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June 18, 2023 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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80s Murder Mystery
On Friday, June 9th, The Murder Mystery Company held an event at the Bridgewater Public Library! All ages were welcome to this blast from the past murder mystery performance. Participants were encouraged to wear their 80s attire and were broken up into two teams to try to solve the murder mystery they were presented with. Everyone's outfits looked amazing, and the night was full of fun!
Thank you to Mike Shea's Coffee Roasting and Roche Brother's Supermarkets for donating to help put this event together. We look forward to seeing more events like these at our Public Library!
Story by Meghan Lotti, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Bridgewater State University
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Historical Tidbit:
State Normal School
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Bridgewater State University formerly known as
State Normal School
As seen in postcards from the early 20th century.
(Above) State Normal School buildings, as seen from the campus pond. The building in the center is Normal Hall, erected in 1869. Beyond Normal Hall is the Normal School building. To the left are the old Tillinghast Hall and the old Woodward Hall.
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(Above) The exterior of the Albert Gardner Boyden Gymnasium (erected 1906) and the Unitarian Church (erected 1845).
(Bottom picture) Classroom interior, State Normal School. This room served as the assembly hall, where every morning the students would gather to hear Principal Boyden during 'opening exercises.' During the morning assembly, the faculty would sit at the long table at the front of the room.
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Academy Building Municipal Offices
66 Central Square
508-697-0921
Bridgewater Public Library
15 South Street
508-697-3331
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929
Food Pantry
Central Square Congregational Church
71 Central Square
508-697-6016
Thursdays - 10a - 1p
1st Monday of each month from 6 - 7:30p
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
@ St Thomas Aquinas Church
103 Center St
2 x month 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m
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Congratulations!
Deb Meredith
You won a 45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose
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
gifts * tea * vintage clothing * reflexology
626 Bedford St (Rt 18) EB
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Bridgewater Town Council Meeting
June 6, 2023
Video courtesy of Town of Bridgewater
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Parks & Recreation
June 5, 2023
Video courtesy of Town of Bridgewater
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Bridgewater Walking Tour
Learn about the architecture and history of the buildings and landmarks in and around Central Square. Audio is available for the entire tour or you can read along. This tour was created by one of our librarians.
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The evenings are getting longer and the weather is marvelous!
Enjoy your next meal out on the patio at our
Plymouth Street location.
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Summer Reading
Beginning June 26th, the Bridgewater Public Library will be running a summer reading opportunity where the amount you read could result in winning cool prizes! There will be two age brackets which will be ages 0-12 and 13+. Using Beanstack, readers can track their reading minutes to earn badges and the chance to win prizes. All types of books count. If you read 2+ hours in one week, you will be entered in a weekly drawing for a bag of books. There will also be a weekly word hidden in the children's room, which will result in additional ticket entries when entering the keyword in Beanstack. Prize winners will be notified by email on Tuesday, August 15. Prize winners will have 10 business days to pick up the prize before another winner is chosen. Get your read on this summer and win some prizes!
For more information contact the Bridgewater Public Library at 508-697-3331.
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2023 Bridgewater Music Alley
Thursdays, Through - September 14th
5:30–8p
This Summer at Black Hat Brew Works
The Bridgewater Music Alley Season is right around the corner! There is a vast lineup for this year, and we are super excited for the live music to begin. Unfortunately, the concerts will not be held at their typical location this year due to construction in the area. Instead, Black Hat Brew Works has offered up their space for use, in addition to their generous donations!
Each week, there will be one or several performers, as well as a food truck. Food will also be served at Black Hat Brew Works during the events. Be sure to stop by for free live music.
A big thank you to Bridgewater State University for sponsoring, and Black Hat Brew Works for helping make this year's events possible!
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Are your chicks yearning for a new home?
Our LARGE PREMIUM CHICKEN COOP will fit the bill!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Scavenger Hunt
The Old Bridgewater Historical Society will be organizing a scavenger hunt for Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, and Brockton residents! Your family team or team of friends will have 2 months (July and August) to complete the hunt. 12 clues will lead you to various locations in East Bridgewater where you will take a group selfie to prove you found it. Only 20 teams will be accepted, so admin@oldbridgewater.org ASAP if interested for a registration form and instructions.
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Annual Special Olympics Yard Sale
Saturday, June 24th
8a - 3p
585 Locust Street, Raynham
Come support the Bridgewater Raynham Special Olympics by purchasing some items at their yard sale! There will be furniture, household items, toys, appliances, clothes, and more! All proceeds raised will go to the Special Olympics teams and will be used for uniforms, sports, equipment, etc.
If you have any questions please reach out to Kate Dyer at 508-245-8404.
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Climate Can-Do: Start Your Own Garden
With summer and the warmer weather approaching, gardening is a fun project for your family and yourself to work on together. Whether you have a green thumb or not, gardening is a great and simple hobby to take up. It also has many benefits for yourself and the Earth.
All plants go through the process of photosynthesis, which is when plants intake water and the atmosphere's carbon dioxide. In return, the plant releases fresh oxygen for us to breath and enjoy. Therefore, more plants result in more oxygen, a crucial element our bodies need!
In addition to improving our environment, gardening is proven to improve your mental health as well. Gardening has been found to lower stress and anxiety levels, as well as increase mindfulness and gratification. The Mayo Clinic Health System Website states that "It's very gratifying to plant, tend, harvest and share your own food. Routines provide structure to our day and are linked to improved mental health. Gardening routines, like watering and weeding, can create a soothing rhythm to ease stress."
