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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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Upcoming Activities from Norwood Recreation

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Registration for new winter programs is underway. Classes begin the week of Dec. 5. Classes include preschool music, karate, Skyhawks sports, Intergalatic Investigators, Art Mania, Kids Cook and Fitness classes. Registration is available on a first come, first served basis. Decorate your home as the best and brighest in the neighborhood for the Holiday House Decorating Contest. Judging criteria includes orginality, arrangment, theme  and overall decoration. Open to Norwood residents only. Winner receives a gift certificiate to the OCC. Register before Dec. 15 and judging will take place on Thursday, Dec. 22. Start getting your child ready for preschool while they get dropped off at Preschool Prep and you can run a few local errands. Class …

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Upcoming Holiday Activities from Norwood Recreation

Sign up for these upcoming activities at the recreation department.

REGISTRATION FOR WINTER CLASSES Registration for our winter classes starts Nov. 7, either online or in the office. We now accept credit cards in the office.   PARENTS NIGHT OUT Friday, Nov. 18, from 6:15-9:15 p.m., Ages 7-11. Leave your child with us and enjoy your evening. Cost is $7 per person.   HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA Join us on Sunday, November 27th from 1:30-4:30 p.m. for the town’s annual Holiday Extravaganza. There will be face painting, games, refreshments, performers, live music, horse drawn hayrides, crafts and more.  A great family event. Only $5 (geared to ages 3–8).   HOLIDAY HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST Decorate your home as the best and brightest in Norwood!  The criteria for judging will be on originality, arrangement, theme and …

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