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Friday, April 26, 2013

Five Things, April 29: Swim Lessons, Senior Supper and a Free Oil Change

A roundup of happenings in and around Norwood today.

Today's Weather: Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 69, according to the National Weather Service. 1. Those looking to hone-in on their swimming skills can do so by registering for swim lessons today at The Vanderbilt Club in Norwood. 2. Senior suppers are offered Monday through Friday in the Norwood Hospital's cafeteria, located on the basement level of the Lorusso Building. Today's supper begins at 4:45 p.m. and costs $5.50. 3. A Beginner Ballroom & Latin dance group class will be held at 7 p.m. tonight at Savaria Dance Studio in Norwood. No partner needed and no dance experience needed. Drop-in any class for $15. Check out the schedule at savariadance.com. 4. Patrons of Norwood Gulf today can get a free oil change with any …

Friday, February 8, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: Comedy at the Norwood Theatre and More

Your daily dose of Patch knowledge.

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. Theatre District Productions presents its second installment of "Comedy Night at The Norwood Theatre" this weekend. Headlining will be The Godfather of Boston Comedy, Don Gavin. Also performing will be Jim Colliton and Norwood's own, Dan Boulger. The show will be Saturday at 8 p.m. Click here for ticket information. 2. Take a step back in time through the Decades at the Olde Irish Alehouse in Dedham tonight. Join in for music trivia, dancing, a silent auction, food, raffles and a cash bar. Dress in your favorite retro …

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Just an FYI, The Norwood Recreation Father/Daughter dance has been rescheduled for Friday February 15 at 6:30 pm.   more ›

Thursday, February 7, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Pajama Storytime, Local Author Visit and More

Your daily dose of Patch knowledge.

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. Head to the Morrill Library tonight from 7-7:30 p.m. for pajama storytime. Recommended for ages 3-6. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bears to this evening of bedtime stories and songs. 2. Author Susan Kushner Resnick will speak about her book “You Saved Me, Too: What a Holocaust Survivor Taught Me about Living, Dying, Loving, Fighting, and Swearing in Yiddish” today at 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Abraham in Canton. A Sharon resident, Susan wrote her book as a love letter to Aron Lieb, the man 44 years her senior who …

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Father Daughter Dance, Volunteer Tea 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. "Norwood P.D. Blue" an NPA-TV production, made its debut Friday. Whether you subscribe to Comcast, Norwood Light, or Verizon, you'll find the show on your NPA-TV public access channel. The show will be offered again throughout the week. 2. Have an event or announcement to share with your neighbors? Post it on Norwood Patch! Click here to see how. 3. Tickets to the 3rd Annual Father Daughter Dance are on sale at the Civic. The dance will be Saturday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Only $10 per couple. Dancing, light refreshments and…

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Basketball Games, Scholarships Available

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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. Looking for a new job in the Norwood area? Check out the Norwood Patch Jobs page, powered by Indeed.com. 2. Norwood High School boys and girls basketball will take on Wellesley today. Don't forget you can upload your sports photos to our scoreboard here! 3. The Norwood Board of Selectmen will meet today in the Town Hall starting at 7 p.m. The meeting will be carried live on NPA-TV's Government Channel. 4. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) offers $1,000 one-year scholarships assistance to encourage and reward …

Monday, February 4, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Patch 101, Movie at the Library 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. Learn how to utilize Patch.com to market your business and events on Monday, Feb. 4 at a Patch 101 lunch held by the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce. Patch employees will show you how to make the most of the ever-growing online world resulting in maximum exposure for your business. The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m., and easy registration is available here. 2. The five-part Morrill Library Fiction 2 Film Series continues with the film version of Oscar Wilde’s play, "An Ideal Husband" at 6:30 p.m. Please …

Friday, February 1, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: Carnival, Color Guard Show 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. Join the fun today at the Elks Lodge for Cheryl's "Angel For Hope" Carnival. Enjoy a fun filled afternoon playing over 20 carnival games. There will be an abundance of prizes, popcorn, and cotton candy. All proceeds to benefit Norwood Circle Of Hope Foundation. 2. The Norwood High School Winter Guard Show will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. in the school's gymnasium. There will be 16 different groups performing. Cost of admission for adults is $8, for student and seniors $5. 3. Join the first ever "Reverse Scavenger Hunt In …

Thursday, January 31, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Meet the Authors, Concert 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. Learn how to utilize Patch.com to market your business and events on Monday, Feb. 4 at a Patch 101 lunch held by the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce. Patch employees will show you how to make the most of the ever-growing online world resulting in maximum exposure for your business. The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m., and easy registration is available here. 2. Tonight will be the second annual Choral Collage at the Norwood High School from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $5, free for elementary students. 3. You are …

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: PMA Fundraiser, Choral Collage 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. Head to the Chateau Restaurant today for lunch or dinner, take-out or eat in, and help support the Norwood PMA and the music students. Twenty percent of the proceeds will go to the benefit and five percent more if you buy a Chateau gift card and use it that day. Download the flyer for details here. 2. Tomorrow night will be the second annual Choral Collage at the Norwood High School from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $5, free for elementary students. 3. A downloadable PDF has been posted for the Morrill Library's Fireside Reads …

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Recreation Programs, Trivia Night 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 2013 Norwood Recreation Spring/Summer Guide is now online. Registration starts Feb. 11. 2. The Norwood Board of Selectmen will meet today in the Town Hall starting at 7 p.m. The meeting will be carried live on NPA-TV's Government Channel. 3. Bring your friends, family members or co-workers to Lewis' tonight to play Stump! Trivia, starting at 8 p.m. Test your knowledge of everything ranging from the Simpsons to world history, music, sports, movies and more with the chance to win great prizes. 4. It’s Scrabble Night at…

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