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April 7, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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On the Horizon: Town of Raynham's 10th Annual Memorial Day Parade
The Town of Raynham is gearing up for its 10th Annual Memorial Day Parade. The Raynham Association of Volunteers for Education (R.A.V.E.), Inc., held its initial planning meeting on Thursday, March 28th, 2024.
The Memorial Day Parade offers a cherished opportunity for the community to honor veterans and active members of all military branches. As we commemorate the parade's tenth year, we aim to engage as many community members as possible to attend and show their support. Mark your calendars! This year's Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, May 25th, 2024, with a step-off at 10 AM. Find out more about the Parade as details are released at the following Facebook event link: Memorial Day FB Event
Written by Noshin Saiyaara, Buzz Around intern, Wellesley College
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Fish Box Factory
A box factory, owned by George Williams, was located very close to the saw mill on Richmond Street. That site is now occupied by industrial property.
The boxes that were manufactured there were used to store fish. Each day, trucks delivered the boxes to fishing ports such as New Bedford, Provincetown, Plymouth, Boston and Sakonnet and Newport, RI.
At some point in the mid 1900s, fish was no longer packaged in wooden boxes. Around this time the factory lost its profitability.
From:
A Brief History of Raynham, Massachusetts
by Kathleen Roberts
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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!
Michael McCormack
won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
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.
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Council of Aging
Game Night: Singo!
Tue, Apr 9
5:30p
Raynham Senior Center
2215 King Philip St
SINGO offers a new and exciting musical twist on the traditional game of Bingo. It combines the thrill of bingo with great music. Rather than listening for a number, players will be listening for the title of their favorite songs. Tickets are priced at $3—be sure to sign up by April 5th! For more information, contact the COA at 508-824-2740.
If SINGO doesn't capture your interest, we'll also be open to hosting board games or card games of your choice. This will be an informal event where participants can choose which game or games to play.
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April Vacation Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 19
Looking for fun activities? Explore family-centered businesses across the South Shore and join our scavenger hunt, organized by Fun Factory! Simply scan the QR code at each location to redeem your free entry for a chance to win!
Maximize your chances of winning by visiting as many participating businesses as you can during April vacation. The grand prize? A gift basket filled with tickets and prizes from our local businesses! Remember to scan the QR code at each location to ensure your entries count.
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Lawn Sign Fundraiser
Deadline: April 20
The Raynham Middle School Parent's Organization (RMSPO) has organized an Alumni T-shirt fundraiser for the 8th grade Canobie Lake Park Class Trip! Each shirt is $20 and the deadline to order is April 20th. Visit the following link to order a t-shirt and support the 8th grade class: Google Form
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Blackout Poetry
Mon, Apr 22
6-7p
Library Meeting Room
760 S Main St
Celebrate Poetry Month with the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and create your own Blackout Poetry inspired by Taylor Swift Lyrics! Registration is required, please visit the following link to register: raynhampubliclibrary.com
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COA Monthly Breakfast
Wed, Apr 24
9a
Raynham Senior Center
2215 King Philip St
Join us for a delightful breakfast experience! This month, All American Assisted Living will enhance our gathering with a special waffle station, alongside our regular delicious offerings. The menu includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, potatoes, fruit, and coffee The cost is $3 per person. Please make sure to sign up and pay by April 17th. For more information, contact the COA at 508-824-2740.
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Climate Can Do:
Reduce, Reuse, and Upcycle
One of the many ways that we can help against climate change is to reduce our consumption, reuse pieces that we already have, and upcycle them to make something new. Often we are quick to throw things out that we are no longer using, but why not give things a second life and keep them out of the landfills?
Ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Upcycle
- Before throwing something away, consider if you or someone else could use it again in the same or different way. Passing things on to friends, selling on marketplaces, or donating them are all ways to give something another life.
- Avoiding overconsumption is challenging, but being mindful of new purchases curbs the amount of new things being made.
- Upcycling is taking something old and making it into something new! These projects can be practical, creative and fun!
