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October 13, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Massasoit Foundation Holds 23rd Annual Golf Tournament
This year the Massasoit Community College Foundation held their 23rd annual Golf Tournament. The turnout at Thorny Lea Golf Club was huge, welcoming nearly 100 golfers. All proceeds supported Massasoit's Areas of Greatest Need, so thank you to everyone who came out, participated, and made the event possible.
Established in 1970, the Massasoit Community College Foundation, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization created to foster and promote the growth, progress, and general welfare of the college and its students. Areas of Greatest Need is one section of the Foundation's Annual Fund, which is used to support the College's mission to "assist students from all backgrounds in accessing a high-quality, affordable education for self-improvement, financial well-being, and intellectual growth." Each year the funds from Areas of Greatest Need are put toward what the College determines is the school's greatest need. To show your support and help the Foundation in achieving their goal of academic excellence and affordability, you can make a donation at The Massasoit Foundation - Giving.
The annual golf tournament is a day of fun, friendly competition. Thank you so much to the sponsors, community partners, volunteers, and participants in the tournament for making the day special and showing your support for the students of MCC!!
Story & Photo Credit: Massasoit Community College FB & Massasoit Community College
Story written by Sara MacKinnon, BuzzAround Intern, Providence College
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Historical Tidbit:
Rainy Day in Brockton
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A relatively rainy day in Brockton, 1967. Pictured here is West Elm St. near Auna Drive where the flooding greatly impacted the area.
Photo and Story Credit: Stanley Bauman Facebook
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Submit to the City's Events Calendar:
Please follow this link to submit
City Hall
45 School St 508-580-7123
brockton.ma.us
Check the city website for important updates
Brockton Public Library
Main Library - 304 Main St. 508-580-7890
East Branch - 54 Kingman St. 508-580-7892
West Branch - 540 Forest Ave. 508-580-7894
brocktonpubliclibrary.org
instagram.com/teenzonebppl.
Council on Aging
Temporarily at The Shaws Center,
1 Feinberg Way 508-580-7811
Email coa@cobma.us
COA
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Congratulations!
Rebecca Mugherini
won
a #progressoverperfection tote bag from Unique Strides
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a free month of training and a free uniform from Premier Martial Arts, Raynham
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Fire Alarm Operator Recruitment
Wed, Oct 16
5-7p
Brockton Public West Library
540 Forest Ave
Join Brockton Fire Department at the Brockton Public West Library to learn the process and requirements of becoming a fire alarm operator! Additionally, for more information on how to become a fire alarm operator, visit www.mass.gov.
Source: BFD FB
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"Food Is Love" Charity Guild's Supper Club's Annual Gala
Thu, Oct 17
5:30-9:30p
Granite Links
100 Quarry Hills Drive Quincy
The Charity Guild invites you to the "Food Is Love" 2024 Fundraising Gala! This year's celebration will honor Mrs. Patricia Conway, a loyal benefactor and board member, feature the Brockton High Harmonics, host a live auction, and provide food. Join TCG in celebrating all they've accomplished over the past year in their fight against food insecurity in Greater Brockton. Buy your tickets today with The Charity Guild!
For more information, visit the The TCG FB Event Page here.
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Everyone Has a Voice Poetry Series & Open Mic
Sat, Oct 19
2p
Driscoll Art Gallery
304 Main St
Join Brockton Public Library for the Everyone Has a Voice Poetry Series and open mic! This event's featured poets are Regie Gibson and Ayesha Mohammed. Regie Gibson is an actor, creator of The Shakespeare Time-Traveling Speakeasy, and literary performer who has lectured and performed widely in the U.S., Cuba, and Europe. Representing the U.S. in Italy, Regie competed for and received both the Absolute Poetry Award in Monfalcone the Europa in Versi Award in LaGuardia di Como. He serves on the boards of the New England Poetry Club and; Grub Street Writers and teaches at Clark University. Ayesha Mohammed is a student at New Heights Charter School and the owner of the small business Ayesha Arts. Ayesha has a passion for writing and the spoken word. Come show your support for local artists and even step up to the mic!
