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October 1, 2023 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Hispanic Parade in Brockton!
Cultural Pride !
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On Saturday, September 23rd, The Asociacion de Mujeres Latinas de Brockton (Latin Woman Association) hosted a hispanic parade. Although it rained there was a good turn out with lots of smiles on faces and even some giveaways. Everyone looked incredible as they dressed up, showing off their cultures, and taking part in some cultural pride!
Story by Siara Morel Ortiz, Umass Boston Journalism Intern
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Historical Tidbit:
History of D.W Field Park
D.W Field Park is between Pond Street (Avon) and Pleasant Street (Brockton). It is a 650-acre park. It is long and narrow and has three primary organizing elements which include a chain of seven water bodies, a six mile circuit drive or parkway that loops around these water-bodies, and a woodland establishing boundary between the parkway and outside perimeter.
The park is located in the northern section of Brockton which is known as Montello. The name comes from the Italian word, it means high plain.
The park was constructed between 1925 and 1930s. It was a philanthropic gift from prominent Brockton businessman and entrepreneur Daniel Waldo Field hence D.W Field Park. Daniel Waldo Field had no children so he considered the park a gift that could contribute to the future of his community.
Story written by Siara Morel Ortiz Umass Boston Journalism Intern
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Submit to the City's Events Calendar:
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City Hall
45 School St 508-580-7123
Check the city website for important updates
Brockton Public Library
Main Library - 304 Main St. 508-580-7890
East Branch - 54 Kingman St. 508-580-7892
West Branch - 540 Forest Ave. 508-580-7894
Council on Aging
Temporarily at The Shaws Center,
1 Feinberg Way 508-580-7811
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Congratulations!
Stephanie Churchill
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
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman!
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Family Fall Festival
Saturday, October 7th
10:00 am-3:00 pm
320 Main St. Brockton
Join the YMCA for a filled day for all families. 40 plus vendors, music, raffles, activities, and crafts for kids. Meet their special guest appearing at different times during the event. Admission to the event is free. If you or your family are interested, you can sign up on the Eventbrite website. You can also visit the YMCA events page for more information.
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Tower Fest
Saturday October 7th
11:00am-4:00pm
D.W field Park
Rain or shine make sure you come go to D.W field park for a day of fun! There will be pony rides, face paintings, pumpkins, food, baked good and so much more. To learn more about this event check out D.W Park on Facebook
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33rd Annual Legislative Reception | Oct 5
MSCC cordially invites members of the business community, candidates for public office, and state, federal and local elected officials to gather for the Annual Legislative and Candidates Reception.
Read more
metrosouthchamber.com
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10-week accelerated session starts October 11, 2023. With many courses to choose from, this condensed session serves as an entry point for you to take courses that get you through the semester on track and on time. |
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Free College at Massasoit
Students 25 and older without a degree qualify for
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Are You Registered to Vote? Check HERE
Elections are coming up. Are you registered to vote? It only takes a few seconds to check if you are registered. Using this link you can also register or pre register to vote, update an address, or update your name. Voting Registration Link
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September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
9-11-23
Courtesy of the Brockton Channels
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Brockton High School Boys Soccer at New Bedford
9-26-23
Courtesy of the Brockton Channels
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Cultural Fairs and Tourism Meeting
Thursday October 12th
6:00pm
North Baptist Church
The next Cultural Affairs and Tourism Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 12,
2023 at 6:00 p.m. at North Baptist Church, 899 No Main Street. All non-profits, service
agencies and volunteer organization are invited to inform everyone about their upcoming
more information.
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11th Annual Brockton Fall Festival
Sat, Oct 14
11a-4p
45 School St
The Brockton Fall Festival is almost here! Stop by for some fun!! There will be vendors, children's activities, live music, entertainment, and much more.
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Planet Earth Family Fun Night
Tues, Oct 17
5-8pm
304 Main St
Are you looking for something fun to do with the whole family? There will be lots of fun Science activities at the Planet Earth Family Fun Night! Families and students K-12 welcome. Admission is free! Different science exhibits, hands on fun, and take home activities. To register sign up in the Brockton Library Children's room, send an email, or call 508-894-1431. |
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(781) 910-5029
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North River Collaborative
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New Beginnings Orchestra Event
Sunday, October 15th
3:00 pm
Christ Congregational Church
Don’t miss John Masko’s premiere concert as BrSO Music Director! Their 2023–2024 opener features lively works by cherished composers Verdi, Beethoven, and Dvořák and dynamic soloist, pianist Ji Youn Lee.
