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It's our pleasure to introduce you to a new EB Business!  
Tatami is an East Bridgewater Fab Find!
 
 
Nestled in a small plaza on route 18, just north of Forge Pond, Tatami is a cozy Japanese restaurant brimming with tempting aromas and tasty creations.  Recognizing a need for Japanese cuisine on the South Shore, Zhi and his wife Deng opened Tatami Restaurant and Sushi Bar in 2014.  Their creative dishes and consistent quality have gained them quite a following.

From sushi to tempura to chicken wings, Tatami has something for everyone.  They offer amazing lunch specials that include miso soup and salad.  The maki rolls are well-prepared and offer dozens of complex combinations in a variety of raw, cooked and vegetable choices.  They also have non-sushi classics like sesame chicken, fried rice, and crab rangoon. 
In fact, crab rangoon wasn't on the original menu, but customers requested them so often that Zhi contacted his uncle (owner of a Chinese food restaurant on the North Shore) for a recipe.  After some adjustments, crab rangoon was added to the menu and has become a customer favorite.
They have a welcoming staff, great food and owners that give their customers what they want.  Enjoy!

118 N. Bedford St
East Bridgewater
(508) 378-3181
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Health & Wellness Symposium 
Sunday, April 3, 2016, Noon - 4 pm
Free
Featured Speakers: 
Rachelle Croteau ~ Reflexology and You
Stephanie Woods ~ Singing Bowls of the Himalayas
Mike & Arielle Ruggiero ~ Total Fitness
Lisa Evans ~ Hypnotist
Noelle Armstrong ~ Holistic & Realistic
Helen Byrne  from the YMCA ~ Enhanced Fitness.
Living Happy ~ Julie Gerstel (author)

Plus 20 tables with health & wellness products & professionals & free massages

You are going to LOVE this afternoon! 
March 13, 2016
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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 

 
 

Prize Box

  
Congratulations, Petra Reitz!

Petra won entrance for up to 4 kids to Stardust Gym's open gym
 
You should play
our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom 
of this column; 
you could win a 1-hr Reiki session with 
Jacquelyn Rose.

www.BuzzAround.Info    Send in your stories & pix!    eb@buzzaround.info
Postcard c/o Margaret Alexander

In the early 1900s, an East Bridgewater resident would walk, bicycle, take a horse, train or trolley.  The trains and trolleys made it easy to get to the many industries and mills in EB and surrounding towns.  On Sunday afternoons, many families would travel on them to the ocean or nearby lakes and parks.

Monday, March 14
Coffee Hour - 9a - Council on Aging (COA)
Clinic - 9a - COA
Whist - 10a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Garden Club - noon - Library
Hand & Foot Canasta - 1p - COA
How to Spot Skimming Devices - 1p - COA
Teen Tech Night - 6:30p - Library
Friends of the Library - 6:30p - Library
Board of Selectmen - 6:30p - Town Hall
Library Trustees - 7p - Library
Planning Board - 7p - Town Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Tuesday, March 15
Tax Prep - 8:20a - COA
Errand Van - 9a - COA
Dental Hygienist - 9a - COA
Chair Yoga - 9a - COA
Back Alley Bridge - 10:30a - COA
Left, Right, Center - 10:30a - COA
Busy Hands - 1p - COA
Conservation Comm - 7p - Town Hall
Democratic Committee - 7:30p - Library
Alanon - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Wednesday, March 16

Early Release Day K-6 only

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

Errand Van - 8:15 - COA

Line Dancing - 10a - COA

Crocheting - 10a - COA

Computer Workshop - 10a - COA

Advanced Whist - 11a - COA                

Senior Citizens Club - noon - COA                  

Mah Jongg - noon - COA

Digital Photo - 1p - COA

Zumba Gold - 1p - COA

Community Meal - 5:30p - United Methodist Church

Republican Town Comm - 7p - Town Hall

Youth Soccer - 7p - Belmont St

Hockomock Photography - 7:30p - Library
Alcoholics Anon - 7:30p - Union Congregational Church
Thursday, March 17
Early Release Grade K-6 only
Shoppers' Van - 8:15a - COA
Tax Prep - 8:20a - COA
Yoga - 10a - COA
Back Alley Bridge - noon - COA
St. Patrick's Day Lunch & Party - noon - COA
EB Hope Outreach - 5p - Community Covenant Church
Kiwanis - 6:30p - TJ Smith's
Narcotics Anonymous - 6:30p - United Methodist Church
Arts Council - 6:30p - Town Hall
Recreation Comm - 7p - Town Hall
School Comm - 7p - Jr/Sr High School
Friday, March 18

