EB BA logo
Capeway and Greater Bridgewater Distinguished Young Woman of the Year - Samantha O'Hare and Emily Yeo - riding in the Liberty Coach Limo 

MATA Karate's Julie & kiddos, having a great time. 

  Thanks to the EB Parade Committee and Kiwanis for organizing such a great day!
No one kicks off the Christmas Season like EB!


East Bridgewater Christmas parade
East Bridgewater Christmas Parade
A BIG "THANK YOU" to our Community Volunteers!

 Each week through December 31, 2015, we will feature shout-outs in the Buzz Around Weekender to our community volunteers: 

Like: 
"Pleasant Hill Cemetery WB thanks mason Steve Springhetti and his crew for their volunteer help this year re-setting vandalized head stones in July and November." ~ Lauren Delaney

and

"Thank you Pat McElroy for spending every Friday volunteering your time in the EB Town Clerk's Office; all of your work is immeasurable." ~ Dina Livingston

In addition to the Shout-Out:  Each person will be entered into a random drawing early January 2016 to receive any one of the following:  a $50 gift certificate to Grant's Rental; an hour-long Massage from Melissa Goldmann Massage Therapy; a $25 gift certificate to Johnnie Macaroni's; or a 7-day Shakology jump start - health kit w/shaker cup & a variety of flavors, value $35 from Ruggiero Fitness Concepts.  

Please give us names, emails, and just one sentence on why they are appreciated:  Events@buzzaround.info.  We will contact them to ask permission for the mention and put them in the drawing for the gifts.
Join us in giving volunteers the recognition they deserve! ~ The Buzz Around Team
A HUGE Congratulations to our Vikings Football Team 
 on their 11-win, 2-loss season.  We enjoyed watching your spirit and determination as you landed your Superbowl place in division 5.  Thank you for giving it your all.  

Vikings Football middle linebacker Nick Bainter, a senior, shares this message to all:  "Just want to say 'thank you' to the whole East Bridgewater community that has supported us from the beginning to end. This a town like no other and I would not want to grow up anywhere else. The outcome was not what we wanted, but being an East Bridgewater Viking is one of the best things you can ever be.  This community has come together and it's been an amazing year.  Thank you to all."
December 13, 2015
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Prize Box
 

Congratulations
Carol Bakko  

Carol won a 16-oz candle from the East Bridgewater Candle Company
($17 value)    
 
 
You should play
our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom 
of this column; 
you could win a 1.5-hr 
self- defense class for winner & 9 friends at 
Mata Karate


 

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Historical Tidbit :  
 
History of the National Christmas Tree
 
   On Christmas eve in 1923, Calvin Coolidge presided over the first public celebration of the lighting of the National Christmas Tree.  This outdoor tree is not to be confused with the White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room.  The National Tree was planted in President's Park south of the White house.  The tree, donated by Vermont's Middlebury College, was decorated with 2,500 donated red, white and green bulbs.  Christmas carols were performed by the Epiphany Church choir and the Marine Corps band.
   The lighting ceremony of our tree has always reflected United States current events.  After the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941, the celebration included a surprise visit from Sir Winston Churchill. Wartime black-outs prevented the tree being lit from 1942-1944. In 1954, President Eisenhower changed the lighting of the tree to December 17th to be part of the Pageant of Peace, an event devoted to maintaining peace throughout the world.  In 1980, the tree was lit for only 417 seconds symbolizing each day hostages had been held in Iran.  In 2001, the children of 911 victims helped light the tree.
   In 1973, a 42-foot Pennsylvania blue spruce was planted, donated by the National Arborist Association.  Before 1973, cut-trees were used.  In 1976 the tree began to die, so a 40-foot California Blue Spruce was donated by an anonymous family in Maryland.
   The lighting of the National Christmas Tree by the President of the United States & the Pageant of Peace continue to be celebrated each year.
 
