Halifax BuzzAround

December 29, 2024



~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.

Silver Lake Regional High School

Winter Concert 2024

Video courtesy of Laker TV

Silver Lake Preschool Holiday Show 2024

Video courtesy of Laker TV

Movie Matinee



Mon, Dec 30

3p

Holmes Public Library

470 Plymouth St

Holmes Public Library is hosting a movie matinee of the animated film "Abominable"! This screening is free and open to all ages.

Source: HPL

Halifax Special Town Meeting

December 16, 2024

Video Courtesy of Area58 Cable Access

Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant

www.facebook.com/JMacaronis

johnnymacaronis.com • Instagram

Halifax Board of Selectmen

December 17, 2024

Video Courtesy of Area58 Cable Access

Taunton River Stewardship Council Grant Opportunity

The Taunton River Stewardship Council is offering a new grant program to assist watershed communities in addressing woody obstructions in our rivers. Recipients can be awarded up to $10,000 The first grant was awarded to East Bridgewater for $4,500. 

To apply and for more information, email director@savethetaunton.org 

Source: Taunton River Stewardship Council

Halifax Conservation Commission

December 17, 2024

Video Courtesy of Area58 Cable Access

A Bermuda New Year!

Tue, Dec 31

7-11p

Heinrich Hall

33 Redwood Dr

Halifax Estates Social Committee is hosting a New Year's Celebration! When it is midnight in Bermuda, it is 11p in Halifax. Dinner begins at 7p, and dancing will last from 8p to 11p with DJ Rick Darling playing your favorite tunes. Enjoy a hot and cold buffet, dessert and coffee, a 50/50 drawing, and BYOB! Tickets are sold only in advance, and the cut-off date is Mon, Dec 23. For this event, contact Iris at 781-293-1577 or Nancy at 781-293-8685.



Source: Halifax Estates Helping Hands FB

First Day Hike

Wed, Jan 1

10:30a

Peterson Swamp Wildlife Management Area

Corner of Oak St. and Aldana Rd.

Halifax Beautification Committee is having their 2nd annual First Day Hike! Tour the Peterson Swamp Wildlife Management Area and enjoy hot chocolate after the walk. Parking is at the corner of Oak St. and Aldana Rd.

Source: HBC

Climate Can Do:

Eco-Friendly Gifting

This holiday season, let’s give our communities the gift of zero waste! Here are a few things to look out for and a few tips for giving (and wrapping) earth-conscious presents:

Shop recyclable: most shiny wrapping paper and glittery cards are not recyclable. Try brown or recycled paper or reusable fabric totes or sacks.

Save energy: holiday lights make wonderful decor, but we should be mindful of their impact on the environment. Keeping your lights on a timer or setting aside time to turn them off can save you money on your electric bill and energy. Also, consider what types of lights you’re using. LED lights consume up to 80% less energy than traditional incandescent lights and last 10 times longer. Switching to LEDs will reduce your carbon footprint and present a lesser risk of fire.

Eliminate excess: a family game of Secret Santa is not only fun and personal but can save you from buying a gift or two for everyone at the party. Additionally, if you are careful with your decor and the wrappings you receive with presents, they can save you time, money, and waste for next Christmas! Reuse and upcycle decor, wrapping, ribbons, string, and even Christmas cards, which can be cut up to make tags.

Buy Local: save time, get personalized attention, and make someone's dreams come true, spend your holiday dollars at a small, local business.

Source: www.thecommons.earth, www.wildlifetrusts.org

This Climate Can Do was written by Sara MacKinnon, BuzzAround Intern, Providence College.

TRIAD Meeting

Tue, Jan 7

10a-12p

Halifax Town Hall

499 Plymouth St

TRIAD meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month. The meeting this January will feature a presentation by State Representative Kathy LaNatra! All meetings are free and open to the public, and refreshments will be available.

To learn more, visit the Town of Halifax.

Medicare 101 Review

Wed, Jan 8

10-11a

Holmes Public Library

470 Plymouth St

The Halifax Council on Aging (COA) invites you to join for an informative Medicare 101 Review and Seminar on Medicare Advantage (Plan C) Choices. This session is designed to help you better understand your options and learn about changes available for those currently enrolled in an HMO or PPO plan.



Whether you're exploring your coverage options or simply looking to stay updated, this seminar will provide valuable insights to support your healthcare decisions. Plus, enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with complimentary pastries, tea, and coffee served during the event.

Source: COA FB

Celebrating the 28th Annual Holidays in Halifax!

On Sat, Dec 14, Halifax threw its 28th Annual Town-Wide Holiday Celebration, courtesy of the Holidays in Halifax Committee! The community kicked off the day at the Opening Ceremony and Tree Lighting on the Town Green, and from there, festivities traced all throughout town. To ensure everyone got to participate in the many, many activities, there were several parking locations provided and a Hayride Route with convenient pickup and drop off locations.

Halifax was truly alive with Christmas Spirit from the local vendor Craft Fair at the elementary school to the 7:45p reading of "The Night Before Christmas" by Dick Steele at Holmes Public Library. After the Opening Ceremony, Holmes Public Library hosted a Meet and Greet with Santa. Beautiful performances by the Bell Choir and the Silver Lake Regional High School Select Choir were held at the Congregational Church and Holmes Public Library. Halifax was adorned with light displays and ice sculptures, and patrons enjoyed the SLRHS impressive art show. Local vendors provided a variety of delicious menus, including meals, desserts, drinks, and other treats. The annual Chili Cookoff at the Schoolhouse was another huge success, and the Congregational Church had a fantastic display of gingerbread houses and town building replicas for people to bid on. Proceeds from the bids went to Home Base, a non-profit serving veterans and their families, and Halifax Police received many new donations to their Christmas Toy Drive.

During Holidays in Halifax, the community came together with town pride and Christmas cheer, and they made this season of giving special for everyone. Thank you to the sponsors of this year's Holidays in Halifax: MacDonald Industries, Rockland Trust, North Easton Bank, Tiny & Sons Glass, Cumberland Farms, The Farm at Raven Brook, Oak Point Train Club, The Dias Family, Country Rentals, Halifax Boy Scouts, Friends of the Holmes Public Library, Halifax Generations, and the Town of Halifax Employees and Departments. Thank you to the vendors featured in the Craft Fair and to the food truck vendors stationed around town: Wicked Flavah'd, Loco Larry's Tacos, South Shore Smoke House, Just the Dip, Teddy's Hot Dawgs, and Jolly Lolly Waffles. Thank you to the Holidays in Halifax Committee for your hard work and coordination, and most of all, thank you to everyone who came out and brought this town tradition to life once again.

Story & Photo Credit: Friends of Halifax COA FB, Holidays in Halifax FB, & HPL FB

Story written by Sara MacKinnon, BuzzAround Intern, Providence College

WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME

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1 hour Living in the Gift coaching from GleeWorks

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Historical Tidbit Question:

Where did the use of a baby as a personification of the new year start?

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Winter Warmth

"Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home." ~ Edith Sitwell

"I write probably 80 percent of my stuff over the winter." ~ Bob Seger

"One kind word can warm three winter months."

~ Japanese Proverb

"Thank goodness for the first snow, it was a reminder--no matter how old you became and how much you'd seen, things could still be new if you were willing to believe they still mattered."

~ Candace Bushnell

That blanket of stars...the never ending darkness. It's a time for wonder and a time when warmth means so much more. ~ Jacquie

The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Sara MacKinnon, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia

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