Friday, December 7, 2012
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. Enjoy the Grace Episcopal Church Christmas Shoppe this weekend. Browse a bargain hunter’s delight for Christmas gifts and treasures at the annual event. Both new and gently used Christmas decorations and gift items at great prices! Hours are Friday, Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 9, 12-6 p.m. 2. The 2013 Elks Basketball Free-Throw Contest will be held this Friday and next, Dec. 7 and 14 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in the Coakley Middle School gym. The contest is open to boys and girls ages 8 …
Friday, November 30, 2012
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. The United Church of Norwood’s “Christmas Fair on the Square” will be held on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall off Nahatan Street. Enjoy an array of handcrafts, jewelry, scarves, collector dolls, a huge bake sale, and a selection of Christmas decorations and ornaments created by Joan Ripley. 2. This weekend will also be the Gingerbread Fair at the First Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Handmade items, Christmas items, collectibles, jewelry, books, plants, wreaths, Santa Shop where …
Friday, November 9, 2012
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. The NHS Drama Club will be giving haunted tours of Norwood Saturday starting on the Town Common at 6 p.m. The tours cost $15 for adults and $10 for children under 13, and are a fundraiser for the club's trip to perform at the 2013 Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Click here for more information. 2. Join local runners for a birthday tribute to the United States Marine Corps. It will be an easy and fun 3 mile route from the Charles River Running store at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Cake will be served to all participants …
Friday, September 28, 2012
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. The T.O.N.Y. Awards Committee in Norwood is looking for nominations for the Ten Outstanding Norwood Youth awards for 2012. The program is open to any 10-12 grade high school student who lives in Norwood. Nomination forms are sent to local schools as well as made available to the public at the Norwood Library and Civic Center. Any person over the age of 21 can nominate a student for the award. Nominations can be emailed to Norwood.TONY.Awards@gmail.com, or mailed to the address designated on the form. All forms are due by…
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Morrill Memorial Library
33 Walpole St, Norwood, MA
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John P. Oldham Elementary School
165 Prospect St, Norwood, MA
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Town of Norwood Recreation Department
165 Nahatan St, Norwood, MA
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Friday, September 7, 2012
A look at the weekend ahead for Sept. 7-9.
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Friday, September 7, 2012
1. Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project Where/When: 1175 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston; Saturday, Sept. 8, 2:30 p.m. Why Go: The Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project helps keep beaches, rivers and lakes across America “barefoot friendly.” In 2012, Barefoot Wine and the Surfrider Foundation, along with community volunteers, are embarking on a tour of 25 cleanups nationwide, stopping in Boston. Following the cleanup, volunteers 21 and older are invited to attend a Surfrider-hosted celebration featuring Barefoot Wine and surf-inspired fare. To RSVP and find out more information visit BeachRescue2012.com. Price: Free. 2. Late Night Showing of "Mulholland Dr." Where/When: Dedham Community Theater; Friday, Sept. 7, 11:15 p.m. Why Go: The Dedham …
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TGI Friday's
1345 Boston Providence Tpke, Norwood, MA
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Friday, August 31, 2012
A look at the weekend ahead for Aug. 31 to Sept. 2.
1. Concerts on the Common: The Suburbinaires Big Band Where/When: Norwood Town Common; Sunday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Concerts on the Common series concludes this week with a performance by The Suburbinaires Big Band. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy good music and good company. Pricing: Free 2. Mary Poppins at the Norwood Theatre Where/When: The Norwood Theatre; Sunday, Sept. 2, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Theatre will be showing the 1964 classic film "Mary Poppins" on Sunday. There will be two complimentary showings and tickets will be first come, first served. Pricing: Free 3. Rummage Sale at Grace Episcopal Church Where/When: Grace Episcopal Church; Friday and Saturday, Sept. 1-2 Why Go: There will be a…
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Norwood Theatre
109 Central St, Norwood, MA
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Grace Episc Church Study
150 Chapel St, Norwood, MA
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
Here's a look at the weekend ahead for Aug. 4-5.
Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend. 1. Concerts on the Common: Compaq Big Band Where/When: Norwood Town Common; Sunday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Concerts on the Common series continues with a performance by the Compaq Big Band this week. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy good music and good company. Pricing: Free 2. Patriot Place Sounds of Summer Concert Series Presented by Patch.com Where/When: Patriot Place, Foxborough; Sunday, Aug. 5, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Why Go: Enjoy the musical stylings of the long-running cover band, TransMission, at 4 p.m. and jazz, blues and classic rock by Static Luminosity at 6 p.m. TransMission is a three-piece group that plays all of the best classic rock, '80s and '…
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TGI Friday's
1345 Boston Providence Tpke, Norwood, MA
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Nahatan St & Broadway, Norwood, MA
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Friday, July 20, 2012
A look at the weekend ahead for July 20-22.
1. Concerts on the Common: The Tom Nutile Big Band Where/When: Norwood Town Common; Sunday, July 22, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Concerts on the Common series continues with a performance by the Tom Nutile Big Band. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy good music and good company. Pricing: Free 2. Blue Hills Brewery Tours Where/When: Blue Hills Brewery, Canton; Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday 2-6 p.m. Why Go: Blue Hills Brewery makes great tasting beers inspired by the elements and nature around; embracing the rich history of the Blue Hills and the South Shore. Stop by the brewery for a complimentary tour and tasting, held every weekend. Pricing: Free 3. They Came From California: Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers …
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TGI Friday's
1345 Boston Providence Tpke, Norwood, MA
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Friday, June 29, 2012
Here's a look at the weekend ahead for June 30 to July 1.
Here's a look at what's happening around the area this weekend. 1. Concerts on the Common: The Sharon Concert Band Where/When: Norwood Town Common; Sunday, July 1, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Norwood Concerts on the Common series continues with a performance by the Sharon Concert Band. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy good music and good company. Pricing: Free 2. Monster Mini Golf and Book Signing Extravaganza Where/When: Monster Mini Golf, 1560 Boston Providence Tpke, Norwood; Saturday, June 30, 5 p.m. Why Go: Local author Anna Staniszewski will be signing copies of her children's novel, My Very Unfairy Tale Life, at Monster Mini-Golf in Norwood. What does a book have to do with mini-golf? The main character is not only a magical …
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Monster Mini Golf
1560 Boston Providence Tpke, Norwood, MA
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
A murder mystery, the wild west and art on the calendar this weekend.
The weekend is just around the corner. Don't worry, Patch is here to assist you! Check out our list of suggestions of events to attend, places to go, sites to see – all within driving distance of home. 1. Cleveland School Trivia Night Where/When: Elks Home of Norwood, 152 Winslow Ave, Norwood; Friday, March 30, 7:30 p.m. Why Go: The Cleveland School PTA invites you to gather your friends for a night of fun and trivia. The evening will include STUMP team trivia, great raffle prizes, a silent auction (including: Red Sox Tickets, Bruins Premium Tickets to Heineken Room, Museum passes, Norwood Firehouse Birthday and many more services) a cash bar and a little dancing. Proceeds will go directly to PTA sponsored programs like enrichment …
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Norwood Elks Lodge
152 Winslow Ave, Norwood, MA
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