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March 24, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Out of the Darkness Walk
Around 350 local individuals gathered at Boyden Hall on the campus of Bridgewater State University on Saturday, March 16th, for the annual Suicide Prevention Walk. Participants included groups from Bridgewater State University—lacrosse, soccer, football, volleyball, softball, and field hockey teams—along with the Bridgewater Police, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and President Fred Clark. The walk, open to the entire Bridgewater community, was an immense success.
BSU Bears Football Captain, Marvelous Nickelson Jr., who is both a football player and an active member of the military, said, “Mental health is something that is not spoken about enough, especially within sports and the military. We were taught to be tough and not to speak about the mental aspects of things. I think this is a great cause that allows us to spread awareness and to show individuals they are not alone. There are resources, and seeing people march in a large group, get curious, and spread the word on mental health was awesome.”
Participants started the day with breakfast, activities, and guest speakers prior to embarking on the roughly 6-mile walk and raised $15,338.01! The impact it left on not only the BSU community but also the entirety of Bridgewater was quite breathtaking.
For more information on resources please visit: AFSP.org
Written by Samantha Gibson BuzzAround Intern, Bridgewater State University & J. Rose
Photo Credit: nflanders.photography
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Historical Tidbit: Trinity Episcopal
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Trinity Episcopal Church in Bridgewater and was founded in 1748 in the vicinity of what is now 529 Main Street, through the efforts of Samuel Edson who donated 14 acres of land to the English “Society of Propagation of the Faith in Foreign Parts.” Occasional services were held by the clergy who ministered to several area churches.
The architect for the present church at 91 Main Street was Stephan Earle of Worcester. The style is similar to English country churches and the angled bell tower is an unusual feature. The church of 1836 was dismantled and its components including the foundation stones, doorsteps, lumber, and bell were incorporated into the present building. The cornerstone which is in the northeast corner contains a pipe with pictures of the first two churches, a history, and a Diocesan newsletter.
The church was consecrated on Tuesday September 23, 1884 by the Right Reverend Benjamin Paddock with 19 area clergy in attendance. The choir was made up of volunteers from the Orthodox, Swedenborgian, and Unitarian choirs as well as our own parishioners. The church was filled with well wishers and parishioners.
Edited by J. Rose
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2023 BuzzAround People * Planet * Profits Report
For more information:
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Academy Building Municipal Offices
66 Central Square
508-697-0921
Bridgewater Public Library
15 South Street
508-697-3331
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929
Food Pantry
Central Square Congregational Church
71 Central Square
508-697-6016
Thursdays - 10a - 1p
1st Monday of each month from 6 - 7:30p
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
@ St Thomas Aquinas Church
103 Center St
2 x month 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m
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Congratulations!
Marc Osborne
won
A 16 oz Village Candle of your choice ~ many scents to choose from
Whitman Center
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a free 1.5 hour class at
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Track Open For All
Mon- Fri
7-10a
Swenson Field
325 Plymouth St
The Bridgewater State University running track at Swenson Field (the football stadium) will re-open for walking/running starting Monday, March 11. Hours are 7:00-10:00 a.m., Monday thru Friday!
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Sam Baumgarten also shared this hoot of a video, dances of all sorts of people from around the world and across generations. It's good for a smile, thanks, Sam! |
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Johnny Macaronis Restaurant
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Relax and let Johnny Mac's do the cooking!
Catering platters and family meals that can't be beat!
Enjoy !
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Dress a Girl Around the World
Wed, Mar 27
6-7p
Bridgewater Public Library
15 South St
Are you and your friends or family looking to do some volunteer work? The Bridgewater Public Library is hosting a Dress A Girl Around the World dress kit workshop. Dress A Girl provides hand-sewn dresses to young girls in need in the US and around the world. At this workshop, we will be
creating dress kits for future sewing workshops.
This involves measuring and matching fabric to trims and accessories and then bagging them. (No sewing involved) All materials will be provided. This will be a fun, but meaningful activity for the entire family. Please join us!
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Anime Club
Wed, Mar 27
4p
Bridgewater Public Library
Are you interested in anime, and looking for other teens to share your interest with? Visit the Bridgewater Public Library for their Anime Club meeting! Watch anime on Crunchyroll, hang with friends, and suggest books for the library to
purchase. No registration is required!
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End of Life Planning Session
Sat, Mar 30
10a
Central Square Congregational Church
Join Rev. Beth Stotts this Saturday in the church's fireplace room for a session that offers a respectful space for understanding. All are welcome.
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Looking Through the Lens with Marc Vasconcellos
Mon, Apr 1
1:30p
Bridgewater Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
Curious about capturing award-winning photographs? Join the Ousamequin Club for their "Looking Through the Lens" event, featuring Marc Vasconcellos, an award-winning photographer from The Enterprise of Brockton.
This event is open to everyone!
Admission is free. We'll start with a brief business meeting and offer light refreshments at 1 p.m. While not required, donations for the Bridgewater Food Pantry, toiletries for Project PACK, or used books for MORE THAN WORDS would be greatly appreciated.
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Easter Sunrise Service on Hanson Farm
On the edge of the field in back of the farm stand
6:30am
Sunday March 31, 2024
This Ecumenical Service is a combined effort of the churches of Bridgewater. All are invited.
