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November 20, 2022 ~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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The 48th Annual Whitman Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors
"This annual event, sponsored by the Whitman Knights of Columbus, provides a free Thanksgiving dinner to local seniors cooked on-site. The Whitman-Hanson Football team, the Whitman Police Department, and Knights of Columbus staff & volunteers served the meal. Whitman Director of The Council on Aging Mary Holland kicked off the day with a few seasonal 'Dad Jokes' and a lovely welcoming speech. After dinner, they had desserts and raffled off eight turkeys. All in all, a great day for everyone involved. Great to see the interaction between the older and younger generation.
A big THANKS to the generosity of the Whitman Knights of Columbus. This organization constantly steps up and gives back to our community!"
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Historical Tidbit: Thanksgiving
"People across the world have been celebrating and giving thanks for thousands of years. In this country, long before English colonists arrived, Native People celebrated many different days of thanksgiving, including, for example, a 'Strawberry Thanksgiving' and a 'Green Corn Thanksgiving.'
The English also had a long tradition of thanksgiving. They declared days of prayer to thank God when something good happened. For example, the English declared a day of thanksgiving in the summer of 1623 when a gentle rain ended a long drought.
Likewise, in the fall of 1621, when their labors were rewarded with a bountiful harvest after a year of sickness and scarcity, the Pilgrims gave thanks to God. " (plimoth.org)
Following this tradition of Thanksgiving, a national day for giving thanks was proclaimed by George Washington in 1789. And in 1870 Congress proclaimed it a national holiday, solidifying it. Thanksgiving has become a family day to enjoy.
However, because of the ways which we, as a conquering people, treated the indigenous people, they have declared the last Thursday in November a National Day of Mourning. "Since 1970, Indigenous people & their allies have gathered at noon on Cole's Hill in Plymouth to commemorate this day because Thanksgiving is a reminder of the genocide of millions of Native people, the theft of Native lands and the erasure of Native cultures. Participants in National Day of Mourning honor Indigenous ancestors and Native resilience. It is a day of remembrance and spiritual connection, as well as a protest against the racism and oppression that Indigenous people continue to experience worldwide." (mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov )
Our local Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, also known as the People of the First Light, have lived in present day Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island for more than 12,000 years.
Finally, after a process lasting more than three decades, the Mashpee Wampanoag were re-acknowledged as a federally recognized tribe in 2007. The US declared 150 acres of land in Mashpee and 170 acres of land in Taunton as the Tribe’s initial reservation in 2015. The tribe currently has approx. 2,600 enrolled citizens.
Story credit: J. Rose Image credit: Sue Basile
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Town Hall
781-618-9700
Public Library
M-Th 10-8; Fri 1-5; Sat 10-4
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!
Tracy Dever
You won a 45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of a
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman!
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Sip and Shop
Thursday, December 1
6 - 9p
Whitman VFW Upper Hall
95 Essex Street
The Whitman VFW Post 697 invites you to an evening of shopping from local crafters, artisans, and vendors while sipping on a drink. Food will be available for purchase. The Scratch Ticket Raffle will be drawn that evening. Also, you can drop off new coats, hats, and gloves for veterans in need. For more information, call (781) 447-9094.
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Candy Cane Craft Fair
Saturday, December 3
10a - 3p
Knights of Columbus
1195 Bedford Street
The Whitman Mother's Club is hosting the Candy Cane Craft Fair, featuring over 40 craft tables, raffles, a bake sale, Santa's Mailbox, and Mrs. Claus' Kitchen, which will have lunch and snacks available for purchase. Admission costs $0.50 for seniors and $1.50 for ages 12 and above. If you would like more information, you can contact whitmanmothersclub@gmail.com.
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Police and Fire Station Toy Drive
Sunday, December 4
9a-1p
20 Essex Street
Our annual toy drive will take place in our police station parking lot.
Please stop by with a toy to support this great event. All donations go directly to local children. Santa may stop by to help us out. Police and Fire personnel will be there, stuffing an ambulance and police car with your donations.
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Check out our friendly & inviting spot!
603 Centre Street, Unit 3, Brockton • (774) 480-5906
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Live Well Nutrition
Our low-calorie healthy meals:
*smoothies *waffles *crêpes * donuts
and metabolism-booster teas and coffees are delicious, healthy and nutritiously balanced.
Awesome deal for BuzzAround: $2 off single item. $4 off combo~ text (508) 500-6885 keyword: buzzaround. Include your first and last name
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7th Annual Giving Tree for Seniors
November 21 - December 9
Senior Center
As the Holiday 2022 season is approaching, many seniors may not have families nearby and could be alone during the holidays. Consider brightening up the holidays for seniors by visiting the Giving Tree at the Senior Center. There will be tags requesting various gift cards on the tree. Support the community by purchasing gift cards in Whitman establishments. Delivery Elfs will distribute the gifts Dec 14 and 20. If you are interested in being a delivery elf, you can contact (781) 447-7619 Ext. 2
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Good Day Metro South with Holiday Networking
Tuesday, December 13
11:45a-1:30p
159 Torrey Street
Thorny Lea Golf Club is hosting a Holiday Themed Good Day Metro South luncheon, sponsored by Cambridge Savings Bank. Please join us and enjoy meeting new people, networking contacts, and a delicious meal. The guest speakers being featured are Christine Santoro from The Children's Museum Easton and Erin McGough Rowe from The Fuller Craft Museum. There will also be a special holiday networking segment with Rob DiFazio from Mayflower BSA and RPE. For more information, please contact Cathryn Schofield at CSchofield@metrosouthchamber.com or (508) 586-0500 ext. 231
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Whitman Middle School Building,
Community Forum
November 16th.
