10/21 12:43pm
Mark your calendar!! Nothings New Antiques,224
Dedham st, Norfolk, will be having our HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE on Saturday
October 28th,from 10-5 PM... There will be a 20% off sale (RG coded items
only). Refreshments will also be available! Come join the fun!!
- NL, Nothing's New Antiques
10/21 12:41pm
Hi!
We're looking for more haunted train ride tickets! Even one more would be great!
If anyone has any, please email: Kelly at
kelmahoney@comcast.net.
Thank you so much!
- KM
10/21 12:37pm
Snow Blower Service and Repair $175.95 - Small engine mechanic with 30 plus
yrs. experience available for all your Snow Blower equipment needs. Snow
Blower Service includes engine tune-up, spark plug, oil change, flush fuel
system, install new gas with stabilizer, adjust carburetor, Service and
grease transmission, check and adjust transmission and auger belts. Service
and grease auger, check shear pins, impeller, gear box lubricant, auger
skids and cutting edge. Plus the whole machine gets degreased and power
washed. Pick-up and Delivery for Norfolk residents is $80.00. Call Stu at
508-851-0723. Shop is located at 61 Endicott St. unit #6B Norwood, Ma. For
customers who want to drop off their Snow Blowers.
- AC
10/21 12:36pm
As the days get shorter and the temperatures cools down, take a break over
at NCTV with a free weekly workshop or group!
All workshops and groups are free and start at 6:30pm at NCTV's studio at
158 Main Street! All are welcome, under 16 with a parent/guardian.
November 7, 2017: Live Streaming
Learn about what it takes to live stream on different platforms such as
YouTube and how you can utilize this technology!
November 14, 2017: NO WORKSHOP
Due to Town Meeting, we will not host a workshop on the 14th.
November 21, 2017: Film Discussion Group
We'll take a look at family friendly films in this session and common
themes throughout.
November 28, 2017: Screenwriting Group
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.
To sign up for a workshop or group, head to our website
www.norfolkcable.com/workshops
- KW, NCTV
10/21 12:35pm
Garden Club of Norfolk to Challenge the Floral Designers at Holiday
Magic Fundraiser
Plan now to start the holiday season by enjoying an enchanting evening
on Wednesday, November 8 when the Garden Club of Norfolk presents
Holiday Magic at 7:00 PM at the Freeman-Kennedy School in Norfolk. The
highlight of the event will be Allen and Bea from Windfall Florals of
Falmouth who will be challenged to create holiday designs in containers
supplied by Garden Club members. Members have been busy searching for
odd or unusual containers to make the challenge more fun. Come and watch
the designers use their magic to create some very special holiday
decorations and along the way you will get some valuable tips on making
your own original holiday arrangements. All of Allan and Beas floral
creations - containers included - will raffled at the end of the program.
Lucky winners will take home a unique design and everyone will be
inspired to be their own floral designer. There will also be an
impressive number of other donated raffle items. Adding to the magic
will be an assortment of delicious refreshments and nominally priced
holiday ornaments made by club members. Be sure to get your ticket now,
as there are a limited number available at $10 each. Each ticket will
include one free raffle ticket when presented at the event. To purchase
your tickets, please contact: Tricia R. -
paromanus@gmail.com, Anne P.
priorfarm1@gmail.com, or Michele D.
mhdsoleil@yahoo.com.
- LD, Garden Club of Norfolk
10/21 12:29pm
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary is hosting a Purple Martin Conference on
Saturday, October, 21st from 9-noon. Come find out more about these
fascinating birds. Dr. Jon Atwood, Mass Audubon's Grassland Bird
Biologist will also be sharing the results of some of his research on
the State of the Birds in Massachusetts. This event is free and open to
the public. Light refreshments will be available. If you like birds,
this event is for you. Please call Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary to
register at 508-528-3140.
- WW
10/21 12:26pm
Dear Families and Dance Enthusiasts,
My name is Jennifer Cote, and I recently opened Exhale A School of Dance in
Norfolk! We run our classes out of the beautifully, historic Norfolk
Grange Hall (28 Rockwood Rd). Our mission is to encourage the joy of
individual human expression through the collective experience of dance and
movement. Life skills are taught in our classrooms such as: teamwork,
inclusiveness, leadership, ``I can'' confidence, a strong work ethic,
accountability, and the importance of community involvement.
We offer empowering, inspiring classes for all ages. Exhale has classes
for the two-year-old student learning to live life rhythmically, through
the adult needing a place to destress with exercise and music. *Exhale is
excited to announce that we will begin offering Saturday morning classes in
January* along with our Monday and Wednesday evening programs!
Life is dance; come join our passionate dancing family!
Wesbite: exhaleschoolofdance.wordpress.com
Email: exhalenorfolk@gmail.com
Phone: 508.541.1490
- JC, Exhale A School of Dance
10/21 12:13pm
To MM -
How can I contact Dustless Cleaning? I would like to ask for an estimate. I live in Norfolk.
- MS
10/1 10:38pm
Looking for someone to care for our 7 year old daughter, starting in
September. Hours are Mon, Tue, and Wed from 3-6pm. Must have a car and
ability to drive to/from activities. Please contact if interested.
- MM
10/1 10:36pm
Dear Students, Parents, and Friends,
Ivy Music Academy is thrilled to let you know that a new teacher just
joined our school.
