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"Spring was everywhere today: hundreds of red-winged blackbirds filled the trees; pussywillows were big enough to pick for bouquets; irises and daffodils pushed up through the leaves in places where the snow has melted; songbirds sang their spring songs, and ring-necked ducks set into open water." ~ Mary Julius

Join us at the next 
East Bridgewater Garden Club Meeting
Monday, April 6, 12 noon
East Bridgewater Library 


The speaker will be Neal Sanders, and his talk is titled, "Gardening is Murder."
The flower show will be an example of a poisonous plant or a miniature arrangement.
Weather permitting, we are hoping to start potting up plants this month for our plant sale on Saturday, May 30.
Photo credits: Mary Julius

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Prize Box



Congratulations
Val Thoms

Val won a decorative tea kettle with silk or fresh flowers from Florals From the Heart, East Bridgewater

You should play
our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this column.

You could win an Ultimate Hair conditioning treatment with a haircut & style ($70) from Revolutions Styling Salon & Spa
East Bridgewater, Rte 106
Historical Tidbit:  
The Spring Equinox
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    The word equinox is derived from the Latin words meaning "equal night." It's the day the sun rises exactly in the east and sets exactly in the west.


   The March equinox happens at the same moment across the world but is converted to local time. In 2015, it falls on March 20 at 6:45 P.M. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time), 5:45 P.M. CDT, 4:45 P.M. MDT, and 3:45 P.M. PDT. 

 

Weather scientists divide the year into quarters, Summer begins on June 1; autumn on September 1; and winter on December 1, this way it makes it easier to compare seasonal and monthly statistics from one year to the next.

 

The meteorological seasons are based on annual temperature cycles rather than on the position of Earth in relation to the Sun, and they more closely follow the Gregorian calendar.

 

Using the dates of the astronomical equinoxes and solstices for the seasons would present a statistical problem because these dates can vary slightly each year.

 

     At the equinoxes, the tilt of Earth relative to the Sun is zero, which means that Earth's axis neither points toward nor away from the Sun. (However, the tilt of Earth relative to its plane of orbit, called the ecliptic plane, is always about 23.5 degrees.)


 From: The Old Farmer's Almanac  www.almanac.com

 

Monday, April 6
Coffee Hour - 9a - Council on Aging (COA)
Rep Dubois - 9a - COA
Clinic - 9a - COA
Whist - 10a - COA
Garden Club - noon - Library
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Food Pantry - 3p - St. Johns
Senior Prom - 4p - COA
Board of Health - 6p - Town Hall
Local Author Adelene Ellenberg - 7p - Library
Bible Study - 7p - St. Johns
Planning Board - 7p - Town Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Tuesday, April 7
Tax Prep - 8:20a - COA
Walking Club - 8:30a - St. Johns
Chair Yoga - 9a - COA
Errand Van - 9a - COA
Movers & Shakers - 10:30a - Library
Back Alley Bridge - 10:30a - COA
Left, Right, Center - 10:30a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Busy Hands - 1p - COA
EB Democratic Town Committee - 7:30p - Library
Alanon - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Wednesday, April 8

Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:15a - Good Days Restaurant, WB 

