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March 5, 2023 ~
Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Community Coalition for Change
Founded in 2019, Community Coalition for Change (CCC) is a network of committed parents and individuals taking actionable steps in addressing DEI issues in our schools and community. They foster the exchange of ideas, challenge each other to think in new ways, and provide support and resources for members to take action in our evolving communities. Together, we can address systemic issues, raise cultural awareness, and celebrate diversity as a part of everyday life. The vision of CCC is to make sustainable progress toward social justice within our schools and community. Their mission is to create and implement programs, using awareness of cultural differences, to make our community more welcoming and inclusive to all.
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CCC holds general membership meetings every month, as well as regular Book Club and Brave Conversation Sessions. They put out a monthly newsletter to inform people about their own events while also advertising ones by allies and like-minded groups. The Coalition also holds seasonal events, such as their Black Santa event and an annual multicultural celebration in June.
Recent Community Coalition for Change meeting pictured here. Credit: J. Rose
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Historical Tidbit:
Civil Works Administration
We have been hit by hard financial times in past years, but nothing compares to what East Bridgewater was like during the great depression.
"In 1933, 340 of the 592 people on welfare in E. Bridgewater found jobs with the Civil Works Administration.
A citizen recalls that for one project a large number of brand new shovels were distributed among the many workers, and the government allowed the people to take the implements home at the conclusion of the first day's work. The next morning the workers arrived to resume their labor, but there wasn't a new shovel to be seen. Realizing a good thing when they saw it, the men had left the new ones home and brought back shovels that were rusty and broken. 'They just made a little swap,' said the man with a knowing chuckle."
Now those were difficult years; the issue of a new shovel was a big deal. The Civil Works Administration was short term: the winter of 1933 -34. It ended March 31, 1934, after spending $200 million a month and giving jobs to four million people.
Quoted the East Bridgewater Sesquicentennial Booklet
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Town Hall
175 Central St
508-378-1601
E. Bridgewater Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
Council on Aging
355 Plymouth St 508-378-1610
Email & phone contact only
Food Pantries
Union Congregational Church
105 Pleasant St
2nd Wednesday from 12:30 - 2p
& last Saturday from 9:30 - 11a
Pre-Packed bags for pick up only.
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
St. John's Catholic Church
210 Center St, EB
(508) 378-3760
Pantry days will be the first Monday of the month, except for holidays, 3 - 5:30p, and the third Monday, 3p - 4:30p, except for holidays.
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Congratulations!
Cynthia Campbell
You won a free 1.5 hour class at
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
$25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
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Joe Jencks in Concert
Sunday, March 12th
3p
Union Congregational Church
105 Pleasant St EB
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Union Congregational Church of East Bridgewater is excited to host Joe Jencks for a special concert! The church is raising money to benefit the Steeple Fund to get their steeple back on the building, after damaged by the wind. Join them for a great afternoon of music at $20/ticket!
Video above: Joe Jencks, Lady of the Harbor, video credit: J. Rose.
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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Save your floors from the ravages of winter!
Durable black 4 ft x 6 ft x 3/4-inch rubber mat. Grooved underside, slight honeycomb pattern on top. Good for covering any concrete floor. We use this rubber mat to cover concrete floors in several areas and even in one heavy traffic office area. Popular as a rubber mat to put under gym machines.
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Pre-K Read & Play
Wednesdays in March
10:30–11:30a
EB Public Library, Community Room
Every Wednesday in March, children can drop in for story time, finger play, music, and bubbles! Once all planned activities are finished, free play time will follow until the end. This is geared toward children ages 2–5, so have your little ones stop by once a week for a guaranteed fun time!
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Climate Can-Do:
Helping Our Community Reduce Plastic Bag Usage
When we go to the grocery store, we're not typically focused on how we're bringing our goods home. We browse the aisles, putting item after item into our cart, and eventually make our way to the checkout line. Placing groceries on the conveyor belt, we watch the cashier scan items, then place them into bags, often those thin plastic bags. When we get home, we put our purchases away, grab the plastic bags, and what happens next?