Daniel Dickson who is also a Music Director at the Federated Church of
Norfolk, will have classes on Sundays after 11:30 a.m starting September
10th.
He will be teaching cello and piano.
For Daniel`s full bio please visit our website
www.ivymusicacademy.com.
You can also call us at 781-647-5390 or email us at
ivymusicacademy@gmail.com
for scheduling details.
- VS, Ivy Music Academy
10/1 10:28pm
Upcoming Medical Reserve Corps kick off event!
- BF
10/1 10:14pm
To all Norfolk residents and businesses:
The new edition of the Norfolk Little Green Phone Book is currently
being up-dated. Our deadline is soon.
To have your business included in the green pages section of the
Norfolk Book in print and on-line you can CALL: 508-429-5588 or go
to our website:
www.littlegreenphonebook.com.
If you have an
addition, correction or want your cell phone listed in the next
Norfolk Little Green Phone Book, e-mail the information to:
russo@northeasternpub.com
or Call 508-429-5588
The Norfolk directory is over 150 pages and filled with town
information, library hours, transfer station hours, places of
worship, a school directory, a listing of town officials, clubs &
organizations, local mall listings and phone listings by street.
You can go on our online directory to find local business and
services
www.littlegreenphonebook.com
- SR and CR, Little Green Phone Book
10/1 10:13pm
Hi, its that time of year again!! Boats are being pulled from the water
and I am searching for any kind of indoor storage space for an antique
wooden boat for the winter. If anyone has such space available for
rent, or can point me in the right direction, please call (781-351-9188)
or email me (BenLasher@Comcast.net).
Rough dimensions of space needed are 9' wide by 8' high by at least 25'
long. Thanks!
- BL
10/1 10:12pm
Hello! I just wanted to make a quick post about our cleaning service,
Dustless Cleaning. We recently hired Edilaine and her crew and we couldn't
be happier with the service we have received. Edilaine was very easy to
communicate with and, when providing our initial estimate, she was very
clear about what was included in her services. She was also very willing to
work with us to create a cleaning schedule that worked with our budget and
schedule. Most importantly, her crew did a very thorough and excellent job
on their first visit. We could not be more satisfied and would absolutely
recommend Dustless Cleaning to others!
- MM
10/1 10:09pm
Come enjoy this totally FREE Harvest Festival on October 28th! There will
be plenty of games, food, music and of course Trunk or Treat. This is a
great event for the entire family to enjoy. Looking forward to seeing you
there!
- JO
10/1 10:03pm
Have you ever wondered how flower show exhibitors
make jewelry and other items out of plant material? The Garden
Club of Norfolk will present Sarah Boynton, Flower Show award
winner, who will share her Techniques and Secrets of Botanical
Arts Entries on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the
Freeman-Kennedy School, 70 Boardman St., Norfolk. There is no
charge for th is program. However, donations to the Garden Club
of Norfolk are always gratefully accepted. Sarah will show you how
she creates her show entries! She will share techniques, secrets
and planning ideas that that help create award winning entries for
flower shows. She will present a slide show and explain how she
collects and treats plant materials to make her entries. Sarah
will have on display some of her artistic botanical designs,
which have earned sixteen First Place awards in Boston, Newport
and Philadelphia along with numerous top Artisan Awards and Best
of Show awards including First Place and Best Craft Exhibit at the
2014 WAFA World Flower Show in Dublin, Ireland and Third Place at
the 2017 WAFA World Flower Show in Barbados.
If you would like more
information, Sarahs webpage can be found at
www.sarahboynton.net
- LD, Garden Club of Norfolk
10/1 9:57pm
Wood Duck Derby, Oct 7, Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Norfolk.
massaudubon.org/woodduckderby
- CG, NCL
[Update 10/21 12:18pm: updated initials - Wm.]
10/1 9:32pm
I don't know if anyone else has been bothered by low flying aircraft
over Norfolk, but lately it seems the sound is more frequent and worse.
Some helocopters fly so low the dishes in my kitchen rattle. If you
also don't like the feeling of being in a DMZ, call the Boston Flights
Standards office 781 238 7500, Tuesday & Thurs 9am-4pm.
- MS
8/10 5:09pm
Hello, I wanted to share the sad news of my mother's passing on June 4.
My mother, Mary Bremilst, was a lifelong resident of Norfolk and a long time business owner as
well. Many, many of you will remember seeing her at our family's Family Florist
shop on route 115. She was a true pioneer! Women did not own or run
businesses in the 1950s, 60s or even the 70s. She was smart, savvy and
tenacious when it came to our business. She was generous and loving when
it came to being a mom. Her and my father were real icons in Norfolk. We
will miss her and we shall continue on our family legacy. If you would
like to make a donation in her memory, donations can be sent to King
Philip Music Association, PO Box 508, Wrentham, MA 02093.
- RB (RB4)
[reposted with attachments, my apologies - Wm.]
7/29 4:30pm
The Norfolk Public Library will be offering a program called ``Anxious
Teens, Worried Parents: Coping Strategies for Families'' on Tuesday,
August 15 at 6:30pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, the
program will be led by Dr. Jamie Micco, Board Certified in Cognitive
and Behavioral Psychology and author of recently published The
Worry Workbook for Teens.
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.
