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April 7, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Kindergarten Field Trip to Holmes Public Library |
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Kindergarteners from Halifax Elementary School took a fun field trip to Holmes Public Library! It was a nice day for a walk next door. Exploring the library, they began to learn about different genres. They talked about the similarities and differences between fiction and non-fiction books. They have also been learning about non-fiction writing.
While at the Holmes Public Library, the kids enjoyed exploring the stacks and had a story time.
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Halifax Elementary wants to thank Ms.Gallant and the library staff for making this day possible for the kids!
Trips like these can encourage kids to enjoy reading and the library space, and hopefully some of these Kindergarteners will want a library card of their own!
Written by: Skylar Robles, BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
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Report of The Schools of The Town of Halifax
for the School Year 1868-9
East District
"Miss Emma F. Damon, of Atlantic, taught the Summer term of this School, with results most gratifying to the Committee. This lady graduated at the Providence Conference Seminary, East Greenwich, R. I., first in her class, and delivered the valedictory address. Her attainments were of the highest order for a teacher of common schools. It is not often that one of her accomplishments is found within the limits of a school room in this Town. Her government was good, method of instruction correct, and the examination showed that progress which secured the public compliment of the Committee on the occasion
For the Winter Term, Miss Nancy S Loring, of Plympton, was secured. Miss Loring is a ripe teacher, of rare experience, and has taught in Town before, and we will venture to say never taught a poor school in her life. In our official examination of the School we were well pleased with the recitations, and the improvement was positive and convincing.
We are happy to state .. Miss Loring particularly excels in teaching Arithmetic.
Before we leave this School we feel it our duty to urge attention to the subject of Reading, for the pupils do not call their words fluently, and do not catch the inspiration of an author. The parents are recommended to hear their children read during vacation, so that they may be able to take a proper position in this all-important branch with the other schools in Town."
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Respectfully Submitted,
~ Sue Basile
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Rt 106)
781-293-6393
Tuesdays 2:30 - 4p
St Vincent De Paul
Holy Apostles (Our Lady of the Lake )
580 Monponsett St, Halifax
(781) 293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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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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The Magical Years
Story-time
Wed, Apr 10
1p
Holmes Public Library
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child with The Magical Years Early Learning Center! Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as they host a spellbinding story hour for the entire community. Join them for an unforgettable experience where children and adults alike can explore the magic of storytelling and foster a love for reading. Don't miss out on this special event – it's sure to be an fun celebration for all!
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Membership Meeting
Thu, Apr 11
7p
Halifax Town Hall
Join the Veterans for Foreign Wars monthly membership meeting.
Their mission is to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts and to serve our veterans, the military, and the communities on behalf of all veterans.
Not a member yet? Check out the registration form to see if you are eligible, and also get your first year of membership for free!
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Halifax School Committee Meeting
April 1, 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Halifax Conservation Commission Meeting
March 26 , 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Opening Day Festivities?
Major League, Minor League, Little League!!
We've got you covered with steak tips from Dom's & Oakdale Farms Premium Marinated Meats
Time to purchase your full, half and quarter shares of C.S.A !
A variety of fresh local produce.
June 15-October 15. 18 weeks of goodness!
Nessralla Farm
416 Plymouth St. , Halifax, MA
(781) 293-6792
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Restoration & Rebuild * Fixing Water Damage & Mold
Building the room of your dreams!
(781) 910-5029
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Halifax Beautification Committee Meeting
Sat, Apr 13
9a-12p
Town Green
499 Plymouth St
Join the Halifax Beautification Committee and Shirley Graf for a meeting where they will be distributing information on ‘litter busting’ and also will have a sign up sheet for a Clean Up effort!
Resident litter-buster, Shirley Graf is working in conjunction with the Halifax Police Department and Halifax Beautification Committee to put a stop to littering in Halifax. How do you participate? It's easy! Share photos and stories of your litter-busting adventures on the Halifax Beautification Committee Facebook page to keep us up to date and show others how they can make a difference. As always, thank you for your efforts in keeping Halifax beautiful.
