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This program will help middle and high school students and their
parents distinguish between typical teen worries and excessive,
difficult-to-control worries. Participants will learn how to challenge
or let go of unhelpful thoughts and to develop strategies to cope
with stressful situations, and parents will learn how to reinforce
good coping skills without adding pressure to their teens.
This program is free and open to the public. There is no registration
required. Please visit the library's website at
norfolkpl.org
for more information.
The Norfolk Lions Club is sponsoring its 9th annual charity Norfolk
Challenge Golf Outing on Monday, September 18, 2017 at the New England
Country Club. All proceeds from this event will be used to benefit Norfolk
Lions charities. The scenic New England Country Club in Bellingham, MA was
voted "One of the Best 18" by The Boston Globe and is the site of many
events hosted by "Chi Chi" Rodriguez.
Golfers of all skill levels with an aptitude for fun are invited to compete
in a four-person scramble format. Only one team will win the battle to earn
the bragging rights of Top Foursome and own the NORFOLK TROPHY for a year -
everyone else will have a great time!
Tee time is 8:30 AM with a buffet following play at the club's outdoor
banquet facility. This great event also includes raffles and prizes for top
foursome, top male and female teams, longest drive and closest to the pin.
The fee of $125 per person includes 18 holes of scramble format golf, a golf
cart and the banquet. Hole sponsorships of $100 each are also available.
Or you can be a recognized as a "Friend of Lions" for a $50 donation. Mail
check and foursome details to: Norfolk Lions, P.O. Box 608, Norfolk, MA
02056. Make checks payable to the Norfolk Lions.
Registration forms can be accessed at
www.norfolkmalions.org.
More information and directions to the New England
Country Club can be found at:
www.newenglandcountryclub.com.
For questions or more information send email to
norfolklionsgolf@gmail.com
or contact
Mike L. 774-263-3379 or John P. at 508-346-3015.
So hurry and make plans for your foursome now - the Battle begins September
18!
The Lions are a non-profit organization known for working to end preventable
blindness. Norfolk Lions participate in a vast variety of projects
important to our community and proceeds are donated back into local
charities or to meet community needs.
August 1, 2017: Social Media - Get Connected with Others.
This workshop will look at a few of the most popular social media sites.
We'll discuss how to create new accounts, the variety of uses, and what to
be careful for.
August 8, 2017: NO WORKSHOP
August 15, 2017: Film Discussion Group (every THIRD Tuesday of the month)
August Topic - Edgar Wright.
Over the next few months we will be discussing styles of different film
auteurs, and what's makes their movies so unique. In August we will discuss
Edgar Wright, who elevates his comedies through interesting visuals.
August 22, 2017: Screenwriting Group (every FOURTH Tuesday of the month).
Writing is hard, but we want to help! This screenwriting group is meant to
serve local screenwriters who want support. The group is open to all
writing levels, and we encourage anyone to join. We will offer time for
table reads to workshop member's screenplays, helping the writer work
through dialogue and story development. We will also plan discussions about
various writing aspects including, structure, formatting, keeping on
schedule, defeating writer's block, character development, and more.
August 28, 2017: 3 Reasons Why I Hate My DSLR Camera.
Taught by community member Alvaro Tobar.
Learn the key functions of your DSLR camera. How do camera body and lens
work together? What is that blurry picture effect I see in videos and how
do I get it? What is white balance? If you are puzzled by the questions
above, then this workshop is for you. Disclaimer: this workshop will cover
fundamentals of filming with your DSLR, not fundamentals DSLR photography.
We will focus on how to master 3 basic elements to get your filming going:
camera, color temperature, and lenses. This workshop is for beginners of
all ages and abilities. No experience required, but a deep interest in
filming is recommended.
To sign up for a workshop or group, head to our website
www.norfolkcable.com/workshops
Film Discussion Group (Every third Tuesday of the month)
This group is meant for anyone interested in analyzing films in an open and
friendly space. We will prepare a topic to discuss each month and gain a
better understanding of different elements of filmmaking. By watching clips
from different films, we will explore what has been done really well (or
perhaps what hasn't) and examine why something works or doesn't. Local
filmmakers are also invited to use this group to screen their short film
and optionally open it to a constructive discussion.
Screenwriting Group (Every fourth Tuesday of the month)
Writing is hard, but we want to help! This screenwriting group is meant to
serve local screenwriters who want support. The group is open to all
writing levels, and we encourage anyone to join. We will offer time for
table reads to workshop member's screenplays, helping the writer work
through dialogue and story development. We will also plan discussions about
various writing aspects including, structure, formatting, keeping on
schedule, defeating writer's block, character development, and more.
We don't have workshops in the month of July due to the holiday on
the 4th
and our Stop Motion Animation Kid's Program on the 11th, but will be
hosting our monthly groups as regularly planned! All workshops and groups
take place on Tuesday nights at our studio and start at 6:30pm. Our studio
is located at 158 Main Street right in Norfolk center. All ages are welcome
and encouraged (under 16 with parent/guardian). Check out the schedule
below for July!
July 18th - Film Discussion Group with guest facilitator Anne Marie
Battistone
Anne Marie Battistone will discuss how imagery in Fritz Lang's 1931
masterpiece, M, portrays the mental state of the protagonist, played by
Peter Lorre.
July 25th - Screenwriting Group
Bring your scripts and/or ideas! This is a great space to explore, ask
questions, and communicate with your neighbors about your work and/or
aspirations!
To sign up for a workshop or group, head to our website
www.norfolkcable.com/workshops.
All of this is possible thanks to the generous donations of both
our annual and event sponsors including BHHS Page Realty, Bradbury
Insurance, Cronin Oil, Norfolk Auto, 1776 Financial, Next Phase
Legal LLC, Samet & Company, William Raveis Delta Realtors, Holmes
Bus Company, Dedham Savings, Dover Trucking, Elite Foods, Emmanuel
Baptist Church, Federated Church, Foxboro Federal Savings, Minuteman
Press Newton, Norfolk Community League, Norfolk Cultural Council,
Norfolk Recreation, Representative Shawn Dooley, Roche Brothers,
Rocky's Auto Body, Rodman Ford, Stop & Shop, Taylor Rental, Tom
Antonellis. Thank you so much to everyone for making our 25th so
special. Yesterday was an amazing day, we are already looking forward
to Community Day 2018!
Our services are flexible and can be arranged for as little as a few
hours a week or as many as 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including
holidays. Our Caregivers can help with a wide range of activities
including companionship, meal planning, preparation, and clean-up,
housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders, errands, shopping, as well
as escort to and from appointments and events. JM Home Healthcare
Personal Support Workers and Health Care Aides can also assist with
mobilization and personal care needs if required.
I would welcome the opportunity to schedule a free, no-obligation
in-home visit with you and/or your loved one to provide you with
additional information about how you or a loved one can benefit from our
services. Although you may not require our services in the immediate
future, you will at least be aware of the many different ways we can
assist you or your loved one if the need arises. Please contact Jen
Murray (774) 993-5004 for additional information.
Reliable student available to mow lawns on King Street. Reasonable rates
(maximum charge is $40). Please contact me at
box540@norfolknet.com
or at
781-789-1855. Let me help you make your summer more relaxing!
We're headed from Spring to Summer over the next couple of weeks and we are
eager to let you know that Steve will teach every Wednesday in July and
August.
