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March 17, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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EB Gymnastics Team Will Be Going To The New Englands
For the First Time in Program History
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At the end of February, the Brockton/East Bridgewater/Spellman Gymnastics team placed 4th at the MIAA South Sectionals tournament, qualifying the team for States. This marks the first time in the program's history that the team advanced to the States tournament, where the top 8 teams from Massachusetts competed on March 2nd at Algonquin Regional High School.
Following the State tournament, Viking Sports Parents shared the thrilling news: "Our gymnastics team will compete in the New Englands for the first time in history! Congrats, girls!"
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Congratulations to the team for all your hard work and historical achievements. Good luck at the New Englands! Another thank you to the sponsors, Bluestone Bank and Mass Cultural Council.
Written by Skylar Robles Buzz Around Intern, UMass Boston
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The Sachem Rock Farm property, spanning over 31 acres along the Satucket River, has been an agricultural site with a rich history. Previously owned by numerous East Bridgewater families over the centuries, it was an important site for the Wampanoags before that. The farm's prominent rock, a high point on the property, was chosen by Chief Massasoit as the meeting place with representatives of the Duxbury Colony in 1649 to agree on the settlement of the Bridgewaters.
From the 1660s, the Latham family owned and maintained the property for four generations, beginning with settler Robert Latham and concluding after the start of the 1800s. The Lathams played a significant role in shaping the economic history of East Bridgewater. In the 19th century, Thomas and Abbott Hewitt acquired the farm, transforming it into one of the most affluent and productive agricultural sites of their time. In the 20th century, the Moorhouse family turned the farm into a country estate. Finally, from the 1960s until the 1990s, Doctor Bannerman lived and saw patients there.
Today, the Center at Sachem Rock, a Senior & Community Center built in 2012, is situated on the Sachem Rock Farm property. The Town of East Bridgewater renovated and expanded the house, incorporating architectural features from the barn to create meeting rooms for town activities.
Written by Skylar Robles BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
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Town Hall
175 Central St
508-378-1601
E. Bridgewater Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
Council on Aging
355 Plymouth St 508-378-1610
Food Pantries
Union Congregational Church. 105 Pleasant St
2nd Wednesday from 12:30 - 2p
& last Saturday from 9:30 - 11a
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
St. John's Catholic Church
210 Center St, EB
(508) 378-3760
Pantry days will be the first Monday of the month, except for holidays, 3 - 5:30p, and the third Monday, 3p - 4:30p, except for holidays.
Free Community Meal
EBUMC 54 N. Central St.
Every Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30.
Donations welcome.
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Congratulations!
Kathryn Kelsch
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
A 16 oz Village Candle of your choice ~ many scents to choose from
Whitman Center
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Library Scavenger Hunt Week
Mon, Mar 18 - Sat, Mar 30
9a-5p
EBPL, Children's Room
32 Union St
EBPL is hosting a scavenger hunt that lasts for a full week! Come in, grab a pencil and scavenger sheet, and start searching! Once you've found every item on the list, return it for a small prize. March's leprechaun hunt runs from 3/18-3/30. Thank you to the Friends of the E. Bridgewater Library for our prize stash. For more information, please contact Youth Services Staff at 508-378-1616 or ebplkids@sailsinc.org
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Coffee & Conversation with the Veteran’s Agent
Thu, Mar 21
10a
East Bridgewater COA
355 Plymouth St.
Join us for coffee and conversation with Christopher Buckley, the Veteran Service Officer for East Bridgewater. He will provide valuable insights into VA Healthcare Enrollment and how to request your records. This session is a great opportunity for veterans to learn more about the benefits available to them. Please call the COA to sign up at (508) 378-1610.
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EBPS Budget Public Hearing 2025 - Special
Coverage of the East Bridgewater Public School System Budget Public hearing for Fiscal year 2025.
Read more
videoplayer.telvue.com
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The Development, Building and Property Management Team of the Henry Perkins Foundry Redevelopment Project will be holding a public information session about the project.
When: Monday March 18, 2024 @ 6:00PM
Where: Bridgewater Public Library
Bakery Items & Refreshments will be served
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Mr. EBHS 2024
Fri, Mar 22
7p
EB Jr/Sr High School
143 Plymouth St
The guys from Mr. EBHS 2024! You won't want to miss it - it's the 20th Anniversary of Mr. EBHS - Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at the EB Jr/Sr High School!
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Mr.EBHS Promo 2024
Video Courtesy of EBCAM
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Memory Lane Café
Mon, Mar 25
1p
EB COA
355 Plymouth St.
What is the Memory Lane Café?
The Memory Lane Café provides a place for those experiencing memory loss, along with their care partners and families to relax and enjoy socialization, refreshments, discussion and entertainments.
A care partner must accompany anyone who requires supervision or assistance.
