Friday, May 10, 2013
Your Patch Facts for the day.
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. Bingo Bingo is held every Friday night at St. Mary's Church. Doors open at the Parish Center 4:30 p.m., bingo begins 6:30 p.m. 2. Friends of the Library book sale The Friends of the Norton Public Library are holding their annual spring book sale through May 11. Proceeds go to the library for materials such as museum passes, movies, music and books and a variety of programs for all ages. Times are as follows: Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - $3 a bag 3. Let’s Laugh Today workshop Come in pairs to this …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Your Patch Facts for the day.
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. Impact Bootcamp for Women IMPACT Bootcamp is the ultimate group training program designed to burn fat and build muscle with a mixture of intense, fun exercises easily adjusted for all abilities. Reach your goals fast while having fun with your friends. Sessions are every Wednesday and Friday 5:30 a.m. at Trinitarian Congregational Church. They cost $12 and are for women only. 2. One Fund Boston pasta lunch fundraiser EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton will host a pasta lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to raise money for those …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Your Patch Facts for the day.
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 book sale The Friends of the Norton Public Library are holding their annual spring book sale through May 11. Proceeds go to the library for materials such as museum passes, movies, music and books and a variety of programs for all ages. Times are as follows: Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - $3 a bag Spring-a-Ding Storytime will start 10:30 a.m. for all ages. 2. Welcome Wednesdays at New Testament New Testament hosts tours every…
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Your Patch Facts for the day.
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 Police receive reward The Norton Police Honor Guard received 1st place in "Best Uniform" and 1st place in "Honor Guard" at the Aquidneck Island Police Parade Sunday. 2. Dog show at EPOCH EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Norton will welcome Jane Young for a dog show at 1:30 p.m. Young trains and competes in obedience, rally, field and the breed ring with her three Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers. These dogs will show off their talent, retrieving dumbbells and bumpers, leaping over broad jumps, responding to silent signal…
Monday, May 6, 2013
Your Patch Facts for the day.
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. Official election results The official results of the Town Election are in. Click here for more information. 2. Men’s Book Discussion Group meeting Join the Men's Book Discussion Group the first Monday of each month 6:30 p.m. at Norton Public Library. The group is led by Jay Boucher. This month's selection is “Nothing to Envy: Real Lives in North Korea,” by Barbara Demick. 3. Carol Henderson book signing The Memory Room and Hope Floats and Wellness Center co-sponsor a discussion and book signing with author Carol Henderson 7…
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Your Patch Facts for the day.
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. Legion baseball tryouts Legion baseball tryouts will be held at Norton High School Sunday, May 5 and Sunday May 19, both at 5 p.m. All players born after 1993 are eligible to play and compete for a spot on the team. For more information contact Jeremy Wright at 508-216-4044 or jwright@student.bridgew.edu. 2. Art Matters Art Matters will return to EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton for a discussion on the life and works of the famous post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh 2:30 p.m. Art Matters is an art awareness program …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Your Patch Facts for the day.
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. Lemonade Day Come out and support local youth as they participate in Lemonade Day at 1 Willis Drive, Norton. Norton students have learned what it takes to take a business from idea to reality. That business is the legendary lemonade stand. Cups are $.99 and are available starting 11 a.m. Lemonade Day is a strategic 14-step process that walks youth from a dream to a business plan, while teaching them the same principles required to start any big company. Inspiring kids to work hard and make a profit, they are also taught to …
Friday, May 3, 2013
Your Patch Facts for the day.
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. Bingo Bingo is held every Friday night at St. Mary's Church. Doors open at the Parish Center 4:30 p.m., bingo begins 6:30 p.m. 2. Legion baseball tryouts Legion baseball tryouts will be held at Norton High School Sunday, May 5 and Sunday May 19, both at 5 p.m. All players born after 1993 are eligible to play and compete for a spot on the team. For more information contact Jeremy Wright at 508-216-4044 or jwright@student.bridgew.edu. 3. Built to Amaze Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus This circus act will take place …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Your Patch Facts for the day.
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. Barn Babies The traveling petting zoo Barn Babies will visit EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Norton at 2 p.m. Barn Babies regularly visits EPOCH and always brings a variety of baby animals, including kittens, puppies, piglets, bunnies, ducklings and chicks. All are invited to attend this free event. For more information or to R.S.V.P. call 508-285-7745. 2. Play N Learn and Afternoon Book Discussion Group meeting Join Gina McGarrigle of CFCE for Play N Learn, a literacy-based program, 10:10 a.m. at Norton Public Library. This …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Your Patch Facts for the day.
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. 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 horseshoes and metal stakes. 2. Judy Bernstein historical performance EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton will welcome historical performer Judy Bernstein at 2:30 p.m. Bernstein is a regular entertainer at EPOCH and has performed across New England. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to R.S.V.P. call 508-285-3355. 3…