- MA, Norfolk Public Library
7/29 4:29pm
Hi again, Norfolk senior on a very fixed income, (53 years in Norfolk)
grandma of 4, looking to babysit either nights or days, even days you
need to work and your child is sick. Retired nanny to several kids from
Norfolk, excellent references. Call me at 1-508-662-0333 or
508-528-3724. Looking forward to hearing from you.
- JW
7/29 4:28pm
We are looking for recommendations for infant (6+ weeks) daycare
services in Norfolk for two to three days per week beginning in Spring
of 2018. Would consider either private home or daycare center. Thanks.
- SM
7/29 4:14pm
Looking for better cell phone service! Can anybody recommend their cell
phone carrier? We currently have VZN and it seems like their reception
has fallen off the deep end recently (typically one bar or worse with
many broken, dropped, missed calls). It was bad to start with but
lately, it is intolerable. We live off Cleveland Street, near Holbrook.
Thanks.
- MJ
7/29 4:12pm
I am looking for recommendations for a General Contractor for a house
renovation project. Please email if you have someone you would
recommend.
box543@norfolknet.com
- JW
7/29 4:09pm
Norfolk Challenge Golf Outing - Throwing it Down for Norfolk Charities
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.
- PS, Norfolk Lions
7/29 4:07pm
NCTV has some awesome workshops and groups coming up in August! Take a
break from the heat and explore your creative side with us. All workshops
and groups start at 6:30pm at NCTV's studio at 158 Main Street! All are
welcome, under 16 with a parent/guardian.
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
- KW, NCTV
7/29 4:06pm
ISO a child sitter for an 8 year old girl in Norfolk
- DQ
7/29 4:04pm
Went picking bluberries yesterday at Jane and Pauls Farm on Fruit St.
with a bunch of friends. We had the best afternoon picking the beautiful
large berries. We took them home and made the best muffins ever.
However, We will be back soon, the muffins and extra berries we picked
vanished in a few minutes. Our families loved them. We think this is the
best crop ever!!
- BP
7/29 3:52pm
I want to thank the town of Norfolk, the Berkshire Valley Boys, and
Berkshire Hathaway Realty for a fun night in the town center. I
couldn't help thinking this is what our country is all about - neighbors
living in peace and enjoying a fun night out with their families. The
music was great, and both adults and kids were having a blast singing
and dancing in the beautifully landscaped common. It made me realize
just how lucky I am to have been born in this wonderful country - and to
be living in a great town like Norfolk.
- JG
7/29 3:49pm
[reposted corrected version 8/10 - Wm.]
7/29 3:47pm
TUTOR AVIALABLE! I am a Norfolk resident who just graduated from the
UMass Amherst Honors College with a degree in Physics. I passed through
the Norfolk and KP school systems and am willing to help any student in
need of Math or Physics assistance. Please email me at
jkornfeld@umass.edu if interested.
Thank you!
- JK
7/29 3:20pm
We are looking for someone who's reasonably priced and reliable to
replace 2 soffits in our roof ASAP before the bats ( or other creatures)
find their way in! Please email me at
rmbobroff@yahoo.com
- RB
7/29 3:14pm
The Garden Club Federation of Ma. Celebrated its 90th anniversary and
three awards were presented to the Garden Club of Norfolk. Emily
Nicodemus, the Clubs Award Chair, accepted the awards. The Garden Therapy
award for their activities with the Maples Rehabilitation center, an
award for the clubs newsletter and a monetary award for the heirloom
plants the club planted at Stoney Brook. Liz Davey, club president,
announced these achievements at their recent meeting at Stoney Brook.
Anyone interested in learning about gardening or has plants they would
like to donate to the clubs fund raising plant sale are welcomed to
visit the clubs website for further information. Club meetings are held
the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at the library from Sept. to
June. All are welcome.
- HD
6/18 6:03pm
I am looking for snow plow service for a 30 foot long single car
driveway and looking to pay $40.00. I know snow is a long way off but I
like to plan ahead. Please leave me contact info in your post. Thank
You.
- DP
6/18 5:57pm
Can anyone recommend someone to work on our central air. Thanks
- JC
6/11 3:51pm
Don't forget about NCTV's new-ish monthly groups! They're both great
opportunities to learn and discuss with your neighbors.
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.
- KW, NCTV
6/11 3:49pm
Looking for a reliable, experienced, fun, and trustworthy babysitter? I
just finished my freshman year at Bridgewater State as an Early
Childhood Education major, and am currently home for the summer, and am
looking to babysit! I have worked with all ages, handled many
situations, have a clean driving record, and am always willing to be
flexible. Afternoons, Nights and weekends typically work best. I live in
the Cape Cod Estates area! Email me at
elizabethc0598@gmail.com!
- LC
6/11 3:15pm
On behalf of the Norfolk Lions, We want to thank the Holmes, our
community, and all the participants and volunteers that came out
yesterday June 3 to celebrate our 25th Anniversary of Community
Day! It is always a fun event with so many individuals and organizations
coming together to make this a successful day. We had music from
the KP band, the banjo band, entertainment from several organizations;
various non-profits and small businesses providing games, giveaways,
and information including free bird houses by Tom Antonellis, and
various activities by Norfolk Credit Union and Foxboro savings; our
bouncy rides which were free this year as part of our celebration;
a caricaturist (KP High senior Sierra); train, hay wagon, and antique
fire truck rides; Touch-a-Truck through the Rec department; food
and drinks from our Police/Fire departments, the Leo's club, Emmanuel
Baptist Church and Organic Buzz; and various fund raisers throughout
the venue including our golf ball drop, NCL, and the Cultural
Council.
