August 22, 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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Brockton Summer Fun: Athletic Hall of Fame & Lion's Mid Summer Celebration |
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Brockton Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees |
Lots of celebrating was had in Brockton the last week of July! Kicking things off was the Brockton Athletic Hall of Fame induction and then the Lion's Mid Summer Celebration held many events including bowling, farmers market, art museums & country fair.
Photo credits: Bill Hogan
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Mayor Robert Sullivan presenting Lions Club Past District Governor Kathryn Salem a Brockton City Of Champions Mayor of Brockton Official Citation. |
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The Gallery at Enso Flats |
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Historical Tidbit: Ellis Brett School |
Pictured above is the Ellis Brett School in Brockton from Stanley Bauman's collection.
From the city's public schools website it is said "Built in 1892 at 15 Belair St., it closed in 1983, a victim of declining enrollment. The school burned in January, 1985 and was rebuilt as an apartment complex that resembles the former building. It was the last wood schoolhouse in the city and was named for Ellis Brett, an early Pleasant Street farmer. "
Many students have fond memories of activities, lunches, and walking back and forth from school.
Photo provided by Stanley Bauman collection and information provided by Brockton Public Schools
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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!
Mary Lou Harding
won a $20 gift certificate to
from independent consultant Katie Ray.
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter
Enter for this week's prize of a
1 hour session (value $80) at
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Brockton Poet Laureate Ceremony
The city of Brockton has its first appointed Poet Laureate... and to celebrate the Brockton Library Foundation will be holding a short ceremony, and will be updating those there on upcoming local poetry events etc.
August 28th, 2021 @ 10a in the Driscoll Hall in the library located @ 304 Main St.
The ceremony is open to all, masks are required, and prepare to celebrate poetry and the Laureate!
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Smokey Bear turns 77
"Remember - Only YOU can prevent forest fires!"
Smokey Bear became the official mascot of the U.S. Forest Service on August 9, 1944.
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Books to Give and Books to Buy!!
The Brockton Library Foundation will be holding a book sale.
In the Lingos Auditorium on Saturday, August 28th 2021. 9a - 1p. There will be books, DVDs, and CDs for sale for all of the community. Masks will be required while inside the library.
The Lingos Auditorium is located on the first floor of the Brockton Public Library @ 304 Main St.
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Would you like to know more about Rotary Club of Brockton?
We would love to see you at our next in-person meeting on August 26th, 12:15p @ Thorny Lea.
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The 3rd annual Brockton Youth Family Fun Day
Sunday, August 29th
10a - 4p
Tukis Playground (76-120 Melrose St.)
*Free Haircuts. School Supplies. Basketball Games. Free Food. Live DJ with Music. Bicycle Giveaways.
*There will be Free Vaccination opportunity on-site provided by the Board of Health and Mayor Sullivan’s Wellness Trust Team.
Presented by The Block Security. In memory of Stanley Edouard
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Calling all 9 - 14 year old Actors:
Open auditions for Super Bullies
To be performed at Brockton Public Library.
If interested: contact Ginny at (508) 663 - 6997.
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Back to school means back to the Club, and back to after school!
We're excited to once again offer Membership Plus this school year, giving you more options for your child to spend holidays, snow days, and early releases at the Club!
We can't wait to welcome you back to after school programming!
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Brockton's 2021 Candlelight Vigil for Overdose
In honor of the 2,035 lives lost to overdose in 2020, the Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative will be holding a candle light vigil.
Tues, August 31st outside of the Fine Arts Auditorium, the Brockton High School, 470 Forest Ave.
Resources and information starts @ 6:30p and the ceremony will begin @ 7p
There will be speakers, musical performances, and a concluding memorial slideshow to end the ceremony.
All are welcome to attend in the hope of healing, bonding, and strength.
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Thank you to our amazing community! You came out big for the Disaster Relief for Haiti Supply Drive 🇭🇹
On Monday, Aug 16th, Community Coalition for Change collected items in East Bridgewater and Brockton to bring to the supply drive for Haiti that was held in Boston.
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Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft and Patriots and Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Tippett congratulate Phyllis Ellis from Family and Community Resources for being selected as the 2021 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award grand prize winner. During the August 11 luncheon, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation awarded $275,000 in grants to 26 New England nonprofits. Family and Community Resources received a $25,000 grant in honor of Ellis’s volunteer efforts. |
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Congratulations Phyllis & Thank You For All That You Do!
On Wednesday, Aug. 11,2021, 26 volunteers were recognized for their contributions at an awards ceremony at Gillette Stadium. Twenty-five organizations received grants of $10,000 in honor of their outstanding volunteers and one grand prize winner received a surprise $25,000 donation.
Phyllis Ellis of Brockton, Mass. was selected as this year's $25,000 grand prize winner for her volunteer efforts at Family and Community Resources (in Brockton).
Family and Community Resources advocates for and supports all survivors of trauma, including substance abuse and domestic and sexual violence. They provide a 24-hour hotline, partner abuse education and housing support for survivors. Phyllis has served on the board of directors for the past three years, is a fundraising leader, active member of their events committee and constantly advocating for the nonprofit.
"I am so honored to be chosen for this award," said Phyllis. "I had no idea that the work I was doing in the community grabbed the attention of others. This work is an award in itself."
Phyllis has also served as the president of the Brockton branch of the NAACP for the past six years. In this role, she has expanded outreach and communication efforts for health issues including diabetes and prostate cancer, two areas that disproportionately affect people of color. Phyllis has supported access to technology for underserved families and hosted the first black history celebration at the Brockton Public Library.
She was appointed by Brockton's mayor to be the chair of the Community Justice Committee, tackling various issues related to education, economic development, housing and police reform. During the pandemic, Phyllis launched a campaign to encourage safe practices, promoted vaccinations and provided food and PPE supplies to families in need.
"I am so thankful to Family and Community Resources for taking the time to nominate me," said Phyllis. "To be nominated is one thing, but to be selected is a humbling experience. I am committed to serving my community to make it a better place. I want to thank the Kraft family and New England Patriots Foundation for the recognition."
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win: 1 hour session (value $80) at
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year was the Ellis Brett School in Brockton built?
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 August 25, 2021 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: Jen Bellody, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Michelle Montella, Bridget Murphy-Courteau, Janice O'Brien, & Jacquelyn Rose |
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Rest Easy.
“Just because you take breaks doesn’t mean you’re broken.”
~ Curtis Tyrone Jones
When you rest, you catch your breath and it holds you up, like water wings…”
~ Anne Lamott
“If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.”
~ Bansky
"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time."
~ John Lubbock
"I don't know exactly what a prayer is.
I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down
into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,
how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields,
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which is what I have been doing all day.
Tell me, what else should I have done?
Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon?
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?"
~Mary Oliver ( from The Summer Day)
Rest Easy ~ Jacquie
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