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Poetry Reading
Sat, Apr 20
11a
Holmes Public Library
Please join us for a special poetry reading and discussion to celebrate National Poetry Month! Bill Alberti, a local poet and former newspaper columnist, will read original poetry and speak about what inspires a poem. This is a great program for poetry fans or those who are interested in writing poetry.
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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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Halifax Girls Softball 2024 Sponsorship
Opportunities available to purchase a field sign or sponsor a team. We are looking for new sponsors. Field banners will be hung on the fences at the fields. This will go a long way to help offset the increasing costs of maintaining, upgrading, treating, etc our ball fields.
Below are ways in which local businesses can help contribute to the Halifax Girls Softball program:
- Field Banner: Your company name/logo/business info on a 4ft x 5ft full color banner hung on the field fence for the 2024 Spring, Summer & Fall seasons. We can reproduce your business card or any company logo.
- Team Sponsor:Receive around-town exposure with your company name on the back of one team’s game shirts.
- Banner/ Sponsor Combo: Receive a Company Banner AND a full team uniform sponsorship.
- “Friend of the Program” : A donation can be made in any denomination.
If any business would like to contribute in another way or has any questions, do not hesitate to e-mail Pete Barone at barone1077@aol.com
Reposted from: Halifax Girls Softball
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HPD Fundraising for Autism
Awareness Month
Halifax Police Department will once again host police patch fundraiser to benefit the Flutie Foundation for Autism Awareness Month.
Autism police patches will be sold (online) for $10.00 which includes shipping of the patches with all proceeds benefiting the Flutie Foundation. This fundraiser goes through the month of April.
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Spring Cleaning Donations
Spring cleaning! This is a good time to clean out your closets. Please bring your used clothing, shoes, and pocketbooks (any condition) to the drop off box behind the COA. Generations receives funds from the collection company whenever the box is emptied.
Generations in Support of the Halifax Council on Aging is a non-profit that provides funds to the Halifax COA.
Thanks so much for your support!
Emailed to us by Generations in Support of Halifax Council on Aging
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Sprout Collection at Holmes Public Library
The Friends of the Holmes’ Public Library has received a generous donation from a much beloved, retired Halifax Elementary School teacher. While the donor prefers to remain anonymous, this donation is intended to be used to purchase children’s books that represent and promote a community of caring, kindness, and empathy, and an appreciation for what makes each child unique and special. It has been named the Sprout Collection.
There will be age-appropriate books intended to help children deal with issues they face, such as a grandparent with Alzheimer’s, a friend moving away, physical, and emotional challenges, and social and self-awareness. Books will reflect diversity, equity, and respect.
It is hoped that this donation, and the books, will be seeds to SPROUT more donations to this fund for additions to the collection. No donation is too small!
Anyone wishing to contribute may send a check payable to Friends of the Holmes Public Library, 470 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA. O2338. Please include a note indicating that the donation is intended for the Sprout Collection.
For questions, please call the Holmes Public Library at (781) 293-2271.
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Halifax Council on Aging Hosts 2nd Annual
"Don't Sheamus - Join Us" St. Patricks Day Event
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In honor of St. Patricks Day, the Halifax Council on Aging hosted its 2nd annual "Don't Sheamus - Join Us" event at The Jones River Trading Post in Kingston. At this event, people gathered to celebrate the Irish community, culture, and the holiday with food, live music and festive green clothing. Irish cuisine was on the menu for the night for guests to enjoy along with conversation, Irish music, and celebrating life. |
The musical star of the night was local singer David Try, who performed Irish music for the crowd at the event.
The Halifax COA shares "We want to thank Fred Corrigan for initiating the G. Ellen Corrigan Memorial Fund and for funding entertainer, David Try... A big shout out to all the supporters who recognize aging as just life🍀 The Executive Office of Elder Affairs sees aging as a gift and supports many of our events."
What a fun event and celebration!
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Written by: Skylar Robles, BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
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Check out a clip from the night, including music from David Try! |
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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 school year was the school report for?
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, Skylar Robles, Jacquelyn Rose & 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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