lead
Dr. Christopher Jones created a YouTube channel to share fun video shorts and school recaps. His videos also contain musings and his overall message of being purposeful and acting with integrity while building character. His most recent videos are below (we update every week, they are THAT good) and to see more impactful videos, check out: youtube.com/@DrCSJones. |
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Our Story 2/27/23 - 3/5/23
Video courtesy of:
Dr. Chris Jones - SEEing to Lead
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Don't Define Yourself
Video courtesy of:
Dr. Chris Jones - SEEing to Lead
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Chunky Knit Blanket Party
Wednesday, March 22, 7 – 9p
599 Washington St
In need of a creative outlet that results in a warm blanket for the cold New England winter? South Shore Blanket Parties is teaming up with Old Colony Brewing, a small brewery in Whitman, to bring you the Chunky Knit Blanket party. The event will be held at the Old Colony Brewing building on 599 Washington St. Tickets are on sale here. Stop by and leave a little bit warmer with a blanket you created!
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Whitman MS Building Committee
March 1, 2023 Meeting
Video courtesy of WHCA9TV
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Whitman Democratic Town Committee Meat Raffle
Saturday, March 25, 3–5p
McGuiggans Pub, 552 Washington St
Join the Whitman Democratic Town Committee from 3–5p, Saturday, March 25 at McGuiggan’s Pub for our annual fundraising meat raffle! The fundraiser will benefit both our general fund and our annual scholarships.
Over the years, the Whitman Democratic Town Committee has provided more than $45,000 in scholarships to deserving graduating seniors in Whitman. Help us continue that good work and enjoy good food, drink, and fellowship.
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Climate Can-Do:
Help Our Community Reduce Plastic Bag Usage
When we go to the grocery store, we're not typically focused on how we're bringing our goods home. We browse the aisles, putting item after item into our cart, and eventually make our way to the checkout line. Placing groceries on the conveyor belt, we watch the cashier scan items, then place them into bags, often those thin plastic bags. When we get home, we put our purchases away, grab the plastic bags, and what happens next?
Massachusetts residents are estimated to use more than 2 billion plastic bags every year. That means that on average, every Massachusetts person uses a plastic bag every single day! While plastic is versatile, lightweight, inexpensive, and waterproof, this has lead to overuse and the creation of serious problems. Plastic is a synthetic material that does not biodegrade; once it enters the environment, it stays there forever! Bringing reusable bags only cuts back our individual use. We are now dealing with microplastics in our drinking water. These bags are a problem.
The solution: as of May 2022, 154 of the 292 cities and towns in Massachusetts have cut back single use by regulating plastic shopping bags. This number represents over 4 million people, which is about two-thirds of the state’s population. A few of our hives are represented in this number, including Bridgewater, Halifax, and Whitman! If you want to get a plastic bag ban passed in your community, reach out to your local elected officials, and local trails, beautification, garden clubs, and conservation commissions to generate support.
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by intern Tess Fiumefreddo of Franklin & Marshall College. We focus on actions which will help mitigate the environmental changes of our climate emergency. We can do!
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You don't want to forget your ABCS of heart health - and Duval's Pharmacy is here to help. We can assist you if your doctor has recommended taking aspirin, and we have a blood pressure machine available for your use!
Open: Mon-Fri: 8:30a - 6p | Sat: 9a - 3p
Sun: 9a - 1p
571 Washington St • 781-447-0606
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Find YOUR Bliss with
BLISS THROUGH YOGA!
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New!! Monday Evening Class
Begins March 13!
Svaroopa yoga excels at releasing the deep tension in your body. While the benefits of this style of yoga are profound, it is very easy to do. We use the alignment of the body, rather than a lot of effort, along with blankets for propping to make the poses accessible, supportive and effective.
516 N. Bedford St, East Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Whitman Summer Park Program
Sign-ups start
March 15th
Summer will be here before you know it! Sign-ups for Whitman's Summer Park Program begin March 15th! The summer program is for children ages 6-12 and includes arts and crafts, sports, field trips, and even daily swimming! The program runs from July 3rd through August 11th. Don't hesitate, sign your child up today!
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Irish Night
Friday, March 24th, 7–11p
K of C, 1195 Bedford St
The Whitman Branch of the Knights of Columbus are hosting an Irish Night at the Knights of Columbus building. The festivities include Live music, Irish Step Dancers, a buffet serving your favorite Irish fare, even a cash bar Including Irish beverages. Come celebrate a night full of Irish Culture and get to know some neighbors! To purchase tickets, contact the Knights of Columbus HERE.
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Friends of Whitman Library: Roller Skate Fundraiser 2023
Video courtesy of WHCATV9
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Whitman Pack 22's Annual Pinewood Derby The wooden cars built by the cub scouts race on a track set up in the Holy Ghost church hall. It is exciting and a lot of fun.
Video courtesy of WHCATV9
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a:
One hour of coaching (value $80)
with Glee Works Holistic Personal Coaching
Learn mindful techniques to reduce stress
and anxiety.
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year did evacuation day become a Suffolk County holiday?
Email us your answer at:
Include your name, and phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On March 15, 2023 before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Hope.
"Once you choose hope, anything’s possible." ~ Christopher Reeve
"I dwell in possibility." ~ Emily Dickinson
"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears." ~ Nelson Mandela
"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." ~ Desmond Tutu
"You get in life what you have the courage to ask for." ~ Oprah Winfrey
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Hope is not a thing of childish dreaming... no, it is a powerful tool by which we change the world. We decide each day how to view things, how to move forward.
I choose to have hope. Hope in the goodness of humanity, hope that together we can find solutions and make choices healthy for all of us.
Hopefully yours, Jacquie
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The BuzzAround is brought to you this week by Tess Fiumefreddo, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Janice O'Brien, Hassan Sharif, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia. |
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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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Copyright 2023 Buzz Around Whitman. 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 Whitman 3/12/23")
Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. There are links to town committees and other non-profit groups, in the newsletters. Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials. BuzzAround is not responsible for the media content of other organizations.
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