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                      Field Trip Comes to the School!

Due to the wet weather, the 5th graders at the Halifax Elementary School
had an "in door" field trip.  Two historical interpreters were brought into the school. The students leaned about writing with quill pens and how school was in an earlier time.  They heard stories about artifacts and how some of them were
found, along with how old there were.  Space was even set up for games.
All in all, everyone had a great day.

 

June 21, 2015
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Making the Past Last

Founded in 1791, the Massachusetts Historical Society, an independent research library, is an invaluable resource for American history, life, and culture. 

Its extraordinary collections tell the story of America through millions of rare and unique documents, artifacts, and irreplaceable national treasures. 

As the nation's first historical society, the MHS strives to enhance the understanding of our nation's past and its connection to the present, demonstrating that history is not just a series of events that happened to individuals long ago, but is integral to the fabric of our daily lives. Its collections are accessible to anyone with an interest in American history.

Beyond research, the MHS offers many ways for the public to enjoy its collections, including free exhibitions, public lectures, tours, brown-bag lunches, seminars, and teacher workshops.

 

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Upcoming Schedule of Events
Monday, June 22

Church - 9a - Council on Aging  (COA)

Computer - 10a - COA

Cribbage - 10a - COA

Wellness Clinic - 11a - Town Hall

Tai Chi - 11a - COA

Lunch - noon - COA

Matter of Balance - 1p - COA
Local Authors Night - 6:30p - Library
Tuesday, June 23
Wii Games - COA
Men's Coffee- 9a - COA
SHINE Counsel- 9a - COA
Council on Aging - 10a - COA
Drop in Knitting - 10a - Library
Lunch- noon - COA
Line Dance - 2:30p - COA
Board of Selectmen - 7:30p - Town Hall
Wednesday, June 24

Quilting - 10a - COA

Wii Games - 10:30a - COA

Chair Yoga - 11a - COA

Lunch - noon - COA

Mystery Book Club - 2p - Library

Friends of the Library - 6:30p - Library

 Thursday, June 25

Blood Pressure -8:30a - COA

Men's Coffee - 9a - COA

Oil Painting - 10a - COA

Shopping Van - 12:30p - COA

Friday, June 26

Our Lady of the Lake Church Mass - 9a  

Errand Van -9a - COA

Love to Walk Group - 9a - COA

Exercise - 10a - COA

Ballroom Dance -11a - COA

Summer Reading Kickoff - 11:30a - Library

Lunch - noon - COA
Saturday, June 27

Brush Day - 8a - HIghway Dept

Halifax in Lights - 4p - Town Green

Our Lady of the Lake Mass - 4p

 

 Sunday, June 28
Our Lady of the Lake Church Masses - 7:30a & 10:30a
Halifax Congregational Church Service - 10a  

 

*Information compiled from the Town & Library Websites, Council on Aging Newsletter, and individual submissions. If you'd like something listed, email us.

 

dove cross Prayer Vigil for the Victims of the A.M.E. shooting in Charlestown, SC
Sunday,  June 21st  7-8 pm, 
Central Square Congregational Church, 
71 Central Sq., Bridgewater

 

Congregations and clergy from the Bridgewater area will gather for a prayer vigil to remember all of the victims of this shooting, their friends and relatives, and their congregation.  We mourn their loss, and we gather to express our solidarity with them and with all victims of racism and violence.  

This will be a time to grieve the loss of life, to stand against racism, hate, and violence, and to again signal our desire for stricter back ground checks for gun ownership. Bring a candle or sign or flowers if you wish - but most of all bring yourself. It will also be a time to share our feelings and concerns with one another. 

All congregations and religious leaders are welcome to join us.

Rev. Beth Walden, 
Central Square Congregational Church, Bridgewater
Rev. Carol Ashton, First Church West Bridgewater
Rev. Jim Conley, 
Union Congregational Church, UCC, East Bridgewater
Rev. Ken Mantler, United Methodist Church, Bridgewater
Rev. Paul Sprecher, 
First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist, Bridgewater 

                   Local Authors Night at the Library

 

Monday, June 22 at 6:30pm

Holmes Public Library

Eugene Coghill

 

 Join us in welcoming some of our local authors.

 Eugene Coghill of Halifax will read from his first novel, Love Is a Fishnet, which he wrote about a journey of the heart.

Brett Crehan of West Bridgewater will read from his newly released Ji Eun's Gift: A Novel of Southeastern Massachusetts. 

Rosalind Cuschera of Quincy will read from Journey from San Rocco, a nonfiction book based on her family history.

Members of the library's Halifax Writes Writers Group will also share excerpts from their works in progress. We hope you will come to be in the audience and support our local literati - already-published and soon-to-be-published!

