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Goldfinch & Sunflowers - Mary Wright Julius

Hidden Hummingbird - Mary Wright Julius
 
"I love to watch the birds and butterflies that come to the late-summer garden. Flocks of grackles fill the trees and empty the feeders every day as they get ready to journey South. The hummingbirds are gathering nectar from the bee balm and the butterfly bush is a favorite of the black swallowtail. The yellow goldfinches are busy pulling every seed from the sunflowers. Occasionally, the cooper's hawk shows up at the feeders and all the birds scatter until he leaves. September is a time of transition, of preparing for colder weather and the first frost, and the birds know it's coming." 

 Thank you, Mary, for sharing these beautiful captures of life!
   
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September 13, 2015
 
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Prize Box
 


Congratulations!!!
Priscilla Luchetti
 
 Priscilla won a free make-up application with instruction
from Revolutions Salon,
Route 106, EB

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

You could win a martial arts birthday party for 10 children at South Shore Martial Arts, Rt 106, Halifax, MA
Historical Tidbit:

 First Parish Church History: 1721

Rev. Daniel Perkins was ordained in 1721.  He graduated Harvard College; his second wife, Madame Hancock, was the mother of John Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. 
 
Monday, September 14
Exercise - 8:30a - Council on Aging (COA)
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Smorgasbord Story Time with Ms Carol - 10:30a - Library
Lunch - noon - COA

Tuesday, September 15

Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Conservation Comm - 6:30p - Town Hall

Wednesday, September 16

Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:15a - Good Days Restaurant
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Bridge - 12:45p - COA
Board of Assessors - 6p - Town Hall
Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall
Planning Board - 7:30p - Town Hall

Thursday, September 17

Board of Health - 8:30a - Town Hall
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
Friday, September 18
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 10:30a - COA 
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Saturday, September 19
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
 
Reminder:  No weekend MBTA Rail Service 
Sunday, September 20
Church of St. Ann - 8:30a, 10:30a  
Cochesett 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.
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Laser Is An Acronym Which Stands for: 
Light Amplification of Stimulated Emission of Radiation. 
It Is a Focused Beam of Healing Light Energy

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Sunday, September 13, from 10am-5pm

 

 Check out all the updates & happenings: 

 Park Day Facebook Page

 

Ousamequin Woman's Club of Greater Bridgewater

Club Tea for Women of All Ages


 

Monday, September 14, at 2pm

Bridgewater Senior Center 
 

Break out your flowered dress, your hat, gloves, and string of pearls and join us for an elegant time and a fun way to start our 2015-2016 year!
Join us at the Bridgewater Senior Center at 10 Wally Kruger Way.  There will be a "Club Tea" for area women of all ages!
The Special Guest is Marilee Hunt, Town Clerk (newly elected) of Bridgewater.  The Ousamequin's "Club Tea" commemorates the 125th anniversary of the national G.F.W.C. (General Federation of Women's Clubs).
The "Club Tea" is open to any lady (and friends) who wish to attend.  Advance notice to the Club is required by emailing Ousamequin.Today@gmail.com at least three days prior to the event.
Hope to see YOU there! 
 
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Pasta and Meatball Supper!

Saturday, September 19, at 5:30pm

First Church of West Bridgewater

 

The First Church of West Bridgewater, 29 Howard Street, will hold its Annual Spaghetti and Meatball Supper on Saturday, September 19, at 5:30 pm.

 

Meal includes plate of spaghetti, homemade meatball(s) and sauce, grated cheese, salad, rolls and butter, beverage and dessert. Ticket prices are: $12.00 Adult portion (2 meatballs); $6.00 Child portion 

(1 meatball).
Reservations are needed.  Please call the church office at 508-587-3118 to make your reservation -- please leave a message if you get voice mail -- please remember to leave your name and number of adults and children planning to attend. 

 

Auditions for a Regional Community Theater Production 
of  Roald Dahl's "The Witches"

with Artists From Suburbia, directed by Andrew Child

Friday, September 25, and Saturday, September 26, 
from 7:00-9:00
 St. Joseph the Worker Church
 1 Maquan Street in Hanson, Massachusetts

Interested performers should prepare 30 seconds - 1 minute of a monologue of their choosing and be prepared to learn a brief movement combination and read from the script.


Artists from Suburbia, a new collective that strives to put the "community" back into community theatre is looking for a group of eight talented actors/ clowns/ puppeteers of any age or ability to tell the delightfully wacky story of The Witches adapted by David Wood through dialogue, creative movement, and puppetry.