We offer flexible scheduling during our 9-week Summer session so that you
may conveniently schedule music lessons around vacations, camps and other
fun activities .
If you want to learn how to play Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo or
Harmonica, please submit your request at
www.ivymusicacademy.com/Registration
Or call us at 781-647-5390 <(781)%20647-5390>.
Our Summer Session begins on July 3rd, 2017.
This event, one of the Senior Center's most popular activities,
will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will also include a variety of light appetizers
to accompany the tastings. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available for
spouses, partners, and friends who do not drink alcohol.
Do you have a friend, neighbor, or relative residing in Norfolk
who has yet to visit the Senior Center? This event can also provide an ideal
introduction to many of your fellow residents, the Senior Center, its
facilities, its volunteers, and the many services available to all in the
community.
For more information or to register for this event (or to receive
a schedule of all Senior Center activities, call (508) 528-4430. The Norfolk
Senior Center is located at 28 Medway Branch Road and is open Monday thru
Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Norfolk Lions in conjunction with a number of local organizations are in
the final planning stages for the 25th annual Norfolk Community Day to be
held on June 3rd at the Holmes Complex on 22 Myrtle Street in Norfolk.
Community Day events start at 11:00 AM.
Events at this year's Norfolk Community Day 25th anniversary celebration
include a children's art contest, touch a DPW truck, Tom Antonellis' bird
houses, golf ball drop 50/50 raffle and many new and old favorite amusements
including the Sports Obstacle Course, Batter Up, High Striker, Wipe Out and
Frozen bounce house. Plus, in the spirit of celebrating the 25th
anniversary, there will be special giveaways, free raffles, a caricaturist
and a scavenger hunt.
The black top entertainment will include a number of local groups who have
participated for the last 24 years. And back by popular demand, we will be
entertained by Mike Piazza and his Flying High Frisbee Dogs. Mike is the #1
professional K-9 frisbee performer in the world. He and his highly athletic
dogs will perform a variety of frisbee and other entertaining tricks. This
year's schedule of events is:
Come join the fun, food, and games that are all sponsored by various local
groups. Many of our local organizations are selling goodies to raise funds
and providing literature so we can all find out what's going on around town.
It's a great day for everyone to get together and celebrate Norfolk.
Did you know that food pantry supplies are at their lowest during the summer
months, especially toward the end of the summer? To help alleviate this
problem, the Lions are running a food drive at Community Day. Some items
that are currently needed are jelly, maple syrup, hamburger/tuna helper,
mayonnaise, tooth paste and hand soap. Please help us to help others by
bringing your donation to the Norfolk Lions booth at Community Day!
The Norfolk Lions could not undertake this fun event without the wide-spread
assistance of all those who volunteer their funds, materials, and time. The
Lions would like to thank the Norfolk Fire, Police and Highway Departments
and the Norfolk Recreation Department for their ongoing support. We are
also pleased to acknowledge our sponsors for this year's Community Day, as
well as our annual sponsors. Community Day Sponsors: Carpentry by Tom
Antonellis, Dover Trucking, Dedham Savings Bank, Elite Foods, Emmanuel
Baptist Church, Federated Church of Norfolk, Foxboro Federal Savings Bank,
Holmes Transportation, Minuteman Press of West Newton, Norfolk Community
League, Norfolk Cultural Council, Rodman Ford, State Representative Shawn
Dooley, Roche Brothers, Rocky's Auto Body, RJ Ross Funeral Home, Stop & Shop
and Taylor Rental. Annual Sponsors: Berkshire Hathaway Page Realty,
Bradbury Insurance Agency, George T. Cronin & Sons, Norfolk Auto Inc., 1776
Financial Services, Next Phase Legal LLC, Samet & Company and William Raveis
Delta Realtors
The Lions are a non-profit organization known for working to end preventable
blindness. Norfolk Lions participate in a vast variety of projects
important to our community and proceeds of Community Day are donated back
into local charities or to meet community needs. For more information
regarding Community Day, you may check out the Norfolk Lions website
www.norfolkmalions.org
or call Ed M.
at 508-528-9302 or Patti M. at 508-520-0540.
We will have a drop-in, walk-through format, and will kick off with a presentation
by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council on the goal of the project and current
state of economic activity in the town. Stop by any time for food, mingling, and
interactive activities for all ages!
And don't forget to forward this on to your friends, family, and colleagues who
live and work in Norfolk!
When:
Thursday, May 25, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Where:
Norfolk Town Library,
139 Main Street,
Norfolk
I just returned home for the summer from my freshman year at Syracuse
University where I am double majoring in Photography and Psychology. I
have experience babysitting, a car and clean driving record and good
local references. I'm looking for a great kid or kids to share a fun
summer with. I'd love to just hang out, do arts & crafts, go to the
pool or beach, museums or anything else they love to do.
I have experience babysitting, a car and clean driving
record and good local references. Please contact me at
box539@norfolknet.com
- Molly
How would you like a chance to win up to $1000 or $250 and support local
charities at the same time? Buy one of the Norfolk Lion's charity golf
balls for $10.00. This year up to 250 numbered golf balls will be sold and
two prizes will be awarded.
Between 2:30 and 3:00 on Norfolk Community Day, all numbered balls will be
placed in a container and dropped 40 feet from the top of the Norfolk Fire
Dept ladder truck. The balls will fall onto a 100 foot circle painted on
the grass with a pin in the center. The ball closest to the pin wins $1000
and the second closest ball wins $250. The remaining $1250 will be donated
to Norfolk charities to be named at a later date.
In the unlikely event of a tie, the winnings will be split. The Norfolk
Police Dept will monitor judging. You do not have to be present to win.
With only 250 balls sold, your odds of winning are fantastic, so hurry and
get yours. The Norfolk Lions will be selling golf balls at the Norfolk
Recycling/Transfer Station on Saturday, May 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
They will also be on sale at Community Day, if not already sold out.
You must be 18 or older to participate. Norfolk Lions and their families
are eligible to enter.
Norfolk Community Day 2017 will take place on Saturday, June 3, 11:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m., at the Holmes family property, 22 Myrtle St., Norfolk. You
can check out the Norfolk Lions website www.norfolkmalions.org for more
information about Community Day 2017.
[Update 6/11 3:00pm: I gave away the piano - KH]
Leopold is the visionary conservationist whose essays ``A Sand County
Almanac'' lay out his philosophy of how to live responsibly on the land. The
film explores Aldo Leopold's life in the early part of the twentieth
century and the many ways his concept of a ``land ethic'' continues to be
applied all over the world today.
Doug Williams, director of Mass Audubon's Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary,
commented ``I first read ``A Sand County Almanac'' when I was in my teens. At
the time my interests led me to the woods, the lakes and streams near where
I grew up. I was happiest when I was alone with the trees, the birds and
fish without the distractions of friends and family.
``Through reading ``A Sand County Almanac'' I was reminded that people are a
part of nature, that we are at once influenced by and conversely influence
the natural world,'' Williams said. ``I reread ``A Sand County Almanac'' on a
regular basis and am recharged, my spirit renewed, my love for the woods
strengthened and my devotion to conserving the natural world for future
generations reinvigorated. All life is miraculous and few authors convey
that sentiment better than Aldo Leopold.''
Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time is a production of
the Aldo Leopold Foundation, the US Forest Service, and the Center for
Humans and Nature. Although probably best known as the author of A Sand
County Almanac, Leopold is also renowned for his work as an educator,
philosopher, forester, ecologist, and wilderness advocate.
Green Fire illustrates Leopold's continuing influence by exploring
current
projects that connect people and land at the local level. Viewers will meet
urban children in Chicago learning about local foods and ecological
restoration. They'll learn about ranchers in Arizona and New Mexico who
maintain healthy landscapes by working on their own properties and with
their neighbors, in cooperative community conservation efforts. They'll
meet wildlife biologists who are bringing back threatened and endangered
species, from cranes to Mexican wolves, to the landscapes where they once
thrived. The Green Fire film portrays how Leopold's vision of a community
that cares about both people and land--his call for a land ethic--ties all of
these modern conservation stories together and offers inspiration and
insight for the future.
Learn more about Aldo Leopold at
www.aldoleopold.org.
About the sponsors:
Metacomet Land Trust, Inc. is a regional land conservation organization
which serves 14 towns in Norfolk and Worcester counties. Metacomet
preserves land for wildlife, passive recreation and works with partners to
provide environmental education. www.MetacometLandTrust.org
Mass Audubon's Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary sponsors both youth and adult
environmental education and... Known for its extensive boardwalk system that
goes through forest, fields, and wetlands, Stony Brook offers up-close
views of wildlife above and under the water. Located adjacent to the
140-acre Bristol Blake State Reservation and cooperatively managed with the
Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), this former 18th-century
mill site now supports native wildlife. Mass Audubon is the largest
member-supported environmental organization in the Bay State.
Please see
here
for a press release about the event,
here
for images.
Photo: Norfolk Girl Scout Grace Kelly Griffin introduces Jessica T. Donohue,
PhD, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Performance & Analytics,
State Street Global Services at Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts'
25th Annual Leading Women Awards ceremony in Boston on April 6.
(Photo Credit: Randy H. Goodman)
Hosted by Action Together Western Norfolk County
Sunday, April 30, 7 PM at Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St, Norfolk, MA
02056
Norfolk residents are invited to learn about 40B Housing, its history in
Massachusetts, and how it affects our town.
The discussion will be led by Jason Talerman, who has practiced municipal
law for nearly two decades. He has experience working on matters pertaining
to environmental law, land use, and affordable housing. As part of his
practice, he has taken on many 40B projects around the state, including
representing the town of Medfield in its recent 40B defeat.
On Saturday, March 25, more than 200 guests attended the Norfolk
Community Gala at Lakeview Pavilion in Foxboro. The annual fundraiser
resulted in $24,000 which will support local charitable organizations
in Norfolk, Massachusetts.
At the event, Norfolk's Lisa Collentro was honored as Norfolk's
2017 Person the Year. Ms. Collentro has dedicated much of her time
to Norfolk Baseball as a coach and board member and has assisted
in organizing opening and closing day activities. She recently
helped the local Boy Scout troop earn the Emergency Procedure merit
badge, and helped with the ``Bubba Strong Open Golf Tournament,''
to support two members of the King Philip family being treated at
the Mass General Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit. She also lends
her support as a chaperone for school field trips and coordinates
volunteer opportunities.
The Norfolk Community Gala was organized by the Norfolk Community
League (NCL) which enhances the quality of life for Norfolk residents,
to increase involvement in activities that better our community,
and to strengthen community spirit. For more information on the
NCL, visit
www.norfolkcommunityleague.org.
Photos: Photo 1:Left to Right (Gala Co-Chair Kristy Burns, Norfolk
Person of the Year Lisa Collentro, Gala Co-Chair Grisha Tagliente,
NCL President Melissa Dugas)
Photo 2: Giao Le, Adam Clough, Kim and Mike Simone, Mike and Amy
Combs
Photo 3: Jennifer Parr, Jamie Hogan, Peter and Brigette Bishop
Photos by: Erich Karasko, Community Photography
On Saturday, March 4, 2017, the Norfolk Lions Club held their 10th
Annual Chili-Fest at the Norfolk Grange. Each year, local area
restaurants compete for Best Chili with community attendees tasting
and judging chili prepared by each establishment. This year's
winner, for the 4th year in a row, was Horse N' Carriage. The voting
was close around all the participants, which included Eagle Brook
Saloon, Commonwealth BBQ, Novatos Bar & Grill, James Breakfast &
More and Twenty8 Bar & Grill. We thank all of our participants for
their continued support and tremendous generosity in helping to
make this fundraiser a success!
The contest was part of the Chili-Fest Hoe-Down, chaired by Danielle
Rochefort, Kevin Roche and Lisa Roney, and included line dancing,
raffles and auctions. Funds raised by the event are used for Lions
charities as well as local organizations and individuals in need
of assistance.
Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization
in the world. Our 1.4 million members perform valuable service in
210 countries and geographic areas around the globe. Lions are
friends, family and neighbors who share a core belief: community
is what we make it.
(The accompanying picture shows Mark Conley, Norfolk Lions Club
President presenting the award to Vinnie Megna, Executive Chef at
Horse N' Carriage.)
Due to a conflict with the King Philip High School Pops Concert event,
the Norfolk Lions will be postponing its Young Performers Variety Show
until November. New dates for auditions in the Fall and the new show
date will be announced once confirmed.
Thank you for your understanding and please support the KP Music Program on Saturday, May 13!
Did you find the solution to your problem and if so, I would appreciate the
information. Also, if I hear from the man from the Home Show, I could pass
the information on to you if you are still looking for a solution..
Many thanks.
* Board of HealthCandidates Night is sponsored and organized by the Norfolk Community League (NCL). For more information on the NCL, visit www.norfolkcommunityleague.org.
Ticketsare now available for The Un-Common Theatre Company's Spring
production of LesMise'rables School Edition being presented at the
Orpheum Theatre,Foxboro on April 7-9, 2017! Tickets may be purchased
by calling (800)838-3006 or online at
qwww.unco-lesmis.brownpapertickets.com
Winnerof over 100 international awards, Les Mise'rables is an epic
tale of brokendreams, passion and redemption set against a nation
in the throes of arevolution. This production features one of the
most memorable scores ofall time and some of the most memorable
characters to ever grace thestage.
Thetalented cast of 42 is guided by Director, Maggie Dowd (Sharon,
MA) andMusic Director, Danielle Clougher (Canton, MA)
In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean (Ben Reingold, Sharon, MA)
is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in
store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole
in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle
for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector
Javert (Nate April, Mansfield, MA), who refuses to believe that
Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student
uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean
spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has
captured the heartof Valjean's adopted daughter.
Photo 1 Cooper M. (9) of Norfolk is sure to catch
some gold coins this St. Patrick's Day.
Photo 2 Lily (3) and Emma (8)
P. of Norfolk, make traps to catch leprechauns with their
mom, Kelly.
Photo 3 Riley A. (7), of Norfolk.
Photo credit Colleen O'Shea
Norfolk's Happy Feat Fundraiser will host its annual ladies' night out event
on Friday, April 28 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Ambrosia (formerly
Demetri's), Rte. 1, Foxboro. Enjoy a fun evening of music, dancing, and
conversation with friends while raising money for a worthy cause.
