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February 19, 2023 ~
Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Violet the Clown Visits Students!
Lillie B. Merrill Elementary School
On February 8, Violet the Clown was a special guest at Lillie B. Merrill Elementary School. She told stories, played with magic, and really interacted with her young audience. They took photos, shared some laughs, and a few children were given the opportunity to act as her assistants! Everyone had a great time.
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At the end of her performance, Violet removed her makeup and wig in front of the students. Her goal was to show them that they shouldn't be afraid of clowns, because clowns are just people! Sometimes what appears to be frightening is less scary when it removes its mask and allows you to understand the truth behind it. A good lesson for them to learn, and what fun they had while doing it. Thanks, Violet!
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Historical Tidbit:
Communication from Rainham, England
London Borough of Havering
Whybridge Junior School
Blacksmith Lane Rainham
Essex RM13 7AH
Telephone Rainham 52870
Headmaster L. F. Thomason
Date June 8, 1976.
Dear Mrs. Largey,
I am enclosing a list of signatures of every child and adult concerned with the running of this part of the life of Rainham, Essex, England. At least, everyone who was accessible at this period of our communal history!
With our names we send our best wishes to Raynham 'over the water' and our hope that your celebrations of the Bicentennial Anniversary of Independence have been, are being and will be immensely successful, joyous and memorable.
Independence is a great thing. So is the link which our name provides. Greater still is that of the human spirit, the well that bubbles with kindness, compassion, sympathy and fellow-feeling.
To you personally, to your committee and to all Raynham - special happiness this particular fourth of July and for the rest of this exciting anniversary year.
Yours sincerely,
L.F. Thompson
Headmaster
Mrs. Arthur Largey,
The Secretary
Raynham Bicentennial Committee,
89 Jackson Drive
Raynham, Massachusetts 02767
Letter from RAYNHAM '76, by Raynham Bicentennial Committee & Raynham Historic Commission (July 4th,1976)
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TOWN HALL
Town Clerk
508-824-2700
Treasurer/Collector
508-824-2702
Assessors 508-824-2704
Selectmen 508-824-2707
Building Dept. 508-824-2708
Board of Health 508-824-2766
Planning 508-824-2745
Veterans Service Officer 508-828-4527
Public Library
508-823-1344
Council on Aging
508-824-2740
Food Pantry
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
9 - 11a
494 Church St, Raynham
774-406-5612
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Congratulations!
Joanne Snow
You won a 45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman!
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Janie Wants a Dog and Matt & Ben
Student Repertory Theater
Rondileau Student Union Auditorium, 19 Park Ave, Bridgewater
February 22 - 26, 8p
You're invited to Janie's sleepover party! I know we're all a little uncomfortable after what happened but PLEASE be nice to Janie and don't tell her your parents forced you to come. Don't say anything that will 'trigger' her or whatever. Her Moms just really want her to have a nice, normal time with her friends, okay? So bring your cutest PJs, leave your stuffed animals at home, AND your bras-let's be honest, you don't have anything to put in a training bra anyway, Sierra. RSVP to let Janie's Moms know you're coming! And remember! PRETEND LIKE EVERYTHING IS NORMAL!
Matt & Ben depicts its Hollywood golden boys – before J-Lo, before Gwyneth, before Project Greenlight, before Oscar…before anyone actually gave a damn. When the screenplay for Good Will Hunting drops mysteriously from the heavens, the boys realize they’re being tested by a Higher Power.
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United Way of Greater Plymouth County Offers Free Online Tax Filing Tool
MyFreeTaxes.com: For the 12th year, United Way is providing online tax filing software, to help taxpayers easily and accurately file their taxes from their computer or smartphone, FREE.
Key features of the online tool include:
- Screens for credit and deduction eligibility such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit to ensure filers receive their maximum tax refund, and lets filers check for any missed stimulus payments
- Shows filers how and why their refund amount is changing in real-time
- Allows individuals to use their mobile phone, tablet or computer to file taxes
- Help from a real person trained by the IRS via the MyFreeTaxes’ Helpline.
