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5 Things Dec. 19: Holidays at the White House, Alberto's Gift Promotion and More

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. Holidays at the White House Historical presenter Judy Bernstein will present a Holidays at the White House program at EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton at 2:30 p.m. This free program is fun for individuals of all ages, as Judy take the audience on a festive tour of the various ways First Families have celebrated the holiday season. This performance is free and open to the public. For more information or to R.S.V.P. call 508-285-3355. 2. Albertos gift promotion For ever $50 spent in gift cards, Alberto’s Restaurant will give the…

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Thanksgiving Means Sharing at Elisabeth Amen Nursery School

Kids donate candy, food and toys for charity.

The children at the Elisabeth Amen Nursery School are sharing food, toys and even their own candy as they learn about caring for others this Thanksgiving.  A parent organized the Halloween candy effort in conjunction with Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude sends care packages filled with snacks, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation to individually named U.S. Service Members, their children, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, and First Responders. The children included some letters and pictures with their candy.  "The response was astounding," said Marie O'Malley, the nursery school coordinator in a press release. Food will go to local pantries and toys will go to Headstart Holiday Parties.     "It is heartwarming to see …

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Autopart International Puts the Brakes on Hunger

Company to raise money for Walk for Hunger, local food pantries.

Autopart International, an automotive aftermarket parts business headquartered in Norton since 1957, will be holding its fourth annual company-wide food drive April 30 to May 4. “At AI we have a long history of putting people and relationships first," said president Jim Durkin. "Supporting one another is a top priority, so the food drive is a natural fit for us. We feel it is important to give back to the communities where we live and work." The food drive coincides with the company’s participation in Project Bread’s annual Walk for Hunger in Boston May 6. In 2011, Autopart International received recognition from Project Bread for raising over $49,000. The company has been the #1 online team and organization for donations two years in a …

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