1. Norwood Day Where/When: Norwood Town Center; Saturday, Sept. 15, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: The annual Norwood celebration will kick off with fireworks at the Coakley School (free) on Friday night at 8 p.m. Saturday morning will be the parade through the center of town and then a day of food, games, rides and local vendors. Pricing: $4 2. The Lenny Solomon Band in Concert Where/When: Paradise Cafe, 565 High Street, Dedham. Friday, September 14 at 8:00 p.m. Why Go: Lenny Solomon's style has been compared to early Bob Dylan, Guy Clark, and Jerry Jeff Walker. Solomon began his career in the …

1. Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project  Where/When: 1175 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston; Saturday, Sept. 8, 2:30 p.m. Why Go: The Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project helps keep beaches, rivers and lakes across America “barefoot friendly.” In 2012, Barefoot Wine and the Surfrider Foundation, along with community volunteers, are embarking on a tour of 25 cleanups nationwide, stopping in Boston. Following the cleanup, volunteers 21 and older are invited to attend a Surfrider-hosted celebration featuring Barefoot Wine and surf-inspired fare. To RSVP and find out more information visit BeachRescue2012.…

1. Concerts on the Common: The Suburbinaires Big Band Where/When: Norwood Town Common; Sunday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Concerts on the Common series concludes this week with a performance by The Suburbinaires Big Band. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy good music and good company. Pricing: Free 2. Mary Poppins at the Norwood Theatre Where/When: The Norwood Theatre; Sunday, Sept. 2, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Theatre will be showing the 1964 classic film "Mary Poppins" on Sunday. There will be two complimentary showings and tickets will be first come, first …

1. Concerts on the Common: The Oberlander Hofbrau Band Where/When: Norwood Town Common; Sunday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Concerts on the Common series continues with a performance by The Oberlander Hofbrau Band. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy good music and good company. Pricing: Free 2. Giant Yard Sale at Grace Episcopal Church Where/When: Grace Episcopal Church; Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24-25 Why Go: There will be a two-day yard sale at Grace Episcopal Church on Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Only clothes and linens will be …

1. Concerts on the Common: The Bridgewater Antiphonal Brass Society Where/When: Norwood Town Common; Sunday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Concerts on the Common series continues with a performance by The Bridgewater Antiphonal Brass Society Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy good music and good company. Pricing: Free 2. Blue Hills Brewery Tours Where/When: Blue Hills Brewery, Canton; Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday 2-6 p.m. Why Go: Blue Hills Brewery makes great tasting beers inspired by the elements and nature around; embracing the rich history of the Blue Hills and the …

Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend: 1. Concerts on the Common: The Olde Kids on the Block Where/When: Norwood Town Common; Sunday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Concerts on the Common series continues with a performance by The Olde Kids on the Block this week. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy good music and good company. Pricing: Free 2. Car Show and Open House at UTI Norwood Campus Where/When: Universal Technical Institute, Norwood; Saturday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Why Go: Head over to UTI's Norwood Campus for this event that includes a DJ and …

Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend. 1. Concerts on the Common: Compaq Big Band Where/When: Norwood Town Common; Sunday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Concerts on the Common series continues with a performance by the Compaq Big Band this week. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy good music and good company. Pricing: Free 2. Patriot Place Sounds of Summer Concert Series Presented by Patch.com Where/When: Patriot Place, Foxborough; Sunday, Aug. 5, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Why Go: Enjoy the musical stylings of the long-running cover band, TransMission, at 4 p.m. …

Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend. 1. Concerts on the Common: Pops Night with the Milestones Big Band Where/When: Norwood Town Common; Sunday, July 29, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Concerts on the Common series continues with a performance by the Milestones Big Band at Pops Night this week. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy good music and good company. Pricing: Free 2. "Bike Optional" Bike Ride in Boston Where/When: Meet at Norwood Central MBTA station, Saturday, July 28, 11 a.m. Why Go: Join the Bicycle Club of Norwood for a beginner's ride on the …

1. Concerts on the Common: The Tom Nutile Big Band Where/When: Norwood Town Common; Sunday, July 22, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Concerts on the Common series continues with a performance by the Tom Nutile Big Band. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy good music and good company. Pricing: Free 2. Blue Hills Brewery Tours Where/When: Blue Hills Brewery, Canton; Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday 2-6 p.m. Why Go: Blue Hills Brewery makes great tasting beers inspired by the elements and nature around; embracing the rich history of the Blue Hills and the South Shore. Stop by the brewery …

Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend. 1. Concerts on the Common: The Roy Scott Big Band Where/When: Norwood Town Common; Sunday, July 1, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Concerts on the Common series continues with a performance by the Roy Scott Big Band. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy good music and good company. Pricing: Free 2. Blue Hills Brewery Tours Where/When: Blue Hills Brewery, Canton; Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday 2-6 p.m. Why Go: Blue Hills Brewery makes great tasting beers inspired by the elements and nature around; embracing the rich history …