Giuseppe Verdi: Overture to La Forza del Destino
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Ji Youn Lee, piano
Antonin Dvořák – Symphony No. 8 in G major
Tickets are $25 an individual.
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Volunteers Needed for Brockton's Upcoming Holiday Parade and Celebration Event
Brockton's Holiday Parade and Celebration Event is looking for volunteers! If you are a friend, resident, or representative of Brockton this is a great way to engage and giving back to your community. Make an impact on your community, and put smiles on faces all while getting involved in your city!
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Brockton Cultural Council Grant Applications
Deadline is October 17, 2023, by 11:59 pm online only
The Brockton Cultural Council, the local funding arm of a state agency, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, is now accepting online applications for funding projects in FY 2024. Projects should benefit Brockton citizens and involve arts, culture/humanities, or interpretive science. Applications can be accessed on our website by scrolling down to the green "APPLY NOW" button a little more than halfway down the page. Funds are available to both individuals and organizations. To find out who can apply, please visit our website. These guidelines have changed since last year.
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Climate Can Do:
The Buy Nothing Project
The BN project exists to trade goods freely without purchasing them. Less of our earth's resources are used if we share what we already have. Less items like furniture, clothes, housewares and sporting goods end up in landfills. Over 6 million people around the world are in the Buy Nothing movement! Download the free app and within minutes, you can Give, Ask, and share your Gratitude with your neighbors. It's instant and easy.
What goods can you give on Buy Nothing?: Anything someone else may want. Maybe you have a perfectly good chair to get rid of? You can list it on the BN app, and someone will take it. Do you see something you like, get in touch with the person who posted it, and it can be yours.
What is a Buy Nothing Community?: A BN community is the people around you. There are BN Communities in Bridgewater, Brockton, East / West Bridgewater combined one, as are Halifax & Hanson. Find the community that's right for you.
Donate to the Project: Loving the money you are saving? Contribute here. Helping removes trash from the environment. The longer an item can remain out of a landfill, the better. The BN Project is run by donations by the community and sponsors. Buy Nothing Project is fiscally sponsored by Angels for Angels, a 501(c)(3), Donations are tax-deductible.
Getting involved: If you want to join, you can download the app on your phone or computer from the app store. Anything else you'd like to know? buynothingproject.org
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Ella Reddin, BuzzAround Writing Intern at Framingham State University. Focusing on actions that individuals can do in the face of our climate emergency. We can do it!"
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Emergency Shelter Glow-Up
"On this year’s United Way of Greater Plymouth County Day of Caring Event, Father Bill’s & MainSpring (FBMS) enjoyed having the fantastic volunteer group from Ocean Spray at Conway House, FBMS’ family emergency shelter. The group of 11 moved and reorganized the house’s supplies for residents – diapers, toiletries, linens, clothing, backpacks, and more. Additionally, the team made a thoughtful donation of new storage boxes and shelving that will come in handy to organize items better. What a phenomenal way of supporting our mission; we are so grateful for your generosity of time and support. " Reposted from Father Bill and MainSpring on Facebook
Story By: Ella Reddin, BuzzAround 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:
How many bodies of water does D.W Field Park have?
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 October 4, 2023, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Nurturing.
"I think we need the feminine qualities of leadership, which include attention to aesthetics and the environment, nurturing, affection, intuition and the qualities that make people feel safe and cared for." ~ Deepak Chopra
"Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family." ~ Virgina Satir
"For me, living a balanced life means nurturing the academic, physical, and spiritual aspects of my life so I can maintain a sense of well-being and self-esteem." ~ Denise Morrison
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Woman, man or LBGTQ. Adult, child or anywhere in between; we all need to be nurtured. We nurture each other and ourselves.
This is how, like all living organisms, with the correct mix of conditions and nutrients, we grow and thrive.
Our whole self needs it: our mind, our physical & our spiritual / emotional selves. When one of these are not tended, it effects the functioning of the whole.
This is the science of the whole self. And it's not new, ancient cultures have been working at the cultivation of the mind / body / spirt for thousands of years.
I would consider this, as an adult, our most important job. When we are nurtured, and balanced, we are intentional, stronger, more effective. This isn’t selfishness. It is how to give the most to each other and society.
Nurture your whole self this week. Grow well. : ) ~ Jacquie
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