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                             Rotarian of the Year!!! 

Janet Dye, president of the Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters, has announced that Beth Roll Smith of West Bridgewater has
been selected as the club's "Rotarian of the Year" for 2015. 

The award will be presented on June 30th
as part of the club's
annual Installation of Officers & Directors at
6pm at the Charlie Horse Restaurant in West Bridgewater.

Ticket are available for the dinner from the event's chair Tom Kazanowski, 781.682.4402.

Smith, has been the director of the West Bridgewater Public Library since November 1988 and has been a member of the
Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters since 1989, twice serving as president of the club and currently serving again as the club's secretary, a role she has filled admirably for many years.
She manages the Rotary Club's scholarship program that annually awards 5 Community Service Awards of $500 each to graduating high school seniors from the Bridgewaters.

Rotary President Dye explains that "no one better exemplifies Rotary's motto of Service Above Self than Beth and our club is extremely pleased to recognize Beth Roll Smith as our Rotarian of the Year for 2015.

Local Authors Night Features West Bridgewater Author
 
Monday, June 22 at 6:30pm
Holmes Public Library
Rte 106, Halifax
Brett Crehan


Learn about the writing and self-publishing process from local authors Eugene Coghill (Halifax), Brett Crehan (West Bridgewater), and Rosalind Cuschera (Quincy). Come out to support our local literati -- the published and the soon-to-be-published!

This is a free event. Authors will have books available for purchase and signing, but no purchase necessary to attend. Light refreshments will be served, courtesy of the Friends of the Holmes Public Library.
   
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June 21, 2015
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Prize Box

 

Congratulations
Daniela Nilsson

 

 Daniela won entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym,

East Bridgewater,
Rt 106

 

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

You could win 
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  Historical Tidbit:
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.

 

Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston Street

Boston, Massachusetts  02115  Tel: 617-536-1608
Fax: 617-859-0074


  Support and Membership

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Monday, June 22
Exercise - 8:30a - Council on Aging (COA)
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Nunckatesset Greenway - 9:30a - Town Hall
Lunch - noon - COA

Tuesday, June 23

Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Board of Assessors - 3:30p - Town Hall
Town River Fishery Comm - 6:30p - Bridgewater Library, 15 South St, Bridgewater

Wednesday, June 24

Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:15a - Good Days Restaurant
Outreach - 9a - COA
Health Screening - 10a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA

Thursday, June 25

Exercise - 8:30a - COA
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Line Dancing - 9:30a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Mah Jongg - 12:45p - COA
Trucchi's Van - 1p - COA
Yoga - 6p - First Church
Agricultural Comm - 6:45p - Town Hall
Friday, June 26
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 10:30a - COA
Zumba Gold - 3:30p - COA
Saturday, June 27
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
 
Reminder: No weekend MBTA Rail Service 
Sunday, June 28
Church of St. Ann - 8:30a, 10:30a  
Cochestett United Methodist - Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School 10:15am
First Church - Worship Service and Sunday School 10a, Teen Bible Study 9a
Fellowship Hour - 11a 
Joy of Pentecost - Sunday School & service 10a
evening worship 6p
Temple Baptist - 10a, 11a & 6p
West Bridgewater Baptist - 9:15 Sunday School, 10:30 Service, evening worship 6p

 

* Information compiled in this issue from Town web sites & submitted information. Feel free to submit events & information from your non-profit group.

 

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 
                         Farmers Market at First Church

Tuesday, June 23
 from 3 until 6 pm
The First Church
 29 Howard Street
 
Please join us for the first of it's summer Farmers Market's.
Produce and local growers as well as vendors will be present.
Also featured will be artisans, homemade creations and demonstrations.
If you are interested in taking part, please call the church office at 508-587-3118 (if call goes to voice mail please leave a message) or you may email the church at firstchurchwb@juno.com.
There is no charge for participation, but vendors are asked to bring their own tables for set up.
Upcoming dates for other Farmers Market's are: Tuesday(s) July 14 and 28; August 11 and 25.

