Sunday, June 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. Cut-a-Thon Perceptions Hair Studio will be holding a Cut-a-thon fundraiser 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christine, Julie, Debbie, Angela R, Laura, Angela B, Katie, and Cherie' will be snipping away to help raise funds for children who are unable to participate in recreational sports. They are hoping to raise $2,000 from this event. All the proceeds will go directly to the Norton Youth Sports programs to help cover the costs and/or to purchase equipment due to financial burden. For a $15 donation, participants will receive a chic …
Saturday, June 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. Canning fundraiser Norton Pop Warner Players and Cheerleaders will be canning for cash donations 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Roche Brothers and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Produce Barn today and Sunday, June 2 to raise money for the upcoming season. 2. Norton town pool now open The town pool at Everett Leonard Park will be open this weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. If you are interested in a season membership, you can purchase that from the lifeguards. WIFI is now available. 3. Annual Kids Fishing Derby The Annual …
Friday, May 31, 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. Founder’s Day Picnic donations being sought The Norton Parks and Recreation is seeking donations for the Founder’s Day Picnic and fireworks. Fireworks alone are usually around $10,000. Checks can be made payable to Town of Norton and mailed to Norton Parks and Rec, 70 E. Main St., Norton with “Founder’s Day” in the memo line. 2. “Oliver!” performance The Norton Singers will be presenting the musical "Oliver!" at Weber Theater, Wheaton College on May 31, June 1, 2, 7 and 8. Tickets purchased prior to the performances are $15 …
Thursday, May 30, 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 Cultural Council grant recipient reception The Norton Cultural Council proudly announces it's grant recipient reception in conjunction with it's first annual Art Show starting 6:30 p.m. in Norton Public Library. This year's event will honor recent grant recipients while showcasing spring themed artwork by Norton's own elementary school age children. Come celebrate and meet the recipients of this year’s Cultural Council awards, learn what the council is about and support Norton's young, budding artists. This event is …
Wednesday, May 29, 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. A Drive For Norton Golf Tournament A Drive for Norton is open for registration. This golf tournament is scramble format with a shotgun start June 24, 1:30 p.m. at Norton Country Club, 188 Oak St., Norton. Cost is $150 per player, $130 if you sign up by May 30, $40 for dinner only. It includes 18 holes of golf, cart and buffet dinner. There will be a $10,000 cash prize for the first hole in one (hole 3) and much more. Proceeds to benefit Norton Parks and Recreation, Norton Youth Soccer, and Norton Hockey. Print out the …
Tuesday, May 28, 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 Founders Day Picnic meeting Volunteers are needed to help make this year's picnic a great success like in the past. Tonight’s meeting will take place 7 p.m. at the VFW. 2. Teen Tuesdays and Writer’s Group meeting Middle and high school students are welcome to Teen Tuesdays in the Norton Public Library community room. Each week starting 3:30 p.m., play board games, wii, watch a movie, try out a craft project, clean up the library park or help decorate the children's room. No registration is required, but a parental …
Monday, May 27, 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’s annual Memorial Day Parade This year’s Memorial Day Parade will start 10 a.m. from Henri A. Yelle Elementary School. The first stop will be at the Pine Street Cemetery, then will proceed to the square on the corner of Pine and W Main Street. It will conclude at the Town Common where the Master Sgt. Gregory Trent Memorial will be dedicated. Trent's parents, Barbara and Gregory Trent will be present. The dedication is estimated to start between 10:30 and 10:45 a.m. After the dedication, participants and onlookers are …
Sunday, May 26, 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 family kayak trip Norton Recreation Department sponsors this three hour guided tour of the Norton Reservoir 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $55 per paddler and includes kayak and equipment rental and paddling and safety instruction from an ACA-certified guide. All proceeds will benefit the Norton Recreation Department. For more information email info@nortonkayakco.com. 2. May birthday celebration with Krisanthi Pappas EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Norton will welcome local musician Krisanthi Pappas for a celebration of May birthdays…
Saturday, May 25, 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. Carwash-A-Thon postponed The NTCS Knights Carwash-A-Thon scheduled for today has been postponed to Monday, May 27 due to the bad weather forecast. It will be held at McDonalds 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The carwash is free, but donations will be accepted. The athletes will be asking sponsors to pledge per car and hope to wash at least 100 cars and raise $1,000 to help fund the Knights sports program. All donations must be collected by May 31. 2. A Drive For Norton Golf Tournament A Drive for Norton is open for registration. This golf…
Friday, May 24, 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. Memorial Day assemblies The second grade students at J. C. Solmonese Elementary School will be performing in a Memorial Day assembly on at 2:15 p.m. Children are asked to wear appropriate red, white, and blue clothing. All second grade parents are invited to attend. L.G. Nourse is having a Memorial Day Concert at 12:45 p.m. 2. DBC raffle to benefit the Founder's Day Picnic Norton Parks and Recreation is selling raffle tickets for two competition round ticket booklets to help support this year’s Founder's Day Picnic and …
