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March 10, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Celebrating Dr. Seuss & St. Patricks Day at TLC Country Day School |
In honor of March festivities, like the recent Dr. Seuss Day and the upcoming St. Patrick's Day, the children at TCL Country Day School were creative with fun arts and crafts. They wore The Cat in the Hat hats for Dr. Seuss’s birthday celebration.
Dr. Seuss was a popular American author and cartoonist who wrote many children's books, including The Cat in the Hat, which was published in 1957. Each year for Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2nd, young students around the world celebrate by reading his books and often dressing up like his characters.
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For St. Patrick's Day, the kids broke out paint, scissors, and glue to create their own leprechaun hat and beard on a stick. They created their orange beards from paper plates and paint, and were able to cut out hats from green paper and glue on paper buckles to create their own leprechaun masks on a stick. Such a fun and festive activity for this time of year!
Written by: Skylar Robles BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
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WWII Rationing & Stamp Book |
Richard Alexander's Book Courtesy of
Margaret Alexander
Back of booklet: "Rationing is a vital part of your country's war effort. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy.
This book is your Government's assurance of your right to buy your fair share of certain goods made scarce by war. Price ceilings have also been established for your protection. Dealers must post these prices conspicuously. Don't pay more.
Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our vital goods. Be guided by the rule: If you don't need it, DONT BUY IT."
Items were rationed because of shortages in the rubber and metal industries. Because trucks using rubber tires delivered processed goods, anything processed was rationed. As of February 1942, all metal work was converted to producing tanks, aircraft, weapons, and other military products, with the United States government as the only customer and so there was no longer available: metal office furniture, typewriters, radios, phonographs, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and sewing machines.
Civilians first received ration books-War Ration Book Number One, 4 May 1942, through more than 100,000 school teachers, PTA groups, and other volunteers. A national speed limit of 35 miles per hour was imposed to save fuel and rubber for tires. Each person in a household received a ration book, including babies and small children who qualified for canned milk not available to others. To receive a gasoline ration, a person had to prove they owned no more than 5 tires, the extras would be confiscated.
April 1, 1942, anyone wishing to purchase a new toothpaste tube, then made from metal, had to turn in an empty one. On May 5, the US was rationed to 1/2 pound of sugar per person per week. Coffee was rationed nationally on 29 November 1942 to 1 pound every five weeks. By the end of 1942, rationing was in place for typewriters, gasoline, bicycles, footwear, silk, nylon, fuel oil, stoves, meat, lard, shortening and oils, cheese, butter, margarine, processed foods, (canned, bottled, and frozen), dried fruits, canned milk, firewood, and, coal, jams, jellies, and fruit butter.
Written by J. Rose
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Rt 106)
781-293-6393
Tuesdays 2:30 - 4p
St Vincent De Paul
Holy Apostles (Our Lady of the Lake )
580 Monponsett St, Halifax
(781) 293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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Congratulations!
Ellen Hurteau
won a $15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
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Halifax Community for Conservation Efforts
Stunning photos from around Halifax are brought to you by Jeremy Gillespie, as he shares these beautiful pictures and educates followers on the animals and the environment within. From deer to ducks, to bald eagles, local wildlife is featured on the page. Also included are important notices and happenings around Halifax, such as the recent water service notice or any natural disasters.
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Swimming Against Pollution: OLAUG's Dive into Cleaning Cape Cod's Waters
Wed, Mar 13
6:30p
Halfiax Town Hall
499 Plymouth St
HBC will welcome Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage to Halifax to explain how they litter bust the ponds of Cape Cod. OLAUG was formed in 2017, and has been cleaning up ponds ever since. The swimmers, ages 64 to 84 pick up cans, golf balls, lures, toys, hats, electronics, and more. They strive to keep our ponds and lakes clean.
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The Development, Building and Property Management Team of the Henry Perkins Foundry Redevelopment Project will be holding a public information session about the project.
When: Monday March 18, 2024 @ 6:00PM
Where: Bridgewater Public Library
Bakery Items & Refreshments will be served
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Farmers Market 2024 Dates and Applications Open
The Halifax Farmers Market is on its way back and is looking for vendors for the 2024 season! Vendors can sell food, crafts, produce, art, and much more. Items from both children and adults are welcome. Vendor applications can be found in the 'Vendor Application' section on their website.
