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September 29, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Kicking off the LaLiberte Elementary Annual Boosterthon!
LaLiberte Elementary School is gearing up for their annual Fun Run! To kick off the Boosterthon fundraiser, LaLiberte held a school-wide pep rally. Together, students learned about the significance of the Boosterthon Fun Run and their mission to raise money for their school. This assembly was not only a great way to get the kids excited for the Fun Run, but an opportunity to teach them about the importance of community, charity, and gratitude.
With a goal of $45,000, LaLiberte is working to raise funds for field trips and enrichment programs for its students. The Boosterthon presents kids with an exciting way to learn character-building traits and support their school. Additionally, every share and donation will earn your student entries to the Grand Prize Giveaway! For more information on the fundraiser, visit the LaLiberte Parent Organization page. Sign up your student today at MyBooster.com.
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Source & Photo Credit: Bridgewater-Raynham Regional Schools FB and LaLiberte PTO FB
Story written by Sara MacKinnon, BuzzAround Intern, Providence College
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Historical Tidbit: Robinson's Bridge | |
Pictured above is a photo from the 1880's of Robinson's Bridge. It spanned the Taunton River connecting Church Street on either side.
Written by Paul Sweeney, BuzzAround Intern, BSU
Photo Maggie Silva posted on: sailsinc.omeka.net
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Help Us Get the Word out:
Share You've Got To Vote!
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You've Got To Vote ~ Full Song 3:10 | Play it in the car, for your friends, share it in your groups! You've Got to Vote! Joe and Rose Conservatory sing us all the way to the polls. Their future depends on us being involved. Democracy only works when we vote. It's up to each of us to make it happen. | | | |
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TOWN HALL
Town Clerk
508-824-2700
Treasurer/Collector
508-824-2702
Assessors 508-824-2704
Selectmen 508-824-2707
Building Dept. 508-824-2708
Board of Health 508-824-2766
Planning 508-824-2745
Veterans Service Officer 508-828-4527
Town of Raynham
Public Library
508-823-1344
RaynhamPublicLibrary.org
Council on Aging
508-824-2740
COA
Food Pantry
Raynham Food Basket
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
9 - 11a
494 Church St, Raynham
774-406-5612
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Congratulations!
Abigail Pellegrino
won
1 hour Living in the Gift coaching from GleeWorks
Learn mind-body spirit practices with Marcy Venezia building a foundation for healing. ($80 value.) GleeWorks.net
Bee sure to play our historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
www.pinchesandpounds.com
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Town of Raynham Surplus Sale
Now - Wed, Oct 2
The Town of Raynham is holding an online Surplus Property Sale featuring various types of highway equipment, including commercial vehicles, plows, trailers, and a backhoe. The sale is conducted through govdeals.com, where items can be viewed and bid on. The auction will conclude on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, with specific closing times listed on the website. All items are sold "as-is," and the town reserves the right to reject any bids.
To participate, visit: govdeals.com/raynham
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Coffee with a Cop
Wed, Oct 2
10a-12p
Raynham Senior Center
2215 King Philip St
In celebration of National Coffee with a Cop day, Raynham Police Department invites you to gather at the Senior Center. Share a cup of coffee and friendly conversation with some of Raynham's finest!
Source: Raynham PD FB
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13th Annual Robert McCabe Memorial Golf Tournament
Fri, Oct 4
8a
Olde Scotland Links
695 Pine St
Bridgewater
Coming up is the 13th Annual Robert McCabe Memorial Golf Tournament! Raynham Lions Club is welcoming golfers of all skill-levels to join in on the fun and compete. To learn more, register, become a sponsor, or make a donation, visit the Golf Tournament event page.
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Paper Shred & E-Waste Recycling Day
Sat, Oct 5
8:30a-12:30p
756 Orchard St
Paper waste will be securely shredded on location, and up to 3 boxes per vehicle are permitted. E-waste will be recycled off-site, and vehicles are limited to 5 large items or 5 boxes of small items each. The event is cost free, but any monetary donations will be gladly accepted and distributed to local charities.
For more information, visit the Bluestone Bank event page Bank event page.
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Fall Fest
Sat, Oct 5
10a-12p
Merrill Elementary School
The ECPO presents Fall Fest at Merrill Elementary School, a fun-filled event featuring a musical bubble/foam barge, magic show, balloon artist, games, crafts, and snacks. It’s a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy the fall season together. Plus, it's a great way for high school and 8th grade students to earn community service hours by volunteering at the event. Join the fun and make a positive impact on the community!
Source: Raynham E.C.P.O. L.B. Merrill Elementary
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Board of Selectmen 09/24/2024
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Planning Board 09/19/2024
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Recently, 30 children from Brockton’s Rose Conservatory under the direction of Greg Fernandes joined award winning songwriter Joe Jencks on his song You’ve Got to Vote at Brockton Public Library, performing and recording this rousing call to action.
