Wednesday, May 22, 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. Senior Awards Night Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School will host Senior Awards Night 6 p.m. in the gymnasium. 2. Iced Coffee Day All day, participating Dunkin' Donuts in Bristol County will donate $1 for every cup of its iced coffee sold to The Dunkin' Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation (DDBRCF) for the benefit of Hasbro Children's Hospital. 3. MS Support Group for Women Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, this self-help group for women is held 11:30 a.m. at Attleboro Public …
Tuesday, May 21, 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. River Restoration: Reclaiming Heritage and Habitat The Land Preservation Society (LPS) of Norton and the Norton Historical Society are holding their combined annual meeting at the Old Schoolhouse starting 6 p.m. It will start off with a cold ham buffet. The cost is $3 per person and all are welcome. After the buffet, brief meetings of both societies will be held. The speaker this year is William (Bill) Napolitano, the Environmental Program Director of SRPEDD (Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District…
Monday, May 20, 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. Moms Paddle Norton Recreation Department and Norton Kayak Company will hold a Moms Paddle 5 to 8 p.m. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Norton Recreation Department. Trip includes a three hour guided tour of Norton Reservoir, kayak and equipment rental and paddling and safety instruction. Cost is $55 per paddler. To reserve your spot, call 508-740-7728 or email info@nortonkayakco.com. 2. Parent & Child Book Club Talk about books and have some snacks 5:30 p.m. at Norton Public Library. This program is for kids in or near…
Sunday, May 19, 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. All Star Baseball Tryouts The 13 year old All Star Baseball Tryouts are today 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Norton Middle School field. All those interested in trying out please contact the 13 American Head Coach Victor Rodriguez at Vrod3369@yahoo.com. 2. Karaoke The Trinity Bar & Restaurant in Norton is hosting Karaoke from Karl Bock at 8 p.m. Sundays. Come down and belt out your favorite tunes! 3. Flower Moon All Handcrafts Fair This all-handcrafters fair at the V starts 10 a.m. at 337 Cocasset St, Foxborough. Gifts include …
Saturday, May 18, 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. Chartley Garden Club Plant Sale Chartley Garden Club will hold a plant sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Schoolhouse, 18 W. Main St., Norton. This event will be held rain or shine. 2. 26th Annual Aquifer Awareness Day This event on Canoe River will take place 10 a.m. to noon at 510 East St., Mansfield. There will be refreshments, displays, canoeing and more. Bring a canoe or kayak. For more information call 508-230-0850 or visit www.craac.org. 3. Free boot camp workout and One Fund raffle This is an opportunity for women of …
Friday, May 17, 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. Crazy Sock Day Kids can support The Norton Hockey Organization by wearing a pair of crazy socks today to any of Norton Public Schools. For $1 you can wear knee-socks, tube-socks, striped, neon or even hockey-socks. All proceeds will go to the Norton Hockey Organization and the 2013-2014 Norton High School Hockey Team. 2. American Pride Gifts & Collectibles ribbon cutting The United Regional Chamber of Commerce has organized a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the grand opening of American Pride Gifts & Collectibles, 27 South…
Thursday, May 16, 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 Democratic Town Committee meeting The Norton Democratic Town Committee will meet at Emma's. Dinner will be on your own at 6 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Bill Gouveia, Norton town moderator, will present town government 101 and discuss how town government operates. This will be followed by a discussion of the upcoming US Senate election. All registered Democrats and independents are welcome to attend. 2. Historical discussion of Lowney’s Chocolate Factory EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton will welcome …
Wednesday, May 15, 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. Spring-a-Ding Storytime and Artful Expressions The Spring-a-Ding Storytime will take place 10:30 a.m. with Ms. Leslianne in the Norton Public Library community room. All ages are welcome. No registration required. At 1 p.m. an Artful Expressions program will be held in the community room. This event is for all ages, but registration is required. Get creative with a different art medium each month. 2. Weight Watchers Weight Watchers meetings are held at Epoch every Wednesday at 6 p.m. and new members are being sought. The …
Tuesday, May 14, 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. Support group meeting for parents of children with special needs A monthly support group will be held 7 p.m. at Beth Karon Goldberg, Attorney at Law, 250 E Main St, Norton, for parents of children with special needs who help each other through the highs and lows of parenting by sharing strategies, resources and ideas. The facilitator is a special education attorney. Get more information at www.bethkgoldberglaw.com. 2. Library events MOMS Club Storytime will begin 10:30 a.m. at Norton Public Library. All ages are welcome and …
Monday, May 13, 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. Town Meeting The annual Town Meeting will be held 7 p.m. in the Norton Middle School auditorium with the Special Town Meeting following at 8 p.m. See the attached PDF for a list of articles. 2. Book Explorers Try out slimy science experiments and read about great scientists with Ms Gina from CFCE and Ms Leslianne at Norton Public Library 4 p.m. This program is for grades kindergarten through 4. Pre-register at the library. 3. Celeste-A-Thon Join Supercuts for Celeste-A-Thon starting 9 a.m. at 121 Main St., Unit 430, …
