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August 11, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Colombian Flag Raising at Brockton City Hall
August 7, 2024 marked the third day of flag-raising celebrations at City Hall, celebrating the community's rich diversity. After honoring Jamaica and Bolivia, we proudly raised the Colombian flag. Mayor Robert F. Sullivan spoke about Colombia’s independence from Spanish rule. He highlighted the country’s vibrant culture, significant agricultural contributions, and diverse cuisine.
Written by: Naziya Khalifa, BuzzAround intern
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Historical Tidbit: George E. Keith
How one human can make a difference: George Eldon Keith was a pillar in Brockton and possibly one its most valuable citizens in the 1880s.
Way back in 1662, the Keith family migrated to Bridgewater and James Keith became the first minister. For the next 188 years, the Keith family was filled with shoe makers and inventors.
February 8th, 1850 George Eldon Keith was born in North Bridgewater Mass. which would later become Brockton. George Keith took to the family skill of shoe making and in July of 1874 invested $1,000 into what would become an international business.
Keith named his financial force the Walk Over Shoe company. From a family of shoemakers, Keith prided himself on his company's treatment of workers. Keith provided discounted lunches during the workday, emergency funds for workers, and most importantly the Walk Over Club.
The club consisted of 13 acres of land covered in amenities for workers and is now the WalkOver Commons Apartments, 100 Perkins Ave. The club was $2 a year for membership and allowed for workers to unwind, exercise, relax, and learn. Cooking to pottery classes, pools, gyms, tennis courts, bowling, pool... if you could think it - it'd be available to you at the Walk Over Club.
George Keith also gave to the Brockton community as a whole. When Brockton became a city in 1882 he was on the first city council, he also was a park commissioner for years, an active member of the South Congregational Church (now where the Walgreens on the corner of Main and South St. stands), and the 1st President of the Brockton Young Man's Christian Association ( the YMCA).
Written by J. Rose
Source: Keith Park Neighborhood Assoc
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Submit to the City's Events Calendar:
Please follow this link to submit
City Hall
45 School St 508-580-7123
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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
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Council on Aging
Temporarily at The Shaws Center,
1 Feinberg Way 508-580-7811
Email coa@cobma.us & phone contact only
COA
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Congratulations!
Michelle Davis
won
a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
johnnymacaronis.com
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
1 hour Living in the Gift coaching from GleeWorks
Learn mind-body spirit practices with Marcy Venezia building a foundation for healing. ($80 value.) GleeWorks.net
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Spring Cleaning With Meaning
Until August 17th
304 Main St
The library will be hosting a clothing drive to help families supplement their school shopping, find formal wear, or dress-for-success work clothes. Look no further than your closets and donate your gently used shoes and clothing at the nearest drop-off location. All items will be given out for free at our 5th Annual Pop-Up Shop later in August.
Source: brocktonpubliclibrary.org
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Brockton Youth Creates 2024 | Open until October 13, 2024 View the creativity and artistic excellence of Brockton High School students as part of the Fuller Craft Museum's biennial. With pieces representing all grade levels, this group of work highlights the power of young voices, celebrating their individuality and reflecting on the wider world. | | | |
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Brockton School Committee Meeting
7-16-24
Video Courtesy of the Brockton Channels
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Farmers Market
Every Fri, 10a-2p
Until Oct 25
The Brockton Farmers Market every Friday from 10a - 2p until to October 25. It is in a slightly new location this season due to City Hall construction. It will be on the south side of city hall in the park/plaza along VFW Parkway.
Source: www.brocktonfarmersmarket.com
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Brockton Special City Council Meeting
7-17-24
Video Courtesy of the Brockton Channels
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The primary elections are coming up on September 3rd, and your vote matters! There’s also the option for early voting.
Brockton has numerous voting locations, so the easiest way to find your nearest polling place is to use the official state website. Simply click the link below, enter your address, and find out exactly where to vote: Where Do I Vote?
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Pop-up Shop 2024
Sat, Aug 24
304 Main Street
1-4p
Join us for our 5th Annual Pop-Up Shop. Like it. Love it. Bag it. You can shop without the price tag. Supplement back-to-school shopping, formal wear, and dress for success work clothes. Enjoy food, music, crafts, and a fashion show!
