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Articles to help with an elementary school child's health  & education are posted on the Halifax Elementary School website from Kerry Daigler, HES Adjustment Counselor. 

Here is one article from this month's newsletter:

  Take advantage of opportunities to build your child's thinking skills...
Experts link diet, sleep habits and exercise to school success.  Abstract thinking involves learning concepts and applying them to various situations. A child who has learned to count, for example, can get out the correct number of plates when setting the table for dinner.  Help your child think about common elementary school subjects, such as:
* Language arts.  Before, during and after reading, encourage your child to answer questions.  Try asking questions that start with "Why" and "What if."  "Why do you think the character did that?"  "What if she had made a different decision?" 
* Math.  Challenge your child to catch mistakes.  For example, you might count by twos and say, "2, 4, 6, 7."  Can he figure out what's wrong?  Also do activities that include building and sorting.  "Let's build a tiny model of our car."  "Can you help me reorganize this shelf of canned food?" 
* Science.  Read about nature and encourage your child to use what he learns.  "The leaves are falling off that tree.  What's that type of tree called?"  "The flowers we planted last year grew back.  Are they annuals or perennials?"  "Look at that fly.  Do flies have four wings or two?"
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Monponsett Watershed Association News: 

Our 3rd annual Fall Fundraiser was a smashing success!  We had a fantastic turnout; we actually had to add a few more tables to the room! This success will help us continue our independent water testing program and public education campaign for another season.  Thank you to all who came out, and to all who couldn't make it but supported in any way you could, and to all who donated goods and baskets, time and work.  We will have final numbers and a full list of our amazing, generous donors soon, but for now, a big "thank you" to the Monponsett Inn for partnering in this effort with us; to Selectman Kim Roy and Representative Tom Calter for their attendance and tireless support; to newly elected Senator Mike Brady for coming out and taking the time to meet us and learn about the Pond issues; and to DJ Bill Coleman of Boogieman DJ Services for keeping the program moving and keeping us dancing all night.

If you haven't become a member yet, please consider joining.  The more members we have, the more influence we have.  We are an all-volunteer, registered 501(c)(3) organization.  Dues are $15/year and can be sent with your name, address, and email address to Monponsett Watershed Association, PO Box 287, Halifax, MA  02338.  
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November 22, 2015

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of this column; you could win entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym, East Bridgewater, Rt 106
 
Historical Tidbit:  
PERAMBULATION
[Walking Town Lines]
 
The word perambulation means "walking around."  The word was used to describe one of the old traditional English laws the first settlers brought to the New World with them.   When they began to break apart from the first settlements, they would have to determine the bounds of a legal area such as a town, by physically walking around it.
 
In the historical development of the United States and other former British colonial nations, the filing of a townsite or plan was often the first legal act in the establishment of a new town.  The earliest map the Historical Society has a record of was one done in 1734, the year the town was incorporated.  It appears to show the markings of the boundaries that the inhabitants wanted set apart to establish the town of Halifax.    

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Upcoming Schedule of Events
Monday, November 23
Church - 9a - Council on Aging (COA)
Cribbage - 10a - COA
Computer Class - 10a - COA
Wellness Clinic - 11a - Town Hall
Crochet/knitting - 1p - COA
Joy of Writing - 2p - COA
Board of Selectmen - 2p - Town Hall
Policy Sub Committee - 6:30p - Dennett Elem School
Plymouth Cty Water Comm - 7p - Plympton Town House
Tuesday, November 24
Men's Coffee - 9a - COA
SHINE Counsel - 9a - COA
Council on Aging - 10a - COA
Drop-in Knitting - 10a - Library
Line Dance - 2:30p - COA
Evening Book Club - 6:30p - Library
Board of Selectmen - 7:30p - Town Hall
Wednesday, November 25
Early Release All Grades
Quilting - 10a - COA
Library closes at 5pm
Thursday, November 26

Happy Thanksgiving!

All town offices, banks, library and schools are closed.

Friday, November 27

Our Lady of The Lake Church Mass - 9a  

Errand Van - 9a - COA

Ballroom Dance - 11a - COA


 
Saturday, November 28

Brush Day - 8a - Highway Dept

Christmas Bazaar - 9a - Halifax Congregational Church

Our Lady of The Lake Mass - 4p

Sunday, November 29
Our Lady of The Lake Church Masses - 7:30a & 10:30a
Halifax Congregational Church Service - 10a  

*Information compiled from the Town & Library Websites, Council on Aging Newsletter, and individual submissions. If you'd like something listed, email us.
BRIDGEWATER FARM SUPPLY
  Bwater Farm Supply - dog food central!
Your One-Stop Pet Shop!
 
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1000 Plymouth St, 
(Rt 104) 
Bridgewater
          (508) 697-0357 
 
                                   "W8 4 IT" Improv Show!
 
