April 2, 2023 ~
Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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2023 East Bridgewater Citizen of The Year
Heather Craven
Sachem Rock Community Center in East Bridgewater
April 11, 7p
Join Rotary Club of the Bridgewater's on Tuesday April 11th at 7p at the Center at Sachem Rock to award Heather Craven EB's Citizen of the Year Award. After her daughter’s death, Heather created the Sydney Craven Memorial Fund (a.k.a. Sparkle Fund) in her daughter’s memory.
Heather & her husband, Shane, moved to EB in 2012. Logan and Sydney were born on March 28, 2013. Fraternal twins. They were the most perfect babies with the most perfect personalities. 9 days shy of their second birthday Sydney didn't wake up and passed away unexpectedly from SUD-C (Sudden Unexpected Death of a Child). Craven used her pain and grief to create something truly special, the Sydney Craven Memorial fund is a non-profit organization that provides children and families in need in East Bridgewater. As Heather and Shane have continued to grow their family here: " Maddox was born on September 12, 2016. Few years later we completed our family on February 4th, 2020 with a little girl named Lillie. Currently Logan is 10 years old, Maddox is 6.5 years old, and Lillie is 3 years old." Heather Craven has helped hundreds of individuals and families through the organization, placed a bench outside of the Central School, and a book box was donated so kids can read at the bench. sydneycraven.com Please Join us to celebrate Heather Craven’s incredible achievements!
Information on tickets ($ 20.00) for the event and ad sponsorships please contact Mike Kryzanek at 617-922-0453 or by email – mkryzanek@gmail.com
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Personal Account of The Hurricane of '38 From One of Our Readers.
"I enjoyed that blurb (EB Historical Tidbit last week) about the hurricane of ’38. I remember that! I was only 2 years old, but I remember walking over to my parents’ bedroom window (my crib was in their bedroom) and holding onto the window sill and looking out the window. I was shocked to see our pear tree lying across the driveway!
Of course in reality, it was only a branch that had been blown off of the pear tree, NOT the whole tree! That’s all I remember about the storm."
~Betty (Belnap) Stirling
Ed note: Thank you, Betty, for that remembrance.
It's wild that you remember something your 2 year old self saw.
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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
Email & phone contact only
Food Pantries
Union Congregational Church
105 Pleasant St
2nd Wednesday from 12:30 - 2p
& last Saturday from 9:30 - 11a
Pre-Packed bags for pick up only.
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.
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Congratulations!
Evelyn DeLutis
You won a 2 tickets to Friday night's performance of
Halley's Comet
Presented by the Massasoit Theatre Company
Friday, April 7, 7p
Massasoit Community College
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose
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Monday -Thursday at 9a–2p
EAST BRIDGEWATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
435 CENTRAL STREET
A five-week Athletic/Enrichment program for children entering grades Pre-K through 6.
East Bridgewater Public Schools’ Summer Institute is an athletic/enrichment program for children entering kindergarten through grade six. The program is held from 9a–12p, Monday through Thursday for five weeks The Summer Institute has been running since 2015 for students in East Bridgewater and the surrounding communities. The catalog is sent home with the students of the East Bridgewater school district and can also be found at our town library as well as here on our website.
Courses are offered in the following categories:
Arts & Crafts Drama & Dance/Music Games & Sports, Kitchen Adventure Outdoor Adventures Math Fun.
Computer Science Super Science
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Effective Communication Strategist
An education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association
Thursday, April 13
1–2:p
East Bridgewater Senior Center
355 Plymouth St.
Communication is more than just talking and listening—it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, and body language. As the disease progresses, individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias lose the ability to use words, but families can find new ways to connect.
Join us to explore how communication changes when someone is living with Alzheimer's, learn how to interpret the verbal and behavioral communication, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
Register at senior Center or call 508-378-1610 or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900
alz.org/CRF to explore additional education in your area.
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Seeds, Seeds and More Seeds!
Ready to start your garden indoors? We have your seeds, pots and all the supplies you'll need to have your best harvest yet!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Thank You
A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered and attended the Kiwanis Club Pancake and Food Drive. It was heartwarming to see the beautiful smiles on everyone’s faces and everyone coming together to enjoy breakfast & support Kiwanis's good works!
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Soulful Women's Circle
April 19th, 6:30p
484 Bedford Street
JOIN US AT 6:30p FOR SOULFUL WOMEN’S CIRCLE WITH BETHANY.
Bethany will hold space and guide conversation to help you get to the core of whatever is holding you back or causing stress or resistance in your life.
This is a FREE offering. Donations are welcome.
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Halley's Comet Presented by the Massasoit Theatre Company
April 7 & 8, 7p
Brockton Campus
Buckley Performing Arts Center
1 Massasoit Boulevard
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Escape Room (Tweens)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1 – 2p
East Bridgewater Public Library
For tweens in grades 3-6.
You and your group have crash landed on a Rogue Planet. Repair the ship, plot a return course, & survive the journey home!
Hosted by Wicked Fun Games.
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Climate Can-Do:
South Shore Recycling Cooperative
To address the climate, Massachusetts recently elected Melissa Hoffer as its first Climate Chief in the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience. The office in charge of resources and authority available to the Governor and executive department to advance climate change innovation, and resilience policies.