We will continue collecting donations through August 17th
Source: Library FB
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Brockton Arts Paint & Sip
Aug 31
7-9p
The Enso Gallery, 86 Centre St
Join Brockton Arts for their MONTHLY all-inclusive Paint & Sip event this August! No experience is required—everyone is welcome to join the fun! Tickets cost $40 and includes:
- A drink and delicious appetizers
- All painting supplies
- A live painting instructor to guide you
- A shared experience with fellow art enthusiasts
- Free parking at the Lincoln Street parking lot
- Plus, surprises!
Buy Your Tickets Here!
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Buckle Up Brockton - City of Brockton | On May 16, Mayor Robert Sullivan attended the kick-off press event for the Buckle Up Brockton campaign at Boulangerie Saint Antoine, 364 North Main Street. This campaign... | | | |
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Climate Can Do: Overconsumption and Sustainable Practices
What Is Overconsumption?
Overconsumption is the excessive consumption or use of something. Without change we could eventually run out, or create more than we can dispose of.
How Can We Help?
Live sustainably, make lifestyle choices that help you and the planet. Small changes make a big impact:
*Walk, bike or take public transportation whenever possible!
*Consider alternatives to single use items:
- A reusable shopping bag.
- Skip the plastic bottles; all sorts of reusable bottles can be found in metal, glass and recycled plastic
- Replace Saran Wrap with wraps made from beeswax, cotton, and tree oil that keep food fresher and can be reused repeatedly.
- Use reusable towels instead of paper towels.
*Consider eating 2 or 3 meatless dinners / week:
Don’t throw away leftovers; eating leftovers will help you avoid food waste and save you money. Freeze pre-made meals for handy eating later.
*Rather than replacing, repair.
Do not automatically discard broken items when they break. Instead, try repairing it. Using this method can save you money and reduce landfill waste. Repair shops and Youtube Videos are readily available to help you fix things.
*Join Buy Nothing.
With Buy Nothing, you can get rid of unwanted things around your house and get things you need for free. As their motto states “Buy Nothing. Share Everything,” a sustainable living app aimed at the community.
*Shop local.
By shopping locally, you reduce the impact of transportation on the environment and support your local economy.
This article was written by Tiana Frias, Stonehill College BuzzAround Intern on overconsumption and ways to limit our resource usage. We’ve got this!
Source: sentientmedia.org/overconsumption/
green-living.na.panasonic.com/articles/20-frugal-habits-for-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle
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Brockton Hospital/Signature Healthcare Re-Opening August 13! - City of Brockton | Mayor Robert Sullivan has issued the following statement about this momentous occasion: The reopening of Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital is great news for Brocktonians and all who utilize the... | | | |
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Congratulations to the Brockton Fire Department for their outstanding victory at the Battle of the Badges on Monday! The fire team not only clinched the win in the exhilarating homerun derby but also dominated the main softball game against Brockton Police. Thank you for showcasing such remarkable sportsmanship and for your continued commitment to both the game and the community!
Reposted: "Brockton Fire had an amazing turnout at the Battle of the Badges on Monday! Brockton Fire took the win against Brockton Police in both the home run derby and the main softball game. Thank you to all the teams who played and everyone who came to support this great community event!"
Written by Naziya Khalifa, BuzzAround intern
Story & Image Source: Brockton Firefighters Local IAFF 144 FB
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
1 hour Living in the Gift coaching from GleeWorks
Learn mind-body spirit practices with Marcy Venezia building a foundation for healing. ($80 value.) GleeWorks.net
Historical Tidbit Question
What was the name of the shoe company founded by George Eldon Keith in 1874 that became an international business?
Email us your answer at:
Prizes@buzzaround.info 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 August 14, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Tiana Frias, Naziya Khalifa, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia | | |
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Human beings are hard-wired for curiosity.
“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.”
~ E. E. Cummings
"As long as you’re interested in people and things, that curiosity propels you forward.”
~ Joanna Coles
“Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.”
~ Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
“Study hard what interests you the most in the most undisciplined, irreverent and original manner possible.”
~ Richard Feynmann
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Let's look, feel, question & learn until we can do no more!
~ Jacquie
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