Hold on to your seats!  In the spirit of the Groundlings, Second City Theatre, and Upright Citizens Brigade, Bridgewater State University Lab Theater proudly presents W8 4 IT, a night of improvised fun and frolic.  Through audience suggestion and unbridled imagination, our acting troupe will create 
a new show every night!  So bring your friends and family! 
This show is for everyone!

 Evening Book Club
Tuesday, November 24, at 6:30pm
Holmes Public Library

The Evening Readers Book Club meets monthly
at the Holmes Public Library.
This month's selection is
Marcelo in the Real World
by Francisco X. Stork.
Pick up a copy at the library ahead of time, and join the discussion.
Reminiscent of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" in the intensity and purity of its voice, this extraordinary novel challenges the boundaries of autism.  It is a love story, a legal drama, and a celebration of the music each of us hears inside.
New members or one-time visitors to the book club are welcome!
Copies of the book are available at the library in regular print and large print.

Nessralla Farm Store
Trees * Wreaths * Cemetery Baskets * Kissing Balls 

318 Plymouth St (Rt 106), Halifax, MA (781-293-6792)
 
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Holidays in Halifax - Volunteers Needed:

The Holidays in Halifax committee is looking for some students who would like to gain some event planning experience and be part of the fun in organizing our beloved event.  These positions will provide opportunities for responsibility, and leadership experience above and beyond the general volunteer hours (which will look great on your college or job applications when we write recommendations for you).  We're looking for energy, ideas and enthusiasm.
Positions will include:

Street team captains:  You'll be assigned a "ZONE" or area of the festival and will be our "go-to" person in planning the activities, and recruiting your own team members to help run your zone during the event.

Media team:  Help disperse all our announcements through social, print and cable media.  Possibility of some graphic and video production.  Maybe....dare I say....website development for the truly talented.  Bring your ideas!!!

Keep an eye out, as more positions may be developed and posted.  Again, send us your ideas!

Send us an email to holidaysinhalifax@gmail.com if you're interested.
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Bridgewater Square Chiropractic
Annual Community Toy Drive
 to benefit "Operation Santa" Wed., Dec. 16, 2015 from 8:00-11:45 a.m. & 2:00-6:30 p.m. 
All current and former patients:  Bring in an UNWRAPPED NEW TOY for either a boy or girl to the office and receive an adjustment at NO CHARGE!! 
(Complimentary adjustments are performed on 12/16/15 only.)
NEW PATIENTS ARE WELCOME, ALSO!!  Stop in and see our office and meet Dr. Perry and Dr. Ledin.  For your donation of an UNWRAPPED NEW TOY, you will receive a gift certificate for a Complimentary Consultation and Exam!!  
Please consider helping us to help the community. 

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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Saturday, November 28
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth Street

We will be hosting several outside crafters from which you may purchase hand-made items to give as holiday gifts or simply enjoy for yourself.  We will also be having a White Elephant Room, a Christmas Room, gift baskets (which are new this year), and a special Red Sox Ticket Raffle, in addition to other wonderful raffles for you to win; delicious home-made baked items, including our popular cookie walk that offers a large assortment of fresh baked cookies, home-made fudge for those who have an extra sweet tooth and lots more to add to your holiday gift choice.

We will be serving a wonderful luncheon of soups and sandwiches, which will include our favorite crowd pleasers - cranberry chicken salad and homemade Portuguese Kale soup.  So please be sure to bring your hearty appetite.

Please come and join us for a fun day of holiday shopping and browsing and make sure to have your holiday gift list ready.

 

 

 

             Halifax Youth and Recreation Department
              Holiday Craft Fair & Fundraiser for HOPS
              Saturday, December 5, from 9am - 4pm
                   Halifax Elementary School Gym

The Halifax Youth and Recreation Department is sponsoring a craft fair to benefit the rebuilding of the HOPS Playground. 
 No admission fee.
All kinds of crafters and vendors.
All crafter/vendor fees and raffle monies will be donated to the HOPS for HOPS Group to help rebuild the HOPS Playground in Halifax.
Family friendly event!
Face painting, moon walks, pizza, concession stand, raffle and more.
for more information.

 

 
Girl Scouts/Firefighters Annual Toy & Food Drive
Saturday, December 5

We can't believe a whole year has passed.  On Saturday, December 5, the Halifax Firefighters Association and Girl Scouts will, once again, team up with Santa and Mrs. Claus to collect new unwrapped toys and non-perishable food.
Gift certificates are a great idea for the older boys and girls.
These items are donated to the local churches and food pantries and distributed to families in Halifax that are in need.
Items can be left curbside or dropped at the Fire Station on the day of the event.  click here for link for time schedule when
Santa will be in your neighborhood.  If you do not see your street listed, please use the time for the street closest to yours.
The truck is unable to make it down all the streets in town.
Call Christine Markunas (781-588-4886) with any questions.


