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April 14, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Pre-K Students Publish a Book: Adventure of Rainbow Unicorn Mountain
Pre-kindergarten students at Raynham Children's Development Center have written and illustrated a book titled "Adventure of Rainbow Unicorn Mountain." The center expressed immense pride via a Facebook post, applauding the children's hard work in writing, illustrating, and publishing the book. The story originated from a game the students created called "The Dark Mountain." Using their imagination and teamwork, they crafted this magical tale.
Written by Vasilia Yordanova, BuzzAround Intern, Wesleyan University
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Historical Tidbit:
Raynham / Taunton Dog Kennel
The Dog Kennel was a training and boarding facility for the Raynham /. Taunton Dog Track . The track at Raynham was active from approximately the 1960s to 2009. The kennel property was originally owned by the Szura family, who then sold it to car mechanic John O’Rourke. O’Rourke began using the property to kennel and train dogs to race at the Raynham Park track. Dog racing was at the height of its popularity in the 1980s, when the Raynham Park and Wonderland Greyhound Park tracks drew more spectators than the Bruins, Celtics, and Patriots combined. However, the increased popularity also brought increased public opposition to dog racing, and Massachusetts banned dog racing in 2009.
Written by Vasilia Yordanova, BuzzAround Intern, Wesleyan University
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TOWN HALL
Town Clerk
508-824-2700
Treasurer/Collector
508-824-2702
Assessors 508-824-2704
Selectmen 508-824-2707
Building Dept. 508-824-2708
Board of Health 508-824-2766
Planning 508-824-2745
Veterans Service Officer 508-828-4527
Public Library
508-823-1344
Council on Aging
508-824-2740
Food Pantry
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
9 - 11a
494 Church St, Raynham
774-406-5612
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Congratulations!
Michelle Davis
won a 1 hour Living in the Gift coaching from GleeWorks
Learn mind-body spirit practices with Marcy Venezia building a foundation for healing.
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a Spring Facial from
Salon Esprit,
Carriage Crossing EB
Includes skin analysis; cleansing, exfoliation, pore extraction if needed, a treating serum, facial/neck/shoulder massage, and a finishing mask. (Value $80)
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Lawn Sign Fundraiser
Deadline: April 20
The Raynham Middle School Parents' Organization (RMSPO) has organized an alumni T-shirt fundraiser to support the 8th grade Canobie Lake Park class trip! Each shirt costs $20, and the deadline to place your order is April 20th.
Visit the following link to order a t-shirt and support the 8th grade class: Google Form
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Blackout Poetry
Mon, Apr 22
6-7p
Library Meeting Room
760 S Main St
Celebrate Poetry Month with the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and create your own Blackout Poetry inspired by Taylor Swift Lyrics!
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TRWA Earth Day Clean-Up
Sat, Apr 20
11a - 1p
Dighton Rock State Park
3rd Ave, Berkley
Come help the Taunton River Watershed Alliance (TRWA ) clean up trash from over 1,500 feet of marsh shoreline at Dighton Rock State Park during low tide. People will especially be needed to haul heavy tires and metal. Water, snacks, gloves, and litter grabbers will be provided. Pre-registration is not required, but helpful for planning.
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COA Monthly Breakfast
Wed, Apr 24
9a
Raynham Senior Center
2215 King Philip St
Join us for a delightful breakfast experience! This month, All American Assisted Living will enhance our gathering with a special waffle station, alongside our regular delicious offerings. The menu includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, potatoes, fruit, and coffee The cost is $3 per person. Please make sure to sign up and pay by April 17th. For more information, contact the COA at 508-824-2740.
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Choose Your Craft
Wed, Apr 24
6:30-7:30p
Library Meeting Room
760 S Main St
Looking for an opportunity to craft? Want to choose your own project? Look no further! The Raynham Public Library is hosting a choose-your-own-craft night including paint by sticker, paint by number, and reverse coloring! Please register at the following link: raynhampubliclibrary.com
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Donate Used Eclipse Glasses | Eclipse Glasses USA
Not sure what to do with your used eclipse glasses now that the October 2023 eclipse has passed? Donate them to Eclipse Glasses USA. We will send them to school children in other countries for those countries' eclipse viewing experiences.