Submitted by Robert Lundquist
 
 
Monday, December 14
Coffee Hour - 9a - Council on Aging (COA)
Whist - 10a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Five Wishes - 1p - COA
Bereavement Group - 3p - COA
Selectmen - 6:30p - Town Hall
Library Trustees - 7p - Library
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Tuesday, December 15
Walking Club - 8:30a - St. John's
Errand Van - 9a - COA
Hygienist - 9a - COA
Chair Yoga - 9a - COA
Clinic - 9a - COA
Back Alley Bridge - 10:30a - COA
Left, Right, Center - 10:30a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Busy Hands - 1p - COA
Grades 3-6 Winter Concert - 5:30p & 7p - Middle School
American Legion - 7p - Town Hall
Adult Coloring Club - 6:30p - Library
Alanon - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Wednesday, December 16

Rotary Meeting - 7:15a - Good Days, WB

Errand Van - 8:30a - COA

Clinic - 9a - COA

Families & Books - 10a - Library

Line Dancing - 10a - COA

Crocheting - 10a - COA

Computer Workshop - 10a - COA

Toddler Time - 11a - Library

Mah Jongg - noon - COA

Senior Citizens Club - noon - COA

Zumba Gold - 1p - COA

Community Meal - 5:30p - United Methodist Church
Middle School Jr/Sr PTO - 6:30p - Middle School
EB BASE - 7p - Town Hall
Republican Town Comm - 7p - Town Hall
Youth Soccer - 7p - Belmont St
Hockomock Photography - 7:30p - Library
Alcoholics Anon - 7:30p - Union Congregational Church
Thursday, December 17
Yoga - 10a - COA
Families & Books - 10:30a - Library
COA Christmas Party - noon - Mockingbird Restaurant
EB Hope Drop In - 5p - Community Covenant Church
Arts Council - 6:30p - Town Hall
Kiwanis - 6:30p - T. J. Smith's
Narcotics Anonymous - 6:30p - United Methodist Church
Grade 7 & 8 Winter Concert - 7p - Jr/Sr High School
School Committee - 7:30p - Jr/Sr High School
Friday, December 18
Cribbage - 8:30a - COA
Senior Bowl - 9a - Viking Rec
TOPS - 9:15a - Library
Crisfit - 10a - COA
Movers & Shakers - 10:30a - Library
Saturday, December 19
Recycling Center - 8a - Bridge St
Cookbook Book Club - noon - Library
St. John's - Service - 4p 
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7p - Methodist Church
Sunday, December 20
Breakfast with Santa - 9a - Center at Sachem Rock
Community Covenant Church - Sunday school:  9:45am, Worship:  11:00am
Union Congregational Church - Service 10a
(Elmwood) New Jerusalem Church - 10a
Grace Bible Church - Worship 10:45a, Family Bible Study: 6p 
St. John's Church - Mass:  8a, 10:30a
United Methodist Church - Service 10:45a
 


 
Alcoholics Anonymous - 6p - Union Congregational
 
* Information Compiled in this issue from Town web sites and "Our Town" calendar
Lambert's Deli
~ Brockton's Best Deli!

Christmas Trees
 *Wreaths 
* Kissing Balls

Our Deli  is re-opening on 
Wed Dec 16. 
Stop By ~ You're gonna love it!
826 Crescent St Brockton, MA (508) 580-2736
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Brockton Symphony 
Pops Concert
Sunday, Dec. 13th, at 3:00   Brockton High School 

Don't miss our much-anticipated annual Holiday Pops Concert!  The holidays are quickly approaching... and what would the holidays be without music?  The Brockton Symphony Orchestra has prepared for you a special gift:  the gift of music. 

Conducted by Emilian Badeau, this concert will feature mezzo-soprano Margaret Lias and Brockton's Angelo Elementary School chorus.

 For more information or to reserve tickets, go to  brocktonsymphony.org,
  Facebook or call 508-588-3841.
 
Come see pops favorites and many new pieces not heard before. 

This is an event for the entire family.  Children under 18 have free admission.  Adults:  $25, Senior & Students:  $20
Lots of free parking and seating.



Five Wishes Presentation
Monday, Dec. 14, at 1pm
EB Council on Aging

 

SALT presents a living will document and workbook that enables you to have clear communication about your personal, emotional & spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes.  It lets you say exactly how you wish to be treated and what you want your loved ones to know if you become ill.  This open conversation will be a hands-on workshop as you fill out your own document. 

Please call the COA at 508--378-1610 to sign up.


 

BRIDGEWATER FARM SUPPLY
 
Imaginative Gifts of All 
Colors & Sizes!
 Happy Holidays!

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 1000 Plymouth St 
 (Rt 104) 
Bridgewater
         (508) 697-0357 
 
Healthy EB Update: 
Hello and Happy Holidays!