At the local level, South Shore Recycling Cooperative (SSRC) is a resource. The SSRC is a voluntary association of South Shore municipalities established in 1998. It helps its member municipalities improve their recycling programs, and reduce the quantity, toxicity and cost of disposal in a number of ways. Some include maintenance of solid waste programs, educating residents about waste management, and advocating for funding and regulations that minimize waste while maximizing recovery of useful materials. Their bimonthly newsletter highlights local opportunities to make a difference. Subscribe ssrcoop.info/newsletters. Find out more about the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Hassan Sharif, Writing Intern, New York University. We focus on actions which individuals can do in the face of our climate emergency. We can do!
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Make your Easter Reservations Early!!
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Heathers The Musical
April 21–23 and 27–29
Rondileau Student Union Auditorium
19 Park Avenue, Bridgewater
Wickedly funny and with dazzling book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, Heathers the Musical is based on the 1988 cult hit! Welcome to Westerberg High where Veronica Sawyer is just another nobody dreaming of a better day. But when she joins the beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers and her dreams of popularity may finally come true, mysterious teen rebel JD teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it is murder being a somebody.
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Route 18 Corridor Study Survey
Old Colony
Planning Council
OCPC is currently undertaking a study of the Route 18 corridor in the towns of Bridgewater and East Bridgewater. As part of the study, OCPC has developed a public outreach program to garner input from the public, regarding thoughts on what types of problems exist, where traffic problems exist within the corridor, and potential improvements/fixes for these problems.
The purpose of this study is to address traffic congestion and improve safety, circulation, and mobility for all road users. This is also being used to coordinate any recommendations with planned road projects and planned development. The study’s final report will be completed in September 2023. Please help OCPC in this important traffic and safety study! Take the Route 18 survey by clicking here.
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East Bridgewater Bicentennial 5k Registration
Saturday, June 10th
9a
EB Commercial Club
Registration is now open for the East Bridgewater Bicentennial Road Race! Though it is still a few months away, it’s not too early to reserve your spot. Even if you don’t want to run, that’s okay; walkers are welcome!
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Find YOUR Bliss with
BLISS THROUGH YOGA!
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New!! Monday Evening Class!
Svaroopa yoga excels at releasing the deep tension in your body. While the benefits of this style of yoga are profound, it is very easy to do. We use the alignment of the body, rather than a lot of effort, along with blankets for propping to make the poses accessible, supportive and effective.
516 N. Bedford St, East Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Why is There Mold in My Attic?
Got Mold? Get Moldguys Restoration. Tackling mold problems is our specialty. Do not hesitate to give us a call when you spot excessive mold spots.
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www.moldguysrestoration.com
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East Bridgewater Civil War Connections - Bicentennial...
Special lecture related to East Bridgewater's Civil War Connections. this is a Bicentennial Celebration Event.
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videoplayer.telvue.com
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Union Congregational Church, EB |
Join Us for our Lenten Sermon Series
Rediscovering Jesus
with Rev. Gordon Crouch
April 9: EASTER SUNDAY
An Open & Affirming UCC Congregation
508-378-2874
105 Pleasant St. East Bridgewater, MA
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PINCHES AND POUNDS
An old-fashioned candy store with a TWIST
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Hop on Down to fill your Easter Baskets!
Fulfill everyone's desires at Pinches & Pounds. Choose from hundreds of products like chocolates, fudge, Jelly Bellies, just to name a few.
Stop by today!
Mon - Sat: Open til 8pm • Sunday 'til 6pm
Online orders!
(781) 447-2639 • 785 Bedford St, Rt 18
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East Bridgewater Council of Aging Seniors Show Off Their Paintings!
The East Bridgewater Council of Aging teamed with local art studio, Creativity With Color, to host three weeks worth of painting lessons for local seniors! Creativity With Color is based in Westport and works in conjunction with a plethora of local programs and communities to set up painting workshops.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose
Historical Tidbit Question:
How old was Betty when hurricane ‘38 hit?
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 April 5, 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, Tess Fiumefreddo, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, Fatina Mulumba & Greg Venezia. |
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You are the center of the universe AND you are a speck of dust.
This old Hebrew teaching about our ego speaks to me today. Rabbi Simcha Bunim, a great Polish Hasidic master at the turn of the 19th century, taught: “Everyone must have two pockets, with a note in each pocket, so that he or she can reach into one or the other, depending on the need.”
Every single day, we should feel worthy, loved, appreciated. If we don’t, we “should reach into one pocket, and, there, find the words: ‘Bishvili nivra ha-olam’ The world was created for me." (BT Sanhedrin 37B). I will say it now to you, dear reader; you are worthy, loved, appreciated. Take care of yourself, eat right, exercise. Today, your smiling face is more important than ever.
And also, when we feel full of ourselves, unjustly put out: “one should reach into the other pocket, and find the words: ‘V’anochi afar v’efer’ I am but dust and ashes." (Gen. 18:27).
That way we carry both at once: As tiny as an ant and at the same time knowing how important we are. Today and always, each of us has an important role to play in keeping our community strong. Making eye contact and sharing joy are important. Call each other, write notes, create public art. The need continues.
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Our impact is huge. Ants can carry up to 40 x their weight, we are a speck, but we are mighty.
~ 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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