Source: Veterans Garden Inc FB

Davis Bates has performed many times with his friend Roger here at the library. This time, he will be performing solo! He's lively and fun and he can certainly make the kids giggle! There will also be a raffle. Ages 3+ and adults are welcome and there is no registration needed! This performance will take place in the Children's Room.

For more information visit WB Public Library Website

Do you enjoy painting or want to learn how to? Karen will be guiding participants on how to paint a lighthouse landscape! Please register by July 18th.

For more information check out WB COA June/July Events

Stop by the Library to swap out a puzzle or several that you have for a new one! All ages are welcome. Please register so the Library has an estimation of how many people will attend.

For more information visit WB Public Library FB

Are you interested in learning more about turtles? The New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance will be hosting a program to educate participants about local threatened turtles. There will also be a craft! All ages welcome, but recommended ages 5+. There is a capacity limit so register if you are interested!

For more information and to register click here.

During summer reading (June 26 - August 12) we'll be giving away weekly gift cards to parents who have children in the West Bridgewater Public Schools.

To sign up, come in with proof that your child is attending a West Bridgewater Public School, and you can return weekly until the program is over or supplies run out.

There will be multiple outdoor concerts and children's fun nights almost every Tuesday evening this summer! The location will vary between the Town Hall Gazebo and Friendship Park. There will be food available at each event. Make sure you stop by to enjoy the music and fun!

For more information visit WB Cultural Council FB.

The West Bridgewater First Church will be hosting a farmers market every other Tuesday this summer! The next market is on Tuesday, July 11. There will be many great vendors selling food, crafts, and more!

For more information visit WB Farmers Market FB

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!

Video courtesy of WBCAM

Video courtesy of WBCAM

The Massachusetts Money Management Program offers free services to assist low-income older adults who may be at risk of losing their independence due to their inability to pay basic rent, food and utility bills on time. Often these older adults are homebound, disabled, visually impaired, or confused and without family nearby to help them. Trained, supervised volunteers assist consumers by preparing checks, balancing their checkbooks and managing their money. A light lunch will be offered.

To register, call (508)-894-1262.

A huge congratulations to the West Bridgewater Girls MA Youth Soccer Team who won the state championship! After playing five matches over the weekend at the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions, the team secured their title at the end with the team dedication and effort of coaches and players. Despite the early Friday games, Saturday rain, and Sunday heat, the girls finished with shutouts in 4 out of 5 games and a 1-1 tie in the remaining match. What an amazing accomplishment!

Story Credit: Angel Benjamin, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Brown University

Photo & Source Credit: West Bridgewater Public Schools FB

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