The Ladies Fellowship of Stone Church held a tea party and painting social event. The ladies gathered for an afternoon of tea, delicious treats brought in by some of the attendees and floral watercolor painting. They snacked on mini sandwiches, macaroons and other confections while sipping on tea with beautiful tableware.

The floral watercolor painting was lead by one of their own, "Jan who continues to amaze us with her beautiful talent and encourage us along the way!" Each member was able to create their own painting, following the lead of Jan, and each left with their own masterpiece.

The Stone Church wants to thank the ladies of the Ladies Fellowship for a great afternoon and for all of their help in the setting up and cleaning up of the event.

Photos and Source: Stone Church FB

Written by: Skylar Robles, BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston

Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.

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Miss Daisa leads this parent/child literacy group. Engage your child with stories, songs, and fun activities that help get them ready to learn to read.

This program is presented in partnership with Triumph Inc's Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Program.

Registration is required.

If you have questions or would like to register: Call Nancy at 508-822-5388 ext. 208

Source: Raynham Public Library

Join the Raynham Public Library for it's Spring book sale May 2-4th. Purchase slightly used books at a discounted price to help support the library!

Source: Raynham Public Library

The spring concert will feature the music of Fleetwood Mac, the Mamas & Papas, ABBA, as well as music from Les Miserables and The Greatest Showman, plus the premier of Music Director Chris Hoskins' arrangement of “Mister Sandman.”

As it enters its 65th year, TCC is the area’s longest running choral group and has been an important part of the cultural life of Taunton since 1959. In addition to presenting an annual spring and holiday concert, TCC performs at local events such as the Liberty and Union Festival, The Dighton Arts Festival, Lights On –Taunton, private functions, and local church services.

Each year, TCC proudly awards a scholarship to a young person entering college who has been involved in the performing arts in high school. This year’s scholarship winner is Peyton Parent of Lakeville, who will perform at the concert.

For more information: tauntoncivicchorus.org

Email: taunton.ma.civic.chorus@gmail.com

One of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas and carbon emissions in our atmosphere is the use of vehicles: according to Fuel Economy, “Highway vehicles release about 1.5 billion tons of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere each year—mostly in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2)—contributing to global climate change. Each gallon of gasoline you burn creates 20 pounds of GHG. That's roughly 5 to 9 tons of GHG each year for a typical vehicle.”

How we get from one location to another can have a massive impact on our carbon footprints, and our first goal should be to transition into the use of public transportation whenever possible. The type of vehicle we drive is also incredibly important. The use of gasoline has major implications for the climate because of greenhouse gases associated with crude oil and other petroleum liquids. Another environmentally-friendly option would be electric vehicles. Finally, consider making the switch to bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters to help reduce your carbon footprint (and help you reach your health and fitness goals!).

Source: Mass.Gov, US Department of Energy

At the GFWC Greater Taunton Woman’s Club’s May Meeting the speaker will be Heidi Chiavaroli. Heidi writes women's fiction, combining her love of history and literature to write both split time stories and contemporary fiction. Her debut novel, Freedom's Ring, was a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist, a Romantic Times Top Pick and a Booklist Top Ten Romance Debut. Her second Carol Award-winning novel, The Orchard House, is inspired by the lesser-known events in Louisa May Alcott's life and led her to write The Orchard House Bed and Breakfast series, a contemporary twist on Little Women.

Also during the meeting, scholarships will be awarded to this year’s recipients of the seven $500 scholarships awarded each year to local high school seniors and current college attendees. The recipients are chosen from students applying from the seven communities where our members live.

Mark your calendars for the May 19th Alice in Wonderland’s Mad Hatters Tea fundraiser that goes towards the GFWC scholarships. The tea will feature members dressed as characters from Alice in Wonderland, sandwiches, sweet treats, and, of course, various varieties of tea. Visit GFWC website for more information.

Source: email from Nancy Clark at GFWC

Beth Lambert, Director of the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, will lead a walk and discussion through this restored area. Described as one of the more ambitious aquatic-connectivity projects in Massachusetts history, learn how the removal of three obsolete dams (Whittenton Mill, West Britannia, and Hopewell Mills) and the construction of a fish ladder at Lake Sabbatia led to the opening of over 35 miles of mainstem and tributary spawning habitat to many fish species, while addressing public safety, climate adaptation and resilience to extreme weather.

Moderate walk. Sturdy footwear recommended. Two sites will be seen from the road, however the third requires walking through the woods across uneven terrain.

Location – Participants will meet at TRWA’s Watershed Center (Sweets Knoll State Park, 1387 Somerset Ave, Dighton) for a brief project overview before traveling to the site to start the walk.

Limited to 20 adult participants. Registration required.

Cost- Members free, Non-members $5

For more information or to register, email director@savethetaunton.org or call 508-828-1101.

Reposted from: Taunton Watershed Alliance

Raynham L.B. Merrill Elementary School students, faculty, and donors came together to raise nearly $40,000 for new library books, enrichment activities, and a shade structure. Remarkably, students collected donations from across 4 countries and 24 U.S. states.

The culmination of the fundraiser took place on Friday, April 12th, with Dance Fit Friday. Merrill students danced for over 10,000 minutes, creating wonderful memories and celebrating their community's unity.

The Raynham Early Childhood Parents Organization (ECPO) extends their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their support towards the Merrill Fun Run fundraiser!

Source & Photo Credit: Merrill Elementary FB

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