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Thursday, May 16, 2013

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5 Things May 16: Chocolate Factory History, Norton Democratic Town Committee Meeting 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. 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 …

Friday, May 3, 2013

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5 Things May 3: Bingo, Circus 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. Bingo Bingo is held every Friday night at St. Mary's Church. Doors open at the Parish Center 4:30 p.m., bingo begins 6:30 p.m. 2. Legion baseball tryouts Legion baseball tryouts will be held at Norton High School Sunday, May 5 and Sunday May 19, both at 5 p.m. All players born after 1993 are eligible to play and compete for a spot on the team.  For more information contact Jeremy Wright at 508-216-4044 or jwright@student.bridgew.edu. 3. Built to Amaze Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus This circus act will take place …

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

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5 Things April 24: Norton Candidates Forum, Weight Watchers 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. Norton candidates forum The 2013 Norton candidates forum for Selectmen and School Board seats will be held 7 to 9 p.m. at the VFW in Norton. This is open to the public but seating is limited. To secure your seat RSVP to nortonrtc@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Norton Republican Town Committee 2. Weight Watchers Weight Watchers meetings are held at Epoch held every Wednesday at 6 p.m. and new members are being sought. The meeting is an "at work" format and about four more people are needed in order to meet the minimum. The cost …

Monday, April 8, 2013

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5 Things April 8: Zumba, Town Cleanup Volunteers Needed 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. Zumba, choir rehearsal Trinitarian Congregational Church in Norton has zumba classes 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every week until June 24. This class is for ages 13 and older and costs $5 per person. Bring a towel and a water bottle. Adult choir rehearsals are 7:30 to 9 p.m. 2. Town cleanup volunteers and donations needed Volunteers and donations are being sought for the second annual Keep Norton Beautiful town cleanup April 27, 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteer by registering online at www.keepnortonbeautiful.com. Donations can be sent to: Town…

Monday, March 4, 2013

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5 Things March 4: Meat Raffle, Men's Book Discussion 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. Meat raffle The American Legion holds a meat raffle the first Friday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. There will be nine raffles of meat and a 50/50 raffle. For more information call 508-285-3835. 2. Men’s Book Discussion Group meeting The Men's Book Discussion Group meets the first Monday of each month 6:30 p.m. at Norton Public Library. This month's selection is “Freedom at Midnight: The Epic Drama of India's Struggle for Independence,” by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre. The group is led by Jay Boucher. 3. Foster …

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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5 Things Feb. 26: Ethan Stone Performance, Bad Movie Matinee 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. Ethan Stone performance Jazz pianist Ethan Stone will perform at EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton at 6 p.m. Stone entertains audiences with popular songs from the 1920s through the 1950s. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in jazz composition from the Berklee College of Music and has performed throughout the United States, Europe and Latin America. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please call 508-285-3355. 2. Writer’s Group meeting and Bad Movie Matinee Join Norton Public Library for…

Monday, November 19, 2012

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5 Things Nov. 19: Stephen Puleo Lecture, Roger Chartier Performance 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. Stephen Puleo “A City So Grand” lecture Award-winning Boston author and noted historian Stephen Puleo will give a lecture 6:30 p.m. at Norton Public Library on the history of Boston from 1850-1900, the subject of his book “A City So Grand.” From the abolitionist movement, to the massive Back Bay project, to the invention of the telephone, the events of those 50 years made Boston a leader in civil rights, transportation and communication. After the event, copies of “A City So Grand, The Boston Italians, and Dark Tide” will …

Saturday, October 27, 2012

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5 Things Oct. 27: Best of Norton Tailgate Party, Comedy 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. Best of Norton Tailgate Party From 1 to 2:30 p.m. the Norton High School Football Boosters--1st and Ten will host the third annual Best of Norton Tailgate Party prior to the football game at 2:30 p.m. versus Dover-Sherborn. Attendees will vote on the best appetizer, pizza, sandwich, main course and dessert. 2. Comedy by Gary Petersen Comedy Night headlined by Gary Petersen will be held at McMahon’s Countryside Grille 8 p.m. to midnight. Four other comics will also set out to make you laugh. Tickets are $10 in advance and…

Sunday, September 30, 2012

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5 Things Sept. 30: Recreational Basketball Registration, Childbirth Classes 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. Norton Recreational Basketball registration deadline Today is the last day to register for Norton Recreational Basketball. This is available to all Norton residents in grades 1 through 12. Competitive recreation teams will be chosen by Oct. 19. The Instructional Program begins on Dec. 1 and runs for nine weeks with a cost of $60.  Third through eighth graders will have regularly scheduled practices along with an eight-game regular season followed by playoffs. Practices will begin in November and a champion will be …

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

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