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Stone Church Summer Concerts
Five concerts this year!

785 South Main St, Raynham

 
 Each concert is at 7:00 PM at the Stone Church.


 

Admission is free, but an offering will be gratefully received.

 

July 8
New Providence Big Band
Playing Swing and Jazz!

Image Courtesy of New Providence Big Band Facebook
Image Courtesy of New Providence Big Band Facebook

July 15
The Old Kids on the Block
"Oldies but Goodies!"

 

July 22
Sophisticated Swing
Big Band Music!

 

July 29
Dixie Diehards
New Orleans Jazz!

 

August 5
SOS Big Band
Swing Music from
Cumberland RI!

 

These concerts are sponsored in part by a grant from the Raynham Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. 


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Congratulations

Diane Ribeiro

Diane won a facial and a $10 gift certificate of Mary Kay products from Jeanne Smith and Cindy Guarino, Mary Kay consultants

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

You could win a music relaxation CD "Sea Of Tranquility " ($15 value) from Lisa Evans, hypnotherapist, The Body Maintenance Place, Raynham
  Historical Tidbit:
Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia
Ship building was part of Raynham's early economy.  
 
Ridges were cut into the banks of the Taunton River for cradles for the boats.  The ridges of the banks were used as staging and as a means to shore up, or brace the ships.  
The timbers were floated across the Taunton River to the approximate site of the staging areas and then dragged up
the banks to the ships by the oxen.
 
The small schooners that were built this way weren't completely finished in Raynham.

In the spring, when the water is usually the highest, they were sailed down river to Berkley or Fall River for the final fittings.

The property where the shipbuilding took place was owned by the Reverend Silas Hall and other members of the Hall family.

Info from Raynham Town Website

Monday, June 29

Singing - 10a - Council on Aging  (COA)

Walking - 10a - COA

Device Advice - 11a - Library

Bridge - 1p - COA

Beginner Line Dancing -1p - COA 

Book Buzz - 6:30p - Library

Tuesday, June 30
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Chair Yoga - 10a - COA
Qi Yoga - 11:15a - COA

Whist - 12:30- COA

Intermediate line dancing - 1p - COA 

Pokeno - 1p - COA

Device Advice - 6p - Library

Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall  

Wednesday, July 1
Exercise  - 9 a - COA
Tai Chi - 11a - COA
Cribbage - 12:30 p - COA
1st Wednesday Book Club - 1p - Library
Conservation Comm - 5:30p - Town Hall
Books with Friends - 6:30p - Library
Pumpernickel Puppets - 6:30p - Library
Thursday, July 2
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Wii Bowling - 9a - COA
Super Story Time - 10:30a - Library
Friday, July 3
Exercise  - 9a - COA
Quilting/Knitting - 11:30a - COA
Painting - 1p - COA
Superhero Movie - 2p - Library
Saturday, July 4
Happy Independence Day!
St. Anns - 4p - Service
Sunday, July 5
Agape Chapel - 10:30a
First Baptist Church - Sunday School, 9:30a , Worship 10:45a
First Congregational Church of UCC - 9:30a   
Lutheran Church of the Way - 8a, 11a worship,  9a coffee hour, 9:30a Sunday School
St. Ann's - 8a, 9:30a, 11a and 5p  
 
* Information Compiled in this issue from Town web sites

Book Buzz

Monday, June 29

at 6:30pm

Raynham Public Library

 

Join us for this summer program geared to children in

grades 4 and 5. We will read and discuss books each week and create fun crafts. Plenty of summer fun for kids who love to read!

Please register to participate. 

 

Click here to register 

 

4th of July Weekend Activities and

Fireworks Displays Around the Area
 
For activities & fireworks on the South Shore
July 3-5
 
For a partial list of fireworks in MA
 
For fireworks & activities in & around Boston

 

 

Summer Reading Kick Off Presents
Pumpernickel Puppets

Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30pm

Raynham Public Library

 

Help us kick-off the summer reading program,

Super Reader, with the Pumpernickel Puppets.

These life-size puppets perform the story of Sir George

and the Dragon.

Pick-up your FREE ticket in the Children's Room.

All ages are welcome.

 

 

Bridgewater farm supply
BRIDGEWATER  FARM SUPPLY

Live Life By The Seeds Of 
Your Plants
 

Visit Our On-line Store For Your Lawn & Garden Needs

1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)  Bridgewater   (508) 697-0357

UWGAT Announces Annual Fall Classic

 

United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. 

Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament 

Agawam Hunt, 15 Roger Williams Avenue, Rumford, RI 

October 5, 2015 

 

 

The event begins with registration at 10:00 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m.  A boxed lunch is provided.  Enjoy golfing a scramble format with a Poker Run, Putting Contest, Best Dressed Individual contest, as well as, prizes for Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.  After golfing, enjoy dinner and dessert, awards, and Chinese raffle.

 

Sponsors to date include: Event Sponsor - Bristol County Savings Bank; Platinum Sponsor - BankFive; and Hole in One Sponsor - The Travel Experience.    

 

Sponsorship opportunities along with golfer registration information may be obtained by visiting www.uwgat.orgIf you would like to donate a raffle prize or cash donation, or for further details, please contact Emily Treano at 508-222-2337, ext. 116 or Emily@uwgat.org.

 

REGISTER TODAY!  Early bird registration fees available until July 15, 2015! 

Books With Friends

Wednesday, July 1

at 6:30pm

Raynham Public Library

 

Join us for a new Book club for kids entering

6 through 9th grades.

Meet with us each Wednesday to discuss great books

and have some fun.