Tickets are $50 ($60 after April 1) and include catered hors d'oeuvres,
desserts, door prizes, drawings, auctions, and a DJ. There will also be a
cash bar.
Tickets can be purchased through PayPal starting March 1. Use the address
happyfeatfun@gmail.com when making the purchase. If buying more than one
ticket, provide the names of guests in the "note section" of check-out.
Tickets can also be purchased at the Norfolk Public Library on Tuesday,
April 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday April 8, from 10:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
Happy Feat Fundraiser, a 501c3 non-profit, was founded in 2010 and has
donated over $50,000 to area charities. All proceeds from this year's
fundraiser will go to Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer, a 501c3
organization in Framingham that educates women about the signs of ovarian
cancer and provides meals and support for women already diagnosed with the
disease.
For more information, contact the group at
Save the date! June may seem like a long way off, but the Norfolk
Lions Community Day team is already planning this annual event.
This year's event resurrects the original ``Old Tyme Day'' theme
from years past when times were a little slower and more affordable.
Community Day 2017 will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from
11:00 until 4:00. Once again the Holmes Family has graciously
agreed to host the event at their property at 22 Myrtle Street,
Norfolk.
This will be the Lions' 25th year bringing a day of family fun and
entertainment so a Happy 25th Anniversary theme will also be a part
of the day. The Lions' goal is to provide a country fair type
environment including music, dancing, games, petting animals,
hayrides, train rides, pie eating contest, foam for kids to play
in, food and historical displays. This is an event for the entire
Norfolk Community to come out, celebrate and get to know neighbors.
The Lions welcome your participation and invite any Norfolk business,
organization, neighborhood or group to participate in Community
Day. Groups and organizations (including corporations) can take
part in a number of ways, whether by setting up a booth or tent,
sponsoring an activity or entertainment, or simply by becoming a
sponsor.
If you would like a booth, we do ask that you provide something in
return. For example, if your company wants to have a booth, then
you should have something to offer that will add to the fun such
as a game or activity, or provide financial support that will be
used towards other expenses. You can also sponsor an event or
entertainment. We are flexible; just tell us what you have in mind.
Help make Norfolk Community Day 2017 one of the best and join the
fun. You may contact the Norfolk Lions Club at
norfolkcommunityday@gmail.com
or call Ed M. @ 508-528-9302
or Patti M. @ 508-298-8695.
Do you have the music within you? Do you have movement? Want to
let your comedic side out? Maybe you and a few friends get together
on the weekends in your garage and have a jam session or maybe you
put on a play in your living room? If so, you need to bring your
talent to the stage!
The Norfolk Lions are pleased to announce that the 4th Young
Performers Variety Show will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 6:00
PM. Again this year the show will take place at the First Universalist
Society Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut Street in Franklin. This location
offers an intimate coffeehouse atmosphere along with an exceptional
sound and lighting system.
The variety show is open to performers ages 8 to 18, from Norfolk
and surrounding towns. First, second and third prizes of $250,
$150 and $75 will be awarded at the end of the show.
Auditions will be held on Wednesday April 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
and Sunday April 9 from 4:00 to 9:00 PM at the Norfolk Public
Library. Acts can be no longer than 5 minutes and no accompaniment
will be provided, so auditioners must bring their own music (iPod,
CD, etc.). To schedule an audition, please register at
www.youngperformersvarietyshow.com
or call Jonathan at 508-308-7974.
Tickets to the show are $8 for children and seniors (65 and over),
and $15 for adults. To order tickets please visit
www.youngperformersvarietyshow.com.
All proceeds from this event
will be used to benefit Norfolk Lions charities.
So if you are a singer, dancer, actor, instrumentalist, comedian,
magician, gymnast, juggler or have any other hidden talent ~ start
preparing your act now. We are looking forward to seeing you
perform!
[Update 4/16 3:19pm: Youth Variety Show postponed til November due to a conflict with a KPHS Pops Concert - Wm.]
The Workshop will meet Tuesdays, April 4th-May 9th, 5:30pm-7:25pm in the
Norfolk Public Library Schoolhouse Room. Please note: 2nd week's workshop
will meet Wednesday, April 12th
Our workshop is open to seasoned writers, novices, and everyone in-between.
To register contact us at
norfolkquill@gmail.com. Space is limited.
Each gala year, the NCL asks local residents to nominate an individual
who helps make our community a better place to live. Norfolk residents
then vote on the finalists. This year the NCL received 12 nominees
and more than 500 votes. The NCL thanks of the nominees and those
who submitted nominations for this year's Norfolk Person of the
Year.
Lisa will be honored at the Norfolk Community Gala which takes place
at on March 25, at Lakeview Pavilion in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Tickets to attend the Norfolk Community Gala are on sale now through
March 12, 2017 at www.norfolkgala.com. All are welcome to attend.
Date: Saturday, April 1 , 2017
Time: 9:00 11:00 A.M Place: Norfolk DPW Garage 33
Medway Branch Rd Fee: $15.00 per animal - cash only
Vet: Dr. Shelley Sandler, DVM
Previous rabies certificates must be presented in order to qualify for a
three-year vaccination. All dogs must be leashed and cats must be
confined to a carrier. Call the Norfolk Board of Health office at
508-528-7747 for more information.
I think a great addition to NorfolkNet website would be a place for
residents to post items they are looking to give away and post items
needed - similar to Free Cycle. We all have things that are just taking
up space in our garages and closets. Better they be used and appreciated
than end up in a landfill one day. It's a win/win. (hint to
Webmaster).
He mistakenly placed an armful of burlap in the bin for cardboard and
was yelled at by the attendants. They fished it out and told us to put
it in bulk, which we did. One guy then charged us $5.00. Is there a
listing anywhere of what things cost to dispose of. Doesn't make sense
to pay $5.00 for a handful of burlap. It felt like a punitive surcharge
against an elder man. He told us it wouldn't have been as much if we had
not put it in the wrong bin in the first place. That was an honest
mistake on my husbands part and I think it's out of line to penalize -
have not a sign warning us of such a policy.
Has anyone else had issues with arbitrary fees at out transfer station?
Nothing's New Antiques & Uniques ~ 224 Dedham Street, Norfolk, MA(Rt 1A - just past the Horse N' Carriage restaurant
Anyone interested in joining our group may contact me Raphael M.
at 508-528-7236 or email
RaphaelMj@Hotmail.com.
March 8th and 9th at Uno's in Wrentham. Up to 20% of your check will the
donated to the 6th Grade Promotion Funds.
Norfolk Historical Commission will be selling sweatshirts for $35
at the Library on February 23rd and 25th between the hours of 10:30
- 1:00--in case we run out we will be happy to put one on order for
you. If you have any questions please feel free to email
NHC@virtualnorfolk.org
or leave a
message at 508-528-2604.
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Cianciolo insists that the program is far from being just another
lecture course and is designed "to take the stuffiness out of lifelong
learning courses by combining the stimulation of a college workshop with the
fun of a backyard barbecue." And it seems the recipe is cooking, the
popularity of the program continues to grow with previous participants
returning and signing-up for more.
Advance registration and payment is mandatory and registrants must
commit to attending six of the eight sessions that will be meeting Thursdays
from 1 to 2 p.m. The cost is $20.00 for all eight sessions and there's yet
another highly unusual component of this exciting new program: those who
attend all eight sessions will receive a full refund of the program fee!
