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July 16, 2023 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Bak-ta-Bak Takes the Stage!
The Whitman Summer Concerts have been a blast of fun. With a variety of performing artists lined up, locals have had the opportunity to relax on chairs and blankets to enjoy the show amongst family and friends under blue skies. For Thursday’s July 6 concert at Whitman Town Park, the Bak-ta-Bak Band performed for the community with a range of country, rock, and oldies on live drums and guitars. Their music, in addition to the beautiful nature around them, gave way for a lovely show that captured the audience and their applause. As always, there was lemonade and food available for purchase to have during the concert.
Story Credit: Angel Benjamin, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Brown University
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Soap-Boxes: 1958
The craze to decorate so-called 'hot rods' with extra gadgets has even spread to soap boxes, among the classiest being those of Lee F. Welch, 12, of 778 Washington Street, and George A. Cormier, 12, of 671 Washington Street, both of Whitman.
Lee is being pushed by John F. Bradshaw, 824 Washington Street, Whitman; July 8, 1958.
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Town Hall
781-618-9700
Public Library
M-Th 9:30a-8p; Fri 9:30a- 4:30p;
Sat 9:30a-4 (during school year only)
781-447-7613
Council on Aging
781-447-7619
St. Vincent de Paul/Whitman Food Pantry
By appointment only: 781-447-8560
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Congratulations!
Greg Redd
You won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman!
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Around Town - Whitman Recreation 4th of July Family Fun Day 2023
July 4, 2023
Video courtesy of: WHCA9TV
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Whitman COA presents:
UFOs & Spy Balloons
July 11, 2023
Video courtesy of: WHCA9TV
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COA Movie: Moving On
Wednesday July 19
12:30p
16 Hayden Avenue
"Moving On", is about two estranged women who reunite to seek revenge against the husband of their recently deceased best friend. Along the way, they learn to make peace with the past and each other.
To sign up for a seat, call (781) 447 - 7619 Ext 2.
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Whitman Summer Concerts
presented by Whitman Cultural Council
Thursday Nights in the Park
6p
July 20 - GinaMark
16 Hayden Ave
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GinnaMark
GinnaMark is a Pop, Rock, and Country group. They formed in 1996. The pair Ginna Dimia and Mark Alexander are a South Boston favorite. They make their music and do covers of classic and new songs. Their song Fool's Gold went national alongside Elton Jon and Mariah Carrey. Check out GinnaMark on their website.
Video Courtesy of GinnaMark YouTube page
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Whitman Board of Selectmen Meeting
July 11, 2023
Video courtesy of: WHCA9TV
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Climate Can-Do: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Everything we throw away contributes to polluting the air we breathe and the water we drink! We can minimize the amount of pollution by using a simple method: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!
Reduce Is first. It's the most important! To reduce the waste we produce, we reduce the number of products we purchase. Not only will being mindful of your purchases reduce the amount of waste on our planet, but it will also save you a a lot of money.
Reuse: Another way to help our environment is reusing the items and products that we might have thrown away unconsciously. Instead of tossing that shirt you no longer wear, donate it to someone who would wear it. Instead of purchasing a case of plastic water bottles, invest in a reusable water bottle. They are environment friendly and will keep your beverage cold.
Recycle: Recycling stops our trash from wrecking the environment. You would be surprised by the number of things that can be recycled, from mattresses to batteries; metal scraps to clothing and textiles. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection provides a search bar on their website where you can type the name of a waste item and it will tell you how to recycle or dispose of it.
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences explains: "Waste, and how we choose to handle it, affects our world's environment. The environment is everything around you including the air, water, land, plants, and man-made things. The waste we create has to be carefully controlled to be sure that it does not harm your environment and your health." The best way we can help protect our environment and health is to reduce, reuse, and recycle!
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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Have you tried Chrissy's Ultimate Chicken?
Two breaded chicken cutlets layered with fried prosciutto, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and garlicky spinach served with cheese raviolis and marinara sauce. You don't want to miss this!
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COA Game Show
Wednesday, July 26
1p
16 Hayden Avenue
Join us for “live” TV – like game shows with Kevin Richman from "It’s The Music Entertainment"! Come on in to test your trivia knowledge, have some laughs, and win some prizes!
