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April 14, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast and Food Drive |
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On Sunday, April 7th the Kiwanis Club of East Bridgewater held their annual Pancake Breakfast and Food Drive event. They served a full breakfast that included pancakes, bacon, eggs, and coffee. This event featured a raffle where guests could win fun prizes! The Kiwanis Club also collected nonperishables to donate to two local food pantries.
"The Kiwanis Club of East Bridgewater is a charitable organization of men and women who enjoy working together to raise money to give back to the local community through scholarships & many other Kiwanis charities." (ebkiwanis.org)
The community came together to make this event possible and provided support and donations to help out food banks.
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Written by: Skylar Robles, BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
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The Elmwood Post Office on 734 Bedford St. was established in 1861, while President Abraham Lincoln was in office and is one of the oldest continuous use post offices in the country. The Elmwood Post Office was created so that they could ship shoes out to soldiers during the Civil War, that began in 1861.
George Mitchell sold this building in 1838, the same year it was built. It was a general store for nearly 150 years, and the hall on the top floor was used by the Swedenborgian Church to hold meetings. Other groups also met in this building, holding meetings, events and even dances. For a time, the post office shared space with Flagg's Antiques.
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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!
Michelle Davis
won 1 hour Living in the Gift coaching from GleeWorks
Learn mind-body spirit practices with Marcy Venezia building a foundation for healing.
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a Spring Facial from
Salon Esprit,
Carriage Crossing EB
Includes skin analysis; cleansing, exfoliation, pore extraction if needed, a treating serum, facial/neck/shoulder massage, and a finishing mask. (Value $80)
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Register for EB
Police Exam
The East Bridgewater Police Department is seeking qualified candidates to register for its upcoming Police Officer Entrance Exam.
The exam is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at 9 a.m. at the East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School, 143 Plymouth St. Candidates must register before April 20 in order to take the exam.
Source: EBCCC April Newsletter
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Tortured Poets Party
Sat, Apr 20
12 -1:30p
East Bridgewater Public Library
Calling all creative spirits 10 and up! Dive into an afternoon of music and art at our Tortured Poets Party. We’ll be vibing to Taylor's latest album while crafting friendship bracelets and creating unique blackout poetry. Don’t miss out on the fun — spaces are limited! Registration is required. Secure your spot today Sign up here: EB Public Library Events
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One Book: One Community Book Discussion
Tue, Apr 23
7:30p
EBPL
Join the One Book: One Community joint discussion covering "The Lioness of Boston" and "The Gardner Heist" at the East Bridgewater Public Library on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m.
These discussions offer readers a chance to delve into captivating narratives surrounding this intriguing historical event. For questions and further information, email Ellen Snoeyenbos at esnoeyen@gmail.com
Source: Ellen Snoeyenbos via email
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LGBTQ+ Support Groups
Mondays
6p
36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd door on the left, second floor.
Teen peer support and social groups are Mondays at 6 pm and Adult support and social groups are at 7:15 pm. Groups are drop in style. No need to sign up. Come to one, come to all. The choice is yours!
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Soulful Girls Empowerment Workshop
Sun, Apr 21
4:30-6p
484 Bedford St
Soulful Girls workshops create a brave space for girls to develop the tools and empowered beliefs they need to thrive. Here they will discover they are innately worthy and wildly capable and gain the skills they need to live value-driven lives, rich in healthy and meaningful connections. Soulful Girls workshops help girls become more self-aware and resilient, so they can make healthy relationships, set boundaries, follow their passions and take values driven action. Here, every girl is seen, heard, and celebrated. When girls believe they matter, anything is possible! Girls who believe in their innate value are more inclined to speak up, challenge themselves and others, fearlessly pursue their passions, and make healthy choices.
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Here with Equipment to get spring clean ups done!
Chippers, Detachers & Aerators; Concrete Scarifiers.
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Join Us for a Delectable Dinner! |
Dinner & Demonstration
A perfect event to share with your mom!
Sat May 11,
5 PM or 7 PM
Chef Marc Rando will demonstrate & prepare a delectable
Chicken Marsala Dinner.
Your choice of 2 seatings:
Hurry, limited tickets!
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Guns N Hoses Presents:
Charity Poker Tournament
Sun, Apr 28
12-8p
EBCC
1 Nielson Ave
Welcome to the Charity Poker Tournament!
Come join us at the Commercial Club-E Bridgewater for a night of fun and friendly competition, all for a good cause. Whether you're a seasoned poker pro or just looking to have a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Get ready to test your skills, bluff your way to victory, and support a great charity in the process.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a classic game of Texas Hold'em poker with friends and fellow enthusiasts.
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Donate Used Eclipse Glasses
Done with your solar eclipse glasses? Instead of throwing them out, consider donating them to Eclipse Glasses USA.
Eclipse Glasses USA's donation program is more than just a charitable initiative. It's a movement that aims to bring people together, irrespective of geographical boundaries, under the vast canopy of the universe. It's about sharing, caring, and ensuring that the wonders of the cosmos are accessible to all, especially the curious minds of the future.
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Climate Can Do:
Reduce, Reuse, and Upcycle
One of the many ways that we can help against climate change is to reduce our consumption, reuse pieces that we already have, and upcycle them to make something new. Often we are quick to throw things out that we are no longer using, but why not give things a second life and keep them out of the landfills?
Ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Upcycle
- Before throwing something away, consider if you or someone else could use it again in the same or different way. Passing things on to friends, selling on marketplaces, or donating them are all ways to give something another life.
- Avoiding overconsumption is challenging, but being mindful of new purchases curbs the amount of new things being made.
- Upcycling is taking something old and making it into something new! These projects can be practical, creative and fun!
- Feel the need to shop? Going thrifting and buying second hand is a fun way to get your shopping fix in and find unusual items, inexpensively.
- The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of the world’s carbon emissions and consumes 10% of all water used industrially worldwide. (Sustainable Harvest International)
- Shop close to home and within your community. People often resell or give away things they do not need anymore. It could be just what you are looking for!
The more we reduce our consumption of products, reuse and upcycle, the more we keep out of landfills and we lower production in the first place. This also saves you money while helping to keep the environment safe for us humans.
Written by Skylar Robles, Buzz Around Intern and UMass Boston student.
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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Spring Fit Facial ~ a Deep Detox!
Revitalize your skin this spring!
Goodbye to dryness and blemishes!
With our treatment of cranberry and salicylic acid, activated charcoal, colloidal silver, and probiotics, enjoy a deep spring cleanup and reveal a healthy, radiant glow.
508.378.1530
225 Bedford St * Carriage Crossing
East Bridgewater
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Restoration & Rebuild * Fixing Water Damage & Mold
Building the room of your dreams.
(781) 910-5029
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EB Community Coalition for Change shared the Autism Acceptance and Arab American Heritage Month Spotlights |
April is Autism Acceptance and Arab American Heritage Month. One way to honor Arab American Heritage and Autism Acceptance Month is to read books by and about people within these groups.
Some books to check out to help celebrate, understand, and support include:
Books celebrating Arab Americans:
- “The Prophet” by Khalil Gibran
- “Out of Place” by Edward Said
- How Does It Feel to Be a Problem?: Being Young and Arab in America” by Moustafa Bayoumi
- “The Turtle of Oman” by Naomi Shihab Nye
Books celebrating Autism Acceptance:
- "Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8" by Naoki Higashida
- "Neurotribes" by Steve Silberman
- "Love That Boy" by Ron Fournier
- "In a Different Key" by John Donvan and Caren Zucker
Source: EBCCC April Newsletter
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May the 4th be; with You!
Sat, May 4
5p
Elmwood New Church
20 West St
The next be; social is coming up on May 4th! This is an inclusive event geared towards adults with differing abilities, their families, friends, and is open to the community. We encourage all to join in!!!
You are welcome to come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character! There will be music, food, fun, raffles, dancing and a PRIZE FOR BEST COSTUME!!!
Let’s be; social!!!
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Board of Health Meeting
April, 1, 2024
Video Courtesy of EBCAM
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Planning Board Meeting
April, 1, 2024
Video Courtesy of EBCAM
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East Bridgewater's Leap Towards Sustainability:
Securing a $200,000 Grant for Greener Futures
The Town of East Bridgewater is going green this year! Town administrator Charlie Seelig announced that due to the help of the Old Colony Planning Council, the Town has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the state's Department of Energy Resources. (DER) DER's popular Green Communities Program gives grant funding as Massachusetts moves toward clean energy allowing areas such as East Bridgewater reduce long term energy costs and strengthen their local economy.
The funds will tackle multiple projects throughout the Town. This includes $50,336 for work on weatherization measures at East Bridgewater Public Library, $100,000 for LED lighting divided between Mitchell Middle School and East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School, and $32,651 for work on motors and variable frequency drives at the Town hall. The complex green project will be completed before the year is up which will allow the Town to apply for funding once again in 2025.
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With grant applications being extremely complicated and the Green Communities grant being competitive, East Bridgewater is very lucky to receive such large funding for these important projects. With the help of these funds the Town is addressing climate change and making Massachusetts a healthier place to live. By saving money and energy, East Bridgewater moves closer to its climate goals each year!
Written by Samantha Gibson, Buzz Around Intern, Bridgewater State University
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a Spring Facial from Salon Esprit,
Carriage Crossing EB
Includes skin analysis; cleansing, exfoliation, pore extraction if needed, a treating serum, facial/neck/shoulder massage, and a finishing mask. (Value $80)
Historical Tidbit Question:
Which President was in office when the Elmwood Post Office was established?
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On April 17, 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:
Samantha Gibson, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Skylar Robles & Greg Venezia.
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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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Re-Birth
“Getting a second life is one thing. Making a better life, that's the trick.”
~ Rick Riordan, The Blood of Olympus
“i learnt from the autumn leaves, the formula of healing.
every year, they break, fall off the trees and die.
and then again in a few months, they find their way back home.
reborn, living a new life just to die again.
but never did that stop them growing again.
so why can't we humans just live up to them.
fall, get hurt, bear pain but have enough
courage and energy to stand up and fight back again.” ~ Renesmee Stormer
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As the buds dare to show themselves on the tips of these bare branches, and slowly we see color emerge from forsythia and daffodils; once again we succumb to re-birth, as a child pushed crying from the womb.
We grow a year wiser, encouraged to see the earth and it's inhabitants through a new lens. What shall we do better in 2024? In what ways shall WE grow?
~ Jacquie
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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 4/14/24")
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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