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 Thank you so much to all of the staff, parent and high school volunteers that helped make Saturday's LaLiberte Harvest Fair such an amazing success! 
It turned out to be such a wonderful family and community event and we are so thankful for everyone that helped make this day come together.
Rachel King, LPO President 
2015-2016
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October 25, 2015

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We were all too buzzzy to play this week!!

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

You could win a facial and a $10 gift certificate of Mary Kay products from Jeanne Smith and Cindy Guarino, Mary Kay consultants
 
Historical Tidbit: Iron Currency

Ruins of the Leonard Forge

In 1642, the first successful iron works was established in early Raynham, when it was part of Taunton.

Iron bars were sometimes used as currency for taxes. "School teachers and ministers often received iron bars as their salary. People saw iron as the only stable measure that kept its value."

"It was not unusual for a farmer to carry 500 pounds of iron in his wagon into town to pay his bills... Taunton was considered one of the wealthiest communities because of the Leonard's forge."

~ Patrice White, The History of Raynham, 1988, 
Drummond Printing Company
Monday, October 26
Walking - 9:30a - Council on Aging (COA)
Singing - 11a - COA
Bridge - 1p - COA
Beginner line dancing - 1p - COA
Duplo Play - 1p - Library
Meditation - 2p - COA
Annual Friends Meeting - 6:30p - Library
Tuesday, October 27
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Chair Yoga - 10a - COA

Whist - 12:30 - COA

Intermediate line dancing - 1p - COA 

Pokeno - 1p - COA

Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall

Wednesday, October 28
Exercise - 9 a - COA
Story Time - 10:30a - Library
Tai Chi - 11a - COA
Cribbage - 12:30 p - COA
Deans Commons Board - 6:30p - Library
Thursday, October 29
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Wii Bowling - 9a - COA
Busy Babies - 10:30a - Library
Device Advice - 11a - Library
Bocce - 1p - COA
Friday, October 30
Exercise - 9a - COA
Quilting/Knitting - 11:30a - COA
Painting - 1p - COA
Saturday, October 31
St. Ann's - 4p - Service
Sunday, November 1
Agape Chapel - 10:30a
First Baptist Church - Worship 10:45a, Sunday school 9:30a, AWANA program at 5:30 pm
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
Dance Theater of New England
It is Not Too Late to Register for Fall Classes!
    
Why DTNE?
Check Out Why Dance Theater of New England Is Meghan's Choice!

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Bridgewater, MA 02324
                      (508) 697-5255


BRIDGEWATER FARM SUPPLY

 

Give the leaves an inch and they will take your yard

 

We Have All Your Fall Clean Up Supplies

    Bridgewater Farm Supply
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Bridgewater

(508) 697-0357 

 


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Established in 1971, the Raynham Giants Youth Football Organization  competes in the 24-team Old Colony Youth Football League (OCYFL). 

Our home games are played at the Merrill/LaLiberte Elementary School complex.  Bettencourt Field is named in memory of the late Giant Ryan Bettencourt.  Ryan exemplified all the qualities that define the Giants:

hard work, determination, respect and sportsmanship.   
 

Our teams include Mighty Mite (2nd Grade), Mites (3rd & 4th Grade), Peewees (5th & 6th Grade) and Midgets (7th & 8th Grade).
The organization's philosophy is to provide the very best in coaching the fundamentals of football techniques and strategies, stressing the importance of teamwork & sportsmanship and building personal confidence and character -- in a safe and enjoyable playing environment.
   
Driven by the dedication of our volunteer coaching staff and talented players, the Giants have a long legacy of OCYFL success, winning multiple Superbowl championships across all playing levels as well as National Youth Football Championships.

Like us on FacebookDuxbury Dragons JV @ Raynham Giants JV
 Sat., Oct. 31, at 8:30am - 11:30am

 Information from: www.raynhamgiants.com
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HEALTH CONDITIONS WE TREAT

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» Mid Back Pain   » Neck Pain   » Sports Injuries
» Work Injuries

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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! to everyone for all your hard work, time, efforts, donations, and everything else you do. The ECPO board truly appreciates everything that everyone is doing. Nothing goes unnoticed.


