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March 10, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Evening of Jazz Fundraiser for American Cancer Society |
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On February 27th, East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High Music Program held an Evening of Jazz event where all proceeds were donated towards the American Cancer Society: Relay for Life. This jazz concert consisted of multiple jazz ensembles from not only East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School, but also from George W. Mitchel School and Stoughton High School. They raised money for the American Cancer Society through ticket sales, enjoyed a night of fun, food and great musical performances.
East Bridgewater Music Parents Association posted on their FB: "We want to thank everyone who came to our Evening of Jazz. We raised over $800 for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. We also want to thank our amazing musicians for a wonderful night of music 🎶🎵 Also a huge thank you to our volunteers and music teachers!!"
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Evening of Jazz Event from 2-27-2024 |
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Written By: Skylar Robles, BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
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Hobart Park was named after the Honorable Aaron Hobart.
The Hon. Aaron Hobart was long one of East Bridgewater's leading citizens and substantial men, as was his father before him. Hon. Aaron Hobart was an eminent lawyer and efficient public servant, holding many positions of trust and responsibility, including State Senator, and member of the United States Congress.
Hon. Aaron Hobart was born June 25, 1787, in what was afterward South Abington, Mass. He was fitted for college under the direction of Rev. Mr. Gurney, and at the early age of fourteen entered Brown University, from which institution he was graduated with the class of 1805. Having determined upon the legal profession as a life work he was prepared for it under the instruction of Hon. Nahum Mitchell, in East Bridgewater. After his admission to the bar in 1809, he passed a year abroad and returning to this country settled in the practice of his profession in about 1811 in the town of Hanover, Mass. He continued in the practice of the law in Hanover until 1824, then moved to East Bridgewater.
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Town Hall
175 Central St
508-378-1601
E. Bridgewater Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
Council on Aging
355 Plymouth St 508-378-1610
Food Pantries
Union Congregational Church. 105 Pleasant St
2nd Wednesday from 12:30 - 2p
& last Saturday from 9:30 - 11a
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
St. John's Catholic Church
210 Center St, EB
(508) 378-3760
Pantry days will be the first Monday of the month, except for holidays, 3 - 5:30p, and the third Monday, 3p - 4:30p, except for holidays.
Free Community Meal
EBUMC 54 N. Central St.
Every Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30.
Donations welcome.
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Congratulations!
Thomas W Cunningham
won a $15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
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 Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
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Artist Francis Millet & East Bridgewater
Sat, Mar 16
10-10:30a
EBPL
Millet Room
Learn more about the library collection of Millet artwork and his impact on our lives even today at this event at the East Bridgewater Public Library, 32 Union Street on Saturday, March 16 at 10:00am in the Millet Room.
Why Is Artist Frank Millet Important to East Bridgewater?
Native son, born 1846 died 1912, on the Titanic, Francis David Millet, known as Frank during his life, became one of the 19th century's most influential leaders in the cultural arts in America.
Lifelong friend Mark Twain said of Frank, "That he had the divine something in whose presence the evil in people fled away."
Presented by Michael G. Sullivan, Millet Scholar.
You'll have the unique opportunity to see researchers from Utah Valley University-Millet Symposium cataloging and documenting our unique collection of Frank Millet paintings, and personal items.
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The Development, Building and Property Management Team of the Henry Perkins Foundry Redevelopment Project will be holding a public information session about the project.
When: Monday March 18, 2024 @ 6:00PM
Where: Bridgewater Public Library
Bakery Items & Refreshments will be served
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Community Sing
Sun, Mar 17
2p
First Parish UU Bridgewater
50 School St, Bridgewater
Longtime EB resident and music therapist, Lisa Rue invites all her neighbors to join her: raising voices in song to spread the message of peace and justice. Bring your guitars or ukuleles too! Lyric sheets will be provided, and no experience is necessary. Refreshments will be provided after the event. This even is Sponsored by the Social Justice Choir of SE Mass and the Peace Committee at First Parish.
