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Mission: Promote communication and provide resources for N. Brookfield residents
Everyone has a talent (apparent or hidden) which will benefit a group, the town, and YOU! Read about the organizations, attend a meeting, and find your passion! Volunteering builds community and increases socializing which in turn creates new friendships and bonds while reducing loneliness, Volunteer experiences improve school and college capabilities and provides better job prospects. Additionally, volunteering improves self-esteem while reducing depressions, PTSD, anxiety and other symptoms of mental health.
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has been awarded a Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant for 2022 & 2023
Announcements
Important for the Community
- Public Comment Period for Massachusetts Internet for All Sponsored by Massachusetts Broadband Institute as posted on the Town of NB official website. Details
- Special Songwriting Opportunity for 5th & 6th Graders: Thursday, December 14th after school. Details
HOLIDAY Activities | Events
- Common Ground's Schedule for the rest of the 2023!
- 12/1&2/23: The Miscreants Christmas-Comic Dinner Mystery Details
- 12/2/12: Winter Craft & Vendor Fair - East Brookfield Details
- 12/2/23: Bay Path Santa Claus Pancake Breakfast Details
- 12/2/23: Library-Write Letters to Santa 4:15 Details
- 12/2/23: NB Tree Lighting and Parade 5pm Details
- 12/3/23: White Christmas in West Brookfield Schedule of Events
- 12/9/23: Christmas in NB NBHS STUCO 12pm-2pm Details
- 12/9/23: Grand Maple Farms Christmas Open House Details
- 12/9/23: NBFD Turkey and Lobster Raffle at 7pm NB Sportsman Club
- 12/11/23: Library: The Fright Before Christmas 6:30 Details (not for children)
- 12/14/23: Craft Night for Adults at Haston Library Details
- 12/21/23: Sing Along with Santa at Common Ground Details
Food Drives and Pantries
Baypath FY25 Annual Building House Project
- Applications now being accepted in having a house built - Deadline 1/2/24
Christmas Decorations & Tree Sales
- Katie Griffin Christmas Displays & Cemetery Boxes Details & Pics
- Dismas Farm (Oakham) 11/25-26, 12/2, 12/9 11am-4pm. Trees, Crafts, Cookies, Cocoa, Hayrides Details
Holiday Giving
- 2023 NBES Holiday Gift Opportunity. Complete form to donate or receive gifts by Tues, Nov 21st. Details
- Nov 1-30: NB Savings Bank Annual Toy Drive
- Nov 1-30: Big Y Reusable Bags benefit NBPTO
- Nov 25: NBPD Stuff a Bus! 9am-2pm at Hannaford's
- St. Joseph's Giving Tree. Donate by December 4th
- Dec 4 (Orders Due): NBPTO Gift Card Fundraiser
Dance | Sports Registrations
- KADS: Registration open until beginning of the new year! Registration Link
- Diva Dance School: Think you are too old for Hip Hop? Wednesdays at 7:30
- NB Youth Basketball League (Dec-March) Details
Local Merchant Highlights
- Mixed by Nona Dessert Shop. Soft Opening Saturday October 7th & 8th 10am-4pm. 23 Summer Street
- Welcome Country Store 169 North Main Street Homemade & Gently Used - Game Nights - Decorating Services Monday & Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10-4 Thursday: 10-4 Friday: 10-5 Saturday; 10-3 Sunday
Farmer's Markets
- Dismas Family Farm Store is open 9am-7pm! Seasonable vegetables, eggs, wooden kitchenware, candles, Oakham & Dismas merchandise and more! 687 Lincoln Road, Oakham MA. Honk for service. Facebook Link Also ask to see the animals - great for kiddos!
- West Brookfield Farmers Market Town Common, Jct of Rt 67 And Rt 9 for Spring/summer/fall WB congregational church for Winter market, West Brookfield, MA (508) 867-5428
Emilia K. Hope Community Center
Emilia K. Hope Community Center 173 North Main Street Weekly Schedule
A place where the entire community can access a safe space to play, create art or music, read, hold meetings or events, gain support navigating the complex world of resource referrals (food stamps, WIC, etc), among other things. The saying “it takes a village” is often used in reference to raising children; we believe it takes a village to support a community (emotionally, physically, financially, etc.) Facebook Link for eventsFriends of the NB Town House
Local Artist Highlight: Robin Reynolds
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