Norwood Businesses to Donate Portion of Sales to Marathon Victims

So far seven business are participating in donating a portion of their Saturday sales to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

  The initiative to donate a portion of sales to the Boston Marathon victims started with a talk between Norwood Center's Kim Weineck and owner of Norwood Theater, Susan Lewis. The Norwood Theater was already planning to donate all proceeds to benefit a family that is affected by the bombing.  Then she suggested to Weineck to ask restaurants if they would like to participate in helping the victims.  There are now seven businesses participating. "A few charities to consider if making a donation directly: Meetinghouse Bank, Dorchester, MA has set up the Martin Richard Family Fund. Onefundboston.org is a non-profit established expressly to assist those affected by yesterday's bombing. Of course, the Red Cross is always an option, too," …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Friends of Norwood Center Fundraiser

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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 fundraiser tonight at the Olde Colonial Cafe from 6-9 p.m. Free admission, music, refreshments, raffles, and opportunities to support FNC. For any questions, see the website (friendsofnorwoodcenter.com), call 781-269-9677, or email norwoodcenter@gmail.com. 2. For local tips, tricks and treats this Halloween, check out Norwood Patch's Halloween page! Don't forget to snap a photo and enter Patch's Costume Contest. 3. Historian Gary Hylander will return to the Morrill Library …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Coat Drive, Costume Contest 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. Donate your gently used coats to the Norwood Rotary Coat Drive to benefit the Norwood Community Ecumenical Food Pantry. Donation locations are Town Hall, Public Safety Offices, Civic Center, Coakley Middle School, Norwood High School, Xaverian Brothers High School, Norwood Podiatry Offices, and the Senior Center. 2. It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Enter our contest for a chance to …

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Kelly Glista

10:44 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012

I believe donations can be dropped off at any time!   more ›

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Get Your Photo with the Patch Pup at the Norwood Farmer's Market

Yes, we said it: The Patch Pup will be at the Farmer's Market Tuesday at noon.

Come get your photo taken with the Patch Pup this Tuesday at the Norwood Farmer's Market on the Town Common! Norwood Patch will be at the Market's Merchant Table from noon to 6 p.m. The Pup will be available for photos at the table from noon to about 1 p.m. Vendors at the Market include Ward’s Farm, Web of Life Organic, Silverbrook Farm, Oliodimelli, Fresh Catch Inc., Foxboro Cheese Company, John Crow Farm, Hearth Wood Fired Bread and Langwater Farm. Local residents can stop by and shop for certified organic produce, fresh fire-baked breads, cheese, eggs, meat, fish, olive oils and wines. For information on the Farmer's Market and other events in Norwood Center, check out the Friends of Norwood Center blog page here.

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Kelly Glista

8:35 am on Wednesday, July 18, 2012

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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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PHOTOS: 2012 Farmer's Market Kicks Off Summer

The new Norwood Farmer's Market kicked off Tuesday afternoon on the Town Common with local vendors and entertainment.

The 2012 Norwood Farmer's Market kicked off the season Tuesday afternoon on the Town Common. The market began 17 years ago and was originally located on the common before moving to the parking lot behind Babel's. This year the market will be held every Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m., rain or shine.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, June 19

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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 Farmer's Market opens for the season today at noon on the Town Common. There will be new vendors, and musical entertainment by the Swing Fever Band from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Stop by to shop and help celebrate the start of the season. 2. Charles River Running will be holding a grand opening celebration today from 12:00-7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served in store and store products and gift certificates with be raffled. A percentage of the grand opening sales will go to support the Friends of Norwood Center and …

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