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!
- Patti McCarty & Ed Melanson - Community Day Co-Chairs
6/11 3:14pm
Hello goodbye: The only pet food store in town will be closing at the end
of June and having a going-out-of-business sale until then. Please stop by
and help yourself to some great deals until we run out of stock. Thanks
for supporting our local small store, but sometimes it is just not enough
and we don't qualify for a charity.
- Tony Biscaia, Healthy Pet Supply downtown at the train station.
6/11 3:10pm
JM Home Healthcare LLC provides a unique community-based service that
assists our clients and allows them to remain safe and independent in
their own homes or apartments. We are committed to providing quality,
ethical and professional services. Our employees are carefully screened,
trained, bonded, insured, and supervised. They are caring, courteous in
nature, committed to care, and eager to help.
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.
- AM, JM Home Healthcare
6/11 3:07pm
Once again, free baby hostas, mostly blue-green and very strong,
available to good homes. Andras will give you my phone upon inquiry.
- AB-G
6/11 3:01pm
To all Norfolk residents and businesses - The new edition of the Little
Green Phone Book is currently being updated. To have your business
promoted in the green pages section of the Book in print and on-line you
can call 508-429-5588 or go to our website:
www.littlegreenphonebook.com.
If you have an addition, correction or
want your cell phone listed in the new Little Green Phone Book, e-mail
the information to:
russo@northeasternpub.com
- SR, Little Green Phone Book
5/22 12:04am
Lawn Mowing on King Street
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!
- KP
5/21 11:59pm
Nine-week summer music lessons with Steve Marchena at the Ivy Music
Academy
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.
- VS, Ivy Music Academy
5/21 11:43pm
On Friday, June 9th the Norfolk Senior Center, with the generous
support of the Friends of the Norfolk Council on Aging, will be holding a
winetasting. Led by wine expert Bob O'Brien, manager of Fifth Avenue
Liquors, a popular family-owned liquor store in Millis (and Framingham), he
will share his knowledge of wine in an entertaining and practical
presentation that includes a selection of wines from around the world.
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.
- TM, Norfolk Council on Aging
5/21 11:43pm
Norfolk Community Day - Celebrating 25 years!
Saturday June 3, 2017
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:
On the Main Stage: | King Philip World Percussion Ensemble-African and Steel Drums | 11:00 AM | Henry the Juggler | 12:05 PM | Inspiration Performing Troupe | 1:00 PM | Kids games & contests (musical chairs & balloon toss) | 1:45 PM | High Flying Frisbee Dogs | 2:15 PM | Pie eating contest, golf ball drop & silent auction winners | 2:45 PM | Kathy Ryan Dance Studio | 3:15 PM | | | |
On the Dining Area Stage: | | |
Good Tymes Banjo Band | 12:00 PM | DJ Peter Conti | All Day | Children's amusements | All Day | Fire engine, hay wagon and train rides | All Day | Foam Fun (play in foam sprayed by NFD) | 3:30 PM |
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.
- PS, Norfolk Lions
5/21 11:41pm
The Town of Norfolk is creating an economic development plan and we need your input!
Tell us what you love and what you would change about Norfolk to stimulate the local
economy. It's been 10 years since our last master plan!
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
- JE, Metropolitan Area Planning Council
5/21 11:33pm
Summer Nanny/Sitter position wanted.
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
- MC
5/21 11:31pm
Dustless cleaning offers you cleaning service that you are looking
for. Give a like on our facebook page, dustless cleaning, also visit our
web site
dustlesscleaning.com and call us today for a quote,
774-291-1887. We have references of many clients in Norfolk since
2008. Thanks Edilaine Lopes
- EL
5/21 11:29pm
I have moving boxes and paper if anyone needs them. Please call Susan at 508-404-8925
- SS
5/21 11:29pm
Summer Camp Norfolk, MA for ages 3-10 years old. Visit our website to learn more.
luckyduckydaycare.com/so/cLldunwv
- YR, Lucky Ducky Daycare
5/21 11:27pm
I do piano Adult classes in Ivy Music Academy in Norfolk. I
never played piano before, my children both play instruments in the King
Philip Music and Freeman Kennedy. So I suppose you could say I got
inspiration from them. I always wanted to learn piano but was either too
busy, or not really thinking that I could. But after enrolling over a
year ago, I am very happy to say that the school, especially Maral, the
piano teacher, has given me that chance. Not only is she very
patient, but kind and passionate about music. I would like to endorse
the school.
- AK
5/21 11:24pm
Debbie Preston, in her 90's, is a Friend of the Norfolk Senior Center.
She belongs to a group that calls themselves Knitwits. The Knitwits do a
lot of charity work for different charities. It has come to our
attention that she has crocheted more than 750 chemo caps for people
with cancer. I want to extend a huge thank you to her for all her time
and work. Debbie, the Knitwits love you. JW, a fellow Knitwit.
- JW
5/21 11:11pm
Weather forecast for Norfolk Community Day 2017: It will be raining golf
balls at mid-afternoon!
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.