The two main areas of a "Healthy EB" are physical activity and nutrition - Spearheading the Community Garden piece is Lisa Rue.  There will be a meeting:  Tuesday, January 19th, at the Old Colony YMCA here in EB.  Please plan to attend so that we can discuss the logistics of how and where the community garden would be implemented.  Please contact Lisa if you are interested.  What time would be best?  5:30, 6:00, 6:30, or 7:00 p.m.?  

We are looking to expand the garden there at the Y as a starting place for community gardening.  But it still all takes time to plan out and implement - starting before the spring. 

A number of us have experience in working with the Central School Gardeners... and there is still interest with students at the Middle School - where I taught an after school activity last spring with students.

Dave Sheedy will be seeing who would be our point person(s) in the schools.  Perhaps members from the EB Garden Club would be interested as well - ladies who had come to the CSG with the kids.  There is some funding from the grant at the Y, in addition to some tools and materials we already have, as well as support from some area businesses that had helped with the CSG.  Additionally, Terra Cura is a new sustainability venture run by Ron Maribett, and hopefully will be on board in some capacity.

"Many Hands Make Light Work...."

Regards, 
Lisa

Nessralla Farm Store

*Trees  *Wreaths * Cemetery  Baskets
 * Kissing Balls 
Homemade Ornaments and Arrangements
318 Plymouth St. (Rt 106), Halifax, MA  (781-293-6792)
 
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Central School PTO's Family Holiday Craft Night
            Wednesday, December 16th, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
                          Central School Cafeteria

Please join Mr. Traut, Central School Art Teacher, and the Central School PTO for an evening of homemade holiday gifts in the 
Central School Cafeteria.
In place of the traditional holiday shop night, 
we are offering a make-your-own-gift evening.

A fee of $5 per child/$15 maximum per family 
will offset the expenses for the crafts.
  We hope to see you there!  Please consider bringing items to the craft night for the Central School Textile box 
(i.e., stuffed animals, clothing, shoes, linens).
Community Meals and Thrift Shop
   Wednesday, Dec. 16th

The meal normally scheduled on Dec. 23 is being changed to Friday, December 25, Christmas Day, for a Christmas Dinner from 3-5pm. 

Our Thrift Shop continues to be open on Wednesdays from 3-5pm, just before the Community Meals, and also on Saturdays from 10-12pm.

East Bridgewater United Methodist Church 
54 N. Central St.
E. Bridgewater, MA  02333


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Thursday, December 17:  Metro South Chamber of Commerce  Breakfast to Feature Governor Baker

 Conference Center at Massasoit, 770 Crescent Street in Brockton from 7:30 am - 9:00 am.  This breakfast networking event will feature a very special guest, Governor Charlie Baker.
In the spirit of the holidays - we encourage you to bring non-perishable food items to donate to The Charity Guild and be entered for a special raffle prize!
 
Registration is required for this event.  Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for future members and includes breakfast as well as networking opportunities.  As always, don't forget your business cards!
Order your Holiday Catering Early 

Eat Well, Laugh Often, Love Much.

Try our new line of jar sauces

582 West St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 378-9335
1300 Plymouth Street, E. Bridgewater
(508) 456-4460

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EB Hope Drop-In
Thursday, December 17, at 5 pm
Community Covenant Church, Pleasant St.

In collaboration with EB HOPE and its volunteer members, 
law enforcement and civilian partners will facilitate 
bi-monthly community-based meetings 
for people suffering from the disease of addiction 
(and their friends and family members) 
to provide information on 
where to access:
  • Outpatient levels of care
  • Inpatient/medical detoxification programs, along with continuous care options (residential versus sobriety homes)
  • Addiction recovery services available through a representative from the Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery
  • Resources for family support
  • Mental health professionals
  • Information for obtaining Nasal Naloxone and on-site training on the proper use
  • Information about local coalitions and community-based groups involved in opioid abuse prevention and treatment
  • Faith Based Support
  • Veteran services personnel
 For more information, click here to visit the website

 

 

 

Council on Aging Annual Christmas Party
Thursday, December 17, at 12:00pm
Mockingbird Restaurant
 
$12 per person 
This is a ticketed event for East Bridgewater residents only. 
 
