Norwood Public Access Television Inc. is offering its Middle School Afterschool Workshop, Youth Video Club There will be three classes offered according to your child’s grade at the NPA-TV Studios located in Norwood High School. Children will learn the basics of video production and at the end of the session they will produce a live program showcasing their work. Class size is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis. Registration will open on Jan. 9 at 10 a.m, and close when classes have been filled. No advance registrations will be accepted. Monday classes will run from Jan. 27 – March 31 (No class on Presidents Day) and Tuesday classes will run Jan. 28 – April 1. To register, call Sarah Sullivan at NPA at 781-551-0338 or e-mail Sarah@npatv.org. Eighth Grade Class: Monday 3:30-5 p.m., Seventh Grade Class: Monday 5:30-7 p.m., Sixth Grade Class: Tuesday 3:30-5 p.m. Visit www.npatv.org for current schedules and more information. You can watch NPA-TV on Comcast: Channels 8, 12 & 22, Norwood Light Broadband: Channels 22, 23 & 24, and Verizon Channels 33, 34, & 35.
Norwood Hospital, a part of the Steward Health Care System LLC (Steward), today announced its sponsorship of the 2nd Annual “Back on My Feet New Year’s Day 5K” and children’s fun run. The 5K run, hosted by Charles River Running, begins at 10 a.m. on New Year’s Day at the Knights of Columbus (572 Nichols St.) in Norwood. The race is followed by a hot breakfast for runners.
National Alliance for Mentally Ill to Meet Jan.2
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill--South Norfolk affiliate will hold its monthly meeting in Cafeteria B of the Lorusso Building at Norwood Hospital, Thursday, Jan.2, at 7 p.m. Mental illness is a label for a variety of diseases of the brain. Often it strikes in late adolescence, devastating the afflicted person and the family. The Alliance is composed of such families who find mutual support and join together to advocate for their loved ones. In case of inclement weather, cancellation will be ruled by announcement for the Norwood schools. For further information call Ray at 508-668-2941.
Biggest Loser Winner at Norwood's Planet Fitness
Patrick House, the Season 10 winner of The Biggest Loser will be visiting the new Planet Fitness in Norwood to celebrate the club's grand opening, Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. The ribbon cutting will be at 5:30 p.m. The facility is located at 418 Walpole St., Rte. 1A in Norwood. KISS 108 will be broadcasting live from the event and Jasper White's Summer Shack will be catering the event.
What to Wear Today
Dress warm for New Year's Eve, according to WHDH. It will be in the 20s during the entire day with scattered flurries.
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