- PS, Norfolk Lions
5/21 11:08pm
JM Home Healthcare,LLC is a non-medical in-home service provider that
assists individuals and families. We are dedicated to helping our clients
lead dignified, independent lifestyles in the comfort and safety of their
own homes by carefully assessing and fully understanding their needs and
selectively placing trained personnel to meet these needs. Please contact
Jen Murray at 508-742-8593 or Amy Mullen 781-727-2282 for more information.
- AM, JM Home Healthcare
5/21 11:04pm
Free Henry Miller Baby Grand
Contact info: 508-528-2750
- KH
[Update 6/11 3:00pm: I gave away the piano - KH]
4/16 3:39pm
NORFOLK - On Sunday, April 23, Metacomet Land Trust and Mass Audubon's
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary will host a free screening of the film Green
Fire, the first full-length, high definition documentary film ever made
about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold. The hour-long film will be
shown at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
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.
- SS, Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
4/16 3:39pm
Norfolk Girl Scout Grace Kelly Griffin introduced Jessica T. Donohue,
PhD, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Performance & Analytics,
State Street Global Services at the 25th annual Leading Women Awards,
hosted by Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
in Boston last week, on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Grace was one of
four girls selected to introduce the one of the four honorees,
getting the chance to visit with her honoree privately in the weeks
prior to the ceremony, to gain advice and insight into Donohue's
career and community contributions.
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)
- NB, GSEMA
4/16 3:36pm
Community Conversation about 40B Housing with Jason Talerman
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.
- CT
4/16 3:35pm
Tutor available for end of the school year/summer tutoring - all major
subjects and any ages! Also math SAT prep and college essay guidance and
editing help available. I will be a sophomore in college and have
several years of tutoring experience. References available! Please
contact: mhall20@colby.edu if
interested!
- MH
4/16 3:33pm
Looking for more information on condos on SEEKONK ST. Also, where can we get signs? Thanks
Corkydog44@gmail.com.
- WC
4/16 3:32pm
I have started seeing signs about the new complex being built on Seekonk
street. Does anyone have any more information on how people can help?
- AY
4/16 3:26pm
Norfolk Community Gala Raises +$20K for Local Charitable Organizations
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
- KP, NCL
4/16 3:23pm
Norfolk Lions Club Announce the 2017 Chili-Fest Winner
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.)
- PS, Norfolk Lions
4/16 3:19pm
Norfolk Lions Young Performers Variety Show Postponed
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!
- PS, Norfolk Lions
4/16 3:18pm
TO AC:
Hello.
I just read your post about cold air blowing in through your fireplace. We
have the same problem here in my home with our Propane fireplace. We did
employ one company to fix the problem but his efforts were ineffective! I
was at the Home Show in Foxboro last week and took the card of a fireplace
installer there who said he could address the problem. I left my name and
contact information and I have his card as well. I haven't heard from him
yet but it has been just 1 week.
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.
- AG
4/16 3:15pm
Dustless cleaning is a company that offer house cleaning service for
many families in norfolk. It's Spring Cleaning time! Take charge now and
get local house that cleaner your neighbors already trust. Call now to
774-291-1887 Edilaine L.
- EL
4/16 3:11pm
Norfolk residents are invited to Candidates Night on Tuesday, April 25,
at 7pm in the auditorium of the King Philip Middle School, King Street,
Norfolk. Candidates running for public office in the May 2 Annual
Norfolk Town Election will be available to meet the public and
participate in a Q&A forum. The evening will be led by Norfolk's Town
Moderator Jay Talerman as candidates offer a brief background on their
education, experience, and qualifications, as well as their positions on
issues pertaining to the office for which they are running.
Positions available for the 2017 Norfolk town election include:
* Board of Health
* Constable
* Library Trustee
* Planning Board
* Recreation
* School Committee
* KP School Committee
* Selectman
* Town Clerk
Candidates Night is sponsored and organized by the Norfolk Community
League (NCL). For more information on the NCL, visit
www.norfolkcommunityleague.org.
- KP, NCL
4/16 3:10pm
Do you need reliable childcare? Our program is licensed by the department of early
education and care. Immediate openings are available - Learn more now!
http://luckyduckydaycare.com/so/4LiHo-Aj
- YM, Lucky Ducky Daycare
4/16 3:09pm
Hill Street office and warehouse space available. Telephone and voice mail
system and service, alarm and utilities included. 3000 Square feet with
multiple offices and warehouse space-will subdivide. Contact Brian at
781-844-0852.
- MRC
4/16 3:08pm
CD: I don't think that the transfer station employees were trying to take
advantage of you or your husband. We are regulars at the recycling center
and as long as you read the signs and listen to the guys working there, all
is very easy and inexpensive. The person who charged you $5.00 was simply
doing their job, not picking on you, as I read it. If he charged you $20 or
more, maybe, but not at $5.00. They have a tough job many days, no need to
make it harder.
- CS
4/16 3:06pm
HI Norfolk,
Looking for a part-time babysitter for 1 to 2 nights a month as well as
availability to meet my kindergartener at her bus on early release days!
[Contact box538@norfolknet.com - Wm.]
- JK
3/26 8:41pm
The Sgt Adam Kennedy
Fund is in its final year of our number one fundraising event - the Adams
Corner Crawl being held ONE MONTH from today.
- LW, Sgt. Adam P Kennedy Fund
3/26 8:31pm
Un-Common's Spring production of ``Les Mise'rables School Edition''
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.
