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March 3, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Outlaw Cheer & Dance Triumphs at Rocky Coast Kaua Competition |
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Over the weekend of February 24-25th, two teams from the Brockton-based Outlaw Cheer & Dance traveled to a competition in Portland, Maine, called The Rocky Coast Kaua.
The older of the two teams, Desperados, won first place overall in the competition and are shown with their first place banners.
The younger of the teams, Lawbreakers, won second place overall in the competition!
Outlaw Cheer & Dance says, “We are so proud of both of your performances. Keep reaching for the stars.” Amazing work, and congratulations on your high placements in this competition!
Written by Skylar Robles BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
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Historical Tidbit: James H. Fischer |
Hero James H. Fischer was a Brockton resident from 1924 to 2010.
Very soon after Fischer graduated Brockton High School in 1942, he joined the Armed Forces.
First Lieutenant Fischer served in the first all black aviation unit called Tuskegee Airmen while in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII.
In 2007, Fischer was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington D.C. along with his fellow airmen by President George W. Bush.
He spent the last 25 years of his life living in Brockton with his family.
Written By: Skylar Robles, BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
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Submit to the City's Events Calendar:
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City Hall
45 School St 508-580-7123
Check the city website for important updates
Brockton Public Library
Main Library - 304 Main St. 508-580-7890
East Branch - 54 Kingman St. 508-580-7892
West Branch - 540 Forest Ave. 508-580-7894
Council on Aging
Temporarily at The Shaws Center,
1 Feinberg Way 508-580-7811
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Congratulations!
Julia Nanigian
won a 45-minute Reiki Treatment with
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
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Voting for 2024 Presidential Primaries
Tues, Mar 5
7a-8p
Vote in our 2024 Presidential Primaries on Tuesday, March 5th.
Visit the polling place for your ward.
Polling Hours are from 7 AM to 8 PM
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Building a Better Business Bootcamp:
Free Workshop for Entrepreneurs
Mon, Mar 4
9a-3p
60 School St
The Building a Better Business Program offers a free, all-day workshop to help aspiring and current entrepreneurs. Covering legal aspects, sales/marketing, and financial planning, the event aims to guide participants in creating a viable business plan, crucial for securing financing. This in-person session not only educates but also provides valuable networking opportunities for small business owners.
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Brockton Bruisers Roller Derby Open House
Wed, Mar 6
7-9p
Hancock Elementary
125 Pearl St
Have you ever wanted to try ROLLER DERBY?!
Brockton Bruises Roller Derby is looking for new recruits!
This event will give you the opportunity to see what a typical practice is like, talk with coaches, and meet skaters.
You do not need derby experience to join!
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83rd Strand Theatre Fire Memorial Service
Fri, Mar 8
10a
Brockton City Hall
Memorial service on March 8th honoring the 13 Brockton Firefighters killed in the Line of Duty on March 10th 1941. Inside ceremony followed by a wreath laying ceremony outside at the Amphitheater.
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Temporary Tattoo
Thursdays
Thursdays
3:30-4:30p
Children's Room
BrPL
In the Children's Room of the Brockton Public library, included are library/ seasonal themed temporary tattoos, simple face painting, along with other small decorations for the face such as gemstones and glitter.
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Climate Can Do: Addressing Climate Resilience through Fairtrade Chocolate
Do you love chocolate? If so, you're not alone. Americans eat 58 million pounds of chocolate during Valentine's week, lets look at some eco-friendly ways to enjoy it.
The supply of chocolate struggles with the increasing demand due to the impact of climate change on the cocoa industry.
Cocoa trees grow in humid climates and take up to a year to produce enough cocoa for half a pound of chocolate. Climate Change is a significant threat to countries around the equator, like Indonesia, Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast, where cocoa grows.
Sustainable cocoa farming promotes fair trade and climate-smart practices, helping farmers earn fair prices, prevent deforestation, and mitigate climate change. However, producing chocolate has a high carbon footprint due to transportation and requires over 1,180 gallons of water per pound.
You can reduce your chocolate's carbon footprint by taking simple steps:
- Choose simple, recyclable packaging over fancy ones.
- Choose dark chocolate over milk chocolate for lower sugar content and a smaller carbon footprint.
- Buy fair trade chocolate that guarantees sustainable cocoa farming and fair payment to farmers.
- Choose local "bean-to-bar" chocolate for quality and eco-friendliness.
Look for products with third-party certifications, like Fair Trade USA, or brands like Choceur Superberries, Chuao Chocolatier, and Bake Believe, to name a few.
Jennifer Hernández, BuzzAround Intern and Southern New Hampshire University graduate student wrote this Climate Can-Do Article.