Early Release Grades K-6 only

Cribbage - 8:30a - COA

Bowling - 9a - Viking Rec

TOPS - 9:15a - Library

Crisfit - 10a - COA

Adult Coloring Club - 11:30a - Library

Simple Supper - 5:30p - St. John's

Mr EBHS - 7p - Jr/Sr High School Auditorium

Saturday, March 19
Recycling - 8a - Bridge St
Union Coffee Shop - 6p - Union Congregational Church
St. John's - Service - 4p 
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7p - Methodist Church
Sunday, March 20
Easter Egg Hunt - 11a - Central School
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
EBBA Invites You to Join Us!
For our 2016 Annual Meeting 

Enjoy a presentation of
Workplace Wellness Overview and Luncheon

Now is a great time to become a member; come to the annual meeting, be listed in the directory & reserve your spot at the Expo, all at once!
Wednesday, March 16th, at 1:00 pm 
Free to attend, please RSVP, all members welcome.
RSVP for the Annual meeting: BGreen@oldcolonyymca.org

 SENIOR LEARNING NETWORK COMES TO THE EAST BRIDGEWATER COUNCIL ON AGING!!

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presentation
Monday, March 21st, @ 3:00 pm 
Who says learning is just for kids?  The East Bridgewater Council on Aging is excited to join the Senior Learning Network and become the 2nd presentation center in the Northeast!  Senior Learning Network facilitates lifelong learning programs via interactive video conferencing.  Participants have the opportunity to "meet" with presenters from all over the country.  Interested in the Grand Ole Opry, the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, the Smithsonian or NASA?  These are just some of the more than 500 program offerings available.  
 
Our first presentation will be:  Franklin D. Roosevelt - America's 32nd President  This is an introduction to Franklin D. Roosevelt through the context of the challenges he faced and the contributions he made to the world in his time as well as our own.  The focus is on his sense of confidence, his commitment to public service, his battle to overcome the effects of polio, his creation of the New Deal, his leadership in World War II, and his role in creating the United Nations.  30-45 minutes.  
Presented by a representative live from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum in New York.  We are excited about the Senior Learning Network and hope that this will be the first of many live presentations from all over the world!  Please call the COA at 508-378-1610 to sign up!

Irish night 2 Union Coffeehouse 
presents 
Kindred

 

Saturday, March 19, 6 pm
Union Congregational Church
105 Pleasant St., EB
Doors open at 5:30pm
Dinner is at 6pm
Kindred is performing at the
annual corned beef dinner!

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www.uccofeb.org/coffee-house
 Take Home Our Signature Sauce


Johnny Macaroni's
582 West St., EB 
(508) 378-9335
or
1300 Plymouth Street
EB 
(508) 456-4460


                                        johnnymacaronis.com


Free Fly Tying Classes

At the Sachem Rock Senior Center, E. Bridgewater MA.  
Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7 - 9 pm.
Contact Tom Magee:  SE Ma Chapter of Trout Unlimited
1 (781) 767-1543 

EB Girl Scouts Troop # 65326 set-up at Carriage Crossing weekends through March... stop by, say "hi," and take home some yummy cookies!

Are you or a loved one struggling with a tragedy, serious illness or temporary crisis?  If so, the East Bridgewater Neighbor Brigade is there for you.  We are a nonprofit organization in town dedicated to helping our neighbors who are struggling with a temporary crisis and need help.  We provide home delivered meals, transportation to medical appointments, house cleaning, and other errands.  These services are completely free of charge and available to any town resident in need.
If you or a loved one are in need, or are interesting in becoming a volunteer, please visit our website www.neighborbrigade.com.  You can also contact Susan Frazier or Tina Anthony at EastBridgewaterMA@neighborbrigade.com or call 508-690-6010.
3/7/16
BRIDGEWATER FARM SUPPLY
   
Dinner is on Us!