Massachusetts residents are estimated to use more than 2 billion plastic bags every year. That means that on average, every Massachusetts person uses a plastic bag every single day! While plastic is versatile, lightweight, inexpensive, and waterproof, this has lead to overuse and the creation of serious problems. Plastic is a synthetic material that does not biodegrade; once it enters the environment, it stays there forever! Bringing reusable bags only cuts back our individual use. We are now dealing with microplastics in our drinking water. These bags are a problem.
The solution: as of May 2022, 154 of the 292 cities and towns in Massachusetts have cut back single use by regulating plastic shopping bags. This number represents over 4 million people, which is about two-thirds of the state’s population. A few of our hives have taken this step: Bridgewater, Halifax, and Whitman. If you want to get a plastic bag ban passed in your community, reach out to your local elected officials, and local trails, beautification, garden clubs, and conservation commissions to generate support. www.sierraclub.org/massachusetts/plastic-bags-0 has resources to help.
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by intern Tess Fiumefreddo of Franklin & Marshall College. We focus on actions which individuals can do in the face of our climate emergency. We can do!
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Genres Adult Book Club
Wednesday, March 8th
10a
EB Council on Aging
Join the Genres Adult Book Club, a collaboration between the COA and the Library! This month’s selection is Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. Books in large print, regular, and book in CD format are available.
Call the COA to sign up at (508) 378-1610.
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St. Patrick's Day Stations and Potluck
Thursday, March 16th
6p
St. John the Evangelist
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, St. John's is hosting a special Stations of the Cross, followed by a potluck supper! All collaborative parishioners are welcome to join, regardless of age.
To ask any questions, call (508) 378-4207.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friday, March 10th, from 2–5p
Saturday, March 11th, from 9a–12p
EB Public Library, Community Room & 2nd Floor
The Friends of the Library are hosting an upcoming book sale! They're offering a large variety of books for all ages, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles, and more. Stop by to show your support!
For more information or to ask any questions, call (508) 378-1616.
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General & Mrs. Tom Thumb:
The World's First Superstars
March 12th at 2p
OBHS Memorial Building, 3162 Howard St, West Bridgewater
Looking for a Sunday afternoon focused on the historical roots of the Bridgewater area? Join the Old Bridgewater Historical Society for a lecture on Sunday, March 12th at 2p at the OBHS Memorial Building located at 162 Howard Street. The lecture, “General and Mrs. Tom Thumb: The World’s First Superstars” will be presented by Daniel Thompson, board member and current President of the Middleborough Historical Association. Admission is $5 at the door.
Charles Sherwood Stratton and Mercy Lavinia Warren Bump were employed as entertainers by Phineas Taylor Barnum. “Tom” from Bridgeport, CT, and “Lavinia” from Middleborough, MA, were married in February of 1863 and eventually traveled around the world on a three-year World Tour. Located in the historic downtown area of Middleborough, the Middleborough Historical Museum contains the largest collection of their artifacts along with many other exhibits of Middleborough history in its seven building village.
The Old Bridgewater Historical Society, a private organization, started in 1894, is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and publication of history relating to the original Bridgewater area, which includes the towns of Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, and the city of Brockton. For more information, visit the OBHS website at www.oldbridgewater.org. |
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Find YOUR Bliss with
BLISS THROUGH YOGA!
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New!! Intro to Svaroopa® Yoga Workshop on March 6!
Have you wondered about Svaroopa yoga? Do you dislike being the only new person in class? Come to this introductory class where everyone is brand new! You'll learn about Svaroopa® and what this therapeutic style of yoga can do for you. Workshop includes a full spinal sequence, guided awareness and a basic understanding of Svaroopa® yoga.
516 N. Bedford St, East Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Benefits of Our Water Damage Repair Service
Water Damage is a common problem for properties throughout Massachusetts every year. When you need water damage repair, contact Moldguys Restoration!