- Access to additional financial products and resources, including free access to a student debt management tool that will help employees easily lower payments or find loan forgiveness.
MyFreeTaxes is FREE for all returns and includes schedule C options. A list of the tax forms included in this free offering is available by visiting MyFreeTaxes.com.
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1, 2, 3, Read & Draw With Me (TRIUMPH)
10:30 - 11:30a
Join Ms. Laurie, local artist and teacher. Listen to a story and create art inspired by the book.
This program is presented in partnership with Triumph Inc's Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Program.
Registration is required.
If you have questions or would like to register: Call Nancy at 508-822-5388 ext. 208
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B-R Reg School District Public Hearing on Preliminary Fiscal Year
Wednesday, March 8
7p
B-R High School Lecture Hall
415 Center St.
If you want your voice to be heard in regard to the B-R 2024 Fiscal Year, this is the opportunity for you! Feel free to come and share your opinion, whether for or against any part of the budget. The agenda can be found here.
Submitted by B-R Regional School District.
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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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Board of Selectmen 02/14/23
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Parks & Recreation 02/07/23
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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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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Black Excellence Ball
The Taunton Diversity Network as well as T.R.U.E Diversity Present The 1st Annual Cultural Gala. They will be paying homage to leaders in black history and celebrating local leaders who are truly inspirational in our community. Come dressed to impress in cocktail attire with your best pair of sneakers. Dinner will be included as well as live entertainment and the ability to support this great cause!
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Hip Hop Dance Chair Exercise for Seniors!
Wednesday, Mar 8
10 - 11a
Raynham Senior Center
Start your day with a little pep in your step! For an hour, use this opportunity to move, dance, and just get some exercise with this free hip hop class. Don't worry about not being able to keep up with the music: this class starts and finishes in chairs! Sign up today for a hip hop class that requires little hip and definitely no hop.
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Fuel Assistance
Raynham Senior Center
The Fuel Assistance season is well under way, and it goes until Sunday, April 30. This program, also referred to as the "Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program" (LIHEAP), covers all primary heat source payments for those that qualify.
You can learn more about this program, as well as all necessary documentation to apply, by clicking here.
For more information, as well as any questions you may have, contact the Raynham Council on Aging at (508) 824-2740.
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CERT Basic Training
Mondays from March 6 - May 8
6:30 - 9p
Bridgewater VFW, 40 Orange St, Bridgewater
If you are interested in volunteering for the Community Emergency Response Team, you're in luck! CERT will be holding classes to teach basic training to any Raynham resident over the age of 18. It is free, and you can learn how to protect your loved ones, your neighbors, and your greater Rayhnam community!
To reserve a seat out of only 20 available, or to ask any questions, email Kevin Moreira at RaynhamCERT@gmail.com . |
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BR Hockey Fights Cancer Fundraising Event
On January 28th, 2023 Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School held its first annual Hockey FIghts Cancer event versus Falmouth. The event was a huge success and the BR Hockey team raised $6,000 for the American Cancer Society! The rink was full of students and community members!
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A special thank you to the BR band, Red Nation, and Troy the Trojan for attending. Huge thank you to Richard Smith for the photos and to Mrs. Mussari and Mrs. Nasiff for helping with this event! Great job to the BR Hockey team for raising so much money for an incredible cause!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a:
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman!
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was L.F. Thompson's title?
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 February 22, 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, Maeve Stowe & Greg Venezia. |
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Presidential...
as well as referring to the president, is known to mean stately, refined, purposeful. There is the presidential suite, or showing presidential wisdom. We have a long history of great thought to share:
"Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction." ~ John F. Kennedy
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” ~ Barack Obama
“You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.” ~ Woodrow Wilson
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” ~ Calvin Coolidge
“Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.” ~Theodore Roosevelt
These men, merely humans, did the best they could to lead this country. Our future leaders make decisions daily; hopefully leading our country toward a more sustainable humanity. It's on us to keep them on the right path.
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From the past, these presidents encourage us: make the effort, change, have greater vision, persist, and care. ~ 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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