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Climate Can Do:
Reduce, Reuse, and Upcycle
One of the many ways that we can help against climate change is to reduce our consumption, reuse pieces that we already have, and upcycle them to make something new. Often we are quick to throw things out that we are no longer using, but why not give things a second life and keep them out of the landfills?
Ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Upcycle
- Before throwing something away, consider if you or someone else could use it again in the same or different way. Passing things on to friends, selling on marketplaces, or donating them are all ways to give something another life.
- Avoiding overconsumption is challenging, but being mindful of new purchases curbs the amount of new things being made.
- Upcycling is taking something old and making it into something new! These projects can be practical, creative and fun!
- Feel the need to shop? Going thrifting and buying second hand is a fun way to get your shopping fix in and find unusual items, inexpensively.
- The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of the world’s carbon emissions and consumes 10% of all water used industrially worldwide. (Sustainable Harvest International)
- Shop close to home and within your community. People often resell or give away things they do not need anymore. It could be just what you are looking for!
The more we reduce our consumption of products, reuse and upcycle, the more we keep out of landfills and we lower production in the first place. This also saves you money while helping to keep the environment safe for us humans.
Written by Skylar Robles, Buzz Around Intern and UMass Boston student.
Together, we can make a difference by taking action to live sustainably. Let's empower ourselves to create a better future for our planet, one step at a time.
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Here with Equipment to get spring clean ups done!
Chippers, Detachers & Aerators; Concrete Scarifiers.
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Board of Selectmen 04/09/24
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Raynham Police Fundraiser for Autism Awareness
Open through April
The Raynham Police Department is showing its support for autism acceptance by wearing special police patches and offering them for sale to the public. This initiative aims to increase awareness and acceptance of autism. All proceeds from the sale of these patches will benefit the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, an organization dedicated to providing vital, innovative, and responsive programming and services. These initiatives are designed to address the daily challenges faced by individuals with autism, ensuring their safety and inclusion within their communities.
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Planning Board 04/04/2024
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Conservation Commission 04/03/24
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Make a Difference in A Child's Life:
Be a North River Collaborative
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On the Horizon: Town of Raynham's 10th Annual Memorial Day Parade
The Town of Raynham is gearing up for its 10th Annual Memorial Day Parade. The Raynham Association of Volunteers for Education (R.A.V.E.), Inc., held its initial planning meeting on Thursday, March 28th, 2024.
The Memorial Day Parade offers a cherished opportunity for the community to honor veterans and active members of all military branches. As we commemorate the parade's tenth year, we aim to engage as many community members as possible to attend and show their support. Mark your calendars! This year's Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, May 25th, 2024, with a step-off at 10 AM. Find out more about the Parade as details are released at the following Facebook event link: Memorial Day FB Event
Written by Noshin Saiyaara, Buzz Around intern, Wellesley College
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a Spring Facial from
Salon Esprit,
Carriage Crossing EB
Includes skin analysis; cleansing, exfoliation, pore extraction if needed, a treating serum, facial/neck/shoulder massage, and a finishing mask. (Value $80) Salon Esprit
Historical Tidbit Question:
When was dog racing banned in Massachusetts?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On April 17, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Noshin Saiyaara, & Greg Venezia. |
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Re-Birth
“Getting a second life is one thing. Making a better life, that's the trick.”
~ Rick Riordan, The Blood of Olympus
“i learnt from the autumn leaves, the formula of healing.
every year, they break, fall off the trees and die.
and then again in a few months, they find their way back home.
reborn, living a new life just to die again.
but never did that stop them growing again.
so why can't we humans just live up to them.
fall, get hurt, bear pain but have enough
courage and energy to stand up and fight back again.” ~ Renesmee Stormer
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As the buds dare to show themselves on the tips of these bare branches, and slowly we see color emerge from forsythia and daffodils; once again we succumb to re-birth, as a child pushed crying from the womb.
We grow a year wiser, encouraged to see the earth and it's inhabitants through a new lens. What shall we do better in 2024? In what ways shall WE grow?
~ Jacquie
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