For more information:
buzzaround.org/youve-got-to-vote
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Sewer Commission 09/19/2024
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Climate Can Do:
5 Easy Steps Video Courtesy of GreenAmerica.Org
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Premier Martial Arts - Raynham | |
Come celebrate our 10th Anniversary with us! We have a fun-filled day planned with face painting, dunk tank, bounce house, self defense & anti-bullying seminars, special guests, and more!
Get your tickets on EventBrite $10
October 5th * 9am-3pm
1470 New State Highway #25 Raynham
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Cultural Council Grant Applications
The Raynham Cultural Council is now accepting grant applications through the Local Cultural Council (LCC) program and will be awarding $9,300 for FY25. Priority will be given to projects that:
- Promote inclusivity for diverse groups
- Feature new applicants and projects
- Highlight local artists
- Support visual arts, local history, music, science literacy, and environmental awareness
Information on how to apply is available at www.massculturalcouncil.org.
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Raynham Community Day
What a great time! Thank you RAVE!!! The Raynham Fall Festival was a lively community celebration organized by the Raynham Association of Volunteers for Education (R.A.V.E.). Held as a free, family-friendly event, it brought together residents of Raynham and surrounding areas to enjoy a range of activities. Local businesses and organizations set up booths, offering demonstrations, while live music from the Bridgewater Antiphonal Brass Band filled the air.
Attendees enjoyed pony rides, face painting, and a bake sale, while the Raynham Fire and Police departments provided engaging demonstrations. The Senior Center held an open house, and the event also featured a pie-baking contest, animals, and other interactive displays.
RAVE thanks those involved: "It was a beautiful day to celebrate Raynham thanks to all of you. In the three years we've been involved with this event, we've never had so many people in attendance throughout the entire day! It was so nice to gather with our friends, neighbors and local businesses and organizations. This day would not have been possible without our generous sponsors. A special thank you to all of our sponsors including: Bluestone Bank, Bristol County Savings Bank, Harbor One Bank, Win Waste Innovations. We'd also like to thank Shaw's Supermarket for their donation to the Raynham Food Basket and Comparion Insurance for their donation to the event.
The booths were amazing with creative set-ups, giveaways, raffles, activities and more! The entertainment provided by various entertainers from a band concert by the Bridgewater Antiphonal Brass Society, a petting zoo with alpacas and goats, a magic show, BRRHS Marching Band, Thai dancing, a unique reptile show, pony rides, (and more) were all top notch. Our local martial arts, drama and dance schools were phenomenal and the crowd let us know by cheering and clapping. Thank you to Raynham Channel Director, Michael Heylin and his crew, for the sound system, announcing our entertainment, and videoing throughout the event. The Kids Zone with face painting, balloon animals, and yard games was a draw for many. There was an endless supply of hotdogs, soda, and water from the Raynham Lions Club. Delicious clam chowder from Seafood and Cones Restaurant of Raynham was another highlight of the day, as well as subs from Jersey Mike's of Raynham, and pizza provided by Piezoni's on Rt. 138 in Raynham. All of these food items were generously donated by these wonderful businesses/organizations! The Raynham Police and Fire demonstrations were a hit as well. It is clear that the firefighters and police officers truly enjoy this day with the kids. Thank you to our Raynham CERT and Raynham Police for assisting with parking and safety. It was a great day to visit the open house at the Senior Center and enjoy their art show. The 3rd Annual Pie Baking Contest was a great success thanks to the seven pie bakers and our special celebrity judge, Art, owner of Art's Bakery. Our Bake Sale was completely sold out. Thank you to our bakers who donated their time and talent. These were just a few highlights of the day, as there is just too much to mention. A special note of gratitude to all of our Raynham Town Departments who helped make this event such a success. Thank you to ALL!" Rave Rave Raynham
Written by Megan Martin, BuzzAround Intern, SNHU
Source & Photo Credit: J. Rose
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Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
www.pinchesandpounds.com
Historical Tidbit Question:
What river does the bridge go over?
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 October 2, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Sara MacKinnon, Alexa Pennington, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia | | |
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Compassion
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." ~ Dalai Lama
"Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to cultivate an atmosphere of understanding, acceptance, tolerance, and compassion. We are all in this life together."
~ Linda Thompson
"In my view, the best of humanity is in our exercise of empathy and compassion. It's when we challenge ourselves to walk in the shoes of someone whose pain or plight might seem so different than yours that it's almost incomprehensible." ~Sarah McBride
"In Asian languages, the word for 'mind' and the word for 'heart' are same. So if you're not hearing mindfulness in some deep way as heartfulness, you're not really understanding it. Compassion and kindness towards oneself are intrinsically woven into it. You could think of mindfulness as wise and affectionate attention."
~ Jon Kabat-Zinn
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Compassion for ourselves, compassion for others...
this is how we move forward...
Have a lovely week
~ Jacquie
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