For more information and to register, call 508-528-4430 or sign-up
at the Senior Center front desk (payment will be due at that time). The
first session is scheduled for March 9th with a March 3rd deadline for
enrollment. Registrants are encouraged to sign-up early as space is limited.
To receive a full listing and schedule of all Senior Center
activities, please call (508) 528-4430 or visit the Council on Aging site
at
http://bit.ly/XR2e2c
The Norfolk Senior Center is located at 28 Medway
Branch Road and is open Monday thru Friday from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m.
Order forms are also available outside the Commission's room on the
ground floor in Town Hall. This book will be a great way to begin
celebration of Norfolk's upcoming Sesquicentennial ( 150th Birthday
) in 2020 and a compliment to the pictorial history of Norfolk that
the Commission will publish for the one hundred and fiftieth
anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Norfolk.
We are new cafe and juice bar in town. Our mission is to offer our
customers healthy, organic and delicious food, artisan coffee and
pastries, and fresh-pressed juices and smoothies. Our emphasis is
on providing wholesome products, made with freshest ingredients.
We partner with many local farmers and purveyors to support our
community's sustainability and strengthen local economy. Our food
is made fresh to order and we do not use any trans fats, artificial
ingredients, GMOs or any other additives or fillers.
We are located on Rt.115 in front of the River's Edge Active Adult
Community at 65 Holbrook Street and are open Monday-Friday 7am-4pm
and Saturday 8am-4pm.
To learn more about us, visit
www.organicbuzzcafe.com
If you haven't had a chance to stop by, we're looking forward to
meeting you soon.
Aneta Biernat,
Owner
Organic Buzz Cafe & Juice Bar / (508) 346-3403
juice@organicbuzzcafe.com
www.organicbuzzcafe.com
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Please join us as we try to collect 200 units of blood.
Enjoy a pancake breakfast, pizza, and an ice cream social.
When:
Saturday,
January 11, 2014
From 8am to 3pm.
Where:
King Philip Middle School,
18 King Street,
Norfolk, MA 02056
A Tax Relief Program also allows Norfolk seniors the opportunity
to earn a substantial reduction of their property tax as an employee of the
town by assisting in various town departments. Effective January 1, 2017
accepted applicants will earn $11.00 an hour which will be credited to the
senior's real estate taxes (toward a credit as high as $750.00). To qualify
for this program a senior must be 65 or older, own real estate in the town
of Norfolk, and have the capability to perform the work required in the
position.
Eligibility requirements and income limits will be clarified as
well as assistance with the application process for these programs by
calling the Norfolk Senior Center at 508-528-4430 for further information or
to make an appointment.
Norfolk residents are encouraged to contact those friends, loved
ones, relatives, or neighbors who may benefit from one or both of these
programs. A full schedule of all Norfolk Senior Center programs and
activities can also be obtained by visiting the Center or calling
508-528-4430. The Senior Center is located at 28 Medway Branch Road and is
open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As has been its tradition in the past several years, the Norfolk Lions
Christmas Tree Sale is located on the lot next to the Dunkin Donuts on Main
Street in downtown Norfolk. We thank the owners of our local Dunkin Donuts
for their continued support of the Norfolk Lions.
Selling hours are weekdays from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and weekends from 9:00 AM
to 9:00 PM. The Lions will be happy to trim the bottom of your tree, wrap
it and secure it to your car, although pickup trucks are very much
appreciated. We accept cash and checks to the Norfolk Lions Club; sorry no
credit cards.
Did you know that it takes 10 to 12 years of growing time and professional
care to bring a Christmas tree to harvest? Our trees come from northern
Maine and they are fresh and beautiful! We have both Balsam and Frazier Fir
trees, as well as wreaths. We also have tree bags and tree life
preservative to promote needle retention and help keep your tree fresh.
All of the proceeds from the sales of the trees go right back into the local
Norfolk community and to various Lions charities. "Monies that the Lions
generate go to seed such research as blindness prevention, diabetes
prevention and numerous other causes", says Mark Conley, this year's
President and King Lion. "Norfolk Lions has donated over $250,000 in it's
over 50 years of service to the community".
This year we will have a collection bin at the tree lot for Coats 4 Kids.
We will be collecting coats for men, women and children to be given to
families in need in our community. Any and all coats in good condition are
needed and all will be dry-cleaned courtesy of Anton's Cleaners.
We will also be collecting non-perishable food donations for the benefit of
the Norfolk Food Pantry. Like many of us, the food pantry has been hit hard
during these economic times and we would like to help out. Bill Hawkins,
co-chairman of the Christmas Tree Sale, further comments, "Your
contributions to the Norfolk Food Pantry would be appreciated and could not
come at a better time of year."
Again this year, the Boy Scouts of Norfolk will be offering a tree pick up
service after the holidays. For $10, the Scouts will pick up a tree at any
house in Norfolk and bring it to the transfer station for recycling. You
can register for this service at the lot when you buy your tree.
The Norfolk Lions Club currently has more than 100 men and women members and
is growing! We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the
Norfolk Grange at 28 Rockwood Rd in Norfolk, MA. For more information or to
get involved with the Norfolk Lions Club, please visit
www.NorfolkMALions.org, or send email to
norfolklionsmembership@gmail.com or talk
to any Lions member you may know.
Trinity Episcopal Church, 55 East Street, Wrentham will hold its 152nd Annual Christmas Fair from 4pm-8pm on Friday, December 2nd and 9am-3pm on Saturday, December 3rd. The Fair will feature a White Elephant Sale (including jewelry); homemade cookies, candy, fudge and other delicious treats, a book room, handcrafted birch Yule Log centerpieces, and handmade ornaments and other gifts. The Cafe' will be serving dinner on Friday evening and Lunch on Saturday and will also sell homemade frozen lasagnas. The Large Raffle features 12 prizes including an autographed Tom Brady Football and the Penny Social Raffle features 90 prizes including gift certificates and themed gift baskets. The Children's area has a Penny Social Raffle just for kids and a Children's Shopping room for children under age 10. Santa will be here on Saturday from 10 ~ 2 to visit with the children and you are welcome to take your own pictures with him.
If interested please call 774-571-9909
They are offering beautiful KP Pride Bracelets. They are handmade with
emerald and topaz Swarovski crystals, fresh water pearls and genuine
sterling silver components. Treat yourself, or make it the perfect gift for
the holidays, a birthday or just because. A portion of the proceeds will go
to the King Philip Music Association to support the music programs at both
the middle school and high school. Show your KP spirit by wearing one of
these beautiful bracelets.
For more information, photos and an order form please go to:
www.kingphilipmusic.org/kpmp/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/KP-Bracelet-Flyer-and-Order-Form.pdf
Join us as we bring kids ages 7 through 17 together on stage for a
truly family-oriented theatrical experience for all ages. Disney's
The Little Mermaid brings all the beloved characters you know from
the book and film to life on stage.
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and
the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly
beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy
Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater,
and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture
your heart with its irresistible songs including "Under the Sea,"
"Kiss the Girl," and "Part of Your World."
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid,
Ariel (Cara DiPietro - Norfolk, MA), longs to leave her ocean home
to live in the world above.