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www.moldguysrestoration.com
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Teen Book Club
Monday, March 20th
6–7p
EB Public Library, Community Room
For those in the 7th-12th grades looking for something fun to do after school, the Teen Book Club is for you! They meet once a month to discuss YA novels selected by library staff and fellow club members. This month's book is This Is Not a Personal Statement by Tracy Badua. All you have to do is register here, pick up your copy, and have fun at the meeting!
For more information or to ask any questions, contact Angie Howes at (508) 378-1616 or ahowes@sailsinc.org. |
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East Bridgewater's Little Known Civil War Connections
Tuesday, March 21st
7p
Town Hall
Are you a history buff in the making? Do you simply love learning about East Bridgewater? If you said yes to either, come to the EB Town Hall on March 21st! There will be a discussion with Rui Santos (former EB HS history teacher), Tom Turner (former BSU history professor), and Dale Julius (Civil War expert) about the little known connection East Bridgewater has to the Civil War.
For more East Bridgewater Bicentennial events, click here.
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Union Congregational Church, EB |
Join Us for our Lenten Sermon Series
Rediscovering Jesus
with Rev. Gordon Crouch
Mar 5: “Rediscovering Jesus: As Teacher”
Mar 12: “Rediscovering Jesus: As Savior”
Mar 19: “Rediscovering Jesus: As Lord”
Mar 26:“Rediscovering Jesus: As the Way”
Apr 2: “Rediscovering Jesus: As Presence”
PALM SUNDAY
April 9: EASTER SUNDAY
An Open & Affirming UCC Congregation
508-378-2874
105 Pleasant St. East Bridgewater, MA
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EBHS Girls Varsity Vikings Basketball 2-22-23
East Bridgewater High School Girls Varsity Vikings Basketball VS Dighton Rehoboth High School Falcons 2-22-23.
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East Bridgewater Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast and Food Drive!
SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023 AT 7 AM
Gordon W Mitchell Middle School
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Here Are the Lads... 4 in A Row, Going Strong!
EB's rad 50's & 60's cover band, rocked the C Note in Hull with so many dance tunes we couldn't sit down! Dan Cohen, Peter Lee, Mike Quaglia and Adam Vitali, harmonize and breathed new life into old favs. The night was FAB!!
4 in a Row formed while the guys were still at EB High in 2014. Gus Muscato was their first drummer when they debuted at Chilli Head BBQ in WB. Dan, Peter, Gus and Mike became a huge EB sensation after following the drama club's performances of Bye Bye Birdie with their own. Quickly they were booked at every sweet 16 party and many a graduation party. Dale & the Duds invited them to join them on choice gigs.
After high school, they played intermittently, while college was on their plate. Now graduated, they are back at it in full force! Gus chose to move on, so Adam stepped in to bang out the beats. And kids, if you recognize Mike, that's because his daytime gig is keeping our schools clean as EB schools newest custodian. Listen up daddy-o, you'll want to catch 4 in a Row at their next gig, or book them for your party.
Story & Video by J. Rose
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
$25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
Historical Tidbit Question:
In 1933, how many people were on welfare in East Bridgewater?
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 March 8, 2023, 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: Jen Bellody, Tess Fiumefreddo, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Sam Isom, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, Maeve Stowe & Greg Venezia. |
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In Like a Lion...
"March is the month of expectation."
~ Emily Dickinson
"Every cold and dark phase ends and hence begins a beautiful phase of warmth and vibrance. Don’t believe? Just notice March."
~ Anamika MishraI
"I try not to limit my madness to March."
~ Maxine
"Happy March! May the luck of the Irish be with you all month long." ~ Some Irish Dude. : )
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One of my favorite months, filled with wind, and mud, first flowers, lore and everything green. Few other months have so much... character!
While I won't beware the ides of March, I will check the weather forecast several times a day, keeping sweaters nearby and dressing in layers to be prepared.
Speaking of famous March lions, CS Lewis writes: "Aslan is not a tame lion", He is, however, full of wisdom from before time; and He, as the story goes, becomes a sacrificial lamb by the end, only to be re-born.
Enjoy your changeable month, bringing us the hope of new growth, of flowers pushing through the cracked earth, of re-birth.
In hope, Jacquie
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