Here's a look at what's happening in and around Norwood this weekend: 1. Concerts on the Common: The Westwood Swing Band Where/When: Norwood Town Common; Sunday, July 1, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Concerts on the Common series continues with a performance by the Westwood Swing Band Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy good music and good company. Pricing: Free 2. 41st Annual Bay State Antique Auto Show Where/When: The Endicott Estate, Dedham; Sunday, July 8, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Why Go: Come see over 1,000 luxurious cars on display on the beautiful grounds of the Endicott Estate in Dedham. …

Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend. 1. Concerts on the Common: The Sharon Concert Band Where/When: Norwood Town Common; Sunday, July 1, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Concerts on the Common series continues with a performance by the Sharon Concert Band. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy good music and good company. Pricing: Free 2. Monster Mini Golf and Book Signing Extravaganza Where/When: Monster Mini Golf, 1560 Boston Providence Tpke, Norwood; Saturday, June 30, 5 p.m. Why Go: Local author Anna Staniszewski will be signing copies of her children's novel, My…

Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend. 1. New England Checkers Championship Where/When: 8 Pine Street, Dover; Saturday, June 23, 8:30 a.m. Why Go: The New England States Open and District 1 Championship will be held at the home of Richard White in Dover, on Saturday, June 23. Register 8:30 a.m., first round play starts at 9:30 a.m. Over by generally 6 p.m. Tournament will be a round-robin played under rules of American checker (English draughts). New England and individual state championships will be determined.  This tournament is sanctioned by the American Checker …

Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend. 1. "The Gin Game" by MMAS and the New England Repertory Company Where/When: MMAS Black Box Theater, Mansfield; Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, 8 p.m. Why Go: The Gin Game is a Pulitzer Prize-winning play and also received many Tony Award nominations. This is a drama and not recommended for children under the age of 16. MMAS will host a "talk back" with the actors and director after every performance for those who wish to stay. It is directed by Tom Hunter and features Norwood's own Beth Goldman. Pricing: Tickets are $25 each…

Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend. 1. Walk-In Appraisal Day with Antique Expert, Paul Royka Where/When: Medfield Historical Society, 6 Pleasant St., Medfield; Saturday June 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Why Go: Paul Royka, a nationally-known appraiser who has appeared on PBS’s Antiques Road Show, will conduct a walk-in Appraisal Day to offer verbal assessments on your antique treasures. Participants meet individually with Royka and receive a verbal assessment of their material. Pricing: The event is free to historical society members and $10 for non-members. The free/$10 …

Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend. 1. Medfield Historical Society Open House Where/When: Medfield Historical Society, 6 Pleasant St., Medfield; Saturday May 26, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Why Go: The museum now holds its newest special exhibit entitled: "Your Historical Society Then and Now."  There will be lots of interesting photographs, documents and artifacts on display. Feel free to stop in to browse through its collections and materials that document the history of Medfield since its founding in 1649. Learn more about this history of Medfield, your family …

The weekend is just around the corner, and don't worry, Norwood Patch is here to assist you! Check out our list of suggestions of events to attend, places to go, sites to see – all within driving distance of home.  1. Norwood High School POPS Concert Where/When: Norwood High School, 245 Nichols St., Norwood; Fri., May 18, 7 p.m. Why Go: Norwood Public Schools Department of Fine Arts and Norwood Parents Music Association invite you to attend a Pops Concert in the HS Gymnasium. All proceeds benefit the Norwood Parents Music Association Scholarship Fund. Cost: If available, table seating is $10.…

Mother's day weekend is only a couple days away and there's plenty going on arond the area this weekend. Check out our list of suggestions of events to attend, places to go, sites to see – all within driving distance of home.  1.  Sherborn Inn Mother's Day Brunch / Dinner & Horse Drawn Carriage Rides   Where/When: The Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St., Sherborn; Sunday May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Why Go: The Sherborn Inn will be serving a Mother's Day brunch buffet between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. followed by a dinner buffet from 2 to 5 p.m.  Horse drawn carriage rides, provided by Capital Whips and …

The weekend is just around the corner, and don't worry, Norwood Patch is here to assist you! Check out our list of suggestions of events to attend, places to go, sites to see – all within driving distance of home.  1. Norwood High School Drama Presents: 'The Wedding Singer' Where/When: Norwood High School, 245 Nichols St., Norwood; Friday, May 4, 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 5, 2 p.m.  Why Go: Norwood High School Drama will present the Broadway rendition of "The Wedding Singer." It’s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Heart, who still lives in his grandmother's basement, is New Jersey’s favorite …

The weekend is just around the corner. Don't worry, Norwood Patch is here to assist you! Check out our list of suggestions of events to attend, places to go, sites to see – all within driving distance of home.  1. Benefit For Victims of Norwood Center Accident Where/When: Olde Colonial Cafe, 171 Nahatan St., Norwood; Saturday, April 28, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Why Go:  A benefit is being held by friends and family for Katie Brannelly and Dom Rossi, both seriously injured when struck head on by a car last month in Norwood Center. The benefit is being held in an effort to offset medical costs for the …