RSVP’s are appreciated at 508-378-1610 by March 18th, but walk-ins are always welcome.
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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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Pinches & Pounds
Old Fashioned Candy Store with a Twist
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Ready for Easter? WE ARE!
Stop by for a unique collection of sweet Easter gifts.
Hard to find delectables & seasonal yummies. We make every occasion SWEEEEET!!!!
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Want to get your word out?
Send a Buzz-a- Gram for a large impact on a budget! Buzz-a- Grams are 300 character listings for $10 in our Weekender published each Thursday.
Read more
buzzaround.info
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EB Community Coalition for Change Meeting
Mon, Mar 25
7:30p
Zoom
Join EBCCC! The EBCCC is looking for more board members and volunteers. If you are interested in finding out more information, please send us an email at ebcc4change@gmail.com! Our next meeting is via Zoom on March 25, 2024, at 7:30 pm. Please email us if you are interested in attending, and we will provide you with an agenda and a link!
Founded in 2019 in Massachusetts, the Community Coalition for Change (CCC) is a network of committed parents and individuals taking actionable steps to address DEI issues in our schools and communities. We foster the exchange of ideas, challenge each other to think in new ways, and provide support and resources for members to take action in our evolving communities. Together, we can address systemic issues, raise cultural awareness, and celebrate diversity as a part of everyday life.
Reposted from: EBCCC March Newsletter, EBCCC
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Volunteers Needed for Brockton Adult Learning Center
Brockton Adult Learning Center is seeking a special group of literacy volunteers ages 18+ to donate their time and talents to tutor our adult students in
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Citizenship preparation
- Conversational english
Training is provided. AM and PM opportunities are available. Classes run until June.
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Hair, Transformation, Style
Perms are BACK!!!
508.378.1530
225 Bedford St * Carriage Crossing
East Bridgewater
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2475 Logo & Link ad views = $99
You decide the dates and the hives: Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Raynham, West Bridgewater & Whitman.
Read more
buzzaround.info
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Extreme Sticker Puzzling
Sat, Mar 30
12:30p
EBPL
Do you enjoy puzzles?
Join us on Saturday, March 30th to try out Extreme Sticker Puzzling!
This program is for ages 10+ and registration is required.
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Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Apr 1
6-7p
EBPL
For teens in grades 7-12
Earn community service hours by helping to choose new books for the library and planning programs for you and your friends!
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POPS Concerts from EBJSHS Music Program
Fri, Apr 5 & Sat, Apr 6
6p
EBJSHS
Two nights of concerts where all grades 3-12 ensembles perform (different ensembles perform each night). Money is raised through sales of concert tickets, raffle baskets, EB Music apparel, and concessions.
Tickets available for presale on April 1st & 3rd, 6-8pm in the EBJSHS Auditorium Lobby.
Discounted Presale Tickets:
- Adult: $7 for one night/ $10 for both nights
- Students & Seniors: $5 for one night/ $8 for both nights
- Family Cap: $25 for one night/ $35 for both nights
Regular Tickets at the Door:
- Adults: $10 for one night/ $12 for both nights
- Students & Seniors: $7 for one night/ $10 for both nights
- Family Cap: $35 for one night/ $40 for both nights
Source: Jenn Horton email from EB Music Parents Association
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Evening of Jazz Fundraiser for American Cancer Society |
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On February 27th, East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High Music Program held an Evening of Jazz event where all proceeds were donated towards the American Cancer Society: Relay for Life. This jazz concert consisted of multiple jazz ensembles from not only East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School, but also from George W. Mitchel School and Stoughton High School. They raised money for the American Cancer Society through ticket sales, enjoyed a night of fun, food and great musical performances.
East Bridgewater Music Parents Association posted on their FB: "We want to thank everyone who came to our Evening of Jazz. We raised over $800 for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. We also want to thank our amazing musicians for a wonderful night of music 🎶🎵 Also a huge thank you to our volunteers and music teachers!!"
This event raised $890 for the American Cancer Society through ticket proceeds!
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Evening of Jazz Event from 2-27-2024 |
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Video Courtesy of EB Community Access Media
Written by Skylar Robles BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
A 16 oz Village Candle of your choice ~ many scents to choose from
Historical Tidbit Question:
What community building is now located on Sachem Rock Farm land?
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On March 20, 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, Alexa Pennington, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Skylar Robles & Greg Venezia. |
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Early Spring, Feel It?
"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'"
~ Robin Williams
"Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!"
~ Sitting Bull
"No matter how chaotic it is, wildflowers will still spring up in the middle of nowhere."
~ Sheryl Crow
"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade."
~ Charles Dickens
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See the crocus jumping out of lawns every which way, the daffodils soon to follow. Spring is on its way, Dear Hearts, and we feel the hope of new beginnings in the very ground we walk on. ~ 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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