Together, we can make a difference by taking action to live sustainably. Let's empower ourselves to create a better future for our planet, one step at a time.
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You Are Invited to a Country Dance! March 9, 2024
Folk * Circles * Contra * Squares
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5:30 - 6:30 Nibbles: Tasty Meatballs from Johnny Macs & Spinach pastries from Boundless Bean
6:30 – 9 pm. Dancing!
$17 in advance - only 19 tickets left!
Check website for $20 ticket at the door availability
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Sponsors: Bluestone Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Bridgewater Trophy * Video Courtesy of BTV
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Winter Fairy Tales from Brockton Symphony Orchestra
Sun, Mar 10
3p
Christ Congregational Church
1350 Pleasant St
Escape into fairy-tale fantasy with the spell-binding Swan Lake Suite alongside artistic works by Nikolai Tcherepnin and Philip Glass. Concert features captivating wife and husband duo, violinist Sarita Kwok and cellist Alexandre Lecarme.
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An intense, down to the wire game for the BHS Girls Basketball at North Andover - MIAA Preliminary Playoff 2-27-24!
Video Courtesy of The Brockton Channels
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Bailey Street Brass Concert
Sat, March 16
2p-3p
Brockton Public Library
Brockton Public Library is pleased to welcome back the Bailey Street Brass. Their musical catalog runs the gamut from classical quintet publications, pop tunes, and movie themes, and features several Canadian Brass Quintet arrangements.
No registration needed!
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Pinches & Pounds
Old Fashioned Candy Store with a Twist!
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Pinches & Pounds has hard to find delectables & seasonal yummies. We make every occasion SWEEEEET!!!!
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Brockton Special School Committee
Feb 27, 2024
Video Courtesy of BCA TV
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Brockton City Council Meeting
Feb 26, 2024
Video Courtesy of BCA TV
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Massasoit To Host Third-Annual Evening of Champions
Sat, Mar 23
6-9p
Student Center
1 Massasoit Blvd
We are excited to invite you to our 3rd annual Evening of Champions, honoring Bob Rivers, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Eastern Bank as our 2024 Education and Community Champion. Learn more about Bob Rivers.
This special evening is designed to honor these individuals, businesses and non-profits, as our community champions are critical to Massasoit’s success.
Join us for a great night of community, connection, and giving. All funds raised will go toward supporting Massasoit’s General Scholarship Fund which in turn supports our students and provides financial assistance to students in need, allowing them to achieve their dreams of earning a Massasoit education. Register by Mar 8!
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Volunteers Needed for Brockton Adult Learning Center
Brockton Adult Learning Center is seeking a special group of literacy volunteers ages 18+ to donate their time and talents to tutor our adult students in
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Citizenship preparation
- Conversational english
Training is provided. AM and PM opportunities are available. Classes run until June
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Alisa DeLage - Chief Programs Officer, Old Colony Elder Services speaks at First Evangelical Lutheran Church Lenten Luncheon Series
February 23, 2024
Video Courtesy of The Brockton Chanels
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Brockton Public Library's
Black History Month Celebration
On February 3rd, Brockton Public Library held a Black History Month event called Respecting Our Past, Creating Our Future. Courtney Henderson, the host of this Black History Month celebratory event says that it is held "To honor the rich tapestry of African American history and contributions that have profoundly shaped our country, culture and society... [and] to celebrate resilience, achievements and profound impacts of black individuals throughout history."
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Willie Wilson, Brockton historian, educator and community leader shares some Brockton History as well as his own personal experience as an African American in Brockton. This event also featured local artist Lisandro Lee, local poet Hannah Baptiste, and a musical performance by the Rose Music Conservatory directed by Gregg Fernandes. |
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Videos Courtesy of The Brockton Channels & J.Rose. Photo credit: J.Rose
Written By: Skylar Robles, BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
Historical Tidbit Question:
In what year was James Fischer awarded
the Congressional Gold Medal?
Email your answer to:
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 March 6, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Erin Payne, Jamie Puhi, Skylar Robles, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia.
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OK, It's take charge season! This is where we step into our power and voice our opinion. For the future of our communities, our children, and humanity, VOTE!
“It's not enough to just want change ... You have to go and make change by voting."
~ Taylor Swift, singer-songwriter
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
"If you don’t vote, you lose the right to complain.” ~ George Carlin, American Comedian
"Your voices are being heard and you’re proving to our ancestors that their struggles were not in vain. Now we have one more thing we need to do to walk in our true power, and that is to vote."
~ Beyoncé, Grammy Award-winning singer
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All the cool kids will be seen at the polls : ) ~ 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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