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5 Things April 2: Unemployment Support Group, Crafts 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. 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@comcast.net. 2. Teen Tuesday, Friends of the Library meeting Norton Middle and High School students are welcome to come by Norton Public Library 3:30 p…

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5 Things Dec. 4: Chocolate House, Employment Support Group 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. Create & Decorate a Chocolate House Local chocolatier Beth Schillawski will demonstrate how to make a miniature chocolate house at 1:30 p.m. This delicious confection would make a perfect gift for a loved one—or yourself. 2. 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 church parlor. The group is open to all. For more …

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5 Things Nov. 13: Crafting, Jonathan Singleton Concert and More

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Five 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. Community service and Board of Trustees meeting at the library Norton Public Library Jr. and Teen Friends are invited to help with community service at the library a 2:30 p.m. The Library Board of Trustees will also be meeting at 6 p.m. and all are invited to attend. 2. Crafting at Frenzy Join Frenzy every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon for some crafting fun. Let your creative side show. Each Tuesday will be a different theme. Cost is $10. 3. Breastfeeding support group Sturdy Memorial Hospital will offer a breastfeeding …

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St. Patrick's Day Fun for the Kids

Take a look at some St. Patrick's Day-themed art projects to add a special twist to the holiday this year.

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, aren’t they?  In that spirit, I have included some activities for all ages in this edition of Hooray for Holidays!  Of course, there are always the tried and true ways to celebrate almost any holiday: play dough, sugar cookie decorating, preparing traditional foods. Here are some Irish-themed art projects for your enjoyment: Sensory Shamrocks Obviously, store bought play dough can easily substituted for the homemade.  But if time allows, the science lesson that cooking provides is an added bonus. The recipe I have provided requires cooking, so it requires adult supervision.  Materials Needed: Directions: Allow the children to prepare the play dough as independently as possible.  (I recommend rubber …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Feb. 16

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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.) A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on the front porch of Uncle Ed's Back Porch, 416 Old Colony Road, 11:30 a.m. The United Regional Chamber of Commerce has organized this event to celebrate the business' expansion to serving lunch and dinner, in addition to its well-known homemade ice cream. For more information, visit the United Regional Chamber website, call 508-222-0801 or e-mail jen@unitedregionalchamber.com. 2.) Norton Public Library, 68 E. Main St., will host drop-in story time 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This event, …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Feb. 5

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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.) There will be a Lia Sophia jewelry gathering and fundraiser at EPOCH Assisted Living & Senior Healthcare of Norton, 190 Mansfield Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Lia Sophia is a worldwide jewelry distributor in which individual women visit homes and organizations with unique jewelry, all of which comes with a lifetime guarantee. A portion of the proceeds from this gathering will benefit EPOCH’s Resident Council Fund. For more information, call 508-285-3355 or visit EPOCH’s blog. 2.) Wheaton College will host a contra dance in the…

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Turkey Storytime Podium For Foster Care Information, One Of Last Programs For Cherished Volunteer

Children listen to stories, sing, dance and make crafts in celebration of Thanksgiving.

Families were invited to Norton Public Library's Turkey Family Storytime program today. The event included Thanksgiving related book readings, music and activities. The library offered this program to celebrate Family Literacy Month. The first few minutes were filled in by Bill Brennan of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, who spoke about foster care. He noted that the holidays are an especially important time to get parents on board. "Kids come into care for many reasons, such as protective services," Brennan said. He added that foster parents are needed to welcome children in their home with the issues they bring into it. The average stay of a foster child is somewhere between three to 18 months. Foster parents can …

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