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Crafts with Kathy & Sue
Tue, Mar 19
1p
East Bridgewater COA
355 Plymouth St
THINK SPRING! This month, join Kathy & Sue to create a charming hanging bunny—perfect for Easter and the spring season! Don't miss out on this fun and FREE class. Please call the COA at 508-378-1610 to sign up, as space is limited.
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Planning for Medicare- Countdown to 65
Tue, Mar 19
6p
EBPL Community Room
As you approach Medicare eligibility, you may have a lot of questions. Planning for Medicare-
Countdown to 65 is a comprehensive seminar that can help you understand your health insurance options after your employer-sponsored plan has ended. Whether you’re planning to retire soon or will continue working, this seminar will provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your future health care needs. Register online at EBPL Form. For more information contact Jen Finn 509-378-1616 x1309 or jfinn@sailsinc.org.
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Coffee & Conversation with the Veteran’s Agent
Thu, Mar 21
10a
East Bridgewater COA
355 Plymouth St.
Join us for coffee and conversation with Christopher Buckley, the Veteran Service Officer for East Bridgewater. He will provide valuable insights into VA Healthcare Enrollment and how to request your records. This session is a great opportunity for veterans to learn more about the benefits available to them. Please call the COA to sign up at (508) 378-1610.
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Climate Can Do: Addressing Climate Resilience through Fairtrade Chocolate
Do you love chocolate? If so, you're not alone. Americans eat 58 million pounds of chocolate during Valentine's week, lets look at some eco-friendly ways to enjoy it.
The supply of chocolate struggles with the increasing demand due to the impact of climate change on the cocoa industry.
Cocoa trees grow in humid climates and take up to a year to produce enough cocoa for half a pound of chocolate. Climate Change is a significant threat to countries around the equator, like Indonesia, Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast, where cocoa grows.
Sustainable cocoa farming promotes fair trade and climate-smart practices, helping farmers earn fair prices, prevent deforestation, and mitigate climate change. However, producing chocolate has a high carbon footprint due to transportation and requires over 1,180 gallons of water per pound.
You can reduce your chocolate's carbon footprint by taking simple steps:
- Choose simple, recyclable packaging over fancy ones.
- Choose dark chocolate over milk chocolate for lower sugar content and a smaller carbon footprint.
- Buy fair trade chocolate that guarantees sustainable cocoa farming and fair payment to farmers.
- Choose local "bean-to-bar" chocolate for quality and eco-friendliness.
Look for products with third-party certifications, like Fair Trade USA, or brands like Choceur Superberries, Chuao Chocolatier, and Bake Believe, to name a few.
Jennifer Hernández, BuzzAround Intern and Southern New Hampshire University graduate student wrote this Climate Can-Do Article.
Together, we can make a difference by taking action to live sustainably. Let's empower ourselves to create a better future for our planet, one step at a time.
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Eyelash Lift and Tint
Enhances the appearance of your natural lashes by perming your lashes upward for a natural curl & darkens the lashes for maximum results!.
508.378.1530
225 Bedford St * Carriage Crossing
East Bridgewater
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2475 Logo & Link ad views = $99
You decide the dates and the hives: Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Raynham, West Bridgewater & Whitman.
Read more
buzzaround.info
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Mr. EBHS 2024
Fri, Mar 22
7p
EB Jr/Sr High School
143 Plymouth St
The guys from Mr. EBHS 2024 were in the studio filming the promo for this year's show! You won't want to miss it - it's the 20th Anniversary of Mr. EBHS - Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at the EB Jr/Sr High School!
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Mr.EBHS Promo 2024
Video Courtesy of EBCAM
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EB Community Coalition for Change Meeting
Mon, Mar 25
7:30p
Zoom
Join EBCCC! The EBCCC is looking for more board members and volunteers. If you are interested in finding out more information, please send us an email at ebcc4change@gmail.com! Our next meeting is via Zoom on March 25, 2024, at 7:30 pm. Please email us if you are interested in attending, and we will provide you with an agenda and a link!
