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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: Holiday Extravaganza 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. The Norwood Holiday Extravaganza will be held Sunday, Nov. 25 with hay rides, arts and crafts, the Santa parade, tree lighting on the Town Common and more. Festivities will begin at 1:30 p.m. 2. Catch live music at the Paradise Cafe in nearby Dedham on Friday night starting at 8 p.m. This week Glenn Williams will play. 3. The Red Cross will be holding the Norwood Community Blood Drive sponsored by Orient Lodge of Masons on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to donate. For more information visit www.redcrossblood.org…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Happy Thanksgiving!

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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. Happy Thanksgiving Norwood! Click here for a list of what's open and what's closed on this holiday. 2. In addition to being "Turkey Day," today is the two-year anniversary of Patch's arrival in Norwood. What is your favorite Patch story of the past two years? Tell us in the comments! 3. The Norwood Mustangs football team will take on the Dedham Marauders in the first Thanksgiving Day game at the new high school today at 10 a.m. Tickets are $7 at the field. 4. The Red Cross will be holding the Norwood Community Blood …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Red Cross Blood Drive, Library Book Sale

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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. Candy, candy everywhere! For those of you who made out well trick-or-treating last night, be sure to check out the American Heart Association's tips on how to stay healthy while enjoying your sugary loot. 2. According to the American Red Cross, Hurricane Sandy has already caused the cancellation of about 300 blood drives and more cancellations are expected. So far, the cancellations have resulted in a shortfall of more than 10,700 blood and platelet donations across 14 states that would otherwise be available for those …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, June 29

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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. There will be a Friends of Norwood Center Meal Mob at The Sweeterie today at 1 p.m. Come for an ice cream, help support small business and your downtown. 2. Local author Anna Staniszewski will be signing copies of her children's novel, "My Very Unfairytale Life," at Monster Mini-Golf on Saturday, June 30. What does a book have to do with mini-golf? The main character is not only a magical adventurer. She's also a mini-golf enthusiast! Come anytime between 5-7 p.m. Book reading and craft fun are free! Glow-in-the-dark …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, June 15

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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. The Morrill Memorial Library will be closed all day today for a staff development day. 2. Monday, June 18, is the last day of school for Norwood students. It will be a half day schedule. 3. As the weather warms up, don't forget to get your pool tags before they open on June 23. Tags can be purchased from the Recreation Department. 4. Have you 'liked' Norwood Patch's Facebook page yet? It's just one more great way to stay involved in your community. Check it out here! 5. There will be a bone marrow and blood drive on June…

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Norwood Hospital Holding Red Cross Blood Drive

Norwood Hospital will be holding an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, March 2.

Norwood Hospital will be holding an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, March 2, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Abraham-Sieracki Conference Room. To make an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org/ma, or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or the Norwood Hospital blood bank at 781-769-4000 ext 12198. Appointments are not required but ensure you can make your donation in a timely fashion. The 264-bed Norwood Hospital provides emergency, cardiology, advanced surgical, endoscopic, psychiatric, OB/GYN and Children’s Hospital Boston pediatric services and is a member of Steward Health Care. Information about Norwood Hospital’s programs and services is available at www.Norwood-Hospital.org.  

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