Reservations must be made and paid for by Friday, December 4th ~ Sorry, no exceptions.  The COA is happy to continue with this favorite yearly tradition.  This year we are having our party at the beautiful Mockingbird Restaurant on Rt. 18.  We have tried to keep the price per person as reasonable as possible so that all can enjoy an afternoon complete with a wonderful meal, entertainment and door prizes to kick off the holiday season.  Our party is, once again, being partially funded by a grant from The Trustees for the Home for Aged Men in the City of Brockton.  Happy Holidays to all of you from all of us and we hope to see you on the 17th!  Space is limited! 
 We will be collecting donations for the local food pantries. 
The EBCOA van is available for transportation to this event.  

 

Christmas Eve Services:  Thursday, December 24

4pm St John's Church, 210 Central St
5 pm:  Union Congregational Church with full choir: 105 Pleasant St
5pm Community Covenant Church, 400 Pleasant St
4pm St John's Church, 210 Central St
6:30pm E.B. United Methodist Church, 
54 Central St
10 pm Union Congregational Church reflective service.
11 pm by Elmwood Church:  Celebrating at the United Methodist Church:  54 Central St


East Bridgewater Family Branch, 635 Plymouth Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333  Phone 508-378-3913

We've always known East Bridgewater nurtures talented musicians, but once in a while our kids really surprise us.  So here's a gift, East Bridgewater, a great surprise! 

The Quins (all EB students):  James "Quincy" Medaglia - Lead Guitar/Vox, '07; Jon LeCours - Bass/Vox, '09; Tyler McKean - Drums/Vox, '09; Rob Sturtevant - Rhythm Guitar/Vox, '12, making their way by hard work, real talent, and a soulful blues sound that tears us inside out while we are dancing across the floor.  Not many bands get paid for playing original songs; it's a plateau many aspire to.  After 2 ½ years of working and performing, getting their creative sound in front of audiences, these boys are working on their second album and are becoming widely known in the Boston club scene.
Inconsistency
Inconsistency

Some of their highlights?  Bars:  Johnnie D's in Somerville, Middle East in Cambridge; Festivals: Freedom Rally on Boston Common, Brookline Day at Lars Anderson Park.  
Since Quincy says, "It's hard to let the creative juices flow when you're practicing for gigs," the Quins are in hibernation as they tape their new work.  Their second album will be released in 2016.  Meanwhile, here are some tracks to give us back home in EB a taste:

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 Our fav 50's Band Four In a Row entered the Open Mic Challenge at the Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth.  They qualified for the final round and performed against eight other contestants at the finals on Friday 11/20.  There was a lot of amazing talent.  The boys did an awesome job and tied for first place. 
Both winners will receive five hours of recording time at Seasound Recording Studio and an opening spot on the Spire schedule in the upcoming season.  Congratulations to Pete, Mike, Gus & Dan!
 
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 Finding joy...
~ Jacquie

Town Buildings

 

Town Hall

175 Central St

508-378-1601

Mon 8:30a-8p

Tues - Thurs 8:30a-4:30p

Fri 8:30a-noon

 

EB Public Library

32 Union St

508-378-1616

Mon & Tues 9-8
Wed, Thurs, Fri 9-5
Saturday 9-2 

 

Council on Aging 

355 Plymouth St

508-378-1610

Mon 8a-6p

Tues - Thurs 8a-4p

Fri 8a-noon 

 
Small businesses make our community strong.
Support them every day!


Right of Way
Driving School
NOW TEACHING AT
EAST BRIDGEWATER 
JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

Register Now for
Feb. 1 - Feb. 12, 2016
 two-week class 2:30 to 5:30 

Instructor:  Bill Madden
For more information 
or to enroll: 
781 436-8057



New Year's at Noon 
Dec. 31, 2015
10am - 1pm
Join us as we ring in 2016 with a "Midnight" Noon Celebration!
Special Count Down * Music * Activities * Refreshments * Games 


East Bridgewater Family YMCA
635 Plymouth Street
East Bridgewater, MA 
 508-378-3913





VENTURING CREW 29  Open House 
Sunday, Dec. 13, at 1pm
 Union Congregational Church 
105 Pleasant Street, EB
Venturing Crew 29 is a co-ed high adventure program, open to boys and girls, ages 13 (in June of the 8th grade) to 21.  This is a program of the Boy Scouts of America.
 