Errand Van - 8:30a - COA

Line Dancing - 10a - COA
Crocheting - 10a - COA
Computer Workshop - 10a - COA
Families & Books Drop In - 10a - Library
Toddle Time - 11a - Library
Clinic - 10:30a - COA
Mah Jongg - noon - COA
Food Pantry - 12:30p - Union Congregational
Zumba Gold - 1p - COA
EB HOPE - 4:45p - Town Hall
Community Meal - 5:30p - United Methodist 
Bingo - 6:30p - 650 Plymouth St
Board of Assessors - 7p - Town Hall
EB BASE - 7p - Town Hall
Hockomock Photography - 7:30p - Library
Alcoholics Anon - 7:30p -Union Congregational Church
Thursday, April 9
Shoppers Van - pick ups at 8:15a
Friends of Seniors - 9a - COA
Yoga - 10a - COA
Families & Books - 10:30a - Library
Lunch - noon - COA
Movie - 1p - COA
Tai Chi - 1:30p - COA
Kiwanis - 6:30p - TJ Smiths
Narcotics Anonymous - 6:30p - United Methodist Church
GRASP - 7p Community Covenant Church
Youth Football & Cheer - 7:30p - Standish Grille
Church Services - 7p - St Johns, Union Congregational & United Methodist Church
 Friday, April 10
Cribbage - 8:30a - COA
Bowling - 9a - Viking Rec
TOPS - 9:15a - Library
Crisfit - 10a - COA
Womens Contemplation - 7p - Union Congregational
 Saturday, April 11
Annual Town Elections - 11a - Jr/Sr High School
Camp Open House - 11a - YMCA
St. John's Service - 4p - St. Johns
Alcoholic's Anonymous - 7p - Methodist Church
 Sunday, April 12

Community Covenant Church - Sunday School - 9:45 am;

Worship Celebration - 11 am

Union Congregational Church - Sunday School & Service - 10a 

(Elmwood) New Jerusalem Church -10a
Grace Bible Church -  Worship 10:45a, Family Bible Study 6p 
St. John's Church - Mass: 8a, 10:30a
United Methodist Church -  Service 10a
Alcoholics Anonymous - 6p - Union Congregational
 
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Annual Senior Citizens Prom

 

Monday, April 6 from 4-6pm

EB Council on Aging

 

The E Bridgewater High School Key Club cordially invites you to attend their annual senior citizens prom. 

This is always a fun night with delicious food, great people, and of course, dancing! 

This is not a formal affair, dress in whatever you want or come as you are. 

 Please call the COA at 508-378-1610 to sign up. 

The COA van is available for transportation to this event. 

 This event is for EB seniors only.


The Ousamequin Woman's Club of the Bridgewaters 

Monday, April 6, 1:00 pm  
Bridgewater Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way  


  The Ousamequin Woman's Club will be holding a meeting on Monday, April 6th, at 1:00 pm. at the Bridgewater Senior Center. 
In honor of National Poetry Month, the Club is featuring poet Sheila Twyman.
Refreshments will be served. 
New Members are always welcome. 

Adelene Ellenberg
adelene@comcast.net
(508) 864-2676 - cell

Because Adjustments Are A Part Of Life

   
63 Main Street
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0050
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Thank you to those who participated in our first Healthy East Bridgewater meeting last week. We had great discussions regarding the health and wellness in EB, and are eager to begin our work in the community! 

Our next meeting is Thursday, April 9th at 8:30am at the Community Center, located at 355 Plymouth St., East Bridgewater.

As a reminder, we are in the beginning stages of this coalition, and have $15,000 in funding through the Greater Brockton Health Alliance to increase the accessibility of fitness and nutrition in East Bridgewater.

Meetings are open to anyone, and are ideal for those with an interest in health, nutrition, and/or fitness in East Bridgewater. If you know anyone who should be involved, please feel free to invite them as well.

Please RSVP to Leah Serafin at lserafin@oldcolonyymca.org, or at 781.341.2016 x227.
Experts have Agreed On The Best Ways to Prevent Concussion

A concussion is a brain injury; the only known cure is prevention. Helmets can protect against skull fractures and more serious brain injuries but cannot prevent a concussion; therefore, it is vitally important to be well-informed about prevention. Many products have claimed to prevent concussions but none have been substantiated.

 

Concussion Signs and Symptoms

There are a wide variety of signs and symptoms associated with concussions. No two concussions are the same and individuals may experience only some of the symptoms. Symptoms may not show up immediately; they may be noticed a few hours or days later. Exertion exacerbates symptoms. Remember: if a concussion is suspected, the athlete should be immediately removed from play!