Ariel, King Triton's (Nate April - Mansfield, MA) youngest daughter,
wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric (Matt Neary - Mansfield, MA)
in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula (Cat
Sapovits ~ Mansfield, MA), to trade her tail for legs. But the
bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her
colorful friends, Flounder the fish (Gabriel Corey ~ Franklin, MA),
Scuttle the seagull (Martin Horwath ~ Uxbridge, MA) and Sebastian
the crab (George Potenza ~ Foxboro, MA) to restore order under the
sea.
The talented cast of 41 is guided by Director and Choreographer
Michael Hammond (Holbrook, MA) and Music Director Danielle Clougher
(Canton, MA).
Performances are Friday, November 18th at 7:30pm, Saturday, November
19th at 2:00pm and 7:30pm and Sunday, November 20th at 2:00pm at
the Orpheum Theatre, One School Street, Foxboro, MA. Pre-Sale Tickets
are $22 for Adults and $17 for Students and Seniors and may be
purchased by calling (800) 838-3006 or on line at
www.uncommontheatre.org/tickets. Tickets purchased at the
door are $25 for Adults and $20 for Students and Seniors. For
Un-Common Members, groups of 10 or larger, or handicapped seating
please email
uncommontheatre@verizon.net.
The Un-Common Theatre Co. is currently in its 37th season of providing
a creative place for children, adolescents and adults to develop
life skills through exposure to the professional theatrical experience.
For more information about the Un-Common Theatre Co. and Disney's
The Little Mermaid, please visit our website at www.uncommontheatre.org
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Foxborough
Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts
Cultural Council, a state agency.
Photo:
Nate April (King Triton), Matt Neary (Prince Eric), Cara DiPietro (Ariel),
George Potenza (Sebastian), Gabriel Corey (Sebastian) , Cat Sapovits (Ursula)
Money raised from the wreath sale benefits all the music programs at King
Philip, including the high school and middle school bands and chorus. In
years past, our fundraising efforts have allowed us to purchase music
stands, instruments, and provided free music lessons during the summer for
elementary kids in the Norfolk, Wrentham and Plainville schools.
To order your wreaths, please contact a King Philip band or chorus student,
or email
dctoki@yahoo.com. All orders must be
received by November 14th.
The Norfolk Community League's 15 Annual jingle Bell Run and Walk will take place on Saturday, December 3 at 11:30 a.m. The course is a 5k loop that starts and ends at the H. Olive Day School, 232 Main Street in Norfolk.
Thank you Wm.
I check the site every day too, and look forward to the suspense
of what might appear in the next update.
Join us as we bring kids ages 7 through 17 together on stage for a truly
family-oriented theatrical experience for all ages. Disney's The Little
Mermaid brings all the beloved characters you know from the book and
film to life on stage.
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the
classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly
beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy
Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and
a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your
heart with its irresistible songs including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the
Girl," and "Part of Your World."
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel
(Cara DiPietro - Norfolk, MA), longs to leave her ocean home to live in
the world above. Ariel, King Triton's (Nate April - Mansfield, MA)
youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric (Matt Neary -
Mansfield, MA) in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch,
Ursula (Cat Sapovits ~ Mansfield, MA), to trade her tail for legs. But
the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her
colorful friends, Flounder the fish (Gabriel Corey ~ Franklin, MA),
Scuttle the seagull (Martin Horwath ~ Uxbridge, MA) and Sebastian the
crab (George Potenza ~ Foxboro, MA) to restore order under the sea.
The talented cast of 41 is guided by Director and Choreographer Michael
Hammond (Holbrook, MA) and Music Director Danielle Clougher (Canton,
MA). This cast of forty-one includes:
From Canton, MA: Miranda Grady (Ensemble), Rosie Grady (Ensemble);
From Foxboro, MA: Cassie Allen (Ensemble), George Potenza (Sebastian);
From Franklin, MA: Gabriel Corey (Flounder), Jackson Corey (Grimsby), Noah Smith (Ensemble);
From Mansfield, MA: Nate April (King Triton), Maya Blodgett (Mersister/Carlotta), Aimee Cowles, (Ensemble), Kylie DeAngelis (Ensemble), Eric Holts (Chef
Louie), Caroline Kanevski (Flotsam), Emma Nappa (Ensemble), Anne Neary (Ensemble), Matt Neary (Prince Eric), Cat Sapovits (Ursula);
From Norfolk, MA: Cara DiPietro (Ariel);
From North Easton, MA: Emily Barnett (Mersister), Maggie Halvorsen (Mersister);
From Norton: Sam Chisholm (Pilot), Anthony D'Amore (Ensemble), Maeve Gallagher (Ensemble);
From Norwood, MA: Erin Ryan (Ensemble), Andrea Stebbins (Mersister);
From Sharon, MA: Charlotte Dussault (Ensemble), Sadie Dussault (Ensemble), India-Mae Fraser (Ensemble), Ellie Zinno (Ensemble), Jacob Zinno (Ensemble),
Thomas Zinno (Seahorse);
From Stoughton, MA: Bella Coe (Mersister), Allee O'Neil (Ensemble);
From Uxbridge, MA: Martin Horwath (Scuttle);
From Walpole, MA: Brenna Hughes (Ensemble), Sylvia Lanni (Ensemble), Abbi Lightbody (Jestam), Cate Lightbody (Mersister), Sydney Schultz (Ensemble),
Samantha Simons (Ensemble);
From West Bridgewater, MA: Natanya Daniels (Ensemble).
Performances are Friday, November 18th at 7:30pm, Saturday, November
19th at 2:00pm and 7:30pm and Sunday, November 20th at 2:00pm at the
Orpheum Theatre, One School Street, Foxboro, MA. Pre-Sale Tickets are
$22 for Adults and $17 for Students and Seniors and may be purchased by
calling (800) 838-3006 or on line at
unco-littlemermaid.bpt.m..
Tickets purchased at the door are $25 for Adults and $20 for Students
and Seniors. For Un-Common Members, groups of 10 or larger, or
handicapped seating please email
uncommontheatre@verizon.net. Un-Common
is also offering a special school performance on Thursday, November 17th
with all student tickets at $10 each. Please contact Jen Z. at
jzinno@verizon.net
for more information on this daytime show.
The Un-Common Theatre Co. is currently in its 37th season of providing a
creative place for children, adolescents and adults to develop life
skills through exposure to the professional theatrical experience. For
more information about the Un-Common Theatre Co. and Disney's The Little
Mermaid, please visit our website at
www.uncommontheatre.org. This
program is supported in part by a grant from the Foxborough Cultural
Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural
Council, a state agency.
Photo information:
Back row: Emily Barnett, Sam Chisholm, Cara DiPietro, Maggie Halvorsen
Front row: Anthony D'Amore, Maeve Gallagher
Under the direction of Ashley Nelson, the Chorale will present
Randall Thompson's Frostiana: Seven Country Songs, putting seven
of Robert Frost's poems to music. The collection was originally
performed for the Bicentennial of Amherst, Massachusetts in 1959,
and includes pieces for female voices, male voices, and for four-part
chorus. They will also highlight the skills of Susan Fortin, Assistant
Music Director and piano accompanist. Other pieces will include
"I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Homeward Bound," "Bring Him Home
(Les Miserables)," "Home (Beauty and the Beast)," "Somewhere in My
Memory," and "Home for the Holidays." The Children's Choir's pieces
are yet to be announced.
