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June 25, 2023 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Congratulations to the EBJSHS
Music Department Students
The EBJSHS Music Department had their awards ceremony for 7th and 8th grader students, where many were recognized for a variety of honors in celebration of their participation and achievements.
Reposted from June 20: The EBJSHS Music Department’s 7th and 8th grade awards!
Students were recognized for selection to District/SEMSBA/Tri-County music festivals and the music dept’s 8th grade awards were revealed. Students’ names will be permanently displayed on plaques.
Elizabeth Goldman-Goulston Award for Musical Excellence: Salmata Gabasi - Chorus
Wyatt Francis, Nick Pino, Lily Turner - Band
The Director’s Award for Chorus - Ainsley Hyde
The Director’s Award for Band - Madison Araujo, Sophie Coates, Aliyah Quintana
The future is BRIGHT! Can’t wait to hear you playing/singing over the next four years!
Story Credit: Angel Benjamin, Brown University, BuzzAround Writing Intern
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Historical Tidbit:
Three Elmwood Girls' Dream
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I grew up in the village of Elmwood, a suburb of East Bridgewater. In the late 1940s, we welcomed Madge Wainwright Alger to our town. Madge and her sisters were musical performers in Vaudeville years earlier. Aside from giving the “Tune-Agers” our start in 1951, she was also well-known in the musical industry.
When a group performing “Carmen” came to Brockton in the early ’50s, some of their troupe became ill. The director contacted Madge to supply three young ladies to fill in for them. I got a call from Madge, as did Sandra (Doten) Harlan and Sally (Flagg) Aldrich. (We were juniors at EBHS.) The three of us were thrilled at the prospect of performing in “Carmen” at the former Brockton Theater. We arrived backstage and changed into appropriate Spanish dresses and had make-up applied to our faces. We adopted the names Frasquita, Micaela, and Mercedes.
Imagine our thrill as we emerged onto the stage, mingling with other “real” performers, pretending to know what to do! We just made small talk among ourselves. We held cigarettes in our hands, but did not smoke them! We found out later that two Elmwood residents (Damon and Thelma Leavitt) were in the audience and were so surprised to see three Elmwood girls waltz onto the stage in the middle of the production. In one particular balcony scene, we were the only ones on stage!
We will never forget our one day of stardom. It was quite a thrill for 16-year-old girls from the little village of Elmwood!
Story Share by: Betty Stirling, EB, MA
Image of the Tuneagers - Betty Stirling
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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!
Louise Dombrowski
You won a $25 gift certificate to
gifts * tea * vintage clothing * reflexology
626 Bedford St (Rt 18) EB
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a Summer Scent Village candle with Citronella
from
Whitman Center
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Leave a Lasting Legacy at Union Congregational Church
Buy a Brick On the Path to the
Front Doors
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As part of Union Congregational Church's Steeple Fundraiser to fix the structural integrity of their steeple, bricks are being sold to place in the entry walkway.
If you would like to buy an engraved brick that will be displayed in front walkway of the church, please fill out this form. Bricks are $100. Fundraising committee reserves right to approve any submissions.
Funds raised before June 30, up to $10,000, will be matched, please order now to remember your loved one.
Cash and checks can be brought to the church during service or during office hours or mailed to:
Union Congregational Church
105 Pleasant St, East Bridgewater, Ma. 508-378-2874
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Sachem Rock Farm Story Time
Wednesday,
June 28
355 Plymouth Street
Meet Anne and Chris at the Sachem Rock Farm for a story time and nature scavenger hunt!
To learn more, contact the library’s Youth Services at (508)-378-1616 x3 or email them. |
Sip & Paint
Friday, June 30
7p
484 Bedford Street
Come attend a soulful workshop hosted by The Soul Project! There will be wine and sparkling cider as we learn how to paint mandala stones. Jennie from Simple Graces Wellness and Liz from Soulful Girls are leading the workshop to teach the art of meditation and encourage connection for soulful women. Reservations cost $35 per person to attend.
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The Taunton River Stewardship Council (TRSC) is seeking contractors with environmental planning and tree work experience to address several locations of in-stream wood within the Taunton River Watershed. Our first project for your consideration is the Town River in Bridgewater, MA.
" ... several areas along the Town River that is inundated with channel spanning wood that prevents safe recreational passage and may impair fish passage. We acknowledge that in-stream wood is ultimately a benefit for the river ecosystem, providing habitat, bank stability, and river-channel stability. We also recognize that recreation and fish passage are important values within the Taunton River system. This fragile
balance is why we are seeking proposals from qualified consultants to help us evaluate and assess these areas of channel spanning wood.
The Taunton River and its tributaries were federally designated by Congress as Wild and Scenic in 2009. With this formal designation, a local coordinating body called the Taunton River Stewardship Council (TRSC) was empowered
with the responsibility to manage, protect, and enhance the Taunton River & tributaries." "The TRSC is comprised of members from local municipalities and nonprofit entities that agree to promote long-term protection
of the Taunton River and tributaries. The TRSC also receives technical and financial resources from the National Park Service, the federal agency that administers Wild and Scenic Rivers in New England."