Stop in between now and March 19 and enter a free drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's restaurants. 
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     1000 Plymouth St 
 (Rt 104) Bridgewater, MA  
                     (508) 697-0357 
 

EASTER EGG HUNT

Sunday, March 20, 11am 

Central School

 

This annual event is now proudly sponsored by the Key Club.

Bring the family and join in the

fun!


Adopt-A-Highway provides excellent marketing exposure, daily.  Signs reach consumers on-the-go and in the marketplace.  Here's why:
  • It is more affordable than traditional media such as radio and newspaper.
  • Located on primary traffic arteries, signs are visible to drivers, commuters and long distance travelers.
  • Sponsorship marketing can bring your message to a local audience and impact your customers where they live, work and play.
  • Logo signage provides exposure where other formats of advertising cannot be found.
  • Adopt-A-Highway Litter Removal Service of America, Inc. 
    800-390-2420  |  www.adoptahighway.net
3/7/16
Planning for Medicare-
Countdown to 65
Thursday, March 24th, 2:00 pm 
EB Council on Aging  
 
Planning for Medicare-Countdown to 65 is a comprehensive seminar that helps people approaching Medicare eligibility to understand their health insurance options outside of employer-sponsored coverage, whether they are planning to retire or continuing to work.  Many employees need help understanding the coverage options available to them when they approach Medicare eligibility.  This is especially true for employees who plan to retire and are leaving employer-sponsored coverage.  For these employees retirement may be the first time they do not have a Human Resources representative coordinating, explaining, and negotiating a rate for their health plan premium.  The Planning for Medicare-Countdown to 65 seminar allows attendees to gain the confidence they need to make an informed decision about their individual health coverage options.  Planning for Medicare is a presentation and discussion led by a Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative.  The topics will include:   An explanation of Medicare Parts A and B Medicare enrollment timeline,  Medigap plans that help supplement Medicare coverage, Medicare Advantage plans, such as HMOs and PPOs, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, Plans and programs available to early retirees, such a COBRA.  Please call the COA at 508-378-1610 to sign up for this presentation.
LAMBERT'S BROCKTON
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826 Crescent St., Brockton, MA 
(508) 580-2736 
A big Happy Birthday to EB Community Television
Executive Director, Russ Hannagan!


Thank you for all you do in keeping EB connected!
Image Credit: EBCTV newsletter
Disclaimer:  At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family.  Occasionally, there will be links to town committees and other non-profit groups, as a way of sharing local information.  Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials.  The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes.  Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow.  Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like."~ Lao Tzu

"If you want small changes in your life, work on your attitude. But if you want big and primary changes, work on your paradigm."~ Stephen Covey
(paradigm:  your basic assumptions, your way of thinking)

"Dreams are the seeds of change.  Nothing ever grows without a seed, and nothing ever changes without a dream." ~ Debby Boone

Change is going to happen; it is energy well used to work for positive change.

~ Jacquie
Small businesses make our community strong.
Support them every day!
Nessralla Farm Store

Opens for the season 
March 21
8a-5p Everyday

Easter Flowers
Honey
Early Spring flowers
cold weather crops 
firewood

Order your CSA share for the season!
318 PLYMOUTH ST.
HALIFAX, MA 02338


 Duval's Pharmacy

  Beanie Boos/ Beanie Baby 25% off
 
571 Washington Street 
Whitman, MA
 
Open:  Mon-Fri: 8 am - 8 pm
Sat:  9 am - 5 pm
Sun:  9 am - 1 pm
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Viking Pizza

Buy 3 Pizzas, get 1 free
52 Bedford St.,
East Bridgewater, MA 

(508) 378-3354

Living Happy
by Julie Gerstel
Happiness is a choice.  It is a choice we make from moment-to- moment and day-to-day


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Tatami Sushi Bar
118 North Bedford Street, Rte. 18
East Bridgewater, MA 
508-378-3181

New on the South Shore... you are gonna love us!
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Contact your
Mary Kay Independent
Beauty Consultants

Jeanne A. Smith
508-208-0596

Cindy Guarino
508-245-1872


Please remember to
mention you read about them in the Buzz Around!!!