- ND, Un-Common Theatre Company
3/26 8:26pm
In search of white bunk bed, Thank you
[contact JK at box538@norfolknet.com - Wm.]
- JK
3/26 8:25pm
In search of recommendations for a local plaster ceiling repair/refinisher.
- KT
3/26 8:24pm
KP High School Student needs printer for homework assignments. Anyone
have an extra you are no longer using? Thanks.
[You can contact DP at
box537@norfolknet.com - Wm.]
- DP
3/26 8:21pm
Can anyone suggest a reasonable car service to get to Logan airport? We
don't need a limo just a ride
- JS
3/26 8:16pm
NCTV is looking to hire an additional Meeting Producer to help cover
government meetings. Local applicants are encouraged! For details and how
to apply, visit
www.norfolkcable.com/jobs/.
Applications are due on
April 9th.
- KW, NCTV
3/26 8:12pm
Preschool program for ages 2.8 years old - 6.
Lucky Ducky Daycare is currently Accepting preschool fall enrollment for 2017/18
Academic school year. Your child will receive individual attention in a small classroom, that
offers a structured curriculum and includes: monthly themes, dramatic play, math concepts,
science skills, pre-K readiness and much more. We have been licensed by the department
of early education and care since 2005. So if you're looking for a warm and friendly
atmosphere, then give us a call at 508-528-2626 or check out our website
www.luckyduckydaycare.com
to learn more.
- YR, Lucky Ducky Daycare
3/26 8:10pm
On Saturday, March 11, Norfolk Community League held a Leprechaun
Trap Making Event at the Federated Church of Norfolk. Thirty-seven
children attended this event and used their creativity and engineering
skills to build a trap to catch a leprechaun on St Patrick's Eve.
St. Patrick's day music, cartoons, and popcorn were offered, as
well as a variety of tools necessary for catching a leprechaun and
his gold!
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
- CT, NCL
3/26 8:03pm
Ticket Sales Set for Annual Happy Feat Fundraiser
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
HappyFeatFun@gmail.com
or visit them on Facebook at
Facebook.com/HappyFeatFundraiser.
- ES
3/26 8:00pm
Norfolk Lions Community Day is June 3, 2017
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.
- PS, Norfolk Lions
3/26 7:55pm
Norfolk Lions Sponsor 4th Youth Variety Show
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!
- PS, Norfolk Lions
[Update 4/16 3:19pm: Youth Variety Show postponed til November
due to a conflict with a KPHS Pops Concert - Wm.]
3/26 7:46pm
Registration is now open for The Norfolk Quill's Writers Workshops!
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.
- JB
3/26 7:42pm
- EG
3/26 7:39pm
The Norfolk Community League (NCL) is pleased to name Lisa Collentro
as the 2017 Norfolk Person of the Year. A mother, friend, and
neighbor, Lisa has worked tirelessly to make a significant, positive
impact on the Norfolk community. She 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.
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.
- KP, NCL
3/26 7:36pm
The Norfolk Board OF Health is sponsoring a rabies
clinic for dogs & cats of Norfolk and area towns
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.
- BF, Board of Health
3/26 7:34pm
Babysitter/Nanny available for the summer I am a responsible, energetic
babysitter currently working for three wonderful families who do not
need summer help. The children's ages range from 18 months to 13.
Responsibilities include driving them to/from sports/school/activities,
meal preparation, homework help, crafts, playing games and activities
outside. I enjoy spending time with children, keeping them busy and
having fun! I am looking for a part-time position this summer and my
schedule is flexible. Excellent references. Please feel free to text or
call me at: 508-524-8594 if you are interested in learning more about my
qualifications. Thanks.
- LM
3/26 7:33pm
Thank you to NorfolkNet my request for a donated guitar for my son was
granted. Thank You to the kind donor (you know who you are).
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).
- DP
3/26 5:36pm
My 66 year old husband was just taken advantage of at our town transfer
station.
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?
- CD
3/26 5:33pm
Good day! I am A friendly, licensed Electrician for over 13 years. Mac
Electric is your residential Electrical Specialist. We are an electrical
contracting company providing homeowners the best electric repair
service in the South Shore area. We service South Shore, North Shore,
Metro West, and everywhere in between with fast same day service. If you
are looking for an electrician for your project, remember: big or small,
Mac Electric does it all. Call Michael MacDougall 508-718-9266. Thank
you!! Havea great day!!!
- MM
3/26 5:31pm
If anyone is looking for used quality home furniture, patio umbrellas,
table, chairs or yard/landscape items ( including walk behind lawn mower
and sno blower) contact us 774-571-9556. We are downsizing and have the
above and other items we no longer need and will sell very reasonably.
We live in Norfolk.
- KD
3/26 5:27pm
Hello Norfolk Voters ! Town Election is on May 2, 2017, and it is not
too early to begin considering who you will support for elected
positions. My name is [GH] , this post is to ask your support
for Carol Greene for re-election as Town Clerk. I have known Carol for 4
years, and she has the time-proven skills and experience needed to
undertake the critical functions the Town Clerk provides. From
administering elections, to registering and maintaining vital records,
to interfacing with State government, it is fair to say the Town Clerk
is a vital part of making a town government that works for all
residents. Please come out and vote on May 2, and when you do, please
consider casting your vote to re-elect Carol Greene for Town Clerk.
Thank you.