 

Baseline Assessments/Cognitive Testing

 

Pre-season cognitive baseline testing is relatively new to youth sports. Typically a short computerized test administered prior to the beginning of the season, it measures selected brain processes and scores the test for each athlete to establish the athlete's baseline. If a concussion is suspected during the season, s/he can re-test. The computer software compares the baseline score to the re-test score and alerts the clinician of a reliable change in the score. Computerized cognitive testing can also be used during management/treatment even when a baseline has not been established. The changes/improvements in scores over time help to determine progress toward recovery. It is important to remember that computerized cognitive baseline testing is only a tool to be used by a trained clinician. It cannot diagnose a concussion and should always be used as one component of a concussion assessment.      www.sportsconcussion.com


Central School Gardeners

Free Field Trip to Soule Homestead

Thursday, April 23 12:30pm

 

Many of you remember the Central School Garden, an organic school garden that was dismantled 2 years ago to make way for our new Jr./ Sr. High School.  Although the garden no longer exists, its good work continues.  Bridgewater Savings Bank has generously allowed us to retain a grant in order that East Bridgewater students may continue to learn about organic gardening and continue to have an outdoor learning space. 

To these ends:
*
Central School Gardeners Committee made a major contribution to Central School alum and Eagle Scout candidate Kevin Smith to re-create the courtyard at the Middle School.  The work is in progress, and the space will be made available for outdoor learning opportunities upon its completion.
*
Central School Gardeners Committee will provide funding for a field trip on Thursday, April 23rd (vacation week) from 12:30 to 2:00 PM to the Soule Homestead Educational Center, 20 minutes away in Middleboro, MA.  A program entitled "Meet the Animals" will be provided free of charge to Central School students, their parents, and their siblings.  Transportation and chaperoning are to be provided by parents of interested children.  Enrollment is limited, on a first-come, first-served basis.  If your family would like to participate, please contact CSG Committee member Korin Zigler at Mskzigler@aol.com. 

 Florals From The Heart

PROM BLING BAR 

Open Through April 30th 
Design The Prom Flowers YOU Really Want
 
Customize a Hand Tied Bouquet, Wrist Corsage,
 Boutonniere, Hairpiece or Flower Ring.

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   See our Fitz Design Bracelets: Beautiful Keepsakes to wear again and again after you remove the flowers.
The New Metro South Chamber of Commerce
2015 Book for Business
is now available for viewing online here!
All members will also be receiving a copy in the mail in April.

Questions? contact Melanie McGrath 
508.586.0500 x222

 

Free Fly Casting & Fishing Classes

SE MA Chapter of Trout Unlimited Presents 

Bob Veraka Memorial Fly Casting and Fishing Classes

 

April 8, 15, 22   7-9pm

Center at Sachem Rock

355 Plymouth St EB

 

Free introduction to Fly Casting and Fishing Classes.  Learn the basics of Fly Casting and Fishing, learn the proper gear to use and how to use it.  All equipment will be provided along with handouts and hands on instruction in Fly Casting and Fishing.  If you have your own Fly Rod outfit feel free to bring it along to the classes.  This is a great time of year to get your casting into shape for some spring fishing. 

Sign up: Tom Magee 781-767-1543





Great Job!

Johnny Macaroni's

Both Locations Will Be Open Easter Sunday From 12-5pm

Make Your Reservations ASAP So You Can Hop Right In 
For Dinner With Us!

Johnny Macaronies

582 West St,

East Bridgewater

(508) 378-9335

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East Bridgewater 

                       (508) 456-4460

 



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Here we are folks-Spring!


~ Jacquie
 

Town Buildings

 

Town Hall

175 Central St

508-378-1601

Mon 8:30a-8p

Tues - Thurs 8:30a-4:30p

Fri 8:30a-noon

 

EB Public Library

32 Union St

508-378-1616

Mon & Tues 9-8
Wed, Thurs, Fri 9-5
Saturday 9-2 

 

Council on Aging 

355 Plymouth St

508-378-1610

Mon 8a-6p

Tues-Thurs 8a-4p

Fri 8a-noon 

 
Small businesses make our community strong.
Support them everyday!

