The Taunton River Watershed Alliance (TRWA) has released their beautiful 2024 Tide Calendar. The calendars are currently available for $20 at TRWA’s Watershed Center, Sweets Knoll State Park. You can also place an order on the TRWA calendar website.

We’d like to congratulate the winners of the photo contest and thank everyone who made a submission. The TRWA found it very difficult choose only 13 finalists. You'll note two are from the Halifax area -- Bart Devine with the submission “Sandhill Crane" and Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett with the submission "Turtle Yoga." To see the full list of photographers featured in the calendar, visit the TRWA FB page.

The TRWA is a nonprofit organization that works to protect, restore, and manage Taunton River and its Watershed which involves 42 communities, including Halifax. The Alliance is dedicated to being a voice for our water resources. You can also make a difference, as half of your purchase will go towards helping the TRWA in their mission.

Additionally, these calendars have come out just in time for the holidays. You can personalize your calendar and even choose a tide table, allowing you to create a special, one-of-a-kind gift.

To reserve your calendar, email director@savethetaunton.org or call (508) 828-1101. For more info. about the TRWA and how to volunteer, become a member, or donate, visit the Save the Taunton website.

Photo and Story Sources: TRWA FB, TRWA calendar website

Story written by Alexa Pennington, BuzzAround Intern, Southern New Hampshire University

There is still time to donate non-perishable food items to the Helping Hands of Halifax Food Pantry. Families may also donate a holiday turkey by purchasing a gift card. Students can bring donations to their classrooms for collection. We aim to collect over 1,000 items to help people in need during the holiday season. All donations are greatly appreciated. Together, we can make a difference! For more information and future updates about these events, check out the Halifax Elementary School FB page.

Source: Halifax Elementary School FB Post

Video Courtesy of Area 58

Video Courtesy of Area 58

Do you love to read? The Holmes Public Library, 470 Plymouth St, has some amazing book clubs planned for November!

A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan

Death by Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake by Sarah Graves

For more information, check out the Holmes Newsletter and visit their FB page.

Source: Holmes Newsletter

Join the Halifax Congressional Church for some holiday fun! There will be crafters at the event selling hand-made items that will make wonderful gifts. These include soaps, hand-painted pictures, wreaths, handcrafted jewelry, and more! Church members have donated items for a Missions table, in which the proceeds will go towards helping those in need.

The Christmas luncheon will start at 11a. Sandwiches and soups will be served. You can also look forward to delicious homemade baked goods and a cookie walk!

For more information, visit the Halifax Congressional Church website.

Join us at Tavern on the Wharf for an extraordinary Paint Night Fundraiser benefiting Silver Lake Regional High School. All proceeds will go directly to the school's Parent-Teacher Organization.

Experience the joy of creating your own masterpiece with step-by-step instructions. Supplies will be provided, and no prior painting experience is necessary. Arrive early to secure your seats and enjoy a drink! Your participation supports a great cause, and we look forward to seeing you there

For more information and to sign up, visit Epic Paint Event page. This is a 21+ event.

Source: SLRHS FB

Attention Silver Lake Regional Middle School students! If you find yourself needing extra support with your schoolwork, don't worry! Members of The National Honor Society from the high school are hosting Academic Clinics after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays to assist you with your studies. Don't hesitate to take advantage of this valuable resource!

For more information, check with your homeroom teacher.

Source: SLRMS website

Car seat installations are now available through the Halifax Police Department!

To set up an installation, please contact Officer Feltrup at wfeltrup@police.Halifax.ma.us or via phone at 781-294-8713 x170.

Reposted from HPD FB

Ages 6+ are invited to make beaded friendship bracelets! Call (781) 293-2271 to register.

Friends of the Library is having their 13th Annual Silent Auction! Items will be displayed at the library, and the highest bids will be updated on the Holmes website. All of the proceeds are going towards library programs and events.

Source Credit: Holmes Newsletter

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Gift Giving: When you plan what to gift for your loved ones, consider a handmade gift instead of buying new items. These thoughtful gifts will be sure to make your loved ones happy. Check out some ideas for handmade gifts below:

Gift Wrapping: Please be mindful when wrapping your gifts. Wrapping paper with any metallics, foil, glitter, texture are not recyclable. Instead of using store brought wrapping papers, you can use any brown paper bag, newspapers, or even magazines to wrap your gift together beautifully. Check out this site for some eco-friendly wrapping alternatives with examples.

Holiday Decor: Decorative lights are such a big part of home decor during the holidays. This year, try using LED lights instead of traditional incandescent lights. LEDs can use up to 90% less energy than traditional lights and there are many options on the market, making them very affordable.

The Halifax Beautification Committee (HBC) 2023 Fall Clean Up Week was a success! The HBC is an environmental conservation organization that is committed to improving the landscape of the town’s properties. They contributed to this mission through their recent Fall Clean-Up Week.

From October 14th to October 22nd, the HBC held an initiative to pick up litter around Halifax. Many people from the community came out to help clean roadways and public spaces. By the second day of Clean Up Week, about 40 people had committed to the effort! One litter-buster was Nick Hadorn, who worked three hours to fill up a pick-up truck with collected litter. In fact, the beautification of Halifax involved various contributors. Boy Scout Troop 39 cleaned up the area between Town Hall and the school, while members of the HBC planted mums in the Margaret Fitzgerald Garden. Frederick Corrigan focused on collecting roadside litter, and the Rankin Family assisted by picking up litter on Elm Street's north sections.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to help clean up our neighborhoods and community! Fall Clean Up Week would not have been a success without your help. It doesn’t have to be Clean Up Week for you to be a litter-buster! Let’s continue to keep Halifax clean by disposing of waste properly and picking up around town.

For more information, visit the Halifax Beautification Committee’s Facebook page.

Story and Photo Credits: HBC FB

Story written by Alexa Pennington, BuzzAround Intern, Southern New Hampshire University

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