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Chowder Lunch
Fridays until March 22nd
11:30a-1p
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St
From now until March 22nd, the church will be hosting chowder lunches each Friday. The luncheons will consist of your choice of clam or corn chowders, soup crackers, bread and butter, homemade dessert and a beverage. Cost per person is $11.00. For those who prefer to have chowder only, the cost is $9.00. Take-out is also available.
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Johnny Macaronis Restaurant
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Relax and let Johnny Mac's do the cooking!
Catering platters and family meals that can't be beat!
Enjoy !
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Storytimes for 2-3 Year Olds
Thu, Mar 14 & Fri, Mar 15
11a
Holmes Public Library
Join the Holmes Public Library for Story Time for littles 2-3 years old on Thursday March 14th and Friday March 15th at 11am. A quick story time to start your day!
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COA March Book Club
Thu, Mar 21
2p
Holmes Public Library
Join the COA for their monthly book club! For the March 21st meeting at 2pm, read the thriller The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell. Happy reading!
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Beautification Committee Spring Equinox Walk
Sat, Mar 23
10a
Camp Ousamequin Park
Lingan St
The Halifax Beautification Committee will celebrate the Spring Equinox with a walk at the Camp Ousamequin Park town property. Walkers can meet at the Lingan St ball fields (parking will be available at the ball fields). The walk is approximately 2.5 miles. Hot chocolate will be served after the walk.
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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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Shipping in Fresh Veggies just for you!
Plus locally made products and our own honey, stop on by!
Open 9am-6pm, 7 days a week
Nessralla Farm
416 Plymouth St. , Halifax, MA
(781) 293-6792
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Tell Your Favorite Local Business They Should Bee Seen Here
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One Book, One Community: The Gardner Heist
Over the course of March and April, across the Halifax and Bridgewater area there will be multiple book club discussions over books surrounding the Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist, these books being The Gardner Heist by Ulrich Boser and The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin.
Book discussions are planned at the following locations:
- Tuesday March 19, 6p. The Gardner Heist at Holmes Public Library
- Tuesday March 26, 5p. The Lioness of Boston at West Bridgewater Public Library
- Tuesday April 16, 7p The Lioness of Boston at Bridgewater Public Library
- Tuesday April 23, 7:30p. The Lioness of Boston & The Gardner Heist at East Bridgewater Public Library
Source: Email from Ellen Snoeyenbos
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Youth and Rec Updates SpEGGtacular
Sat, Mar 23
11a-1p
Halifax Elementary Gymnasium
464 Plymouth Street
Back by popular demand, the Halifax Youth and Rec department is bringing back the 6th Grade Egg Hunt. This is something that has not been offered in the past few years, but due to popular demand, it’s on the schedule for this year, slated for 1 pm. Separate hunts are also available for preschool kids at noon, grades K & 1 at 12:15, grades 2 & 3 at 12:30, and grades 4 & 5 at 12:45. There will be over 4,000 eggs stuffed with prizes! You must bring your own basket or bag. No registration is required, but hunts start promptly and will not be repeated.
Also at the event, there will be a meet & greet with the Bunny, face painting, moonwalks, concessions, and a balloon artist. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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School Committee Meeting
March 4, 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Halifax Conservation Commission
March 5, 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Handmade Valentines Delivered to Meals on Wheels Recipients |
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This past Valentine's Day, the Halifax Council On Aging (COA) made over 40 handmade cards to brighten the day of Meals on Wheels recipients. Outreach Services and Programs Coordinator Barbara Curtis, along with resident Bella Rose, worked together to create a Valentine's Day of caring. Maria Maynard with the Halifax COA arranged for the remainder of the cards to be delivered the following Friday. |
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These cards, along with a little gift for the holiday, were hand-delivered to residents of Halifax through Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES). The Halifax COA expressed their gratitude to OCES for providing a nutritional program that serves the senior community, spreading cheer and smiles.
Written by Erin Payne Buzz Around intern, SNHU
Photo Credit: Isabella Rose
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
Historical Tidbit Question:
What war was the Rationing & Stamp book from?
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On March 13, 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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Hope.
“You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one.” ~John Lennon
“I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge. That myth is more potent than history. That dreams are more powerful than facts. That hope always triumphs over experience. That laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death.”
~ Robert Fulghum, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
“There is a crack in everything.
That's how the light gets in.”
~ Leonard Cohen
“Shoot for the moon, even if you fail, you'll land among the stars.” ~ Cecelia Ahern
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Hope will lead us over the mountain, through the fog and land us safely on the other side. Hope leads the way. ~ 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 Halifax. 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 Halifax 3/10/24")
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