 

click here to register

 

GFWC Fundraiser at Foxwoods

 

A  fun filled day trip to FOXWOODS is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18 with the GFWC Taunton Junior Woman's Club.
Raposa Bus Co. will be departing from Silver City Galleria at 7:30 AM.
The cost is $30 and includes complimentary donuts and muffins, gifts for all, and snacks on return trip.
A bonus pack with food voucher or full buffet is also included.
Please call Jane at 508-822-5437 to reserve your seat early. This trip is a local student scholarship fundraiser.

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  

Raynham Community Gardens

 

Do you have a green thumb but nowhere to grow your crops?
The Raynham Park & Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the Raynham Community Garden.

General Information:
The garden is located on Gardiner Street and is open to all town residents. The plots are 15' x 15' and is open for the season now.
Raynham Community Gardens
Call the Park & Recreation office for more information or download the application 


Bwater Square Chiro Building
Bridgewater Square Chiropractic

Happy Golf Season!!!


Regular Chiropractic Care Can Boost Your Golf Performance    

63 Main Street
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0050
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FUN FREE FRIDAYS ARE BACK!!!

 

70 MUSEUMS & CULTURAL VENUES
 10 WEEKS OF FUN THIS SUMMER
7 SITES OPEN FOR FREE EACH FRIDAY
Free Fun Fridays offers visitors no cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues in Massachusetts
July 3
BOSTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Boston * More info * Website
HERITAGE MUSEUMS & GARDENS
Sandwich * More info * Website
FALMOUTH MUSEUMS ON THE GREEN
Falmouth * More info * Website
BERKSHIRE MUSEUM
Pittsfield * More info * Website
AMELIA PARK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Westfield * More info * Website
NAUMKEAG, TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS
Stockbridge * More info * Website
OLD MANSE, TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS
Concord * More info * Website

For the full calendar click here 

                     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.

jacquie 2013


  ~Jacquie
 

Town Building Locations:

 

Town Hall

558 South Main St. 

 508-824-2707

Mon-Thurs 8:30a-4:30p,

Fri 8:30a-12Noon
 Tues eve  6-8PM

 

Public Library

760 South Main St.

508-823-1344

Mon-Wed 10a-8p

Thurs 10a-6p, Fri 10a-5p,

Sat 10a-2p

 

Council on Aging

2215 King Philip Street 

508-824-2740

Mon-Fri 9a-3p 

 
Local Businesses Rock. Show them your support!
Pat Snow ballet
Pat Snow's Dance Academy

ENROLL NOW
 
Summer Dance Camp
July 27-July 31
9am-3pm
At Our Bridgewater Studio
Call or Email For More Info


755 Bedford St
(Winter Place)
508-697-3588


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Global Premier Soccer

 

Bridgewater Soccer Clinic

June 29-July 2

 

Taunton Soccer Clinic

July 20-23
 

The Best Place in MA to Become a Better Soccer Player is in the Company of Players & Coaches Who Share Your Passion


 GPS Juniors 3-6 years

9-11a $100

Technical Training Program

7-14 years

Half Day 9a-1p $140

Full Day 9a-3p $195


 
Registration & Info

Venues:

Flagg Street Soccer Complex

2 Flagg St, Bridgewater

 

Whittenton Field

Pleadwell & Richard Streets

Taunton
 
 

Mary Kay Beauty Consultants

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Cindy Guarino
508-245-1872

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508-208-0596

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A Dreamcatcher Makes a Unique Gift & I Can Personalize Them

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Superhero Movie

Friday, July 3 at 2pm

Raynham Public Library

 

Each Friday during the summer enjoy watching your favorite superhero in action!

This weeks movie is Krypto the Superdog (TV-Y) 

Singing Group at the Raynham COA

 

Every Monday at 11 a.m. join Nancy Donnelly, local music director and piano in-structor, for an informal singing group.

This is a free fun program open to all who enjoy singing. 

First Baptist Church Of Raynham

494 Church St, Raynham

Coming Events

 

July 9-11th, Vacation Bible School (VBS)

9-12 noon
 

*July 14th, Church Picnic. Please bring blankets/lawn chairs; something to grill and a side dish to share.
Drinks, condiments and paper goods provided.
Rain Date: July 21st

Call (508) 823-9200 for more info 

Worried about what to do with the kids this summer?

Check out these great activities and events!

The kids won't have time to be bored!

 

Kids bowl free - 2 games a day all summer!

Kids bowl free link, click here

 

365 things to do south shore

lists different daily ideas

365 things link, click here

 

Free outdoor movies, events & more

visit South Shore Mamas

south shore mamas, click here

 

For free events at Patriot Place

Patriot Place free activities, click here

 

Free Kids Workshops at Home Depot

For workshop info, click here

 

Free Kids Workshops at Lowe's

Build & Grow Clinics

For clinic times & activities, click here 

St. Ann's Parish

Vacation Bible School

 

Vacation Bible School / Adult Volunteers Needed
This year's Vacation Bible School is "Everest....Conquering Challenges with God's

Mighty Power!"

If you are interested in volunteering for Vacation Bible School, which will be held the week of August 3rd to August 7th, or wish to register your child, please contact Darlene McAuley at darlene.mcauley@gmail.com or call 774-501-1176.  

prize box  
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
have fun with us

and beeee entered to win  


 

a music relaxation CD "Sea Of Tranquility " ($15 value) from Lisa Evans, hypnotherapist, The Body Maintenance Place, Raynham

   

Historical Tidbit Question:

Who owned the shipyard property?

 

 Email us your answer at: 

Please include your name, 
phone number & town
with your answer.
 
By entering, you give us
permission to announce 
your name in next week's 
Buzz Around Raynham.

  

On June 30, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner 
from the correct answers.

The Buzz was compiled

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

  

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