If you are interested in a new and challenging experience, come and check out Venturing Crew 29.  If you would like to do some exciting and adventurous activities like whitewater rafting, rock climbing, outdoor camping, meeting new friends, community service and learning skills that will help you in your future, then come and check out Venturing Scouting.  You will learn skills that you will use the rest of your life in whatever career you choose.  Please come to our "Open House" and bring a parent with you to find out more!  Please check us out on Facebook!
 
If you would like more information, please call 508-456-1794 or 
508-241-4597.  Venturing Crew 29 meets at the Union Congregational Church on Pleasant Street in East Bridgewater.  We hope to see you along the Scouting Trail!
   

MATA Karate

"Never Lose The Fight Within"

After School Classes
Enrolling Now!

 516 North Bedford St
2nd Floor
East Bridgewater

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 Duval's Pharmacy
Your neighborhood pharmacy, giving personalized attention. 
Stop in today for your vaccination:
* Flu
* Hepatitis A & B
* Pneumonia
* Tdap
* Zostavax

571 Washington Street 
Whitman, MA
 
Open:  Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm
Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun: 9am - 1pm

 

Christmas at the Library
Sunday, Dec. 13th, 
2-4PM 
EB Public Library
 
Join us for our annual musical event, Christmas at the Library.
Classical & Christmas music by talented musicians:
Celtic Due Stanley & Grimm
Andrew Smith Trio
Face Painting by Anne Kerrigan
Central School Seasonal Art Display
Children's Holiday Dance Performance
Meet our new Library Director, Virginia Johnson.
All are welcome to attend our annual festivities with
 live entertainment.
Refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by the 
Friends of the Library.
East Bridgewater Candle Company
Hand poured 100% soy candles,100% cotton wicks, no dyes.  Scented with a blend of essential and fragrance oils.
Available at:
Lavender Sky Gifts 
494 Bedford St
East Bridgewater

C.N. Smith Farm
325 South St
East Bridgewater, MA


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Melissa Goldmann Massage Therapy
Massage gift certificates, 
the gift they won't let 
the ink dry on! 

Now offering Thai Table massage.

516 N. Bedford street
(Inside Waves Salon)
E. Bridgewater, MA 

508-857-7744 


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HUGS Community Christmas Program

Thank you to everyone who has taken a tag!!

The Giving Trees are up at the Center at Sachem Rock, Dewhurst Lumber,

EB Public Library and

Paul Wolfe Motors.

 

Gifts can be brought to any of those locations.  There are still tags available.  Please return gifts by Monday, Dec. 14th.

 

If you would like to help a family in need, please visit one of our trees, take a tag, and buy a gift for someone in need 

this holiday season.  

To sponsor a family, please call Theresa at 508-350-9811.

www.ebhugs.org

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School Notice:

  
12/15/15 - Winter Concert 
Grades 3-6 - Middle School 
5:30 and 7pm

12/16 Winter Concert 
Central School

12/17 7 & 8 Grade Winter Concert 7pm JR/Sr High School
  Visiting Dental Associates  of Massachusetts 
Dental Cleaning/Hygiene Exams
Tuesday, Dec. 15th 
EB Council on Aging
 
Cathy Grinham, RDH from Visiting Dental Associates of MA, is back to provide dental cleanings and dental hygiene exams for $49.00. 
 If you have MassHealth Dental, the cleaning is 
free of charge. 
If you have had any joint replacements or have any questions, please contact Cathy beforehand at 508-813-6034.   
Contact the COA to schedule an appointment. 
 Appointments are from 
9:00am-2:15pm. 
Each appointment will run approximately 45 minutes.
Parking Ban In Effect
 November 15 2015 -  April 15 2016
1.  Overnight Parking is Prohibited
2. Please make sure vehicles are off of the road & do not impede snow removal/treatment of roads.
Vehicles are subject to tow in emergency situations.
If you have any questions, please call:  508-378-7223.  Thank you.

 YMCA BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 

Dec. 20, 2015
Holiday pictures with Santa & a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, fruit, and milk!  All are welcome;
$5 per person.

Space is limited. 
Location:  Sachem Rock Community Center, 355 Plymouth St, EB 

Reservations:  508-378-3913 or stop by our East Bridgewater Branch.




prize box  
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  
 
Have fun with us
and beeee entered to win a 
1.5-hour self-defense class for winner & 9 friends at 
Mata Karate, Rt 18 EB

   
Historical Tidbit Question:    
What year did the Pageant of Peace begin? 

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 East Bridgewater.
  
On December 16, 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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