The Chorale's annual Silent Auction fund-raiser will be held as
usual, featuring about fifty items donated by local businesses and
members. The Chorale also raises funds through its program and
adbook, which features local businesses, and a raffle specifically
targeted to earn funds for the Chorale's outreach to the community.
In recent years, the outreach funds have been directed toward the
Charles River Children's Choir. Medway High School is a new venue
for the Chorale, which performed primarily at Millis High School
for thirty of its first thirty-one seasons. Although the Chorale
was comfortable at the facility, the expanding audience base and
general performance needs dictated a search for new venue. Medway's
newer facility is expected to fill those needs for the foreseeable
future. The Chorale will nonetheless continue to support the Millis
community, and continues to rehearse in Millis.
Changing venues is bittersweet, especially for longtime members.
The Chorale began its existence as Millis' Bicentennial Chorus,
performing in Washington, D.C. Members of that group later came
together to charter the group as the Millis Community Chorale,
enlisting the aid of founding Director Roy Kelley. The membership
grew to include members from throughout the Charles River area,
eventually leading to a change of name. When Maestro Kelley retired
after thirty (30) years, the Chorale was fortunate to attract the
interest of Ashley Nelson, the current Director.
The Chorale draws membership from throughout the Charles River
Valley, and performs two major concerts per year. It is available
for other events as well. The group hopes to continue to expand
its membership, audience reach, skills, and repertory for many years
to come.
Please come to the Norfolk dedication in honor of Jack McFeeley. An
honorary bench has been installed overlooking the clock on Town Hill in the
center of Norfolk next to the Norfolk Public Library. There's a story to
that clock and Jack McFeeley was at the center of it. Come and learn more
about this wonderful human being! Join us for a simple ceremony followed by
light refreshments and music at the Tramp House. The event is hosted by
Norfolk Community TV & the Norfolk Lions. We look forward to celebrating a
onderful man and his many contributions to our great town.
Thank you.
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have
imagined." - Henry David Thoreau
About Jack McFeeley:
John J. ``Jack'' McFeeley, 69, of Norfolk, was born in Brooklyn, NY on August
15, 1945. He left us unexpectedly on February 5, 2015. He was the beloved
husband of Jacquelyn ``Jackie'' (Ratzin) McFeeley and son of
the late John
and Maude (Irvine) McFeeley.
Educated early on in Brooklyn schools, Jack received his Ph.D. in Chemical
Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. He worked for many
years as a Chemical Engineer at Polaroid and later at Arkwright in Rhode
Island until retirement.
Jack was very active and stayed involved in community service, a real
"people person." Serving generously, he gave much of himself to his
community and his friends. He was Town Administrator for the town of
Wrentham and on the Board of Selectmen in Norfolk for many years. Not only
a charter member of the Lions Club in Norfolk, Jack was an active member of
the Norfolk Democratic Committee, President, not only once but two times,
of the Norfolk Community TV Board of Directors, as well as many other town
committees.
He was very proud of his Irish descent, loved history and was a math whiz.
All sports, especially baseball and football held his interest with great
enthusiasm. He was the rock and moral compass of his family, providing
inspiration and guidance whenever needed. Jack McFeeley is sorely missed
and will remain deeply respected by his family, friends and community. An
example of a life well lived, though way too short, with kindness,
attention to detail and ethics, more than enough joy to share, Jack's
greatest gift was his generosity of spirit. Jack will continue to be a
role model to be emulated, with a life most certainly to be celebrated.
Thank you.
Hosted by the King Philip Music Association, Band Night was started as an
Open House event for younger students to learn to play with the Marching
Band. When a Marching Band rehearsal fell on Halloween a few years ago,
"trunk or treat" was started so the students wouldn't miss out on Halloween
candy. Now an annual tradition, Band Night and trunk or treat are combined
for a fantastic evening. Students of all levels of musicianship, dance or
gymnastics are encouraged to attend and learn what the National Champion
(2015 Group III Open) King Philip Marching Band is all about.
This year we expect over 100 younger students to join in for an evening of
learning with and playing alongside the Marching Band. Students should come
accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring their musical instrument to
the high school. Flags will be provided for any students interested in
Color Guard. The band will practice outside, so please dress appropriately
for the weather, and by all means Halloween costumes are encouraged!
www.massaudubon.org/our-conservation-work/advocacy/protecting-land-wildlife/natural-gas-pipeline
nospectrama.org / nospectrama.org/norfolk / www.facebook.com/groups/344125282601941
This is a direct link to the Conservation Law Foundation site that
reviews the study commissioned by the Attorney General on why no new
pipeline is needed.
www.clf.org/blog/massachusetts-attorney-generals-report-gas-pipelines
Here is a link to a petition requesting the Norfolk Board of Selectmen
to become intervenors in the Northeast Access Pipeline project (Spectra)
www.change.org/p/norfolk-ma-board-of-selectmen-norfolk-ma-residents-against-the-spectra-gas-pipeline-project
Intervenor Status which requests...
...Town officials to file an application to become an Intervenor on the pipeline issue. Having Intervenor Status simply allows the town to act on behalf of its residents and have a say in the process. It positions and allows the town to weigh in on what is happening with regards to the proposed Spectra pipeline expansion project. It does not require the town to take a position either for or against the project but rather to simply request to be able to participate in the process.Thank You.
Lice Clinics Medway serves Norfolk and neighboring 495 communities.
We wanted to welcome on board Zachary Surapine!
Zachary is an active performing violinist playing with Claflin Hill
Symphony Orchestra.
Also he is an Orchestral Mentor, Adjudicator, and Chamber Coach at Claflin
Hill Youth Orchestra -- where he judges orchestral auditions, helps students
to learn large scale orchestral music and provide alternative learning and
practice strategies.
As a Chamber Coach he instructs students in small groups to create smaller
works of chamber music.
Welcome Zachary and Good Luck!
Tickets are available for $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
Concessions will also be on sale.
The King Philip Marching Band features 66 students from 8th through 12th
grade. This year's show promises to have you clapping along with the music
and delighting in the intricate movement on the field. Join us Saturday
October 1 at the King Philip High School stadium field for an exciting
evening of dynamic performances.
Thirty artists of the Stony Brook Camera Club will be exhibiting eighty
of their photographs at the Norfolk Library during the month of
October. The exhibition contains an eclectic mix of landscape, travel,
portrait, creative, and macro images by some extremely talented local
photographers.
This is a truly regional exhibit featuring works by artists from all
area towns. Photographers include Matilde Simas, Vicki Schepps, Jim
Borrebach, Ann Bertulli, Peyton Roberts, Carol Dandrade, Carol
Wontkowski, Jason Traiger, Janet Casey, Rich Reynolds, Ellen Berenson,
David Marshak, Silvana Della Camera, Lynda Appel, Rob DeRobertis, Faith
Martin, Dan Gyves, Elaine Wood-Chisholm, Jim Fitzroy, Denise Duhamel,
Pamela Ruby Russell, Cynde Cusak, Mark Landman, Karl Zuzarte, Karen
Fitzgerald, Donald Steele, Deb Boucher, Jake Jacobson, and Tony Mistretta.
An artist's reception will be held at the library on Friday October 14
from 7 to 9 PM. Light refreshments will be served.
