5 Things April 21: McMahon's Closing, Bake Sale and More

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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. McMahon’s closing down On Friday, McMahon’s Countryside Grille announced the following on their Facebook page: It is with great sadness that I write this update. Due to a number of circumsatances beyond our control, we have decided that it is time for us to close our doors for good. We wish to express our deepest gratitude to all of our loyal customers, many of whom have become close friends. You will all be truly missed. We sincerely appreciate the support and friendship you have all given to us over the past 2 years. We …

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5 Things March 28: Plant Sale, Wine Tasting and More

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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 Playroom All caregivers with infants and toddlers are welcome to stop by Trinitarian Congregational Church at 11 a.m. for this drop-in playgroup. Cost …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: April 21

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Five Things You Should 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 Norton Public Library, 68 E. Main St., Norton, will hold a plant and bake sale 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 2. EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton, 190 Mansfield Ave., will host a Victorian Tea, led by Patricia Perry, history buff who puts on fun, lively and educational performances throughout New England. This event, held at 2:30 p.m., is free and open to the public. For more information or to reserve your seat, call 508-285-3355. 3. Join Jack Lash and Oak Knoll Staff at 947 Park St., Attleboro, as they take an early morning…

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Nine Lives Thank You

Jean Harnden thanks everyone involved in the Nine Lives craft fair and bake sale.

The resident kitties of Nine Lives of Norton Feline Rescue Shelter would like to thank the Unitarian Church in Norton for the use of the hall for our craft fair and bake sale held Dec. 4, 2010. They would also like to thank the crafters who took part in the craft fair either by donating items or setting up tables to sell their wares. They also wish to thank the bakers who made such delicious goodies for our bake table, and to those that donated goods to our raffle. Most of all, they wish to thank the volunteers who helped set up and work the day of the fair, and to those friends and supporters who stopped by that day to browse and purchase and support Nine Lives of Norton. Thank you all for your help and support. It is truly appreciated. …

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Santa Claus Vists Winslow Farm

Winslow Farm's bake sale event drew special guest, Kris Kringle.

Winslow Farm was decorated in holiday splendor Saturday and hosted a very special guest. Santa Claus greeted children that afternoon and evening.  Children got to have their pictures taken with him and told him their Christmas wish list. Visitors were also given tours of the farm and enjoyed a cozy campfire. The event was held to raise money for the care of the animals at the farm. For more information on upcoming events at Winslow Farm visit www.winslowfarm.com.

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Nine Lives To Sponsor Bake Sale And Craft Fair

Event to be held at Unitarian Church.

Nine Lives of Norton Feline Rescue Shelter is sponsoring a craft fair and bake sale Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the basement of Unitarian Church at the cornes of Route 123 and 140 across from the common. Visitors are asked to use the back entrance.  There are a few tables for rent for the day. The rental fee is $20 and a donated item for the raffle Nine Lives will be holding. Leave a message for Jean or JoAnn at the shelter hotline, 508-285-5159. Anyone wishing to donate craft items or baked goods may drop them off at the shelter on Friday night or at the Unitarian Church Saturday morning.

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