We'd like to thank everyone for coming out to our meeting on Oct 8, 2015, meeting our new Superintendent Derek Swenson, and coming together for the common good of making L.B. Merrill and B-R preschool better places (better than they already are). We are so lucky to have such a wonderful school environment and a very active parent group. We had perhaps the largest turnout for an ECPO meeting ever, so thank you!!!!
Thank you to everyone who offered to volunteer. Yet we still need more HELP.
1)  We are looking for an Art Coordinator - someone to work with our art teachers to have the kids create a project which can be turned into goods (i.e., bags, mugs, key chains, etc.)  We have used Square 1 Art in the past. Ms. Russell uses Artonia. Please email Patty Wagner at the ECPO email if you are interested.
SANTA SPECTACULAR:
2)  For the Arts/Crafts committee we need 5 additional people to help Pam Benoit/Jess Ferrara (Co-coordinators)
3)  For Admissions we need 5 more people to help Amy Ritchie and Kim McRae (Co-Coordinators). Becky Humphrey is also volunteering to help
4)  For Photos: Bev Pauline (Coordinator) needs 5 more people to help. Stephanie Laflamme has also volunteered to help
5)  For Face Painting: Bev Pauline and Pam Benoit (Co-Coordinators) need 3 more volunteers
6)  For Santa's Workshop Lisa Lema/Jessica Lang/Ilona Robbins/Lisa Morrissey Wu - Need 7 more volunteers to help. Jason Lema has also volunteered
7)  For Decorations Committee - Amber Proctor (Coordinator) needs 3 more volunteers. Laurie Halls and Shawna Chabot have volunteered to help
8)  For Secret Santa - Leslie Kola and Debbie Chaves will be coordinating.
9)  WE NEED A COOKIES/WATER COORDINATOR - and 3-4 more volunteers to help pass out cookies/water
In total, we need about 32 more people.
Please consider helping in any way that you can. Santa Spectacular is such a wonderful event where we bring the entire school community together to celebrate the holidays!!!
Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do.

Bowl For A Cure
 
Walking Teams Register Today!  

For questions, contact Emily Ryan 
E.Ryan4191@yahoo.com or 508 245 0899


Early Morning Visitors at the Birdbath. 

Thank you to Sue Basile for these wonderful fall pictures.

The Chaves family of Raynham enjoyed a great day out at the BBA's Autumnfest.  Thanks for sharing your family picture.

Bridgewater Business Association is a non-profit that works to support small businesses in the Bridgewater Area. 
www.bridgewaterbiz.biz
Enjoying the colors: 

"Red is the ultimate cure for sadness." ~ Bill Blass


"Well, my favorite color I guess I would say yellow."
~ Fran Drescher
"There is no blue without yellow and without orange." 
~ Vincent Van Gogh

It's like the warmth has left the air 
and infiltrated the leaves to create warm colors.
  
~ 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 

 
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Greater Bridgewater Women of Today

Touch-A-Truck event

Sullivan Tire

300 Bedford Street,

Rte. 18 Bridgewater

Sunday, October 25

from 11-2 PM

This event is weather permitting

  Lynch's Towing

The cost will be $3 per family with a maximum cost of $15 per family. There will be tons of trucks for the children to touch and explore! Children are encouraged to wear their costumes and trick or treat at each truck. There will be face painting, giveaways, games and more! Grilled burgers and hot dogs will be available for purchase. 


Meet Big League Brian, who will be appearing between 11-2. Big League Brian is the one on stilts outside Yawkey Way before Red Sox Games. Additional parking available at HarborOne Bank, 295 Bedford Street (diagonally across the street from Sullivan Tire). GBWOT would like to thank the sponsors of this event: Sullivan Tire, Crocetti's Market, Prisco's Market, and Wheel House Real Estate. 

GBWOT is a volunteer organization that raises funds to support the needs of individuals, the community, local and national charities. Meetings are open to the public and are held on the third Monday of the month. All are welcome to attend. For meeting location in Bridgewater, 
 For more information on the group, visit: www.mawt.org/gbwot or find us on Facebook.

MEN'S
BREAKFAST
October 26, 9 am
Raynham Council on Aging

Cost is just
$3.50 Raynham residents
$4.50 all others for a full breakfast
Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Senior Center.
 
Halloween Party
Thursday, October 29
at noon
Raynham Council 
on Aging

Please join us for this spooktacular party!
The menu will include spooky kale soup and Portuguese ghost rolls as well as terrifying desserts.
Just $4 per person.
Please wear a costume if you dare.
Entertainment by the Senior Center Scary Singers
Medicare open enrollment
 
Open Enrollment for changing your Medicare supplement plans, and/or drug plans, is October 15 through December 7. Outreach Worker Peggy Evers can see you by appointment.  Lisa Sarkis, SHINE Director for Bristol County, will be at the COA on Thursday, November 5th, at 10 AM, 
to update the public on Medicare and to answer questions.

Fall Book Sale

November 13th and 14th

Raynham Public Library

 

The Friends of the Library hold their annual fall book sale at the library on Friday and Saturday, November 13th and 14th.
Doors open at 10:00 AM for great bargains on used books - fiction, nonfiction, children's books, CDs, DVDs and much more. Don't miss this fall event! You can't buy happiness, but you can buy books - which is kind of the same thing.

Request Museum Passes at the Library
Boston Children's Museum
 Buttonwood Park Zoo  
Easton Children's Museum
 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
 Massachusetts Park Pass
 Museum of Fine Arts Boston
 Museum of Science
 New Bedford Whaling Museum
Roger Williams Park Zoo
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Historical Tidbit Question:

In 1642 Raynham, what was commonly used as a currency?

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The Buzz was compiled

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

  

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