 
Thank you, Veterans. 
The Noble and the Brave:

A Veteran's Day Tribute

When America had an urgent need,
These brave ones raised a hand;
No hesitation held them back;
They were proud to take a stand.

They left their friends and family;
They gave up normal life;
To serve their country and their God,
They plowed into the strife.

They fought for freedom and for peace
On strange and foreign shores;
Some lost new friends; some lost their lives
In long and brutal wars.

Other veterans answered a call
To support the ones who fought;
Their country had requirements for
The essential skills they brought.

We salute every one of them,
The noble and the brave,
The ones still with us here today,
And those who rest in a grave.

So here's to our country's heroes;
They're a cut above the rest;
Let's give the honor that is due
To our country's very best.

By Joanna Fuchs
 

Photos by Sue Basile
  Food, Glorious Food
"If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him... the people who give you their food give you their heart." 
~Cesar Chavez
  bon appetit
~ Jacquie
Halifax Town Buildings

Town Hall
499 Plymouth St.
781-294-1316
Mon-Thurs 8a-4p

Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth Street
 781-293-2271 
Mon & Wed 12noon-8p
Tues, Thurs, Fri  10a-5p
Saturday 10a-2p

Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon -Thurs 9a-3p
Friday 9a-1p

 Reminder:
Wednesday, Nov 25  is early release day for all students.  No school 11/26 or 11/27 for Thanksgiving break.

A big "thank you" to our advertisers...
You guys rock!

MATA Karate

"Never Lose The Fight Within"

After School Classes
Enrolling Now!

 516 North Bedford St
2nd Floor
East Bridgewater

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Salon Serenity

Holiday Gift Certificates Available

590 Monponsett St Halifax, MA 
(781) 293-5379


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Wellness Clinic
Monday, 
November 23
Halifax Town Hall from 11:00am to noon

The Norwell Visiting Nurses Association will provide a free,
walk-in, adult blood pressure and blood sugar screening clinic.
They will also answer questions about medications.
Please call the Board of Health at 781-293-6768
for more information.
South Shore Martial Arts

Your Child Will Never Forget How Great Their Birthday Party Was When You Give Them A 


420 Plymouth St
Halifax, MA
(781) 293 - 0440


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Water Tank Update: 
Tata & Howard, the project manager for the painting of the water tower, issued this update on Monday, November 16:

From October 28 to November 16, the following tasks were done:

*       Installation of the intermediate coat on the inside of the tank roof;

*       Continued surface preparation and application of primer coat on tank exterior. This work was expected to be completed on Monday, November 16;

*       Abrasive blasting and priming of new access ladder.

Recent weather conditions (primarily high winds) have adversely affected the completion date of the project.  At this time, it appears that the tank rehabilitation work will continue into the second week of December.
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File Under:  Great Community Interaction!

Can't make it to a book club meeting?  Read the suggested book & interact on line with the Holmes Library Book Club Blogs.  It's easy & Fun. 


 

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Fire Cadet Program

 

Are you interested in the Fire Department?  Are you interested in becoming a firefighter?  

The Halifax Fire Department is offering high school students (with seniors given priority) the chance to participate in the Fire Cadet Program.

This program is designed for students who would like to learn more about an exciting career in firefighting and emergency medical services.

The program will begin January 6th, 2016.  Applications are available in the Silver Lake Guidance Office.

Any questions, please contact:  Chief Jason Viveiros, Halifax Fire Department, 438 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338; (Phone) 781-293-1751; (Fax) 781-293-6635 or Chief@fire.halifax.ma.us 

 Brush Day
Sat, Nov. 28, at 8am

The Halifax Highway Department at 60 Hemlock Lane will accept brush at this location from 8am to noon on Saturday, November 28, from Halifax residents.  No bags/piles of leaves or grass clippings.  No large trees.
 SLRHS PTO Shopping Night
Monday, Nov 30
at 6pm
SLR High School
 
Come do your shopping and help the PTO raise money at the same time! 
Plenty of great items to choose from!
 School Reminders:

 

Friday, Dec 4

Early Release - All Grades

 

Monday, Dec 7, 7pm

Halifax School Committee Meeting


Halifax in Lights Committee
While the 2016 edition of Halifax in Lights, the Town's summer 
celebration, is nine months away, the Halifax in Lights Committee is looking for residents and others to serve on the Committee.  Halifax in Lights is one of the Town's largest events. The planning and  fundraising for the event must start months in advance, so volunteers are needed now.  Anyone interested on serving on the Committee may contact the Halifax Board of Selectmen's office at 781-294-1316.

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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME 

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and beeee entered to win entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym, East Bridgewater, Rt 106

Historical Tidbit Question: 
What year was the earliest map of Halifax dated?

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with your answer.
By entering, you give us
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your name in next week's 
Buzz Around Halifax.
  
On November 25, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Theresa McNulty, Sarah Primack,
Stacy Rancourt, 
Jacquelyn Rose, Jill Silvia & Betty Stirling.

 

 

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