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St. Thomas Aquinas - Easter Egg Hunt
Sun, Mar 31
10a
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Center
They will provide munchkins, coffee, juice, and water along with coloring pages, a visit from the Easter Bunny and some Easter games. Please come and enjoy coffee and donuts while you wait and get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny!
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Free Spaghetti Dinner for Veterans and First Responders
Thu, Apr 4
6-8p
Bridgewater VFW
40 Orange St
Veterans and First Responders may bring guest(s) for $5 each. Special Guest, Kenny Andrade, Veterans Service Officer with the DAV will be there to answer any questions on filing claims with the VA.
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Solar Eclipse Watch Party
Mon, April 8
2:30 pm - 4 pm
Mitchell & Williams Schools
Merrill, LaLiberte, & Raynham Middle Schools
Bridgewater Middle School
All families welcome to this free, outdoor event to celebrate the Great American Solar Eclipse! Solar Eclipse glasses will be provided by our donors. Drop into the event at any time during the above hours!
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Climate Can Do:
Recycling Household Scraps Through Composting
Thinking about starting to create your own compost? Composting is simple, and can be done right in your own back yard in a designated space or box.
Composting is a controlled, aerobic (oxygen-required) process that converts organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil amendment or mulch through natural decomposition. Microorganisms feed on the materials added to the compost pile, breaking it down into core materials.
Materials you add are "greens" and "browns." Greens provide nitrogen, and can include fresh grass clippings, food scraps, and coffee grounds. Browns provide carbon and act as a food source. Typical browns you can add include dead leaves, branches, twigs, and paper.
Benefits to Composting
- Improves the structure and health of your soil by adding organic matter.
- Helps the soil retain moisture and nutrients.
- Attracts beneficial organisms to the soil and reduces the need for pesticides and fertilizers.
- Reduces the potential for soil erosion.
- Sequesters carbon in the soil.
- Builds resiliency to the impacts of climate change.
Aerating occasionally helps the process. Without oxygen a compost pile is ready in 6 months to a year. With oxygen added in just a few months, add compost to your flower and vegetable beds, window boxes, and container gardens; incorporate it into tree beds; mix it with potting soil for indoor plants for a nutrient rich soil.
Erin Payne, Buzz Around Intern and SNHU student wrote this Climate Can-Do Article.
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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Grants Rental
Where you go to work smarter, not harder!
Grants Rental has the everything you need to get the job done!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Art for All
Every Thursday
12p
Bridgewater Senior Center
Local artist and instructor Laurie Halls teaches us how to draw portraits, landscapes, still life, and animals. No experience required. All supplies are included. This class is five dollars per person and no RSVP needed!
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Spring drinks are here!
Pistachio latte topped with a drizzle of white chocolate and chopped pistachio 💚
Lavender Honey Latte 💜 🍯
Refreshers and flavored lemonades are on their way!
10 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA, United States, Massachusetts
(508) 443-2981
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Finance Committee Meeting
March 19th, 2024
Video Courtesy of the Town of Bridgewater
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Town Council
March 12, 2024
Video Courtesy of The Town of Bridgewater
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One Book, One Community: The Gardner Heist
Over the course of March and April, across the Halifax and Bridgewater area there will be multiple book club discussions over books surrounding the Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist, these books being The Gardner Heist by Ulrich Boser and The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin.
Book discussions are planned at the following locations:
Tuesday March 26, 5p. The Lioness of Boston at West Bridgewater Public Library
Tuesday April 16, 7p The Lioness of Boston at Bridgewater Public Library
Tuesday April 23, 7:30p. The Lioness of Boston & The Gardner Heist at East Bridgewater Public Library
Source: Email from Ellen Snoeyenbos
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Cedar Street Community Center, Bridgewater Community Dance & BuzzAround Partner Bring Us A Country Dance! |
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On Saturday, March 9th, 50 attendees had a blast! The dance featured a social hour from 5:30 to 6:30pm with meatballs from Johnny Macaronis and Spinach Feta Puffs from Boundless Bean, as well as a sweet chocolate treat from Pinches & Pounds. All utensils and plates and cups were made of compostable materials. Next, our incredible attendees put on their dancing shoes for Circles, Folk, Squares, and Contra dances between 6:30 and 9pm, where Sam Baumgarten and Rachel Bell instructed and called to the wonderful music of Elouise & Co.
Check out the Country Dance in action in the video.
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A huge thank you to our sponsors: Bluestone Bank, Bridgewater Cultural Council, BearStream AV, & Bridgewater Trophy. We were so excited to see community bonding and strengthening throughout the event and we can't wait to see you at our next one!
Bridgewater Community Dance meets two Fridays / month at the Senior Center. The next dances are:
April 5, 19. May 3 & 17, 2024.
Written by Noshin Saiyaara BuzzAround Intern, Wellesley College
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a free 1.5 hour class at
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year was the Trinity Episcopal Church in Bridgewater founded?
Please include your name and phone number.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On March 27, 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: Erin Payne, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Noshin Saiyaara & Greg Venezia. |
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Bee Adventurous!
“Adventure is worthwhile in itself.”
~ Amelia Earhart
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.”
~ Andre Gide
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” ~ Mark Twain
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” ~ Ibn Battuta
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It is time for an adventure in change; an adventure in compassion and an adventure in learning about ourselves. So, this spring, whether you adventure into the depths of understanding, or discovering new lands as you venture out of your cocoon; explore with an open heart, you never know what you will find!
~ 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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