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A roundup of happenings taking place in and around Norton. Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Meat raffle Norton VFW will hold a meat raffle 7:30 p.m. at 85 E. Main St. There will be nine raffles of meat and one 50/50 raffle. This event takes place the first Friday of each month. 2. The History of Attleboro presentation George Shelton will present The History of Attleboro at EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton Thursday, April 4 at 1:30 p.m. Shelton is the executive director…
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Morning Book Discussion Group meeting The Morning Book Discussion Group will meet 10:30 a.m. at Norton Public Library to talk about this month’s selection, “The Orchardist,” by Amanda Coplin. 2. Cornhole Cornhole tournaments are held every Wednesday, 8 p.m. at Trinity Bar & Restaurant. Cornhole is similar to horseshoes except you use wooden platforms and corn bags in place of …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Employment Support Group of Norton This group is for people seeking employment. Get help with resume design, networking skills, interviewing skills and mentor support. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Trinitarian Congregational Church parlor. The group is open to all. For more information email Bill Lippincott at lippin55@…
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Ms Lee’s Storytime, Men’s Book Discussion Group meeting Ms Lee's Monthly Storytime will start 10:30 a.m. at Norton Public Library. Today’s topic is “There’s a Bird on Your Head!” All ages are welcome. At 6:30 p.m., the Men’s Book Discussion Group will meet to talk about “1453: The Holy War for Constantinople and the Clash of Islam and the West,” by Roger Crowley. 2. Bill Burke …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Free Music Together demonstration Join Music Together for a free demonstration class 10:30 a.m. at On the Barre. Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners and the adults who love them. First offered to the public in 1987, it pioneered the concept of a research based, developmentally …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. No school, fundraiser In observance of Good Friday, there will be no school. Stop by Roche Bros to support the Class of 2013 for their grad party fundraiser. 2. Good Friday Day Camp New Testament Baptist Church will hold a Good Friday Day Camp 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The free event will include games, arts and crafts, an Easter Bible story, music, a movie, an Easter egg hunt and…
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Friends of the Library annual plant and bake sale The Friends of the Norton Public Library are holding their annual plant and baked goods sale 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be many spring plants such as tulips, daffodils, violets, daisies and hydrangeas for sale. The proceeds from this sale will be used to support the many programs the friends support at the library. 2. Norton …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Meet one of "Boston's Finest" Join Trinity Bar & Restaurant for a "Boston's Finest" viewing party starting 7 p.m. for one of the show's stars and Norton's own Sergeant Robert Twitchell. They'll have Bog Iron beers flowing as well for the show premiere at 9 p.m. on TNT. 2. Seuss Storytime Seuss Storytime will be held 10:30 a.m. at Norton Public Library. Grab your hat and read …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Teen Tuesdays and Writer’s Group meeting The library is a great place to make friends! Middle and high school students are welcome to Teen Tuesdays in March and April in the Norton Public Library community room. Each week starting 3:30 p.m., play board games, wii, watch a movie, try out a craft project, clean up the library park or help decorate the children's room. No …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Easter egg hunt Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary will offer a relaxed, non-competitive hunt March 24, 30 and 31 noon to 3 p.m., where each child can walk through the Winslow Nature Trail to find colorful eggs at their own pace. Children are limited to 10 eggs per child. Eggs will then be brought to volunteers to trade in for a candy surprise. Before or after the hunt, you can tour…
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Norton Pop Warner football and cheerleading registration Registration for Norton Pop Warner football and cheerleading will take place 9 a.m. to noon at Norton High School. For more information visit www.nortonpopwarner.org. 2. Spring egg hunt Norton Parks and Recreation will have a spring egg hunt 1 p.m. at the Town Forest on Plain Street. Kids ages 2 through 8 can search for …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Move and Groove Class Enjoy music, movement, games and making new friends 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. at Jakes Place Clubhouse. Admission is $10 for the first child and $5 for the second. Classes are $16 for the first child and $11 for the second and this includes admission for the day to bounce and play. 2. Bingo Bingo is held every Friday night at St. Mary's Church. Doors open …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Play N Learn Join Gina McGarrigle of CFCE for this literacy-based program 10:30 a.m. at Norton Public Library. It will include stories, songs, parent hand-outs and lots of different activities for little ones ages 2.9 to 6 years old. Register at the library 2. Circle Time Classes Toddlers, Pre-K, and Kindergarteners are welcome to this event. Come sing, dance and make …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Norton Hockey fundraiser Dine in or take out at Trinity to help raise money for the Norton Hockey Organization, who will have their first ever High School Hockey team next year. Stop by 5 to 9 p.m. Print the attached flyer or visit www.nortonhockey.com and click on "events." Present this form to your server and Trinity will donate 20 percent of your purchase to the …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section.1. Water and sewer rates public hearingThe Board of Water/Sewer Commissioners will hold a public hearing March 7 p.m. at 166 John Scott Blvd. to consider and act on the increase of current water and sewer rates effective for billings on and after June 1, 2013.2. Norton Track Night Marathon Sports will hold Norton Track Night in Mansfield Crossing 5 to 8 p.m. Receive 20 percent off …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section.1. Town cleanup volunteers and donations neededVolunteers and donations are being sought for the second annual Keep Norton Beautiful town cleanup April 27, 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteer by registering online at www.keepnortonbeautiful.com. Donations can be sent to:Town Clean Upc/o Board of Selectmen70 E. Main St.Norton, MA 027662. Gift basket raffleFriends of the Library is selling …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section.1. St. Patrick’s Day specials at TrinityTrinity Bar & Restaurant will have a special St. Patrick's Day menu from brunch through dinner. Dishes include bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and more. Click the photo to see the complete menu. There will also be live music from American Toast, Dan & Bob Show and Gay Barboza.2. Countryside Grille goes to …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section.1. Learn to Run ProgramMarathon Physical Therapy, 250 E. Main St., Norton, will hold an eight-week program for all levels of runners. This program is $109 and includes an LTR manual, workouts, a gift bag, injury screens and more. Click here to register.2. Gift basket raffleFriends of the Library is selling tickets for a gift basket raffle through March 29. Basket themes include …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section.1. It Takes a Community Basketball GameThe funds from this charity basketball game at Norton High School will provide support for Norton families who have lost a family member this year or are coping with a terminally ill family member. The game, which starts 7 p.m., features Norton teachers facing off. Half time entertainment features Tim Brown. Tickets are $8. 2. Rock for a …
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section.1. Wheaton College greenhouse open house and repotting clinicCome browse through the state-of-the-art Wheaton Greenhouses and enjoy the blend of technology and beauty. Starting 11 a.m., walk from the rainforest to the desert and then to the temperate environment and see what each climate has to offer to the senses and the plants that live there. See orchids in bloom, cotton on a …
