Halifax BuzzAround

January 19, 2025



~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.

A Furry Friend Spends the Day with Halifax Seniors

Today, (January 7, 2025) the Halifax Council on Aging members spent time with Comfort Dog Roxy at the Halifax Triad meeting, and they were excited for the special visit. We look forward to attending another meeting and sharing great conversations! 

Reposted from the Halifax Police FB Page

COA Hosts

Tea and Poetry

Wed, Jan 22

2-3p

Council on Aging

Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this session will awaken your creativity and allow you to connect with others over the simple pleasures of Tea and Poetry.  

For more information, call 781-293-7313

Halifax Beautification Committee Seeks New Member

Do you care about the environment? Want to help spruce up the town? Help raise awareness? Join the Halifax Beautification Committee today! The organization seeks one member to join the committee where you can help plan events like an Earth Day Fair, walks at the Burrage Wildlife Management Area and the Striar Conservancy, environmental talks, and more.

If you are interested in joining, please fill out the Talent Bank Application and submit it to the Board of Selectman at Selectmen@halifax-ma.org.

Source: Halifax Beautification Committee FB

Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant

www.facebook.com/JMacaronis

johnnymacaronis.com • Instagram

Life on the Lake S7 Ep2

December & January Update

from Silver Lake High School

Video Courtesy of Laker TV

Halifax Board of Selectmen

January 7, 2025

Video Courtesy of Area58 Cable Access

Open Positions on Halifax Veterans Service Committee

The Halifax Veterans Service Committee is seeking two individuals to fill the "Citizen-at-Large" position. The committee meets quarterly to discuss what local veterans need and how the committee can best assist them.

If you are interested in serving, please fill out the Talent Bank Application and email the completed form to TalentBank@halifax-ma.org.

To find out more about the town's veteran services, visit the Halifax Dept. of Veteran Services FB Page.

Try Girl Scouts in Halifax

Mon, Jan 27

6-7p

Holmes Public Library

Caregivers and their Kindergarten children are encouraged to attend this free event to learn about Girl Scouting in their community. This Try Girl Scouts event includes a hands-on activity for Daisies, an overview of our programs for caregivers, and an opportunity to meet other families who are interested in participating in a local Girl Scout troop.

For more information, visit the Try Girl Scouts- Eastern, MA FB

 Silver Lake Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Sat, Feb 1

Indian Pond Country Club

Kingston

Social at 4:00 pm

Buffet at 5:30 pm

Ceremony at 6:00 pm

After review of many nominations submitted to the committee from coaches, community, and athletes, the following have been selected for the Silver Lake Hall of Fame Class of 2024:

Fred Abraham 1987 Ice Hockey

Audra Lissell Kirtland 2000 Basketball

Hannah Rapalee Rothhaar 2005 Soccer, Track

Shaun Redgate 1977 Basketball

Alex Rollins 2006 Wrestling

Jeff Smith 2006 Football, Track

Zachary Smith 2010 Baseball

Larry Walsh Coach Ice Hockey

2015 Girls Varsity Softball State Finalists

 The Hall of Fame committee is composed of former athletes, coaches, and school personnel:

Bill Johnson, Chair, Richard Swanson Athletic Director, Martha Jamieson, Olly deMacedo,

Jim Geronaitis, John Mahoney, Peter McClelland, Scott McKee, Linda Redding, Larry Walsh,

and John Montosi*

*We would like to recognize the late John Montosi for not only his service to the SLHOF Committee

but for his dedication as a teacher and coach for students at Silver Lake and his

commitment to the teachers and staff he worked with.

Anyone wishing to support and congratulate the inductees is encouraged to attend the induction ceremony on February 1, 2025, at the Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston MA. 

Click for tickets. 

If you are interested in supporting the Silver Lake Hall of Fame by advertising in the Silver Lake Hall of Fame Booklet please fill out this Google Form for information or reach out to a SL HOF Committee member.

Halifax Planning Board

January 16, 2025

Video Courtesy of Area58 Cable Access

Climate Can Do:

Doing our part to decrease Nano-plastics in the environment

To do our part, we need to stop disposing of single-use plastics as much as possible. Our throwaway culture affects our drinking water. We often prioritize convenience over consideration of long-term impacts, leading to trash cans filled with plastic and roadways littered with single-use bottles. These plastics break down over time, leaching nano-plastics into our drinking water.

Let's work together to make a change.

Here are some suggestions:

• Replace plastic water bottles with a refillable one
• Bring your take-out container for restaurant leftovers or frequent restaurants that use earth-friendly containers
• Wash and reuse any plastic containers you get with purchases
• Purchase drinks in cans or glass, not plastic. (That plastic bottle is leaching nano-plastics into your drink)
• Purchase laundry and dish detergent in Pods or Sheets instead of plastic bottles

Together, we can do it!

Written by Jacquelyn Rose

Source: National Institute of Health

Consumer Reports

Holmes Public Library Unveils New Monkees Display!

The Holmes Public Library has updated its display case, retiring the December collection of Nutcrackers and Firetrucks, which were generously loaned by Tom Schindler for everyone to enjoy during the holiday season.

About the new display, the library shared: "HEY HEY you HAVE to come to see Catherine McGann's fantastic collection of Monkees memorabilia!"

The case now features a unique collection of items from the iconic American 1960s pop and television stars, The Monkees. The library welcomes anyone interested in showcasing their own collections or memorabilia to reach out.

Written by Dona Guerrero, BuzzAround Inern, University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Source & Photo Credit: Holmes Public Library FB

WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME

Have fun with us and bee entered to win:

a free 1.5 hour class at

Bliss Through Yoga!

Historical Tidbit Question:

Why did the Elm Street Schoolhouse change locations?



Email us your answer at:  Prizes@buzzaround.info Please include your name and phone number with your answer.



Prize Box Rules By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.



On January 22, 2025, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.

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

A Look at Positive Social Progress:

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase" ~ Martin Luther King, Jr

"I see this as the central issue of our time: how to find a substitute for war in human ingenuity, imagination, courage, sacrifice, patience..." ~ Howard Zinn

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." ~Martin Luther King

"Ingenuity, plus courage, plus work, equals miracles." ~ Bob Richards

"If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving."

~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Ingenuity and justice will help us piece together solutions. We can have a better future working together. ~ Jacquie

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