- Feel the need to shop? Going thrifting and buying second hand is a fun way to get your shopping fix in and find unusual items, inexpensively.
- The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of the world’s carbon emissions and consumes 10% of all water used industrially worldwide. (Sustainable Harvest International)
- Shop close to home and within your community. People often resell or give away things they do not need anymore. It could be just what you are looking for!
The more we reduce our consumption of products, reuse and upcycle, the more we keep out of landfills and we lower production in the first place. This also saves you money while helping to keep the environment safe for us humans.
Written by Skylar Robles, Buzz Around Intern and UMass Boston student.
Together, we can make a difference by taking action to live sustainably. Let's empower ourselves to create a better future for our planet, one step at a time.
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Choose Your Craft
Wed, Apr 24
6:30-7:30p
Library Meeting Room
760 S Main St
Looking for an opportunity to craft? Want to choose your own project? Look no further! The Raynham Public Library is hosting a choose-your-own-craft night including paint by sticker, paint by number, and reverse coloring! Please register at the following link: raynhampubliclibrary.com
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Conservation Commission 04/03/24
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Raynham Police Fundraiser for Autism Awareness
Open through April
The Raynham Police Department is showing its support for autism acceptance by wearing special police patches and offering them for sale to the public. This initiative aims to increase awareness and acceptance of autism. All proceeds from the sale of these patches will benefit the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, an organization dedicated to providing vital, innovative, and responsive programming and services. These initiatives are designed to address the daily challenges faced by individuals with autism, ensuring their safety and inclusion within their communities.
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Here with Equipment to get spring clean ups done!
Chippers, Detachers & Aerators; Concrete Scarifiers.
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Board of Selectman 04/02/2024
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Zoning Board of Appeals 03/27/24
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Raynham Public Library and TAG's Sock Bunny Craft Night ~Teens: Be a Voice for Your Community!
The Raynham Public Library hosted an adorable Sock Bunny Craft Night on Tuesday, March 26th for teens! A colony of bunnies was made at the event, which was hosted by the Teen Advisory Group (TAG).
TAG volunteers at library events, and when becoming a member, you can share your ideas about library programs aimed at teens. According to the Raynham Public Library website, "you can also use TAG meeting hours for your school’s community service requirement. As a TAG volunteer, teens not only help the Library but also enjoy social events like a 'Get Acquainted' pizza party at the start of the school year and a 'Make Your Own Sundae' summer planning party in June. TAG volunteers also choose teen programs and events such as arts classes, learn self-defense, or animal visits." TAG volunteering is open to Raynham teens in grades 7 through 12.
Written by Noshin Saiyaara, Buzz Around intern, Wellesley College
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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.
Historical Tidbit Question:
What is one of the fishing ports fish boxes would be delivered to?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On April 10, 2024, 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: Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Noshin Saiyaara, & Greg Venezia. |
Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies. |
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Grounding: the practice of making oneself grounded: "to be based firmly on something"
When we are grounded, we have a firm understanding of our value as a human being. We know who we are as a person.
Sometimes this is considerably harder than one would hope, and I know I need to actively do things that ground me regularly, especially when faced with emotional challenges.
“It was when I stopped searching for home within others and lifted the foundations of home within myself I found there were no roots more intimate than those between a mind and body that have decided to be whole.” ~ Rupi Kaur
“In the vessel of your body, you yourself are the world tree, deep roots in the Earth and a crown of stars. Your essence bridges dimensions.” ~ Elizabeth Eiler
“Sacred rest is not just about sleeping or taking it easy. It consists of physical, emotional, and spiritual rest. The purpose is to promote a healthier mindset, attitudes, boundaries, relationships, productivity, and wellness as a whole person; body, mind, and spirit.”
~ Dana Arcuri
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It is not from others that we find our worth, although the mirror and energy does help when it is positive. No, we have to know ourselves well enough to reach for food to feed our roots; our buried inner core self; and strengthen those roots because some days... the wind blows and the sleet hits our leaves and branches, and we need to be firmly planted to weather the storm. ~ Jacquie |
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