Authors will have books available for purchase, but no purchase is necessary to attend!

 Light refreshments served.

 Halifax in Lights                             

 Saturday, June 27

Beginning at 4pm

 

 

The 2015 edition of Halifax in Lights will be on Saturday, June 27.
Bring the whole family and enjoy all the festivities!
 
Family activities begin at the Halifax Town Hall from 4pm to 7pm.
Music and additional activities from 7pm to 9pm at the Elementary School.
Fireworks are at 9:15pm.
Volunteers are needed to assist in planning for the day's activities and for working during the day of the event.
Vendors can contact the committee via Facebook to host a table.
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Summer Theatre Program

  
    The Halifax Youth and Recreation Commission will sponsor, for the 31st consecutive year, "On Stage," a four week summer theatre program for students entering grades four through eight. 

Instruction will be given in various aspects of the theatre including acting, vocal production, movement, and improvisation.
The program will begin on Monday,July 6, and run on Mondays through Thursdays, from 9:00 to 12:00, for four weeks, at the Halifax Elementary School.  Public performances will be held on Thursday, July 30.

    Halifax resident Robert Kniffen, retired Director of Music for the Rockland Public Schools and Drama Director at Rockland High School, will direct the program.  As one of the founders of "On Stage", this will be his thirtieth year with the program. 
    Participation in the program will be limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.  Cost of the program is $150 for Halifax residents and $175 for nonresidents. 
Registration forms are available at the Halifax Elementary School, the Holmes Public Library, by calling 781-293-3147, or online at

 

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                   Monday Night Madness Is BACK!

 

 

Monday, June 29 at 6:30pm

Holmes Public Library

 

Monday Night Madness begins at the Holmes Public Library with Marvelous Marvin's show "The Magic of Science".

 

A professional performer since 1984, Marvelous Marvin incorporates dance, theater, magic, and circus arts with his love of research and science.

This show is best for ages 5 & up.

Reservations are not required, but seating is limited in the Community Room.

 


 

Your library has so many great new options for readers with tablets and smart phones.  Download books and audio books and get Overdrive Help click here

The SAILS Library Network is constantly updating the Overdrive collection. Check out our Virtual Library Help page to get started.

Our E-Technology webpage has links and resources from Best Bookish Apps for Kids aged 2-8 and Free Apps for Readers.

Many great resources for your readers are available now!

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  Best Wishes to the Graduates of 2015!

 

Photo by Stephanie Spyropoulos.

  

Photo by Stephanie Spyropoulos.
Photo by Stephanie Spyropoulos.

 

 

May 30, 2015 saw the graduation of

279 graduates from the Silver Lake

High School, from the towns of Halifax, Kingston and Plympton.

 

We wish all these young adults success as they engage themselves in their post-high school endeavors. 

 

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Photos used with permission from the Plympton - Halifax Express Facebook page

 

 

 "Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity" ~ John Muir, Our National Parks

 

"I walked slowly to enjoy this freedom, and when I came out of the mountains, I saw the sky over the prairie, and I thought that if heaven was real, I hoped it was a place I never had to go, for this earth was greater than any paradise."
Daniel J. Rice
 
 
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It's time to take a walk through nature; to feel real peace in the budding of new leaves and the odor of an unseen blooming bush.

   ~Jacquie
 

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Reminder:

The last day of school is Wednesday, June 24 for all students grade 1-11.


Summer Reading Program Begins
Friday, June 26 at 11:30am
Holmes Public Library

Come for some cake and enjoy the fun.
Sign up for summer programs and pick up your reading bag!
Weekly programs for toddlers through grade 6
Special events throughout the summer,
and of course, Monday Night Madness!!

WATER BAN IN EFFECT

 

The Water Department has imposed water restrictions beginning on May 1, 2015.
 In addition, because of the work on the water tank, there will be an outside water ban beginning on September 1, 2015 while the water tank is being painted.

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Senior Tax Work Off Abatement Info now available

 

Preliminary information about the senior tax work-off program approved at the Annual Town Meeting in May 2015 is now available. Applications are also available.

 

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Library Summer Hours

 

Summer hours at the library are in effect, so the library will be open 10-8 on Mondays and Wednesdays, instead of 12-8, and will be closed on Saturdays until Labor Day.

Independence Day Special Picnic Cold Lunch

Thursday, July 2 at noon

Halifax Council on Aging

 

Join us for a lovely fried chicken breast, a variety of salads, rolls, beverages and  delicious strawberry shortcake!

Only $2.50 per person

Please call the COA at 781-293-7313. 


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