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June 23, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Whitman-Hanson Youth Soccer Finalists
Whitman-Hanson Youth soccer Barata Girls 7/8 and Jackson Boys 7/8 recently became South Shore Soccer League finalists, and qualified for the MTOC (Mass Tournament of Champions).
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Way to go Panthers! Great job!!!
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Whitman, Changing Names
and Borders
When first settled what is now Whitman was the "Little Comfort" section of Bridgewater. That area became part of the town of Abington in 1712. In 1875 it was incorporated as the town of South Abington and included additional land from northeastern Bridgewater. In 1886 a vote taken at town meeting changed the name of the town to Whitman in honor of town resident Augustus Whitman.
In an early attempt to provide a municipal water system the town obtained a franchise for water from Silver Lake but was not able to provide sufficient finances. The franchise was turned over to Brockton in exchange for an agreement that provided Whitman with water at a special rate, and Silver Lake water began flowing in the town on January 2, 1905.
Respectfully Submitted, James Holbert
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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!
Irma Sankunas
won a 10' Flowering Hanger
A Decorated 12” Wreath ( value $34)
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
1 hour Living in the Gift coaching from GleeWorks
Learn mind-body spirit practices with Marcy Venezia building a foundation for healing.
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Whitman Finance Committee Meeting
June 11, 2024
Video courtesy of WHCA9TV
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Whitman Pride Yard Signs
Whitman Pride lawn signs are $20, and t-shirts are $30, running from S to 2XL! Venmo @whitmanpride for the month of June. They look fantastic in lawns, in front of business, or windows! All proceeds for each will be going to both GLADD and the Whitman Pride scholarship fund, which supports LGBTQ students and allies from WHRHS. For more information please visit Whitman Pride FB.
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Whitman Freedom Team
discussion on unique challenges of high school students. June 17, 2024
Video courtesy of WHCA9TV
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Conley All-School Meeting
June 12, 2024
Video courtesy of WHCA9TV
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Dr. Chris Jones, Principal of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School:
You and the Future of Artificial Intelligence with David Espindola
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David is a consultant and advisor, futurist, keynote speaker, and author. He is the Founder of Brainyus, a company that applies the principles of transformative purpose, lifelong learning, and servant leadership to guide Human-AI transformation. David is the award-winning author of “Soulful: You in the Future of Artificial Intelligence”; published in May of 2023, and “The Exponential Era: Strategies to Stay Ahead of the Curve in an Era of Chaotic Changes and Disruptive Forces”, published in 2021. |
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In this episode, David shares principles of transformative purpose, lifelong learning, and servant leadership in guiding human AI transformation. The discussion dives into his book, "Soulful, You and the Future of Artificial Intelligence". He discusses the rapid technological changes impacting education, emphasizing a shift towards embracing AI, lifelong learning, and a decentralized content delivery model.
David also underscores the importance of empathy, trust, and a growth mindset in adapting to and thriving amidst technological advancements. We also touch upon the future interaction between humans and intelligent machines, and how educators can effectively integrate AI into the learning process. We conclude with David's recommendations for fostering a supportive, empathetic, and growth-oriented culture in educational institutions.
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Community Dance Friday July 12 6:30 pm
Community Dance Circles * Contra * Squares Dancing 7 - 9 pm Air Conditioned. No partners or experience necessary, come ready to dance! Instructed & called by Chris Ricciotti Featuring live music by: Full Tilt
Read more
buzzaround.org
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Counselor-In-Training Program
Jul 1-Aug 9, Weekdays
Whitman Town Park
Whitman Summer Counselor Program offers a unique opportunity for rising 9th graders to experience the rewarding role of a summer camp counselor. You will be paired with an experienced counselor and area coordinator who will help you. This program is designed to provide young teens with leadership skills, hands-on experience, and a fun-filled summer. Please choose up to 2 weeks to enjoy the park program. For more info, call (781-618-9758) or email recreation@whitman-ma.gov
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Park Program
Jul 1- Aug 9 Weekdays
9a-3p
Whitman Town Park
Exciting summer program at Whitman Town Park! Designed for rising 1st to 6th graders, this program offers a variety of activities including swimming, arts and crafts, sports, science projects, and thrilling field trips every Friday. It's the perfect way to make new friends, have fun, and learn new things in a safe and supervised environment. For more info, call (781-618-9758) or email recreation@whitman-ma.gov
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Gifts, Snacks & Supplies
with Duval's Surprising Selection, you'll find just what you were looking for!!