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                Massachusetts Walking Tour Concert 
June 26th@ 6pm 
West Bridgewater Public Library
 
Sponsored by The Friends of the West Bridgewater Public Library in collaboration with the West Bridgewater Cultural Counci.
Since 2010, co-founders Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards have organized an annual non-profit bipedal concert tour of Massachusetts in support of arts and culture for towns throughout the state. Each free community concert collaborates with local artists, musicians, educational programs, trail managers and land trust groups to highlight both artistic diversity and recreational land use. With each visit, a community has pulled together and taken part in a dialogue which serves to strengthen local investment in the arts.
 
People still ask "so you actually walk?" YES, with our instruments, and camping gear, to each and every show - and after 8-13 miles of hiking roads and trailways, we perform a concert.
 
"Well, how does that support the arts?" Each Walking Tour event is a collaboration of cultural movers and shakers such as local artists, art organizations, trail volunteers, cultural council members, and school systems for an evening of shared ideas, stories, and song - thanks to state grants and private trusts, the concerts are always FREE for the communities we visit.

We are looking for local artist, musician, and poets to participate in this free community concert as a sign of support for our local arts.  All interested parties should contact Mark Mandeville @ mark@masswalkingtour.org.  Additional details about the 
Massachusetts Walking Tour Concert
 and the Nunckatessett Greenway project (Bay Circuit Trail) are provided below.

Mass Walking Tour, June 26th @ 6PM at W.B. Public Library 
  • Nunckatessett Greenway Project (part of the Bay Circuit Trail) enhances recreational, environmental, social, and educational opportunities, and also stimulates economic activity in the town of West Bridgewater and Bridgewater. The genesis of the project stems from a grassroots movement of local residents and public officials that wish to see a nature corridor that will elevate people's awareness of the Town River and of historical sites situated along that river, as well as promote outdoor classrooms, economic development and alternative means of travel. www.nunckatessettgreenway.org/resources/videos 

We look forward to seeing you at this event and for supporting the local arts.
Beth Roll Smith
Library Director
West Bridgewater Public Library
508-894-1255

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Christmas Eve in June
June 24
Wear Your Santa Hats
Get Your Photo with Santa


Sun June 21 @ 1:05, Brockton Rox Vs Nashua Silver Knights
Tues June 23 @ 6:35, Brockton Rox Vs Worcester Bravehearts
Wed June 24 @ 6:35, Brockton Rox Vs Seacoast Mavericks

WB Council on Aging Presents:

PILGRIM BELLE TOUR of Historic Plymouth Harbor 

& Lunch at Isaacs Restaurant

Wednesday, July 1, 2015  


The Day Trip Includes: Round-trip Motor coach Transportation  Luncheon at Isaacs Restaurant ~ Choice of: Chicken Cordon Bleu or Broiled Scrod all served with salad, potato, vegetable, rolls, dessert, coffee or tea. 

75 Minute Pilgrim Belle narrated Cruise. 

Free time in waterfront area to explore on your own. 

Please Note:  Walking along the State Pier is involved to and from the boat.  Due to the generosity of Brockton Howard Foundation the cost of this trip is granted to West Bridgewater Elders only.  Seating is limited to 100 on a first come, first served basis.  For reservations and information please contact Fran Deibel at W.B. COA, 508-894-1262 

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WB Graduation Full of Community Spirit

West Bridgewater's middle-senior high school graduation was brimming with community pride, teary smiles and gratitude Friday night as students, teachers, parents, friends, and other family gathered at War Memorial
Park for the annual tradition.
 41 members of the senior class were praised for their achievement of outstanding MCAS scores, qualifying them for John and Abigail Adams scholarships.  Also praised were members of the National Honor Society, Leo's club, math team, band, chorus, yearbook committee, key club, superintendent's council, heritage committee, athletes of all sports and participants in state championships.
Special thanks was given to Mrs. Dubin and Mrs. Schmeer, two retiring educators who have given so much to the West Bridgewater community. 
 

"The class of 2015 will always hold a special place in West
Bridgewater High School history as the last class to graduate from the
'old' middle senior high school building," said Superintendent Patty Oakley.
There was a tribute to the late Paul Chiulli and a special presentation where each graduate donned a pair of sunglasses, gifted from the Chiulli family.  Paul's parents accepted his diploma posthumously, with the support of all 2015 graduates.