Source: Brockton Public Library
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Brockton Tower Fest Community Event
On Oct 5, the DW Field Park Association held their 2024 Tower Fest!
From 11a - 4p, the community gathered and enjoy food, face painting, animal balloons, pumpkin painting, farm animals, and other festivities in the park. Amidst all the free fun and family-friendly activities, the Brockton High JROTC helped with face painting as well as arts and crafts for the children.
Thank you to everyone who came out and made this Tower Fest special for the community!
Source: DW Field Park FB, Brockton PD FB
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Climate Can Do:
3 Tips for a Sustainable Halloween
With spooky season underway, it is important to remember how our choices impact the environment around us. According to Duke University, a 2019 study found that discarded Halloween costumes alone generated 2,000 tons of plastic waste each year. Luckily there are many quick and easy tricks to help you cut down your eco-footprint.
Recycle Costumes and Decor
When it comes to Halloween, some things never go out of style. From spiders to skeletons to witch cauldrons -- keep your "old" decor to use again next year and save time, money, and the planet!
You might consider shopping at thrift and consignment shops or try something new and DIY your own costume! The cape from one year's vampire costume might be the finishing touch for next year's superhero. A pillow case can be easily decorated at home and makes a great trick-or-treat bag. Old stockings with runs and pulls can be transformed into spider-webbing. And cardboard boxes can be cut and painted to look like tombstones in your front yard display!
Maximize Pumpkin Usage
When pumpkins are tossed in the trash and begin to breakdown, they create methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. To help prevent this, try to use every part of your pumpkin this Halloween!
Pumpkin seeds, flesh, and rind can be used in a ton of delicious recipes such as pumpkin bread, pudding, pie, and more. For inspiration, you can look online or visit Delish.
Once the season's over, compost your pumpkin, mixing it oxygen while it breaks down decreases methane emissions and improves your garden's nutrient-rich soil.
Shop Sustainably
Shopping locally is also an easy way to limit waste. Support local farmers this season and buy locally-grown pumpkins; and shop local or fair trade chocolatiers.
Source: Western Placer Waste Management Authority, Duke University
This Climate Can Do article was written by Sara MacKinnon, BuzzAround Intern, Providence College.
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Cultural Council Grant Applications
This year (fy25), the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, has allotted $118,100 to the Brockton Cultural Council (BCC) for project grants benefiting the citizens of Brockton. Grants can fund projects in the arts, humanities/culture, and science. Applications for FY25 grants are now available online at www.massculturalcouncil.org. Here, prospective applicants may find more information and start an application, as well as find a list of projects funded by the BCC in FY24. Eligible projects must take place between September 2024 and December 2025, grants are reimbursement-based, and applications are online only. The deadline to submit is Oct 16, 2024 at 11:59p.
For further questions, please email
brocktonculturalcouncilinfo@gmail.com.
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2024 Walk for Survivor Safety
Sat, Oct 19
Walk at 10:30a
Fair at 12p
Holiday Inn
405 Westgate Drive
Brockton Family and Community Resources are hosting a Walk for Survivor Safety and Community Cultural Fair! The event will begin with a 5k walk to advocate and raise awareness for survivors of domestic violence. Following the walk, you are invited to the community cultural fair with diverse, small business vendors, food trucks, community outreach tables, and a live band performance! All proceeds will directly support over 2,500 survivors of trauma in the home, in schools, and in the community across Southeastern Massachusetts.
You can register for the 5k individually or register as a team. Whichever individual and team that raises the most money will win a prize at the event! Sign up today at the website registration page: 2024 Walk for Survivor Safety — FCR, Inc. Simply click on either "register individual walker" or "start a team." Join FCR in celebrating and giving back to the strong, diverse, and incredible Brockton community!
For more information: Family and Community Resources, Inc FB
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Volunteer with BUILD Boston! | |
BUILD Boston is recruiting volunteers to serve as weekly Business Team Coaches at Randolph High! This unique volunteer opportunity supports youth entrepreneurs in building their own businesses.
