Teddy Bears Picnic

Thursday, June 18

at 10:30am

Raynham Public Library

Calling all Teddy Bears! You're invited to our annual Teddy Bears' Picnic on Thursday, June 18.

You'll hear Teddy Bear stories and sing Teddy Bear songs. Plenty of songs, stories and fun for you and your little one.

Please bring the child that loves you best.

Light refreshments.

Raynham Summer Parks Program

Save the Dates: July 6th - August 28th

Summer Playground Program

(Grades 1-8)

Half Day Hours:  

8:00am - 12:00pm        
Full Day Hours:   8:00am - 5:30pm           

Tadpole Program  

(ages 4-6)

Program Hours:  8:00am-12:00pm          


 click here for recreation site  

Recreation Director: Elizabeth Francis 
Office Phone: 

508-824-2743
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-1:30pm
efrancis@town.raynham.ma.us  

Council on Aging Health Program

Thursday, June 18

9am-noon

The Bristol-Plymouth Regional School will hold its second LPN program here on June 18 from 9 a-m. to 12 noon, covering topics including healthy eating on a budget, balance, and dehydration and why

everyone should drink more water.

This free program is open to all.

RED SOX GAME ON WIDESCREEN TV

Raynham COA

Thursday, June 25, 1 pm

Join us for the game! 

We will be having

Hot dogs, popcorn (we hope), ice cream, soft drinks. $3.00 per person

Sign up in advance at the COA

THIS IS THE ONLY WEEKDAY GAME THIS YEAR!

United Way Announces Community Impact Grants

The Board of Directors of United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. (UWGAT) is pleased to announce it will invest $1,720,738 over the next year.  United Way's mission is "to improve lives by uniting the caring power of communities to advance the common good."  UWGAT is committed and focused on investing in programs in the areas of education, income, and health, because these are the building blocks for a good quality of life.  

The total investment of $1,720,738 will be allocated to local non-profit organizations administering programs in the priority areas of education, income, and health.  Allocations will be distributed as follows: $481,846 to help enhance education, $427,445 for income stability including the Mass 211 free information and referral system, and $286,300 for healthier communities.  Additionally, $8,927 will be distributed to other United Ways by donor choice and $516,220 to additional designations as requested by donors.

"Every 3 years UWGAT conducts a Community Needs Assessment to remain current and relevant in investing dollars into our local community to best meet the needs of our residents, employees, and guests of our eleven cities and towns," said Jamie E. Crossman, UWGAT President & CEO.  UWGAT serves the cities and towns of: Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Mansfield, North Attleboro, Norton, Plainville, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Taunton.

UWGAT recruits individuals and organizations from the community who bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done.  UWGAT's volunteers represent all UWGAT donors and they review program funding requests to bring forward investment recommendations to the Board of Directors.

You can be part of the change. You can give, you can advocate, and you can volunteer.  That's what it means to Live United.  For more information, contact United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. at 508-222-2337, visit www.uwgat.org, or follow UWGAT on Facebook and Twitter. 

Notice from the Superintendent

Dear Parents/Guardians,

At the last Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee meeting on May 20, 2015, the School Committee unanimously voted to increase the Middle School Sports fees as of August 1, 2015 as follows:

* A $300.00 per student/per sport fee will be implemented with no student/family cap.

* A minimum of fifteen (15) student participants must be paid in full before each season will commence. If the minimum paid student participation is not met, the sport will be cancelled.

The purpose of the increase is to cover the costs of the self-funded Middle School Sports Program. Although, we can agree that sports are an integral part of a student's "School Life", the expenses incurred by the program are not in keeping with the revenue generated, thereby creating a burden on the District's operational budget. The District cannot run a deficit; therefore, the newly instituted fee structure will be piloted during the 2015-2016 school year.

Further funding via a concerted parent/guardian fundraising effort will be instrumental in the continuance of school-based athletic opportunities at the middle school level. The program will require approximately $2,000.00 in fundraising revenue from both Bridgewater and Raynham to offset program costs.

With the assistance of fundraising efforts and the increase in fees, our plan is that the Middle School Sports programs will once again be self-sustaining and our students will continue to have the opportunity to participate in a school-based athletic program. Thank you for your continued support of the District.

Sincerely,

Jacqueline B. Forbes, Ph.D.

Superintendent of Schools

 

Does your organization need volunteers?

Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce Community Involvement Committee is now accepting applications for Volunteer Assistance for Community Events taking place in August, September and October of this year. 

This new program being offered by the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce allows your organization to submit an application detailing your fundraising event for consideration. 

 A winner will be selected and we will solicit the Chamber membership to attempt to get some volunteer help for the event.  The only requirement is that funds raised from the event must be used to directly benefit a Chamber Community.

The Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce represents the nine communities of Middleboro, Lakeville, Carver, Raynham, Bridgewater, Halifax, Plympton, Rochester, and Wareham. The application deadline is July 1. 

Feel free to email us at  communityinvolvement@cranberrycountry.org with any questions.  Click here to submit application 

508-828-1101 * TRWA, P.O. Box 1116, Taunton MA 02780   -   The TRWA River Center, Gertrude Boyden Refuge, 1298 Cohannet Street Taunton Ma.

                     Raynham Walking Group

Mondays 10am weekly

Meet at the Senior Center lobby

Shake off the winter and get going when the Park and Recreation Department joins with the Senior Center to offer the weekly walking program.

The group steps off from the Senior Center lobby at 9:30 am every Monday (weather permitting) throughout the spring, summer and early fall.

The walkers take advantage of the adjacent Park and Rec property for different levels of walking. All are welcome to this free program, facilitated by Park and Rec program director Heather Nix.