The Stony Brook Camera Club, in our 47th year, promotes enjoyment and
proficiency in all aspects of photography. The 200 member club includes
photographers from every regional town and meets weekly from September
to June at the Anglican Church of the Redeemer in Franklin. Programs
include guest speakers, photographic presentations, competitions, and
workshops on a variety of photographic topics. For more information on
the club please visit the website
stonybrookcc.com
Because of the growing interest, we are posting the information about our
Drama Class again.
This semester our Musical Theatre Workshop is under the motto
''Where words fail, music speaks.'' ~ Hans Christian Andersen
In this workshop, we are doing full scenes from Broadway Musicals - acting,
singing, and dancing. This will provide students with a safe, encouraging
environment to express their creativity, improve their musical skills, and
work
within
a group. Each student is guaranteed at least 2 solos and a duet.
At the end of the semester, we will have a fully staged production (with
stage makeup and costumes) to showcase the participating student's hard
work.
This program is available
from 11 to 12AM and from 1:30 to 2:30PM on Saturdays.
It is a walk-in class
and the fee is
$15
per visit.
For more information please visit our Facebook page Ivy Music Academy,
where you can see videos from some of the classes.
You can also email us at
qivymusicacademy@gmail.com
or call us at
(781)-647-5390.
We hope that you are as excited by this new opportunity as we are!
The Lions have committed $2,500 to the project and are donating most of the
labor. They have also earmarked a donation of $500 received from a
developer in town to the project. The overall construction cost will be
approximately $5,000, so the Lions are trying to raise additional funds to
help offset the cost of construction through a GoFundMe campaign. Any funds
raised beyond the actual construction costs will be used to purchase
non-perishable items for the Food Pantry or donated directly as cash.
The Lions are now looking for help from the community - any donation will be
appreciated not only by the Lions, but by all the people this project will
serve. You can make a donation on the GoFundMe web site at
www.gofundme.com/2maxae6s.
Or
if you prefer to donate directly to the Lions, you can mail a check to:
Norfolk Lions, P.O. Box 608, Norfolk, MA 02056. Make checks payable to the
Norfolk Lions and please put "Food Pantry Project" on the memo line.
About the Norfolk Lions Club
The Norfolk Lions Club, founded in 1958, is a non-profit organization made
up of men and women dedicated to serving the community of Norfolk,
Massachusetts and promoting the mission of Lions Club International. One of
the main goals of the Norfolk Lions Club is to add value to the local
quality of life here in Norfolk. Events like Christmas Tree Sales, the
Santa Parade, Community Day, Health Day, Chili Fest and the Haunted Train
Ride, are just a few of many events sponsored by the Norfolk Lions. These
annual traditions are excellent examples of how "we serve" our community.
We are always looking for new members and we'd like to extend you an
invitation to learn more about our service club!! We have more than 100
members and continue to grow. It's a great way to meet new friends,
participate in fun activities, and, at the same time make a valuable
contribution to the people of Norfolk and people worldwide.
If you would like to find out a little more about what Lions do, we invite
you to contact us at
norfolklionsclub@gmail.com
or check out the Norfolk Lions website
www.norfolkmalions.org.
[9/25 11:12pm: The below posts were incorrectly dated Aug, fixed - Wm.]
The public is invited to a presentation that will share how adding another
natural gas pipeline could impact Norfolk community and surrounding areas.
Questions will be taken after the presentation. Concerned Norfolk residents
have organized this meeting. For more information,
www.NoSpectraMA.org
or
www.facebook.com/groups/GreaterFranklin350Mass
Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th.
Free admission to all, plus a free small plant to the first fifty visitors
each day.
Did you know that all cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti?
Did you know that many cacti and succulents can grow in your own back
yard, right here in Massachusetts?
Did you know that many cacti and succulents are used as food, medicine,
building materials, and as beautiful ornamental plans - living
sculptures!
Come see for yourself, and if you get there early enough, take away a free
plant.
Sponsored by Norfolk's own Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts.
Under the direction of Ashley Nelson, the Chorale will rehearse
works for its December offering, "Home for the Holidays." Among the
works featured will be Randall Thompson's Frostiana: Seven Country
Songs. Specifically composed to put seven of Robert Frost's
winter-themed poems to music. The collection was originally performed
for the Bicentennial of Amherst, Massachusetts in 1959. The pieces
include works for male voices alone, female voices alone and for
four-part chorus. They will also highlight the skills of Susan
Fortin, Assistant Music Director and piano accompanist.
The remainder of the music is yet to be announced, but is expected
to be enjoyable to rehearse and perform.
The Chorale is a non-audition community chorus. Anyone who wants
to sing is encouraged to join us. Membership is fluid for the first
month; new members are generally accepted only during the first
four weeks. No musical training is required, and Ms. Nelson will
work with new members to determine the range at which their voices
and skills will be most successful. Members pay dues of $65.00 for
the entire year (holiday and spring concerts) and reimburse the
chorale for the cost of their music, and keep the music. High school
students are not required to pay dues. The Chorale also performs
outreach to the community. Currently, the Chorale sponsors and
financially supports the Charles River Children's Choir. The
Children's Choir also performs at the Chorale's concerts.
The Chorale is always looking for ways to expand its repertoire and
reach. Over the past summer, a "third season" of a cappella and
barbershop music was rehearsed by members willing to brave the heat.
The men and the women involved performed in several small venues,
and in the process increased their skills and repertoire.
Anyone interested in vocal performance is encouraged to visit with
us beginning September 13, 2016.
While there, I met an amazing youth who had a great passion for
learning. He was 14, and actually came to our research team and wanted
to spend his summer vacation days collecting data with us! We spent
long hours walking around in the sun, surveying people, and mapping
structures. It was amazing to get to know this young man and how much
he loved learning.
Unfortunately, the financial costs of technology are a barrier to
learning these days. That's why I am raising money to buy him a laptop
before he goes into high school.
Here is a link to the project profile on GoFundMe, where you can
donate to the laptop:
gofundme.com/2hqzdp5g
Any amount is appreciated, and will make a difference.
Thank you!
Golfers of all skill levels with an aptitude for fun are invited to compete
in a four-person scramble format. Only one team will win the battle to earn
the bragging rights of Top Foursome and own the NORFOLK TROPHY for a year -
everyone else will have a great time!
Tee time is 8:30 AM with a buffet following play at the club's outdoor
banquet facility. This great event also includes raffles and prizes for top
foursome, top male and female teams, longest drive and closest to the pin.
The fee of $125 per person includes 18 holes of scramble format golf, a golf
cart and the banquet. Hole sponsorships of $100 each are also available.
Or you can be a recognized as a "Friend of Lions" for a $50 donation. Mail
check and foursome details to: Norfolk Lions, P.O. Box 608, Norfolk, MA
02056. Make checks payable to the Norfolk Lions.
Registration forms can be accessed at
www.norfolkmalions.org.
More information and directions to the New England
Country Club can be found at:
www.newenglandcountryclub.com.
For questions or more information send email to
norfolklionsgolf@gmail.com
or contact
Bill H. at 508-397-9002 or John P.t at 508-346-3015.
So hurry and make plans for your foursome now - the Battle begins September
19!
Older messages are continued
in the archives, (here) - Wm.
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