For more information, visit Build.org.
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Brockton High School Football at Lawrence 10-4-24
Video Courtesy of The Brockton Channels
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Metro South Chamber of Commerce Legislative Reception 10-3-24
Video Courtesy of The Brockton Channels
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Early Voting Information
In-Person Early Voting will take place at the Westgate Mall, 200 Westgate Dr, beginning Oct 19 and ending Nov 1. The schedule for early voting is posted at City of Brockton Elections Commission, as well as 2024 Sample Ballots and instructions on how to register to vote, see your registration status, and apply for an absentee ballot.
Additionally, please note the deadline for voter registration for the Nov 5, 2024 election is Oct 26. To register to vote online, visit SEC of MA. To register in person, visit the Elections Office on the first floor of Brockton City Hall, 45 School St, Brockton.
Source: City of Brockton
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Spooky Fall
Clean Up
Sat, Oct 26
9a-12p
Recycle Depot
300 Oak Hill Way
The Brockton Beautification Committee invites you to join their Spooky Fall Clean Up! Registration starts at 9a at the Recycle Depot.
You and your team will be provided with bags, gloves, and pickers, and an assigned area to clean up. For more information, call 508-580-7827.
Source: City of Brockton FB
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Planet Earth
Night
Wed, Oct 23
5-8p
Brockton Public Library
304 Main St
All ages, including Grade K-12 students and families, are invited to a night of science fun at Brockton Public Library! There will be lots of great hands-on activities such as creating a tornado in a bottle, learning to build with Home Depot, making windmill pinwheels to take home, learning about soil from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and more.
Pre- Registration required on this Google Form or at the library children's room: amunoz@cobma.us
To learn more, visit www.brocktonpubliclibrary.org.
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Brockton School Committee Security, Safety & Transportation Meeting 10-1-24
Video Courtesy of the Brockton Channels
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Collages of the Community: Sidewalk Murals by Local Artist Brighten Up Brockton
With funding from MassDevelopment creative fund and the support of the Downtown Brockton Association (DBA), Black Owned Brockton and local artist Jamaal Bonnette led a public art project to brighten up downtown Brockton.
Using caution tape to secure sidewalk space on Main Street, community members and volunteers were invited to customize their own portions of the mural.
In 2020, Black Owned Brockton was founded as Brockton's first Black Business advocacy organization and Social Impact Venture. Their mission is to curate a "cohesive, collaborative space where business and social connections are made and sustained," and it is because of the platform's hard work that many local Black-owned businesses are promoted in and explored by the community.
This sidewalk mural activation brought the Brockton community to life through art. Thank you to Black Owned Brockton for coordinating the mural, to MassDevelopment and DBA for your support and contributions, to Jamaal Bonnette and everyone who came out to participate and support this community project. Learn more about Black Owned Brockton and its services to "Activate the City" at www.blackownedbrockton.com.
Source & Photo Credit: Black Owned Brockton FB
Story written by Sara MacKinnon, BuzzAround Intern, Providence College
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a free month of training and a free uniform from Premier Martial Arts, Raynham
Historical Tidbit Question:
In what year was the photograph taken that shows flooding in part of Brockton?
Email us your answer at:
Prizes@buzzaround.info Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On October 16, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Sara MacKinnon, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia | | |
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Our Furry Friends
“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.
It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.” ~ John Grogan
“Dogs are the leaders of the planet. If you see two life forms, one of them's making a poop, the other one's carrying it for him, who would you assume is in charge.”
~ Jerry Seinfeld
“ Pets devour the loneliness. They give us purpose, responsibility, a reason for getting up in the morning, and a reason to look to the future. They ground us, help us escape the grief, make us laugh, and take full advantage of our weakness by exploiting our furniture, our beds, and our refrigerator. We wouldn't have it any other way.”
~ Nick Trout, Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humor, Healing and Hope in My Life As an Animal Surgeon
“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.” ~ Gilda Radner
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A soft and cuddly role model. Fantastic! ~ Jacquie
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