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June 11, 2023 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Wildcat Wellness
On Monday, June 5th, Officer Pope had the chance to meet with the 2023 6th grade class. He spoke with them on wellness topics to prepare them for their transition to the Middle/Senior High School next year.
Officer Pope covered student empowerment, mental health, situational awareness, CPR/First Aid, the dangers of illegal drugs, bullying, the role of law enforcement within our community, and social pressures. All important topics to be educated on in order for students to be aware and prepared to make the best decisions in difficult positions they may find themselves in.
The WB Police Department stated, "This was an excellent and engaging group of students who are very eager to learn! We hope you all have an incredible summer break! Great job, Wildcats!" Thank you Officer Pope for your time and knowledge!
Story by Meghan Lotti, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Bridgewater State University
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Historical Tidbit:
Hayward Dairy Farm
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Thomas Hayward, first generation of the Hayward family, moved his family to the approximately 90-acre plot of land in Bridgewater in 1651. Four generations later, Daniel Hayward built the home pictured above.
With such a large area of land, the Hayward family created the Hayward Dairy Farm. For 300 years, the land was home to a large herd of cows and the Hayward's sold glass bottles of milk to surrounding residents and towns. The business came to a stop when door-to-door delivery was replaced with grocery stores.
This property was owned by 10 generations of Haywards, until the area was sadly sold in 1974. The plot of land has been owned by several families and farmers since the Haywards and is currently known as Vineyard Farm. The farm hosts fun seasonal events and activities and sells fresh produce, flowers, and treats!
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Town Hall
508-894-1200
WB Public Library
508-894-1255
Council on Aging
508-894-1262
Proof of residency is the only requirement.
1st & 3rd Wednesday each month
1:45 - 3p & 5:30 - 6p
457 rear, South Main St., Suite #1
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Congratulation!
Carol Turner
You won a $15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman!
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of:
a 45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose
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Adult Paint Night
Wednesday, June 21st
5:30 - 7:30p
West Bridgewater Public Library
Sandy Churchill will be hosting another fun and creative paint night at the Public Library! Sandy will be showing participants how to paint sandy flip flops on their canvas.
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Rainbow Soap Making Workshop
Tuesday, June 27th
5:30 - 6:30p
West Bridgewater Public Library
Have you ever wondered how to make soap? Stop by the Public Library on June 27th to learn! Artist Garine Arakelian of Kulina Folk Art will be teaching kids ages 13 and up how to create rainbow soap that you will get to bring home and use! Garine will also teach participants the ins and outs of soap making. The program limit is 22 participants, so please sign up at WBPL Website ASAP! |
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New Moms
Meet Up Group
Every other Tuesday
10:15a
WB Public Library
The West Bridgewater Library has started to host a group meet up where new moms can bond, share ideas, and express thoughts about their new babies who may be up to 12 months old. Feel free to bring your baby and let them play with the others!
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WB Senior Awards and Scholarship Night
May 22, 2023
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Climate Can-Do: Start Your
Own Garden
With summer and the warmer weather approaching, gardening is a fun project for your family and yourself to work on together. Whether you have a green thumb or not, gardening is a great and simple hobby to take up. It also has many benefits for yourself and the Earth.
All plants go through the process of photosynthesis, which is when plants intake water and the atmosphere's carbon dioxide. In return, the plant releases fresh oxygen for us to breath and enjoy. Therefore, more plants result in more oxygen, a crucial element our bodies need!
In addition to improving our environment, gardening is proven to improve your mental health as well. Gardening has been found to lower stress and anxiety levels, as well as increase mindfulness and gratification. The Mayo Clinic Health System Website states that "It's very gratifying to plant, tend, harvest and share your own food. Routines provide structure to our day and are linked to improved mental health. Gardening routines, like watering and weeding, can create a soothing rhythm to ease stress."
The National Agricultural Library Website has numerous resources from gardening tips to factsheets about every vegetable or flower you may be interested in planting. The website highlights that, "A well-kept vegetable garden is a source not only of profit to the gardener but of pleasure to the entire family."