Mary Kay Beauty Consultants

You and Your Friends So Deserve To Be Pampered

Let Us Help You Do 
Exactly That

Contact Your Mary Kay Beauty Consultants

Cindy Guarino
508-245-1872

Jeanne A. Smith
508-208-0596
 Nessralla Farm
 
Join Our 2015 CSA Program

Our C.S.A. (Community Supported Agriculture) Program Is An Excellent Way To Receive The Freshest Fruits & Vegetables Each Week Between The Months of June &October.

CSA Full Share $575
1/2 Share (Family Of 4) $295.
1/4 Share (Family Of 2) $147.50

 Rt 106, Halifax
781-293-6792


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Grants Rental

 Time for Lawn & Garden
Spring Clean Ups!

All the equipment you need this spring: Chippers, Pumps
Detachers & Aerators
Concrete Scarifier
Slice Seeders, Aerators
John Deer Skid Steer

10 Bedford Park
Bridgewater
508-279-0950


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Global Premier Soccer
 

Bridgewater Soccer Clinic

April 21-24

 

The best place in Ma to become a better soccer player is in the company of players and coaches who share your passion.
 GPS Juniors 3-6 years old

9-11am $100

Technical Training Program

7-14 years

Half Day 9am -1pm $140

Full Day 9am - 3pm $195


 Registration & Info


 Venue: Flagg Street Soccer Complex

2 Flagg St, Bridgewater 

Please remember to
mention you read about them in the Buzz Around!!!

 East Bridgewater Public Library


Monday, April 6, 7pm
East Bridgewater Library

Local author, Adelene Ellenberg will speak about her new book, "EMINENT CRIMES: A Legal Thriller", and the process of writing it.  
 
She will appear at the East Bridgewater Public Library on Monday, April 6th, at 7pm.  
The public is welcome to attend.

Movie Day at the COA

Thursday, April 9 at 1pm

 

Join us for a showing of

The Theory of Everything:

The extraordinary story of Steven Hawking.

 

Senior Walking Club

 

The Walking Club will resume on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30am at St. Johns rear parking lot.  Walk as much as you want at the pace you choose.  Wear Comfortable shoes.  If you know of another safe, quiet place to walk, please call Kelly at the COA at 508-378-1610.  We'd love to try other routes. 

The EB PTO generates a rebate of $100 per ton of textiles collected.  Since the program began, it has generated $1400. for the PTO. 

Please keep this in mind when doing your spring cleaning. 

Clothing, shoes, linens, towels, pocketbooks & accessories and stuffed animals are all accepted. 

Boxes are in the parking lots at all 3 schools.  Donate & recycle & help our schools. 

Visit www.baystatetextiles.com for more information.


SCHOOL LOST & FOUND

 

The lost and found areas in the schools are overflowing.  If your child has lost a jacket, t-shirt, shorts, sneakers, back pack, lunch box, etc., please have them come to the lost & found and look to see if it is here.  Items not retrieved by Monday, April 6th will be donated to charity.

2015 Instructional Soccer Registration and First and Second Grade Registration

 

Registration

 is now open for spring instructional soccer.   This coed league is for pre-k and Kindergarten children and is run by  professionally licensed coaches from Kick-It-USA.   The league takes place on Thursday nights from 5:00 to 6:15 pm and is half practice and half scrimmage.   We expect this league to start in mid-April and run through June. Registration has also been reopened for the Spring Festival of Future Stars (first and second graders).   We reopened the registration to accommodate people that did not sign up for spring soccer in the fall.   All games are played at the Belmont Street fields in East Bridgewater.   Girls play on Saturdays and boys play on Sundays.   The final schedule is TBD but we expect games to run from approximately 12:00 am to 3:00 pm.   The league will start in mid-April and run through early June.  To register please visit the East Bridgewater Youth Soccer website at east-bridgewater-youth-soccer Thank you. 