Rehearsals will (tentatively) be held on Mondays 7:00-9:00, Thursdays 7:00-9:00, and Sundays 1:00-4:00 in Brockton, Massachusetts (just over the Whitman town line). However, the full cast will not be expected to attend all rehearsals.  Any additional dates and times may be worked out to incorporate everyone's schedules. Tech week will begin on Sunday, November 15.

Performances will be at The Center at Sachem Rock in East Bridgewater on Friday, November 20, at 7:00; Saturday, November 21, at 7:00; and Sunday, November 22, at 2:00. Performances will be free and open to the public.

This production is being graciously funded by the East Bridgewater Cultural Council. We hope you will join us and become a part of our premier production! Please feel free to email artistsfromsuburbia@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. 
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Time to write your grant!
West Bridgewater CULTURAL COUNCIL 

Proposals for community oriented arts, humanities, and science projects due October 15, 2015. 
 
The West Bridgewater Cultural Council has set an October 15 postmark deadline for organizations, schools, and for individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community.
 
According to Council spokesperson Joan McAndrew, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in West Bridgewater  ~ including exhibits, festivals, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures.
The West Bridgewater Cultural Council will also entertain proposals from schools and youth groups through the PASS Program, which provides subsidies for school-age children to attend cultural field trips.
 
The West Bridgewater Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth.  The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year.  The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community.
For specific guidelines and complete information on the West Bridgewater Cultural Council, contact Joan McAndrew at jnmcandrew5@gmail.com.  Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program is available online at www.mass-culture.org.  



                 New Adventures
   
21st Century High School Café... photo courtesy WB Public Schools Facebook
Ready for their adventure, learning, growing and making new experiences. As new memories are made, we make this nod to the faculty and staff who help mold, thanking them for their kindness and patience. Math, English, History, Art, Music & Sports:  Here we go, ready for the best adventure of all ~ life!
Our warmest to all as they forge ahead in this academic new year.  More information can be gained via wbridgewaterschools.org
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." 
~ John Lennon

"Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning." 


 I woke to find I have been in a 
jacquie 2013
dream. That all and everything is indeed possible. I woke to meet myself.  ~ 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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Unique Ladies Gift Show

Friday, October 2
3 - 8pm

Saturday, October 3
10am - 3pm

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Crafts * Vendors * Gifts of All Kinds

Vendors:  spots still available. 
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Town of West Bridgewater Strategic Plan: 
WB Town Hall Flag
 
 
 
           
We are gearing up for Strategic Planning again! Here are the goals. If you are interested in working on a specific goal, and/or serving as Team Leader for one, please contact Mallory through Facebook, email (mcole@wbridgewater.com) or by phone at 508-894-1267

GOAL 1:  Revise and Update the Master Plan                       

GOAL 2:  Branding West Bridgewater
 *Team Leader for this position has been FILLED

GOAL 3:  Sidewalks, Trails, Pedestrian Crossings
        
GOAL 4:  Inter-municipal Sewer Agreement with City of Brockton - Manley Street area
         
GOAL 5:  Update Open Space and Recreation Plans

Senior Health & Wellness Fair at the Senior Center
Tuesday, September 29,
10am-2pm
 
Join us for this great event.
There will be free             
HEALTH CHECKS 
DEMONSTRATIONS 
BLOOD PRESSURE 
RAFFLES ! 
DOOR PRIZES !  
REFRESHMENTS! !  and more!     Come join us!!!
This is a free event!
WB Council on Aging Trips and Adventures


"THE ALL NEW SCALLOP FESTIVAL" & ONE-HOUR HYANNIS HARBOR CRUISE  East Falmouth, Cape Cod
Friday, September 18, 2015 

TURNING STONE RESORT Casino & Bingo Hall, 
Verona, NY 
October 25 - 27, 2015 
3 Days / 2 Nights ~ 
Sunday - Tuesday
REMINDER - ALL TRIPS REQUIRE PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION. Telephone reservations will be held 3 days.  Seating is limited. 
If you are interested in any of these trips, please do not wait to sign up.  
Call 508-894-1262 for more information.

prize box  
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  
Have fun with us
and beeee entered to win

A martial arts birthday party for 10 children at South Shore Martial Arts, Rt 106, Halifax, MA
 Historical Tidbit Question:
 
Who was the mother of John Hancock? 

 
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 West Bridgewater.
  
On September 15, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

 

The Buzz was compiled

this week by  Rob Lundquist, Theresa McNulty, Marla Prince, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose, & Betty Stirling.
  

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