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Meghan Lotti, 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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CATS CAMP
Free 4 week Sports & Conditioning Camp
Tuesdays & Thursdays June 20–July 13
9–11a
West Bridgewater Jr/Sr High School
WBPD Officers and WB High School students athletes will mentor and with younger athletes encouraging teamwork, self motivation, and drive. We will work at each athlete's conditioning levels individually and within a group. There will be a variety of outdoor exercises designed to enhance speed, agility, and strength geared towards all sports. We will have guest speakers at each session to talk to the children about various topics including proper nutrition, healthy choices. And motivation to excel in their sport of choice as well as in society. WBPD Officers will speak on topics such as substance abuse, internet and social media safety, bicycle safety, and situational awareness.
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Massasoit Community College hosted its 56th Commencement Exercises on Thursday, June 1 in Brockton.
The 838 graduates of the Class of 2023 were recognized at this year’s Commencement. Congratulations to West Bridgewater graduates:
Ryan Delorey, Aiden Destrampe, Shane Moroge, Paola Perez, Tiana Teixeira, Shannon Clancy, Marina Crowley, Jacob Eaton, Kiarra Hodges-Barends, Tabitha Jones, Kristina Provitola, Tyrone Short, and Elizabeth Vallee.
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It's Party Time!
Book early for all your party needs!
Work smarter, not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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COA Flower Arranging
Friday, June 23rd
1p
Council On Aging
Come join Steve in making your own spring flower arrangement that you get to bring home! Please register by Tuesday, June 20th. No walk-ins.
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Joey Voices
Friday, June 30th
1p
West Bridgewater Council On Aging
Joey, comedic impersonator, is back at the COA by popular demand! Come join us for a fun event full of laughs!
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WB Conservation Commission Meeting
May 23, 2023
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WB Board of Selectmen
May 24, 2023
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Gazebo Concerts and Children's Fun Nights
Tuesdays June 27th - August 22nd
Town Hall Gazebo and Friendship Park
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. Tuesday, June 27th at the Town Hall Gazebo from 6 - 7:30p., check out Tower Hill's music. Make sure you stop by to enjoy the music and fun!
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Spring Wreath Craft with the Council on Aging
Tuesday, May 23rd, the West Bridgewater Council on Aging hosted fun wreath crafting event. The COA organizes crafting once or twice a month. There is typically a large turn out, and all those that attend make a craft together and have lots of fun.
During this event, participants created colorful spring wreaths out of rags and bows. Two weeks prior, on Friday, May 12th, the group created paper cutouts of Uncle Sam to prepare for Memorial Day. Every month or two, these events and more are in the Council on Aging newsletters. The newsletters can be found here: COA Activities and Events.
Thank you to the Council on Aging for always providing our seniors with a fun time, and to the Trustees For The Home For Aged Men in the City of Brockton for providing a grant to fund these crafting events! We are excited to see this month's scheduled: flower arranging on Friday, June 23rd and sign making on Tuesday, June 27th. Registration prior to these events is required to attend.
Story by Meghan Lotti, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Bridgewater State University
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a 45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose
Historical Tidbit Question:
How long was the Hayward Dairy Farm distributing milk for?
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 14, 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, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Meghan Lotti, Fatina Mulumba, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia. |
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Summer School ; )
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” ~ Albert Einstein
“Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.”
~ Maya Angelou
“The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.” ~ Dorothy Parker
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." ~ William Butler Yeats
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I always loved summer school with my boys ... the geography of rocks and biology of trees; glacial formations and mountains; the energy of a warm fire and the transformation of matter when cooked on.
Marine biology and earth sciences in watching the tides and digging sand; the physics of wind in the sails and the pedal turns of our bicycles. Painting & craft projects while sitting in the shade of a tree. Yup, summer is a real STEAM education! Enjoy! ~ 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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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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