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Touch-A-Truck Picnic:
Get an up-close look at some really big vehicles! On Friday, Aug, 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the Norton truck convoy will be at the Norton Public Library, 68 East Main St. Check out a fire truck, school bus and real construction trucks. There will also be balloon animals and face painting.
Babysitting Resource/Enjoy a Night Out:
A new Facebook page was created entitled, 'Norton Area Babysitting and Child Care." It was started as a local source for parents to post babysitting or childcare needs or for providers to offer their services. Check out this site today, research a few potential sitters and make reservations for a child-free night this weekend!
FREE Musical Performance:
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Pianist and singer Jack Craig will be performing at EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Norton on Friday, Aug. 16, 1:30 p.m. Craig's shows are always unique with his eclectic musical sounds of favorite Latin American songs and music from Cole Porter and Irving Berlin. This show is free and open to all. For more information or to R.S.V.P., call
508-285-7745. EPOCH Senior Healthcare is located at 184 Mansfield Ave.
Everett Leonard Park:
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This delightful park offers a variety of recreational activities that will keep the family entertained for the entire day! It is the home of the Norton Town Pool and also includes a playground, basketball court, baseball field, volleyball net, horseshoe pit, restrooms and free parking. The pool is open Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., through Labor Day. For more information on pool passes, call 508-285-2773. Everett Leonard Park is located at 6 Parker St.
Yard Sale:
The popular HGTV series 'Flee Market Flip' has inspired many "novice flippers" to transform yard sale finds into unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Visit this Norton yard sale, at 1 Arrowhead Dr., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and create a new original item at a fraction of the cost.
Rooftop Party:
The Attleboro YMCA is hosting a fabulous rooftop party as an annual fundraiser for the Best Friends Campaign. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, 7-11 p.m., and will include live music by the James Foster Jazz Band and Suncooked,, a silent auction, a raw bar and dinner prepared by Matt Haist, Executive Chef of The Capital Grille, in Providence. The $50 ticket includes dinner, beer and wine and dancing.
Tickets can be purchased at the Downtown and Pleasant Street branches, 63 North Main St., or online at webtime.attleboroymca.org.
-Michele Taranto
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