- GH
2/26 6:32pm
Does anyone know if the town's 5k that has been at dunkin donuts in the past will be happening this year?
- DR
2/26 6:24pm
The annual Norfolk
Lion's Club ChiliFest Hoe-Down will be held this year on Saturday,
March 4th from 7-11pm at the Norfolk Grange.
- DR, Norfolk Lions
2/26 6:20pm
Please come join us for a Spring Gathering on Saturday March 18th from 10am to 5pm.
There will be a Mini-coiled Basket Making Demonstration from 10am to 2pm.
Along with Fresh Green Plants, Garden Related Items and Refreshments.
Nothing's New Antiques & Uniques ~ 224 Dedham Street, Norfolk, MA(Rt 1A - just past the Horse N' Carriage restaurant
- NL, Nothing's New Antiques & Uniques
2/26 6:19pm
I chair a group called Great decisions. We meet 8 times a year at the
Norfolk Public Library to discuss topics relating to US foreign policy.
We currently have 11 members. we meet on third Thursdays at 7:00 pm.
Anyone interested in joining our group may contact me Raphael M.
at 508-528-7236 or email
RaphaelMj@Hotmail.com.
- RM
2/26 6:15pm
The 2017 NCL Gala is planned for March 25th and tickets are on sale now.
- KP, NCL
2/26 6:12pm
Looking for help stacking firewood. Stack is very close to drop
location, basically a toss and stack. Will pay $200 to stack 2 cords.
If interested please call (508) 918-7682
- KS
2/26 6:10pm
KPMA music event March 4
- MC
2/12 12:38pm
Save the date: Uno's Pizza Doughraiser to benefit the 6th Grate Promotion
Fund
March 8th and 9th at Uno's in Wrentham. Up to 20% of your check will the
donated to the 6th Grade Promotion Funds.
- LM
2/12 12:37pm
My son is taking guitar at KP and would like a guitar to practice on at
home. I am a Single Mom and would greatly appreciate a hand-me-down. If
you have one, kindly post your e-mail to this site and I will get back
to you.
[You can contact DP at
box537@norfolknet.com - Wm.]
- DP
2/12 12:33pm
Does anyone have suggestions for a reliable plow company? My mother needs
assistance with her driveway. Please and thank you!
- JV
2/12 12:30pm
Norfolk 150th Anniversary Sweatshirts For Sale
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.
- SP, Norfolk Historical Commission
2/12 12:28pm
Help! We received a letter from our snow plow contractor 2 days ago
saying he was no longer plowing effective immediately. With 12+ inches
of snow predicted for tomorrow we need someone new as soon as possible.
Any suggestions? Thank you!
- TW
2/12 12:23pm
Help US Stop School to Prison Pipeline
Dear Parents:
Has your child experienced any of these following Civil Rights
violations at their school, if so, please contact US Attorney's Office
mentioned below.:
* Cell phone search by school administrator without your child consent
or by coercion ~ a warrant is required for cell phone searches per
Supreme Court and Mass. SJC
* Your child was coerced to admit their actions that could have criminal implications ~ violation of Fifth Amendment.
* Discriminatory disciplinary punishment by school administrator based
on sex, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation ~ violation of Title IV & VI.
* School involving resource officer in disciplinary related issues.
* School failed to notify you when your child was interrogated by the resource officer ~ violation of Supreme Court ruling.
* Your child was punished for their disability ~ violation of Individuals with Disability Education Act
* Disciplinary actions that disproportionally impact students with disabilities and students of color ~ violation of Title IV and VI.
* According to Department of Justice, school is responsible for any discriminatory action taken by internal and external people it employs.
These abuses are more common than you think. Please come forward and
help us protect our future generation. If your child has experienced any
one of the abuses mentioned above, please contact:
John F. Saylor
Civil Rights Unit | U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
One Courthouse Way, Suite 9200, Boston, MA 02210
617.748.3172
john.saylor@usdoj.gov
Sincerely,
Stop School to Prison Pipeline
helpus@stopschool2prison.us
- [Name withheld]
2/12 12:20pm
Hello Norfolk Voters ! This year, I am running for re-election to the Board
of Library Trustees. Over the past 4 years, the Library has grown service
offerings and implemented many new programs to serve our community. The
Library Director, in concert with the Board of Library Trustees has worked
tirelessly to provide the governance that supports a vibrant and progressive
agenda. I have lived in Norfolk for 22 years, and have served on the Safety
and Security subcommittee of the Norfolk Public Schools, the Library
Strategic Planning Group, and the Friends of the Library. On May 2, 2017,
please come out and vote, and consider casting your vote for me. Thank you.
- Glen Hill, candidate for re-election, Board of Library Trustees
2/12 12:13pm
I need to have my mailbox post replaced. Any referrals would be appreciated.
- RC
2/12 11:09am
The exciting and very popular "Minds in Motion" Program is coming to the
Norfolk Senior Center. Jerry Cianciolo, a publisher, editor, and writer, has
been conducting the program in regional senior centers for the past three
years and maintains that the unique eight-session program is not just a
series of lectures, but an alternative approach conducive to the development
of a group dynamic and whose aim is to spark engagement and spirited
discussions on a variety of topics, including (but not limited to) food,
music, imaginative writing, moral dilemmas, pop psychology, breakthrough
inventions, or just about anything under the sun. And there's lots of
fun and laughter in every session, as participants are encouraged to share
their thoughts, judgments, opinions, and, at times, to think in new ways and
about new topics they never thought would hold their interest.
