July 18, 2021
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies. |
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Vitra Adult Day Health, located at 10 N.Pearl Street in Brockton is excited to announce their opening!
On Wednesday 7/14 from 4 - 7p they held an open house and tours, informational tables from their partners with raffles and free ice cream from a truck. It's a great spot, convienent to Rt 24.
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Historical Tidbit:
Christo's: The Tradition That Lasted
50 Years
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Pictured above is what was known as the coveted Gold Room – one of the four color-coded dining rooms in the restaurant Christo's. Opening in 1964 with capacity for 120 people, Greek migrant Christos Tsaganis (later dubbed the Greek Salad King) over time expanded the restaurant to seat 450 people within four different color-coded rooms.
The restaurant became one of Brockton's most known landmarks on the East Side for a reigning 50 years located at 782 Crescent Street across from Massasoit Community College. A lavish, family run restaurant is home to 50 years of Brocktonians laughs and cries to this day – in both memory and history. Unfortunately, what could be seen as a never fading establishment and pride of the East Side came to its end on New Years Eve in 2013 after the passing of Tsaganis.
The building itself was bought by the state and torn down in 2014. However, with the doors of Christos closing... the doors of the Allied Health and Science Center for Massasoit College were opened! Beautiful ends come with beautiful beginnings. And if you thought Christo's was gone forever or never got to experience it, it is survived two miles down the road in Whitman located in Dolley's Plaza as Christo's to-go. It is now owned and operated by Tsaganis' daughter Gigi Johnson.
Story credit: Bridget Murphy-Courteau
Photo credit: Russell Saint Cyr of Brockton
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City Hall
45 School St
508-580-7123
Check the city website for important updates
Brockton Public Library
Main Library - 304 Main St. 508-580-7890
East Branch - 54 Kingman St. 508-580-7892
West Branch - 540 Forest Ave. 508-580-7894
Council on Aging
10 Father Kenney Way 508-580-7811
There are 14 food pantries in Brockton.
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Congratulations!
Linda Siegel-Croker
won a one hour of coaching (value $80) with Marcy Venezia
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter
Enter for this weeks prize of a
$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant
Christine Harkins.
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BROCKTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
“FINES FREE” POLICY
The Brockton Board of Library Trustees approved a new policy that eliminates overdue fees. The policy is effective immediately and is designed to encourage residents to utilize all of the resources of the library.
“The library is a central part of the community, and the last thing we want to do is restrict access to knowledge because of overdue charges; we are all rebounding from the pandemic, and we trust people to bring things back so that other people can borrow them,” said board chair Jocelyn Meek.
While overdue fines are now wiped clean, lost items must still be replaced at the borrower’s expense, said Head of Circulation Zoe Rath. Museum passes are also subject to overdue fines.
“Fines free is a trend among libraries across the country that recognizes the need for equitable access,” Rath said. “And it is also in line with the core tenets of public librarians: that we offer our services largely for free.”
Library Director Paul Engle said that the money generated by overdue fines was negligible; overdue fines generated less than 0.001 of city revenue in fiscal 2020.
The Brockton Public Library provides traditional library services like books, periodicals, movies, and games for borrowing, and also delivers core services including computer and ESL classes, research and genealogy assistance, and vibrant community programming. The children’s department serves more than 10,000 families per year with storytimes, summer reading, community crafts, and movies, in addition to the robust library offerings. The BPL also provides Brockton Public Schools students with assistance for science and history day projects, has a maker space program where students explore science and technology, a well-developed Teen Room, and many adult reading and crafting groups.
The main library and both branches have reopened to pre-pandemic hours and new programming is being developed for the fall, including author talks, musical performances, poetry, and art installations.
“A library is a place for people to gather, to explore new topics, develop new skills, and sample all that Brockton has to offer,” Engle said. “We want to be as welcoming as possible, and we hope our residents know that we are here and ready to help.” www.brocktonpubliclibrary.org
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Looking For Something New To Do?
Get ideas for an activity, a sight to see or an event happening in Brockton.
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Lions Club Mid- Summer Celebration Pre-View
Brockton Lions Club Has 4 days planned of great things to do in the wonderful City of Brockton.
Thursday, July 29th - Sunday, August 1st 2021
Check out the schedule and happenings by joining their Facebook Group.
The Lions recently visited the Milton Art Museum adjacent to the Gallery at Enso Flats, 50 Centre St. Brockton. Shown is Jeremie Marcellus, Lions Membership Chair Elect & Outgoing King Lion (President) Robert Thayer. Rob just completed his 3rd year as King Lion. The museums are open Monday through Friday 4 - 6p.
