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1. High near 85, low of 59
Patchy fog is expected before 8 a.m. Otherwise, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind will become east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind.

2. Adult story time
Norton Public Library will host adult story time 1 p.m. Adults are welcome to sit back, relax and enjoy the air conditioning in the community room as you listen to some chilling tales read aloud. Feel free to bring a bag lunch, knitting, crocheting, quilting or any other silent activity to do as you listen.

3. Buckcherry with My Darkest Days & Otherwise
With a new album slated to be released soon, Buckcherry will join My Darkest Days and Otherwise for a rock show at Showcase Live, 23 Patriot Place, Foxborough. Tickets are $30.

4. National Immunization Awareness Month
Sturdy Memorial Hospital announced that August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month to increase awareness about immunizations for infants to the elderly. Recommended vaccinations begin soon after birth and continue throughout life. Being aware of vaccination recommendations for infants, children, adolescents, adults of all ages, and seniors is critical to protecting ourselves and our communities from disease. For more information about vaccinations and for child, adolescent, and adult immunization schedules, visit the American Academy of Family Physicians website.

5. Blog on Patch!
Norton Patch now has a blogging platform to let readers have more of a voice on the site. Anyone can blog on countless subjects, such as sports, home and garden, politics and more, so long as it is not an advertisement. If you would like to become a blogger, click here.