EBCCYF Football and Cheerleading Registration -

OPEN NOW! We are now accepting registrations for all children entering 2nd-8th Grade as of the September 2015 school year for Cheerleading and K-8th Grade Football Registration Forms MUST be completed and submitted ONLINE by visiting our website:click here to sign up . The Cost of Registration is $200 for (1), $300 for (2) and $350 for the Family Cap for Tackle Football and/or Cheerleading. For Flag Football (Grades K-1st Only) the fee is $40 with no discounts for multiple participants, however the Family Cap would still apply.  We will offer the reduced registration rate noted above until April 15th 2015 at which time fees will increase by $25...Important Note for tackle football players: Football rosters need to be submitted to the OCYFL by May 1st. For more information contact Mike Kingman at  ebvikings@yahoo.com 

Dental Cleaning/Hygiene Exams

Tuesday, April 14th

EB Council on Aging

 

Visiting Dental Associates of Ma is back to provide dental cleanings & hygiene exams for $49.00

If you have Mass Health dental, the cleaning is free.

Please contact the COA at 508-378-1610 to schedule an appointment from 9am-2:15pm.  Each appointment is roughly 45 minutes.

 
EB Partners In Education 
TUPPERWARE FUNDRAISER
For our schools

 

March 13- April 27

 

Keep an eye out for our NEW spring TUPPERWARE fundraiser which will run March 13th-27th.   
Packets will be sent home with the students this week OR you can email at Ebpie@comcast.net and we'll send you an order form. 
You can also place an online order by using this link:    http://onlineorder 
 Do even more to help our schools by sharing the link with relatives and friends near and far as orders placed online are shipped directly to customers!
The online site (which features additional exclusive products) will be available through March 27th.  (Shipping charges will be applied to online orders only).  Orders sent in to the school using the order form will be delivered to the school during the week of April 27th.  All Tupperware comes with a lifetime warranty!!


To Apply for SNAP/Food Stamps

 

Project Bread's food source hotline offers free, confidential screenings for eligibility as well as assistance completing the application over the phone.  Call today at 1-800-645-8333.

Seniors should press 2 for the special senior line.

Mon-Fri 8am-7pm & Saturday 10am-2pm


East Bridgewater Food Pantry
Dates & Times 

Wed, April 8   12:30 - 2pm
Sat, April 25   9:30 -11am

Union Congregational Church,
105 Pleasant St EB
Questions? 
508 378-2874

 

Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation

*Are you a small business impacted by Snow? Loans are Available! 

     In recognizing the hardship that small businesses throughout the Commonwealth have faced in recent weeks due to unprecedented snowfall and historic winter
 conditions, Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito  announced that the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) has approved a snow storm loan fund to help small businesses regain financial stability and recover from lost storm revenue.


Income Tax Preparation at the Council on Aging

 

Tuesdays through April 14

 

Joe Benson will once again be here preparing taxes for a fee of $25.00 by appointment only. 

He is here Tuesdays  from 8:20am -11:40am

Please call Joe at 781-588-5764 if you wish to set up an alternate time.


Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters 

Exotic Pancake Breakfast 

 

The Rotary Clubs of The Bridgewaters Pancake Breakfast . Sunday, April 19th from 8am to 11am at the Bridgewater Senior Center.

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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  have fun with us

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An Ultimate Hair conditioning treatment with a haircut & style ($70) from Revolutions Styling Salon & Spa

East Bridgewater, Rte 106
 

Historical Tidbit Question:

What time was the Spring Equinox in Mountain Daylight Time? 

  

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Please include your name, 
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Buzz Around East Bridgewater.

  

On April 7, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Rob Lundquist, Theresa McNulty, Marla Prince, Stacy Rancourt,  & Jacquelyn Rose
 
 

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