Video courtesy of WHCA-TV
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Whitman Board of Selectmen Meeting
November 15th
Video courtesy of WHCA-TV
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Evening of Elegance
Order Your Tickets Now!
Saturday December 3rd, 7 - 11p
304 Main St, Brockton
Join us in this elegant fundraiser for Brockton Public Library. 304 Main St's dazzling white marble and oak architecture & fine art collection will be adorned with 3 Floors of Music: Classical Trio from Brockton Symphony * Jazz Trio from Berklee School of Music * & DJ PLUS Scrumptious Nibblets from Brockton Arts, Wine & Beer.
Purchase Semi Formal Tickets here:
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Gift Card Orders with
Dollars For Scholars
Saturday, December 3
10a-12p
Whitman Public Library
Community Room
Whitman Hanson Dollars for Scholars will be processing orders for gift cards this holiday
season as part of its fall fundraising drive. Interested individuals can order gift cards from over 300 nationwide merchants.
A Dollars for Scholars representative will also be in the Meeting Room of the Hanson Police Station on Sunday, December 4, from 10a- 12p to answer any questions. Payments should be in the form of a check or cash.
For more information on the gift card ordering program, please contact
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MCC’s A Christmas Story
Massasoit Community College
Brockton Campus
Buckley Performing Arts Center
1 Massasoit Boulevard
The Massasoit theater company is presenting a classic holiday play for this winter season with their production of A Christmas Story. With the humorous writing of author Jean Shepherd and brilliant directing by Jim Sullivan, this family holiday favorite will run for five shows over two weekends between December 3-11.
Show Dates Include:
Saturday, December 3rd at 8p
Sunday, December 4th at 3p
Friday, December 9th at 8p
Saturday, December 10th at 8p
Sunday, December 11th at 3p.
To purchase tickets, please call (508) 427-1234 or visit massasoit.edu/boxoffice. General admission costs $20, but a discounted price of $18 is offered to students, seniors, and veterans.
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Did you know we carry
Wildlife Cameras and Binoculars?
Get a glimpse into which animals are roaming around in your yard when you're not looking with our cameras, or, get a closer look when you're home with binoculars.
Perfect holiday gifts for the nature enthusiasts!
Get yours today!
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For your Climate Can- Do, Buy Local Every Day!
KEEP YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR HEART LIVES, SUPPORT AN ECONOMY OF FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, AND BUILD A COMMUNITY BY THINKING LOCAL FIRST.
Small-scale, locally-owned businesses create more prosperous communities, are connected and are generally better off across various metrics. Moreover, when we buy from independent, locally owned businesses rather than national chains, a significantly greater portion of our money is then cycled back through our local economy — to make purchases from our friends' businesses, to aid our neighbors in need, and to support our local farms — ultimately strengthening the base of our whole community.
For our community, our environment, and ourselves. Buy Local.
Our Climate Can-Do Articles from Jacquie focus on life changes that we can make, which will help mitigate the environmental changes of our climate emergency. Our goal is to keep the Earth's temperature from rising 1.5˚ C to lessen the sea rise. However, there are things we can do.
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Decorate for Scholars:
Whitman Hanson DFS Tree Lights on!
Friday, December 9, 4p-7:30p
Saturday, December 10, 2p-8p (plus vendors in the Town Hall)
Sunday, December 11, 4p-7:30p
Dollars for Scholars is kicking off the holiday season with the 3rd Annual “Decorate for Scholars” in historic Whitman Park. Trees will be lit and displayed in the park for viewing. There will also be raffles, holiday music, and tons of family fun. Additionally Saturday, there will be a vendor holiday shopping event held in Whitman Town Hall. For more info, please visit: Decorate for Scholars Event Page
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Did You Know…
If you get your flu vaccine at Duval's Pharmacy from now until Christmas Eve we will make a donation for you. You can choose between the Whitman Food Pantry and Whitman-Hanson Dollars for Scholars.
Stop the spread and get yours today!
Open: Mon-Fri: 8:30a - 6p | Sat: 9a - 3p
Sun: 9a - 1p
571 Washington St
781-447-0606
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The Whitman Mites Win Against The Abington in the OCYFL Superbowl!
The Whitman Panther Mites won 10-0 in the OCYFL Superbowl against The Abington Green Wave. The Whitman Mites went 7-1 in the regular season and only let up 5 points for the entire season. The Mites won in double overtime last week in Carver to make it to the Superbowl. The Mites practiced, and their hard work made the community proud of their win.
Photos & Story courtesy of Brian Getchell.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman!
Historical Tidbit Question:
What did indigenous people declare the last Thursday in November?
Email us your answer at:
Please 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 November 30, 2022 before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The BuzzAround is brought to you this week by Jen Bellody, Hannah Firmin, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Janice O'Brien, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Leanna Silva, & Greg Venezia. |
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Volunteering.
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
~ Audrey Hepburn
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
~ Heather French Henry
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” ~ Winston Churchill
“We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.” ~ Herman Melville
“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” ~ Kahlil Gibran
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To be human is to interact with our larger whole in compassionate ways. I have found healing in volunteerism. It changed my life, helping me single parent my 4 children. Without volunteers there would be no special educational committees, kids music, theater or sports teams, no representational government, no public gardens & art, no food pantry, no hiking trails, and my church wouldn't function. Volunteers are necessities.~ Jacquie |
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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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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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