SE MA Chapter of Trout Unlimited Presents 

Bob Veraka Memorial Fly Casting and Fishing Classes

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

                                                  Jeopardy

Thursday, Apri 16 at 10:30am

Council on Aging

Exercise your brain a little and have some fun with us.

Join us for a game of Jeopardy and see how much you know!

Stick around and have lunch with us after the game.

Call the COA at 508-378-1610 to sign up.

 Central Elementary School's Early Learning Center ~ Open House 

Thursday, April 16,  5 - 7pm

Quality childcare for preschool aged children that is both affordable and flexible.

Please visit East Bridgewater Public School's newest program.

Explore the classroom and learn about our:
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play-based, child centered program.
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curriculum which explores children's literature, dramatic play, science discovery,

arts and crafts, nature, music, culinary arts, and early math skills.
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unbelievable student/teacher ratio.
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Experienced, DEEC certified professionals. Please call Mrs. Cronin at (508) 378-8212 ext. 156 or email tcronin@ebps.net with any questions. * Please enter through the modular classrooms in rear. *(wooden deck doors, located off the playground) 

Salon Esprit Celebrates 25 Years by Giving Back to the Community

Salon Esprit will be hosting a Cut-A-Thon 

 Saturday, April 18th from 3-5pm.

100% of the proceeds raised during this time will go to the East Bridgewater YMCA's Annual Campaign. 

There will be haircuts, manicures, pedicures, facials, etc.  raffle items and bake sale items all to support the YMCA. 

Stop by and pamper yourself.

Congratulations to Salon Esprit for  a wonderful 25 years!

 East Bridgewater Farmer's Market /Community Gardens

A working group has begun to form around Farmer's Markets/Community Gardens.

 Next meeting:

Thursday, April 23rd 

8:30am-9:30am 

The Center at Sachem Rock 

 If you are interested in joining either priority area group, please contact me. During the next meeting, we can begin identifying action items for the Farmer's Market/Community Gardens working group, and can further discuss next steps for the two priority areas. 

Please let me know if you believe there are other areas that should be included as a priority, or bring your ideas to the next meeting!

We have scheduled the next meeting date for Thursday, April 23rd from 8:30am-9:30am at the Center at Sachem Rock. Thank you to Nancy Hill for allowing us to use this space for meetings!

Please RSVP to Leah Serafin at lserafin@oldcolonyymca.org or 781.341.2016 x227 if you will be attending.

Thank you!

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. 

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.
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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. 

Ticks and Your Dog

Ticks can transmit dangerous diseases when they attach to a host and feed.  A tick must be attached for several hours in order to transmit Lyme disease to a host. If you check your dog (and yourself) daily, you have a chance of finding and removing any ticks before they can transmit Lyme disease.

Even if you are using an effective tick control product, you should still check your dog daily for ticks and remove any as soon as you find them. You should never remove a tick with your fingers. Tweezers work well, but be sure to grasp the tick close to the head and pull gently to avoid leaving the mouthparts embedded in the skin. Tick removal tools are also very easy to use. Avoid using lighter fluid, matches, or other products that may irritate the skin or cause serious injuries to your dog. When in doubt, ask your veterinary care team for assistance removing the tick.  

Respectfully Submitted, Dr. Karen Reamsnyder

Raynham Veterinary Hospital 

402 South Street East

Raynham, MA

(508) 823-8443.

We are open Mon-Fri: 7:00am -7:00pm

Sat: 8:00am -3:00pm.  On Sundays or after hours, for emergency care, contact the New England Animal Medical Center in West Bridgewater at 508-580-2515.

                                     Fuller Craft Museum

Join us in the courtyard of Fuller Craft Museum to purchase new and old works of art, and beautifully wrought crafts gifted to Fuller Craft for sale in the Museum Shop. This is a singular opportunity to acquire collection objects of astonishing beauty and value. This is a two-day bazaar noon - 5:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday, April 25 & 26. Questions: 508-588-6000  fullercraft.org