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Sunday, August 1st: Lions At The Rox Game Time 1:30p. Lions Will Be In Sections 114 & 115.
Note: At This Time Tickets Can Only Be Purchased Online Or By Phone 508-559-7000.
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Brockton Boys and Girls Club is holding summer nights
@ the club!
Every Monday - Thursday from 4:30- 10p, youth ages 13-20 can enjoy basketball, volleyball, dance, dodgeball, and much more for FREE. Dinner is also provided.
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PINCHES AND POUNDS
An old-fashioned candy store
with a TWIST
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Grab & Go
Gifts!
Items are packaged in small quantities for your convenience & safety.
Shop in store or online!
Come check us out!
Mon - Sat: 10 am til 8 pm
Sunday 11 am til 6 pm
Online orders!
(781) 447-2639
785 Bedford St, Rt 18, Whitman
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Yoga in Your Home with
BLISS THROUGH YOGA!
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NEW STUDENT SPECIAL!
5 Classes for $50
Ask us About Our Special
Beginners Only Classes!
Ongoing Virtual Classes:
Mondays, 10:30 am; Tuesdays, 5:30 pm; Saturdays, 9 am
In Person: Wednesday, 7 pm
Find YOUR bliss at Bliss Through Yoga!
Yoga for the Rest of Us!
(508) 331-3564
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At Bat For Our Seniors
Bat bus station is doing their part for the the elderly assuring safe and cost efficient rides for people over the age of 65.
Rides are reservation based and cost between $3 - $4 each way. You can call (508) 584-5530, 24 hours in advance and before 4p to secure you or your loved one a ride.
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Helping Kids Cope: Supporting Children Impacted by Addiction
Wednesday, Aug 11th
6 - 7:30p
Virtual Class
A class about the impact of substance misuse on children, how to talk to kids about family addiction & helpful resources available to families.
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Brockton After Dark
This is a program that has kept the youth of the city having fun in safe places during summer evenings 6 - 10p.
NO COST. Ages 13-20. Free meals also provided! All Summer!
Mondays : Soccer, Football & Tennis
Tuesdays: Swimming
Wednesdays: Football
Thursdays: Soccer, Swimming & Tennis
This year, there will be swimming lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 6p at the Manning Pool. For more info on the full list of activities, please see flyer or go to this link.
To register for Brockton After Dark HERE.
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Elyse talks about her
marketing internship
at the BuzzAround.
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*Writing
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Gain real-world knowledge as we design our internship specifically for you!
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Local Business Networking Event
Thursday, August 5th
5 - 7p
Water Pointe Luxury Condominiums
8 Island Court, South Easton
Join the Metro South Chamber and Douglas A. King Builders for a terrific business building opportunity. Enjoy a cookout outside with hamburgers/hot dogs, pizza, and craft beer provided by the 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year, Shovel Town Brewery. Take advantage of an opportunity to win Patriots tickets, wine, and a gift certificate to Stoneforge Restaurant. Don't forget your business cards for this evening of fun, food and festivities!
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Golfing for a Cause
20th Annual Massasoit Golf Outing at the beautiful Thorny Lea Golf Club in Brockton on August 9th with an 11a shotgun start. As in the past, this outing is the Massasoit Foundation’s major fundraising event to provide emergency financial assistance to Massasoit students.
We hope you will be able to join, or alternatively for the “Sip & Swing” beginners clinic or just for the cocktail reception and awards ceremony. Massasoit’s President-elect, Ray DiPasquale, will attend the post-golf reception to meet and greet community partners. If you cannot join us in person, we hope you will consider a sponsorship to assist the Foundation’s fundraising drive for student support.
You may secure your reservation or sponsorship by printing and returning tregistration form to the Foundation’s offices or on-line: REGISTER HERE
We look forward to seeing you on August 9th for what promises to be a fun-filled outing!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant
Christine Harkins.
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year did Christo's open?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On July 21, 2021 before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Laughing In the Rain
“Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain.”
~ Vivian Greene
“Being soaked alone is cold. Being soaked with your best friend is an adventure.”
~ Emily Wing Smith
"Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby."
~ Langston Hughes
"I like people who smile when it’s raining."
~ Unknown
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Our earth is washed anew.
Time for some serious puddle-jumping!
Now WHERE are my galoshes?
~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Michelle Montella, Bridget Murphy-Courteau, Janice O'Brien, & Jacquelyn Rose |
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Copyright 2021 Buzz Around Brockton. You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit. ("Buzz Around Brockton 7/18/21")
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