Help us Build a Community Garden!

Monday, March 21st, the Working Group is presenting the Community Gardens Proposal to the Board of Selectmen's at their 6:30 p.m. meeting.
Tuesday, March 22nd, the Community Gardens Working Group is meeting again at 6:30 at the Old Colony YMCA.
It's a great project. Join us~
How to Spot Skimming Devices Monday, March 14th @ 1:00 pm
EB Council on Aging

What is Skimming?  Skimming is a method used by criminals to capture data from the magnetic stripe on the back of an ATM card.  Devices used are smaller than a deck of cards and are. often fastened in close proximity to, or over the top of, the ATM's factory-installed card reader.   Robin Putnam, Research and Special Projects Manager from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, will present Consumer University with a focus on credit card skimming devices.  The presentation will include information about the Office as well as tips on how to spot skimming devices found at gas stations, ATMs, and cash registers.


East Bridgewater Community Television

Training and workshops are at EBCTV

For more info go to 

Income Tax Preparation
Tuesdays & Thursdays through April 14
by appointment at the Council on Aging

Once again Joe Benson will be available to help you with your taxes for a small fee.  Contact the COA at 508-378-1610 
to make an appointment. 
2016 
Southeastern Mineral Club AUCTION  
 March 19, 2016

MARK YOUR CALENDAR.
 Mitchell Memorial Club, 
29 Elm Street, Middleboro, MA 
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, free food and drink.  Plenty of free parking. 
*new for this year * free gift bags for kids twelve and under and a Silent Auction table for kids!

A great place to check out all kinds of cool minerals!
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Taste of Metro South
March 23, 5:30 - 8 pm
The Shaws Center, Brockton
50+ participating restaurants. Live Music and entertainment. 
Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance.
Tickets include an all-you-can- eat sampling of restaurants, 
all entertainment, 
and an opportunity to win exciting prizes.
For more information,  
call 508-586-0500 x 231.
metrosouthchamber.com
Ecumenical
 Holy Week Services


March 27 - Friday at 3:00 pm - Good Friday Ecumenical service at St. John's Church on Central St.
Friday at 7:00 pm - Good Friday Ecumenical service at Community Covenant Church on Pleasant St.

March 29 - Sunday at 6:15 am - Sunrise Service (behind Union Congregational Church)

EB HOPE 

Drop-In Abuse 
Outreach & Intervention
5 pm
Community Covenant Church
400 Pleasant St., East Bridgewater (508) 583-3360

1st & 3rd Thursday each month
This program provides 4 hours of community based meetings for persons with SUD and/or family members of people struggling with SUDs.  All can get information.  Health professionals are on hand to assist with in- or out-patient care, recovery services, resources for families, mental health professionals, onsite training for Naloxone, information & veterans services.  Please stop by if you or someone you know needs help with substance abuse.  We are here to help.

The 13th Annual Viking Sports Parents Road Race
Saturday, April 2
Rain or Shine at EBJSHS
 
Registration starts at 7:30 AM. Youth Races (Pre-K - 6th Grade) start at 8:30 AM.  3.5-mile walk/run starts at 9:30 AM. Registration link at ebps.net and facebook/ebvikingsportsparents.  
Free t-shirts to participants registered by March 19th. 

Contact Jenn Pol with any questions.

 pohlbridge@gmail.com 
cartoon girl running

prize box  
    
Have fun with us
and beeee entered to win a 1-hr Reiki Session with Jacquelyn Rose


Historical Tidbit Question: 
Where did families travel to on Sunday afternoons?


WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  
 
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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 March 16, 2016, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.
The Buzz was compiled
this week by Hillary Gurney, Theresa McNulty, Sarah Primack, Stacy Rancourt,  Jacquelyn Rose, Jill Silvia, Stephen Kelley & Betty Stirling.
 
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