The National Agricultural Library Website has numerous resources from gardening tips to factsheets about every vegetable o r flower you may be interested in planting. The website highlights that, "A well-kept vegetable garden is a source not only of profit to the gardener but of pleasure to the entire family."
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Meghan Lotti, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Bridgewater State University. We focus on actions which individuals can do in the face of our climate emergency. We can do!
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Summerfest
Saturday, June 24th
1 - 8p
80 Spring Street
Fire for Effect Foundation and Black Hat Brew Works is hosting the first Summerfest! This event will consist of live music, local breweries, food trucks, vendors, and more! Money collected from this event will benefit the Easterseals Bridge Center who provide the community with programs that are designed to meet the social, emotional, and physical goals of participants. The Bridge Center encourages independence and helps participants build important life skills. Be sure to stop by for some food and fun!
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Mind Games at Stay 'N Play Children's Museum
Saturday, June 24th
6:30 - 8p
27 Perkins Street
Education by Entertainment is hosting a Mind Games night! This interactive show will consist of mind blowing tricks that will be sure to leave you confused and amazed! This event is for kids in grades 3 to 12, but parents are welcome to attend as well and participate. Prizes will also be given! Tickets are $15 each, but financial aid is available with limited spacing.
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Original & Unique Gifts * Tea * Vintage Clothing * Reflexology
Open: Wed -Thurs: 10a - 6p | Fri 10a - 4p
Sat: 9a - 4p | Sun: 10a - 2p
Additional Hours for Reflexology by Appointment
626 Bedford St (Rt 18) EB
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It's Party Time!
Giant Chess or Giant Checkers make a fun way for beginners to learn this traditional game of skill and cunning, and a totally new dimension to the game for established chess lovers.
Work smarter, not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Independence Day BBQ and Outdoor Concert
Wednesday, June 28th
1p
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a BBQ under the tent with live music! Shades of Grey returns to the Senior Center for classic tunes from the Beach Boys, 1950's rock and roll, R&B, and 1960's pop vocal music. Food will be $5 per person. Please RSVP By Friday, June 23rd.
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Family Yoga
Saturday, July 1st
10a
Bridgewater Public Library
Marybeth from Maha Yoga Center will be offering a free yoga class for families and kids ages 8+! Space is limited, so sign up ASAP! Make sure you register each individual that will be attending. Please bring your own yoga mat. If the event is full before you register, don't worry! There will be free classes every Saturday in July so keep your eye out for another!
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Bark in the Park
Saturday, July 8th
1p - 6p
80 Spring Street
The Craftpreneur and Fire for Effect Foundation Inc are hosting a dog friendly event! There will be tons of dog-friendly vendors and opportunities for dogs to make friends and play together! Meet local shelters, vets, register your pet, and grab a new leash & bandana while supporting local businesses & veterans. All dogs are welcome, but PLEASE be aware of your pet's needs! If your pup has a tenancy to be overwhelmed or reactive around other animals, this may not be the place for them. All dogs must be leashed, so everyone can enjoy the outdoor space at this event.
At Fire For Effect Foundation Inc, we believe in community and bringing everyone together as a means to making the biggest impact. Maximum impact, maximum change.
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3rd Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
On Friday, June 2nd, the Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights (BCCR) held their 3rd Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at the Academy Building in Bridgewater Center to recognize the month of June as Pride Month. The BCCR works hard to build awareness and advocacy to represent diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community. At this ceremony, multiple representatives from the town of Bridgewater, Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School, and Bridgewater State University spoke on their perspectives and knowledge regarding LGBTQ+ rights and the community. Lee Zangari also performed for the audience with his guitar. This heartfelt event was an amazing way to introduce and begin the start of Pride Month. Thank you to all that attended and made this event possible!
To keep the Pride Month festivities going, the Cole-Yeaton Senior Center will be hosting a "How to be an Ally" event on Wednesday, June 21st at 2p! This will be an awareness-building workshop about the LGBTQ+ community and how you can support. Participants will receive a special t-shirt and refreshments will be served. For more information on this event, check out the June Top of the Hill Newsletter.
Story by: Meghan Lotti, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Bridgewater State University
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a $25 gift certificate to
gifts * tea * vintage clothing * reflexology
626 Bedford St (Rt 18) EB
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year was the Unitarian Church erected?
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 June 21, 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, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Meghan Lotti, Fatina Mulumba, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia. |
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Wisdom of Tolerance
Sometimes, the hardest thing we do is be tolerant. It helps me to remember that no one person or group has the keys to all the wisdom.
Human beings are complex. There is always something we can learn from one- another. If we shut ourselves down to receiving ideas from a person, we cut our selves off from their wisdom.
“Tolerance isn't about not having beliefs. It's about how your beliefs lead you to treat people who disagree with you.” ~ Timothy Keller
“I do not like what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” ~ attributed to Voltaire
"If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships - the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace." ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Resolve to be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the wrong. Sometime in life you will have been all of these.” ~ George Washington Carver
“No boundary or barrier surrounds the heart of a person that loves their self and others.”
~ Shannon L. Alder
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Tolerance does not imply acceptance. It means we proceed with our disagreement with respect.
Enjoy your week, folks. ~ 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 2023 Buzz Around Bridgewater. 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 Bridgewater 6/18/23")
Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. There are links to town committees and other non-profit groups, in the newsletters. Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials. BuzzAround is not responsible for the media content of other organizations.
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