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February 26, 2023 ~
Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Here Are the Lads... 4 in A Row, Going Strong!
EB's rad 50's & 60's cover band, rocked the C Note in Hull with so many dance tunes we couldn't sit down! Dan Cohen, Peter Lee, Mike Quaglia and Adam Vitali, harmonize and breathed new life into old favs. The night was FAB!!
4 in a Row formed while the guys were still at EB High in 2014. Gus Muscato was their first drummer when they debuted at Chilli Head BBQ in WB. Dan, Peter, Gus and Mike became a huge EB sensation after following the drama club's performances of Bye Bye Birdie with their own. Quickly they were booked at every sweet 16 party and many graduation party. Dale & the Duds invited them to join them on choice gigs.
After high school, they played intermittently, while college was on their plate. Now graduated, they are back at it in full force! Gus choose to move on, so Adam stepped in to bang out the beats. And kids, if you recognize Mike, that's because his daytime gig is keeping our schools clean as EB schools newest custodian. Listen up daddy-o, you'll want to catch 4 in a Row at their next gig, or book them for your party.
Story & Video by J. Rose
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Historical Tidbit
Shared by the EB YMCA!!!
Kevin Washington
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Kevin Washington
In 2015, Kevin Washington became the first African American - and the first person of color - to serve as CEO of the YMCA of the USA.
Besides reimagining a new service delivery system across the Y movement, Washington was a leading national voice for relief from federal government for nonprofits devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. He spearheaded the highly successful #Relief4Charities effort, put Y-USA on a path to become an anti-racist, multicultural organization and engaged young people as changemakers in their communities.
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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!
Ellen Crowley
You 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
free 1.5 hour class at
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Game On: Video Games & VR Free Play
Friday, March 3rd
12p
EB Public Library
Teens in grades 7–12 are invited to the library after school for some early-release day shenanigans with One Up Games! There will be 10 different available gaming consoles, including Xboxes, Playstations, and Switches, as well as 4 VR headsets for teens interested in escaping into virtual reality. No registration required. Just show up to the Community Room!
For more information or to answer any questions, contact Angie Howes at ahowes@sailsinc.org or (508) 378-1616, ext. 1307. |
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Joe Jencks in Concert
Sunday, March 12th
3p
Union Congregational Church
Union Congregational Church of East Bridgewater is excited to host Joe Jencks for a special concert! The church is raising money to benefit the Steeple Fund to get their steeple back on the building, after damaged by the wind. Join them for a great afternoon of music at $20/ticket!
Video above: Joe Jencks, Lady of the Harbor, video credit: J. Rose
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Food for Fines
February is often a time to show appreciation to loved ones and help others. What better way to do so than by helping out East Bridgewater Library's Foods for Fines?
Pay off your overdue fines with non-perishable food items during the month of February.
*Please check expiration dates before you bring them, and note that this does not apply to lost or damaged fines.*
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Opal Lee
This is a portrait of civil rights activist and community leader Opal Lee. It was unveiled in the Texas Senate Chamber.
Ms. Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, is a Fort Worth native who has devoted her life to promoting the observance of Black History Month and Juneteenth at the national level.
Through her advocacy and Juneteenth Walks for Freedom, she has been the driving force behind the creation of National Black History Month and the recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday. Her work paid off on July 22, 2021, when President Biden signed S. 475, the “Juneteenth National Independence Day Act,” which designates Juneteenth National Independence Day as a national legal public holiday.
We are proud to honor her contributions to recognizing Black history today and every day.
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West Bridgewater Open Space Committee and Old Bridgewater Historical Society present Walks in the Woods - Who is that Fungi?
Thurs, March 2
7p
Old Bridgewater Historical Society Memorial Building, 162 Howard St, West Bridgewater
In this presentation, Dr. Jenna Mendell of Bridgewater State University will discuss the different types of fungi, including mushrooms, that you may encounter when you walk in the woods of Southeastern Massachusetts. She will explain the evolution of this incredibly diverse group of organisms and their interesting and often complex lifecycles as well as the importance of fungi in the food web on our planet. She will then go on to show us some of the incredibly diverse and beautiful fungi that you can see as you stroll along paths in the woods in our area.