Sincerely, Gloria Bancroft
Coordinator, Taunton River Stewardship Council
c/o TRWA P.O. Box 1116
Taunton, MA 02780
Ph: 508-828-1101
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Climate Can-Do: Hydration in the Heat and Refillable Water Bottles
Summer is finally here! Warmer weather, more time outside, and an increase in physical activity…all of which lead to us being thirstier. Drinking enough water throughout the day is always important – our bodies are 50% to 70% water ( Mayo Clinic) – and with the hot weather in the coming months, it is especially crucial to avoid dehydration. However, our hydration doesn’t need to come at the expense of our environment. According to Ban the Bottle, Americans throw away 35 billion plastic bottles every year. Additionally, only 5% of our plastics ( Greenpeace) get recycled; the rest end up in trash heaps, or are litter and many end up in the ocean.
Refillable water bottles make a real difference close to home; in our drinking water; in our rivers; and right down to the ocean. By switching to refillables instead of buying single-use bottles, you are: cutting down on oil usage needed to manufacture the plastic water bottles; decreasing CO2 put out into the atmosphere through production; reducing landfill waste ( University of Colorado Boulder); and decreasing the likelihood of nanoplastics in our tap. You’re also saving money and time by not buying a plastic water bottle every time you’re out and about -$1.25 may not seem like much, but it definitely adds up! If tap water isn’t for you, a filtered water dispenser and a reusable water bottle will soon pay for themselves as you consider the cost of bottled water. Most importantly: Refillable water bottles can decrease pollution in our oceans – the same ones we love to swim in over the summer. It’s an important Climate Can Do to reduce personal plastic waste; opt for refillable bottles instead of single-use plastic ones so we and our environment can flourish!
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Miriam Heath, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Bridgewater State University. We focus on actions which individuals can do in the face of our climate emergency. We can do!
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Are your chicks yearning for a new home?
Our LARGE PREMIUM CHICKEN COOP will fit the bill!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Board of Health Meeting
6-12-23
Courtesy of EBCAM
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Bicentennial Time Capsule Opening Ceremony 2023
6-15-23
Courtesy of EBCAM
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PINCHES AND POUNDS
An old-fashioned candy store
with a TWIST
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Mini Candy Bouquets perfect for Teacher Gifts!
Shop early for best selection!
Mon - Sat:
Open til 8pm • Sunday 'til 6pm
Come check us out!
Online orders!
(781) 447-2639
785 Bedford St, Rt 18, Whitman
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Baby’s Morning Out
Tuesdays July 11, 18, & 25
9:30–10:15a
Children's Room
32 Union St
Come meet other families, explore with early literacy, toys/games/books, music and instruments.
Located in the children’s room,
Join the fun! (self-directed)
Best for ages 0-1–11 months
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Matt Heaton Performance
Wednesday July 5
11a - 12p
Front Lawn
Come sing and dance with Matt Heaton at the East Bridgewater Public Library! Join us for what Matt calls children’s music and family music. All are welcome and listeners should bring seating for the outdoors. If you can, register online. Drop ins are also welcome.
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Grandparent Safe Sitter Course
Monday, July 10
10a
355 Plymouth Street
Participants will learn how to provide the best and safest care for their grandchildren. They will also learn the latest information on how to safely care for infants and children and how to manage the behavior of children of all ages, in addition to life-saving skills such as choking rescue, first aid, and injury management. The course is medically accurate and will be facilitated by Heather Doucette, a RN/BSN, Town of East Bridgewater Public Health Nurse.
To sign up, call the Council of Aging at (508)-378-1610.
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Original & Unique Gifts * Tea * Vintage Clothing * Reflexology
Open: Wed -Thurs: 10a - 6p | Fri 10a - 4p
Sat: 9a - 4p | Sun: 10a - 2p
Additional Hours for Reflexology by Appointment
626 Bedford St (Rt 18) EB
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It's Party Time!
Giant Chess or Giant Checkers make a fun way for beginners to learn this traditional game of skill and cunning, and a totally new dimension to the game for established chess lovers.
Work smarter, not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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The Del Fuegos Reunion Concert
Saturday, July 15
4p
East Bridgewater Commercial Club
Come watch the original Del Fuegos, Boston Rock Legends, perform at their reunion concert for 1 night only! There will be a meet and greet available, as well as VIP seating. Food and beverage purchases will be offered with waitstaff service as the EBCC will have the grill going all night. Tickets range from $45 - $75. Doors will open at 4p. This is a 21+ event.
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Happy 200th Birthday to East Bridgewater!
In 1823, the town of East Bridgewater established itself from the larger Bridgewater area, resulting in the great community it is today. On Saturday, June 10, 2023, citizens came together to celebrate the town’s 200th celebration at the East Bridgewater Commercial Club, which was put together by the volunteer work of many people and vendors. Despite the varied weather, the community had a blast as they engaged in events, enjoyed food and refreshments, danced to music, and even gathered around a bonfire all in honor of their town’s birthday.
Story Credit: Angel Benjamin, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Brown University
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a Summer Scent Village candle with Citronella
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was the name of the show that the girls performed in at the former Brockton Theater?
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 June 28, 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, Angel Benjamin, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Meghan Lotti, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia. |
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Summer Afternoons
Theres adventure in the smell of blossoms as we ride our bikes .. taking in the cool evening air. My companion shifts his guitar case making it easier to pedal with. " We're almost there." He yells over his shoulder. Another half a mile of watching the cracks in the road disappear under my front tire and wind in my face. I'm looking forward to sitting comfortably with a cool drink and listening to the folk music.
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”
~ F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
“It was June, and the world smelled of roses. The sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillside.” ~ Maud Hart Lovelace, Betsy-Tacy and Tib
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Enjoy your summer afternoons. They are the spice of life.
~ Jacquie
Photo: An Einstein Sunday Afternoon, Oil on Canvas - J. Rose
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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 2023 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 6/25/23")
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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