Founded in 2019 in Massachusetts, the Community Coalition for Change (CCC) is a network of committed parents and individuals taking actionable steps to address DEI issues in our schools and communities. We foster the exchange of ideas, challenge each other to think in new ways, and provide support and resources for members to take action in our evolving communities. Together, we can address systemic issues, raise cultural awareness, and celebrate diversity as a part of everyday life.
Reposted from: EBCCC March Newsletter, EBCCC
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Pinches & Pounds
Old Fashioned Candy Store with a Twist
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Stock up for Saint Patrick's day with
lucky gold chocolate coins!
Hard to find delectables & seasonal yummies. We make every occasion SWEEEEET!!!!
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Want to get your word out?
Send a Buzz-a- Gram for a large impact on a budget! Buzz-a- Grams are 300 character listings for $10 in our Weekender published each Thursday.
Read more
buzzaround.info
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Library Scavenger Hunt Week
Mon, Mar 18- Sat, Mar 30
9a-5p
EBPL, Children's Room
32 Union St
Our scavenger hunts last for a full week. Come in, grab a pencil and scavenger paper and start searching! Once you have found every item on the sheet, return it for a small prize.
March's leprechaun hunt runs: 3/18-3/30
Thank you to the Friends of the E. Bridgewater Library for our prize stash.
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Volunteers Needed for Brockton Adult Learning Center
Brockton Adult Learning Center is seeking a special group of literacy volunteers ages 18+ to donate their time and talents to tutor our adult students in
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Citizenship preparation
- Conversational english
Training is provided. AM and PM opportunities are available. Classes run until June.
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Heidi's Donation to Locks of Love
Recently, 7-year-old Heidi decided to cut off over ten inches of her hair at Salon Esprit in Carriage Crossing to donate to Locks of Love.
Heidi is a third-generation hair donor in her family, motivating her initiative. Pictured, Heidi is proudly holding a newspaper article from the East Bridgewater Express that shares the 2008 story of her uncle, Joshua Goulston, donating his hair to Locks of Love. Joshua passed away in 2020. Next to Heidi on the chair is a photograph of her grandfather, Todd Goulston, whom she calls "Zaydee." Todd also donated his hair when he was diagnosed with cancer four years ago, before beginning his chemotherapy treatments. Todd is still strongly battling cancer.
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Longtime EB resident, Heidi's grandmother, Julie Goulston, wrote to us: "I was very impressed that my granddaughter wanted to follow in her uncle and grandfather's footsteps. When my son did it so long ago, it surprised me because you didn’t hear of boys very often donating.
And then, when my husband was diagnosed with lung cancer, he knew he had to donate before he started chemo.
My granddaughter has always had long hair, but she finally decided to get it cut short and follow in their footsteps to donate her hair. I just think this will bring an awareness to people that no matter how old you are or the situation you're in, anyone can donate and help someone else out."
Such a beautiful way to honor her family as well as donate to a great cause!
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Source & Photo Credit: Jennifer Rampsi and Julie Goulston
Written by Skylar Robles BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater
Historical Tidbit Question:
When was the Honorable Aaron Hobart born?
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On March 13, 2024, 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: Erin Payne, Alexa Pennington, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Skylar Robles & Greg Venezia. |
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Hope.
“You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one.” ~John Lennon
“I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge. That myth is more potent than history. That dreams are more powerful than facts. That hope always triumphs over experience. That laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death.”
~ Robert Fulghum, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
“There is a crack in everything.
That's how the light gets in.”
~ Leonard Cohen
“Shoot for the moon, even if you fail, you'll land among the stars.” ~ Cecelia Ahern
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Hope will lead us over the mountain, through the fog and land us safely on the other side. Hope leads the way. ~ 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 2024 Buzz Around East 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 East Bridgewater 3/10/24")
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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