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.
- TM, Norfolk Council on Aging
1/29 5:14pm
Hello. We found an electric razor on King Street in Norfolk this
morning. It is in a case. If anyone owns this please contact us
508-528-1684.
- LF
1/29 4:55pm
Norfolk Lions Youth Soccer (NLYS) Spring 2017 registration is now open! For
boys and girls ages 3 (by September 1, 2016) to Grade 12. You do not have
to live in Norfolk to join in the fun! All games are played in Norfolk on
Sunday afternoons. Registration is on-line only. To register, please go to
our website: www.norfolklionssoccer.com. For more information, contact
info@norfolklionssoccer.com.
Register today, late fees apply after February
1st.
- PM
1/29 4:49pm
The Norfolk Historical Commission has reprinted the 1970 Early
Norfolk Revisited, a book published by the Norfolk History Committee
for Norfolk's Centennial celebration. Norfolk's 147th birthday is
on Thursday, February 23, 2017. This second edition reprint will
be sold in the lobby of the Norfolk Library on Thursday, February
23, 2017 and on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 10;00 AM to 1:00
PM both days for $20 per copy. Copies may also be obtained by
ordering them on line at the Historical Commission site on
www.virtualnorfolk.org.
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.
- BB, Norfolk Historical Commission
1/29 4:41pm
Hi, Our gas fireplace was never fully insulated leading to cold air
blowing in throughout the winter. Would anyone have a suggested
contractor I could contact that may have expertise in gas fireplace
installation/insulation? Thank you.
- AC
1/29 4:40pm
The Gala needs your support. Our annual Gala is NCL???s largest
fundraiser and all monies raised are distributed to organizations
and programs in the Norfolk community. The next Norfolk Community
Gala (www.norfolkgala.com ) will take
place on March 25, 2017 and we are reaching out requesting your
support. We rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses
to ensure a successful event and hope you will consider either a
tax-deductible service or item donation or a sponsorship of the
event.
- GT
1/29 4:39pm
We are looking for a college student to babysit 2 boys (7 and 9 in our
Norfolk home) 3 days a week for this upcoming Summer. The person must
have their own transportation in order to bring the boys to activities.
We are a smoke-free home and have 2 small dogs. References required. If
you are interested, please email me at
roycaroline11@gmail.com
- CH
1/29 4:38pm
FREE: extra large kennel for dog. Used for 3-4 years.
cmkearins@verizon.net
- CK
1/29 4:37pm
Good day! I am A friendly, licensed Electrician for over 14 years.
Mac Electric is your residential Electrical Specialist. We are an
electrical contracting company providing homeowners the best electric
repair service in the South Shore area. We service South Shore,
North Shore, Metro West, and everywhere in between with fast same
day service. If you are looking for an electrician for your project,
remember: big or small, Mac Electric does it all. Call Michael
MacDougall 508-718-9266. Please check out our website
mikemacelectric.com
Thank you!! Havea great day!!!
- MM
1/29 4:25pm
Just saying hello!
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
- AB
1/29 4:24pm
Looking for a part-time personal driver for local venues. Must be avail. on very short notice. 508-932-5754.
- BP
1/29 4:23pm
For those of you looking for a reasonable dedicated and reliable painter
I have used Ronaldo a number of times and I believe you will be very
happy with him and his crew He can be reached at 617 276 2181
- CW
1/29 4:22pm
Friends in the Pondview, Mass Ave., Cypress, Evergreen, Holbrook area!
Just a heads up: Watch out for your pets! We just had a deer attack in our
back yard either in the middle of the night or very early this morning. It was
a very large deer so even larger dogs are probably not safe. We are
guessing a pack of coyotes are to blame.
[was just after Christmas - Wm.]
- LH
1/29 4:20pm
Hi, I am giving away a 37" (measured diagonally) Sony TV and stand. It
works perfectly, just very heavy. It is great for gaming or everyday
use. We were given a used tv for Christmas hence the change. I will even
include a Sega console with 4 driving games (monster trucks,
motorcycles, boats and cars I think). I have not used the game for a few
years, but it used to work. Wii board not included. You can reach me at
bp4402@hotmail.com
and please put free tv in the subject line. Thanks
for reading all this!
- BP
1/29 4:18pm
Brand new, never used, still in original carrying case one pair
women's (lime green) L.L. Bean Winter Walker 25''
Snowshoes. Carries 120-200 lb. Original price $119 - sacrificing at
$50
[Contact box536@norfolknet.com - Wm.]
* L.L. Bean-exclusive fast clip binding system provides a
secure fit and is simple to adjust
* 6,000-grade anodized-aluminum tubing is lightweight and
stands up to seasons of use
* Rugged polyurethane decking resists abrasions and cracking
* Aluminum toe and heel crampons provide traction on crusty ice and snow
* Molded heel cup centers foot for stability
* Customize the binding length to foot for a more secure, comfortable fit.
- JR
1/29 4:09pm
Needed: Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Graphics Calculator.
My son is in KP - 9th grade. His teacher has suggested he have this
calculator. I thought a KP graduate who no longer needs theirs might be
able to pass it on down to another student. I would be very grateful.
Please post on the site your address and I will contact you.
[contact DP at
box535@norfolknet.com - Wm.]
- DP
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