To sign up, call (781)-447-7619 Ext. 2.
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South Shore Adventures
Wednesday, July 26, 1p
Friday July 28, 4p
214 South Street
Looking to get your kids out of the house and into an adventure? The NSRWA is offering a 3 day guided outdoor adventure program for youth ages 10 to 13 for $140 per youth for all three days. Each day will include either fishing, hiking, kayaking, wilderness survival activities, or geocaching! Participants will gain outdoor experience, discover various flora and fauna, and learn local history. Program will run in the afternoon from 1 - 4p. Trips will include two experienced guides, including a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard and Wilderness First Responder. Transportation, kayaks, paddles, PFDs, and fishing equipment are all included. Parents/guardians will drop-off and pick-up youth at the NSRWA Office (214 South St, Norwell) each day.
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Physical activity is beneficial to everyone, even if you have a health condition. At Duval's we want to help make exercise accessible. We carry Anodyne Diabetic shoes ranging from sneakers to hiking boots. You may even qualify for insurance assistance!
Open: Mon-Fri: 8:30a - 6p | Sat: 9a - 3p
Sun: 9a - 1p
571 Washington St • 781-447-0606
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PINCHES AND POUNDS
An old-fashioned candy store
with a TWIST
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What says summer more than Taffy!
Shop early for best selection!
Mon - Sat:
Open til 8pm • Sunday 'til 6pm
Come check us out!
Online orders!
(781) 447-2639
785 Bedford St, Rt 18, Whitman
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Drum Circle for All Ages with Rose Conservatory
Thursday. July 27
6p
Whitman Town Park
We are excited to announce a fun FREE event being held July 27 in the Whitman Town Park. The Rose Conservatory will be performing a concert and leading an interactive drum circle, funded by the Mass Cultural and Whitman Cultural Council. All ages are welcome! To learn more, visit the Whitman Cultural Council FB. |
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2023 Great River Race
Sunday, July 30
9a - 1p
67 Bridge St , Norwell
Come join us on the North River and experience one of the most beautiful rivers in Massachusetts. This awesome 7.5 mile race starts at Bridge Street Canoe Launch in Norwell and ends at Indian Head Road in Hanover. All skill levels are welcome!
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Firefighter Graduation
Friday, June 16th, Joseph (Joe) Lasko of the Whitman Fire Department graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy. Lasko was part of a group of 24 firefighters that will go on work for local communities around Whitman, such as Bridgewater and Barnstable, and big cities like Framingham. The Massachusetts fire program trains firefighters on safety, how to deal with dangerous situations effectively, and basic life support.
Chief Timothy Clancy of the Whitman Fire Department said, “On behalf of the entire department, I want to congratulate Firefighter Lasko on this achievement; I wish him luck as he begins his career serving the Town of Whitman."
Congratulations, Joseph Lasko, and see you around town!
Story By: Ella Reddin, Buzz Around Writing Intern, Framingham State University
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman!
Historical Tidbit Question:
What were soap box cars?
Email us your answer at:
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 July 19, 2023 before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The BuzzAround is brought to you this week by Angel Benjamin, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Meghan Lotti, Janice O'Brien, Ella Reddin, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia. |
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Family.
"Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city." ~ George Burns
"What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family." ~ Mother Teresa
"In truth a family is what you make it. It is made strong, not by number of heads counted at the dinner table, but by the rituals you help family members create, by the memories you share, by the commitment of time, caring, and love you show to one another, and by the hopes for the future you have as individuals and as a unit."
~ Marge Kennedy
"There's only one thing more precious than our time and that's what we spend it on."
~Leo Christopher
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The author I love to quote when celebrating families is Erma Bombeck, my mother used to read her aloud on long car rides:
“The family. We were a strange little band of characters trudging through life sharing diseases and toothpaste, coveting one another's desserts, hiding shampoo, borrowing money, locking each other out of our rooms, inflicting pain and kissing to heal it in the same instant, loving, laughing, defending, and trying to figure out the common thread that bound us all together.”
Some things change, and some things stay exactly the same. Have a great week, all : )
~ 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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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. Buzz Around is not responsible for the media content of other organizations.
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