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Leslie Lundstrom, Executive Director of the East Bridgewater Housing Authority
Thursday, March 2nd
10:30a
East Bridgewater Council on Aging
Please join the S.A.L.T. Council to welcome Leslie Lundstrom, Executive Director of the East Bridgewater Housing Authority! The Housing Authority is a state-aided program that services the elderly and disabled. Leslie will discuss the application process to get into housing and answer any questions you may have!
To sign up or ask questions about the event, call the COA at (508) 378-1610.
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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Save your floors from the ravages of winter!
Durable black 4 ft x 6 ft x 3/4-inch rubber mat. Grooved underside, slight honeycomb pattern on top. Good for covering any concrete floor. We use this rubber mat to cover concrete floors in several areas and even in one heavy traffic office area. Popular as a rubber mat to put under gym machines.
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Climate Can-Do:
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are a more sustainable way for people to get to where they are going. These vehicles offer less maintenance and repairs, less expensive when it comes to fueling, and most importantly cause less pollution.
In Massachusetts the Zero Emissions Vehicle commission, or ZEV, was established in 2015 and is working to help support the zero emission vehicle adoption in Massachusetts. Their overall goal is to promote zero emission vehicles, also known as ZEV’s. These vehicles include fuel cell, plug in, or battery electric cars, buses, and vans.
When it comes to making more charging stations for electric vehicles, companies like Chargepoint are offering funding in order to install more of them. This would help make it more accessible for those who want this sustainable transportation. It would make it easier to charge their cars with more available charging stations in Massachusetts.
If you want to find out more about ZEV commission or would like to see more about the funding going into electric vehicle charging stations, read the links provided.
Resources:
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by intern Maeve Stowe of Bridgewater State University. We focus on actions which will help mitigate the environmental changes of our climate emergency. Our goal is to keep our climate's temperature from rising 1.5˚ C to lessen the impact on our environment. We can do!
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Ousamequin Club Scholarship
The OUSAMEQUIN CLUB is offering three $1,000. scholarships to graduating seniors who reside in any of the three Bridgewaters (East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater & Bridgewater), regardless of the school they attend.
Our criteria are community involvement, volunteerism, and academic achievement.
Contact Sharon Graves at 508-378-4261 for an application or seek one out at any of the three school's guidance departments.
The deadline for submission is March 31st.
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St. Patrick's Day Stations and Potluck
Thursday, March 16th
6p
St. John the Evangelist
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, St. John's is hosting a special Stations of the Cross, followed by a potluck supper! All collaborative parishioners are welcome to join, regardless of age.
To ask any questions, call (508) 378-4207.
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Benefits of Our Water Damage Repair Service
Water Damage is a common problem for properties throughout Massachusetts every year. When you need water damage repair, contact Moldguys Restoration!
Read more
www.moldguysrestoration.com
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Find YOUR Bliss with
BLISS THROUGH YOGA!
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New!! Intro to Svaroopa® Yoga Workshop on March 6!
Have you wondered about Svaroopa yoga? Do you dislike being the only new person in class? Come to this introductory class where everyone is brand new! You'll learn about Svaroopa® and what this therapeutic style of yoga can do for you. Workshop includes a full spinal sequence, guided awareness and a basic understanding of Svaroopa® yoga.
516 N. Bedford St, East Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
free 1.5 hour class at
Historical Tidbit Question:
What did Kevin Washington do?
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 March 1, 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, Sam Isom, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, Maeve Stowe & Greg Venezia. |
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Equilibrium
A worthy quest for our lives:
Balance between all factors, finding equilibrium.
Work and family; Meeting physical and spiritual needs. To find work that provide for necessities, and be challenged intellectually.
Have companions who understand and encourage us, as well as those that make us think differently. To exercise, and rest. To eat nourishing food, and enjoy eating. To laugh and be hugged and to cry and be hugged! (And to not be touched if you don't want it!)
Meeting our needs allows us to function better in all of our relationships, our families and in community.
"Moral Education is the source of that spiritual equilibrium on which everything else depends and which may be compared to that physical equilibrium or sense of balance, without which it is impossible to stand upright or to move into any other position." ~ Maria Montessori
"The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner." ~ Gordon B. Hinckley
"It's a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy." ~ Lucille Ball
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Have a wonderful week, Dear Reader. You are worthy of a balanced life. Sending virtual hugs.
~ 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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