Juggler Bryson Lang

Monday, August 10 at 6:30pm

Bridgewater Public Library

Join us for our finale to summer reading as we present Juggler Bryson Lang.

 All ages welcome, no registration.

   We will be drawing the winners of the bike raffle at tonight's program. Bikes are sponsored by Estabrook and Chamberlain Insurance Agency of Bridgewater

"Home on the Harbor"
 

An Informative Lecture

Bridgewater Public Library

Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30pm

Presented by Kevin Rogers of the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands

Learn how the National Park was created geologically and politically and how it is managed.  An overview of most of the islands with pictures will be presented with special attention to the two "Gateway Islands" of Georges and Spectacle Islands. (www.bostonharborislands.org) Also, stop by the library to pick up a weekday Boston Harbor Tour Pass for buy one get one free for up to four adults.

The event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Public Library, is free and open to the public.

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Movie Mondays at the Library

Movie Monday!

Every week at 1pm.

 Join us for air conditioning and a movie.

 Movies begin at 1:00 pm and vary in length depending on the movie shown. Some movies may be in 3D.

 All ages are welcome,

parent must stay with child.

Movie titles can be found on our website www.bridgewaterpubliclibrary.org

Bridgewater Academy Lions Club is sponsoring a summer blood

drive on Monday, August 17, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the

Conant Community Health Center, 5 Wally Krueger Way, Bridgewater.

For an appointment please call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2787)

or visit redcrossblood.org. Questions? Please contact Elaine at

desweet28@verizon.net or 508-697-8154. The need is constant,

the gratification is instant, GIVE BLOOD.

      Bridgewater's CAPRIOL CONSORT  Recorder Musical Group

Capriol Consort Recorders Concert

The recent performance of the Bridgewater based Capriol Consort performance as part of the Massachusetts Walking Tour delighted the audience at nearby WB Public Library.

Performers in the current concert are Marcia Anderson, Judy Cicierega, Deb Giokas, Cindy Lincoln, Charlene Setzer, and Patty Simon.

The Capriol Consort, named for a character in a 16th century dance manual, has been in existence since the early 90's, meeting weekly to explore music from the 12th century to the present. Their instruments are recorders-all sizes. The recorder is wonderfully suited to a variety of musical styles. In this program, you will hear choices from a range of ancient Sephardic song to a 17th century English Country Dance tune to a sea chantey, a spiritual, a Mexican lament upon eviction from the homeland, and an old American favorite. The recorders will be joined by viola da gamba, percussion, and a family of crumhorns--you'll find out!

Under the direction of Marcia Anderson, retired from the English Department at Bridgewater State University, the group has played at schools, churches, libraries, and private parties. In an earlier configuration, they performed at King Richard's Faire, the North Easton Arts Festival, and Plimoth Plantation, and were featured on radio (New Bedford's WBSM) and television (Massasoit's "Routes of Music"). The musicians come from West Bridgewater, Bridgewater, Middleboro, and the regional area.

If you've ever had the experience of playing recorder in elementary school, you probably remember an inexpensive, squeaky instrument that you never took very seriously. The Capriol Consort takes recorders very seriously and uses not only soprano recorders but also alto, tenor and bass. They even occasionally use a sopranino (higher than soprano) and a C bass (lower than a bass!) The fingerings are different on the different sizes and they read in both treble and bass clef; the musicians like to joke that it prevents Alzheimer's!

Respectfully Submitted, Beth Roll- Smith

A Sweet Way to Change a Life!

Cakes by Paula is running a raffle to raise funds for Rick Pessin and Joe Martikke for the month of August. 

Joe is suffering from a cancer that has invaded his spine and has

caused paralysis from the chest down, requiring him to use a wheelchair.  To go home, renovations to their home and additional care

will be needed. 

 Cakes by Paula is helping to raise funds for alterations to the home to make it possible for Joe to continue living at home with Rick and their two 'fur babies'.

The winner of the raffle gets a designer cupcake tray for their special occasion.  More info can be found on Paula's Facebook page: