Spring Events from Norwood Recreation

Check out these upcoming calendar events from Norwood Recreation.

The Norwood Recreation Department has several programs coming up: Egg-cellent Egg Dying- Reserve your space in advance and come to the Civic for our first of many “egg-cellent” egg dying experience. Each participant will have the opportunity to dye six eggs and bring them home in time for the holiday. The event is open to all ages. Mar. 28, 2013 from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.  The event costs $10 per person. Flashlight Egg Hunt- Search for candy-filled eggs in the dark at our Second Annual Spring Flashlight Egg Hunt. Bring your flashlight or glow sticks and have a visit with a special bunny. Mar. 29, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. The event costs $5 per person. Bonaparte Family Magic Concert- This dynamic, fun filled show will feature oodles of audience …

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: Comedy at the Norwood Theatre 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. 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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Darryn Carroll

11:58 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013

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

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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…

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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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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: FAFSA Night, Senior Suppers

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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 Recreation Department is looking for great staff members to work as lifeguards and Playcamp counselors this summer. Applications available at the front desk of the Civic. 2. Attention NHS seniors and parents: FAFSA Night is tonight at Massasoit Community College (the Brockton Campus) at 6:30 p.m. Trained professionals will provide free assistance to students and families seeking to complete the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. 3. Did you know that holiday lights are recyclable? The Norwood…

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Floor Hockey Playoffs at the Norwood Recreation Department

Norwood Recreation floor hockey playoffs are underway.

The Norwood Recreation Department Floor Hockey Playoffs are underway. The push towards the cup has started for eight teams in grades 2 and 3 who are seeking to capture the Mite Division Championship. On Jan. 23, in the championship level, the 7-0 Eagles defeated the 4-3 Shamrocks with a 4-0 score. The 5-2 Maniac Monkeys battled to defeat the 6-1 Hawks with a 4-3 score. In the Bronze level, the 3-4 Crazy Crabs went pass the 0-7 Huskies with a 7-0 score. The 1-6 Blackhawks defeated the 1-6 Bricklayers with a 4-0 score. On Jan. 30 at 4 p.m., the Crazy Crabs and the Blackhawks will duel for the Bronze Championship. On Feb. 6 at 5:15 p.m., the Eagles will take on the Maniac Monkeys for the Championship. All parents and families are welcome to …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Student Art Show, Theatre Tickets 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. Holiday lights recycling is still available! Click here for more information. 2. Norwood High Schools students will have about 50 pieces of artwork on display at the Artist's Studio and Gallery in Patriot Place (next to the Dunkin Donuts and near Gamestop) for the weekend of Jan. 25-27. There will be an opening reception at the gallery with free food on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. 3. The MMAS Black Box Theater of Mansfield brings the award-winning musical Next To Normal - written by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt - to the Norwood …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: The NPD on NPA, Fireside Reads 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. Coming soon to NPA-TV: NORWOOD P.D. BLUE, a monthly public access television program about the Norwood Police Department. Planned features will include segments on the latest news, equipment, policy and law changes as the department meets the challenges of the future. One planned feature will be “Ask the Chief” where Chief William G. Brooks will answer a viewer’s question. For your question to be considered, please submit it via email at police@norwoodma.gov with "Ask the Chief" in the subject line. 2. Tickets to the 3rd…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Holiday Decorating Contest

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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. It's not too late to enter the Norwood Recreation Department's Holiday Decorating Contest. Think you have a chance to win? Enter at the Civic. Only $5 per household. 2. Once again the Norwood Police Association is assisting the Marines with their Toys for Tots collection. Donations of new, unwrapped, non-violent toys are needed. You may bring them to the lobby of the police station. 3. There will be a free blood pressure clinic in the Nurses Office at the Town Hall from 1-3 p.m. today. 4. The Christmas trees have arrived…

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Letter to the Editor: Holiday Extravaganza Thank You

A letter of thanks to all those who helped with the Holiday Extravaganza this past Sunday.

Letter to the Editor: The Holiday Extravaganza committee would like to extend a sincere “thank you” to Norwood Police Department, Norwood Fire Department, Norwood Department of Public Works, Norwood Recreation Department, Norwood Light Department, Charles River Running Company, Norwood High School Marching Band, Girl Scouts, Norwood Middle School Chorus, directed by Christopher Martin, Norwood High School Madrigals, directed by Catherine Connor-Moen, Linda Rau, Ann  Donahue, WROR, Shaws Supermarket, Dietz & Watson, The Dairy Council, Carillonneur Lee B. Leach, Norwood Amateur Radio Club, David Cuddy, Master of Ceremonies and our guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the merry elves who came all the way from the North Pole! A special …

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