Open: Mon-Fri: 8:30a - 6p | Sat: 9a - 3p
Sun: 9a - 1p
571 Washington St • 781-447-0606
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Strawberries * Strawberries * Strawberries!!
Locally grown! Come and get your fill!!!
Full, half and quarter shares of our C.S.A are on sale now! Receive a variety of fresh local produce weekly. June 15-October 15. 18 weeks of goodness!
Nessralla Farm
416 Plymouth St. , Halifax, MA
(781) 293-6792
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Robotics Camp at Whitman Hanson HS
Monday-Thursday, 9a-2p
For Grades 6-8:
Join for one week or all weeks! Each week is an independent, week-long program. $200 per student, per week (July 8 - August 8, 2024). For more information, contact James Kozak at james.kozak@whrsd.org or 781-618-7743 |
Whitman Public Library
History of Nintendo
Wed, July 10
4-7p
One up Games brings the History of Nintendo, a walkable/playable museum, to the Whitman Public Library!
Players will be able to learn about how Nintendo started and see how the iconic console evolved to where it is today. All Nintendo systems from NES to Switch will be available to play throughout the exhibit on old-school CRT TVs. At the end of the exhibit, players will have the chance to play all the OG Nintendo games on Switch emulators.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Whitman Public Library. For any questions about this program please contact Steph Young by email at syoung@whitman.ocln.org.
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Climate Can Do:
Shopping Farmer's Markets Made Easy.
Fresh, local food is the best thing you can do for yourself and our environment.
edible Southeastern MA gives us a list of the Farmers Markets in our area.
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Summer Outdoor Farmers' Markets: Town-By-Town, 2024...
2024 Summer Farmers Market in Southeastern Massachusetts - fresh, local, organic, produce and artisan goods: south shore, south coast, metro south
Read more
ediblesema.com
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A Fabulous Whitman Day!
Reposted from Whitman Day 2024 FB:
"That’s a wrap on #WhitmanDay
THANK YOU to all of the wonderful volunteers, vendors, attendees, and DOGS that made the day such a success.
Please use our hashtag #whitmanday to share photos!
See you June 14, 2025, for the FOURTH annual Whitman Day!"
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
1 hour Living in the Gift coaching from GleeWorks
Learn mind-body spirit practices with Marcy Venezia building a foundation for healing.
Historical Tidbit Question:
Who was the town of Whitman named after?
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 June 26, 2024 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 Tiana Frias, Naziya Khalifa, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Greg Venezia & Vasilia Yordanova. |
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Perception
Our interactions with others will change when we change our perception... our approach... our view. Every relationship is 50/50, we each have equal impact on an interaction... empower yourself with control over your perception.
“Life is all about perception. Positive versus negative. Whichever you choose will affect and more than likely reflect your outcomes.” ~ Sonya Teclai
“There is no fixed physical reality, no single perception of the world, just numerous ways of interpreting world views as dictated by one’s nervous system and the specific environment of our planetary existence.”
~ Deepak Chopra
The moment you change your perception is the moment you rewrite the chemistry of your body.” ~Dr. Bruce Lipton
“What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are.” ~ C.S. Lewis
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I wonder, dear reader, what needs to be made better by changing how we think about it? ~ 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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Copyright 2024 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 6/23/24")
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. Buzz Around is not responsible for the media content of other organizations.
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