 "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
 
 
jacquie 2013
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
 

WB Town Buildings

 

Town Hall

65 N. Main Street

   (508) 894-1200

Mon, Tues & Thurs
8a-4p

Wed  8a-7p, Fri 8a-1p

 

WB Public Library

80 Howard St

508-894-1255

Mon, Thurs, Fri 10a-5p,
Tues-Wed 10a-7p
Sat 10a- 2p

 

Council on Aging

97 W Center St

508-894-1262

Mon-Fri 8:30a-4p 

 

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Kid's Movie Night
Tuesday, June 23, at 6 p.m.
The First Church, 29 Howard Street.

There is no charge for admission. Light refreshments will be available for a small fee.
Children are asked to bring a blanket to sit on.

School Notice

Important Dates

 

 

June 23rd -

Howard School - 6th Grade Celebration at noon

 

June 23rd  - 8th Grade End of the Year Celebration and Recognition Ceremony -  An invitation with specific details will be sent home.  We ask that students follow the basic school dress code, as well as no jeans and a collared shirt for the gentlemen.

 

June 24th- Field Day

7th & 8th Grades

 

June 25th - Last day of school with  early dismissal.  We have a farewell breakfast for the 8th grade students.

 

MONDAY AFTERNOON IS GAME TIME

WB Council on Aging 

at 1 PM

 

 Do you like to play Cribbage, Scrabble, Michigan Rummy, Scat, Hearts, Bid Whist, etc. and/or Board Games?  Let's get a group together on Mondays for an afternoon of fun and games.  Call 508-894-1262 if you would like to put your name on the "interest list" and let us know what game(s) you'd like to play.   We have a volunteer coordinator for Cribbage Players; Bob Coolen ... thank you Bob!

THE  STITCH LOVERS GROUP at the COA

Tuesdays at 1pm

 

Spring has sprung  time to finish those UFO'S. We all have UFO"S hanging around waiting to be "stitched".  Come and join us on Tuesday afternoons from 1 pm to 3 pm.  

We will be Weaving, Crocheting, Cross stitching, Embroidering, Knitting and Sewing!

 A sewing machine is available for your use. So join us to finish those UFO'S.

Town River Fisheries Committee Meeting

Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30pm

Help our WB River!

town river m prince  

 

Our Mission:

To actively work to improve the alewife/herring fisheries of the Town River and associated bodies of water through sound management practices, observance of the regulations, and public education.

 If you would like to learn more, or would like to join our group, all are welcome.


 

 Meeting at the Bridgewater Public Library

15 South St, Bridgewater

An Introduction to Qigong
Sunday, June 28, at 7 pm
The First Church of West Bridgewater
29 Howard Street
 
Open to the public and admission is free --
Sifu John Loupos presents "Introduction to Qigong"
Qigong (pronounced Chee Gung) is an ancient Chinese martial and healing discipline with roots dating back some 4000 or more years. John will provide a historical and philosophical overview on qigong and guide attendees in a simple qigong home practice.
John Loupos has been teaching Chinese martial arts since 1968. He is founder and chief instructor at Jade Forest Kung Fu/Tai Chi and founder of the Pain and Mobility Clinic for Hanna Somatic education in Cohasset, MA. He has written several books on Tai Chi, qigong and related topics.

 Yearbooks and Annual Reports Available

at the Library

 

Did you know that the library has

digitized versions of past

West Bridgewater Jr/Sr

High School Yearbooks

and Annual Reports?

To view, simply click on the following link!

archive.org/wb

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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  
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A facial and a $10 gift certificate of Mary Kay products from Jeanne Smith and Cindy Guarino, Mary Kay consultants

 Historical Tidbit Question:

 True or false? Was the Mass. Historical Society the first historical society in the United States?

 

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On June 23, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

 

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Mark Hardy,  TJ Kelley, Robert Lundquist, Theresa McNulty, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose & Marla Prince
  

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