Oct. 1

Norwood Farmers Market

Town Common 

2-6 p.m. 

It is time for those delicious fall produce items! In addition, the variety of vendors on the Town Common offers something for everyone! Shop for vegetables, fruit, bakery items, fish, meat, specialty foods, and non-profit organizations, artisans, and more!

Oct. 2

5 Alive: Explore the Senses!

Poirier Village Center, 82 Roosevelt Ave.

10 a.m.

Join Miss Kate for this interactive sensory program to introduce kids to different textures, sounds and sights (and maybe even smells!).  There will be a short story on the theme of the week and then 2-4 sensory activities. For toddlers and preschoolers. This is a Morrill Memorial Library event. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Oct. 3

Library Art School

Morrill Memorial Library

3:30 p.m.

Welcome to Library Art School! Each week, Miss Nicole will talk about a different artist, show some art, and try out a project based on their methods and style. Learn about some of the art you see all around you - on t-shirts, bags, books, and other media. Have you seen “Starry Night” and wondered about who painted it and why? Come to Library Art School and find out! Some artists include: Frida Kahlo, Vincent Van Gogh, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Georgia O’Keeffe, and more! For ages 8-12. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Oct. 4

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Morrill Memorial Library

1-4:45 p.m.

The Friends of the Library are running their semi-annual Book Sale this weekend! Join This is the Friends-only early bird sale. If you›re not already a Friend, you too can enjoy early access to the sale by signing up for membership when you come to the sale.

Oct. 5

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Morrill Memorial Library

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Friends of the Library are running their semi-annual Book Sale this weekend! The sale is open to the general public.

VFW Meat Raffle

Norwood V.F.W. Post 2452, 193 Dean St.

2-5 p.m.

The price for each Drawing is $2 or a pre-buy during the week for $20.Ten Drawings are conducted each Saturday. The winners of the pre-buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. The drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. A separate Winner Takes All Raffle is conducted at the end for an additional $5. Open to the public. The Norwood VFW is looking for new members. Veterans of the Gulf War, and personnel who have served overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan are welcome to visit the post at any time or come to one of the monthly meetings which are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month from September through May (except December).

Oct. 6

Day House Tours

F. Holland Day House, 93 Day St.

1-3 p.m.

The current exhibit, Fred Holland Day: Photographer, Publisher, Historian, celebrates Norwood’s famous artist on the 160th anniversary of this birth in 1864.

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale - $5 BAG SALE!

Morrill Memorial Library

1-5 p.m.

Today is the “Bag of Books for $5” deal! Bring a bag to fill with books!

Oct. 7

Elections in Real Time w/ Professors R. Cobb & R. Rosenthal

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

2 p.m.

Suffolk University professors Rachael Cobb and Robert Rosenthal will conduct their “Elections in Real Time” class live for a general public library audience. Along with their students, Professors Cobb and Rosenthal will discuss the current events of the day. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in discussion. Learn more about what young people are talking about in regard to current events and the 2024 election cycle! To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Oct. 8

Women’s Business Networking Meeting

Norwood Civic Center

8 a.m.

The Women’s Business Networking (WBN) group is a non-profit organization for women in business or residents of Norwood and surrounding towns. The group meet two mornings per month and in addition to providing referral business, the women share and support business ideas and community events/fundraisers. If you would like more information about the organization, call 781-799-7068, or email [email protected].

Norwood Woman’s Club Meeting

Knights of Columbus, 572 Nichols St.

12:30 p.m.

The Singing State Trooper will be returning to help the group celebrate their 99th year of the Norwood Woman’s Club. A light lunch will be served. Yearly dues are now $35. Please bring one item for the Ecumenical Food pantry to each meeting. For questions, call Trina at 781-762-8173. Guests are welcome.

Norwood Farmers Market

Town Common 

2-6 p.m. 

It’s Pumpkinfest! Children will be given a sugar pumpkin and the supplies to decorate their own pumpkin to take home! Of course, the Town Common is also filled with so many vendors to shop for vegetables, fruit, bakery items, fish, meat, specialty foods, and non-profit organizations, artisans, and more!

Norwood Toastmasters

Civic Center

6:45 p.m.

The Norwood Toastmasters Club, a not-for-profit educational organization that develops communication and leadership skills for their members and the community at every level of ability. Guests are always welcome to come and see just how it is done! Visit  norwoodtoastmaster.toastmastersclubs.org/ for additional information.

Oct. 9

Norwood Junior Woman’s Club Open House

Conrads, Norwood

7 p.m.

The Norwood Junior Woman’s Club is a women’s social group that serves the Norwood community by fundraising in order to give back locally to various programs, events, and families in need. Join in for a drink and appetizers. All are welcome; bring a friend and see what we the organization is all about! For more information, email [email protected] or visit Norwoodjwc.org. 

Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

Join the art instructor Stephanie Enloe for Sensory-friendly Art Classes for Adults, a program specially designed for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. Each week, Ms. Stephanie will guide participants to create one-of-a-kind art projects, often utilizing recycled/repurposed materials and items found in nature. Free for ages 18+. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Oct. 12

Seed Packing Party

Morrill Memorial Library

9:30-11:30 a.m.

The library needs to restock some of the most popular seeds in the Norwood Seed Library, so why not make it a social event! Pack a variety of seeds, have impromptu gardening conversations with fellow seed packers, and enjoy some light refreshments. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2. 

Blessings Boutique Thrift Shop

First Baptist Church, 71 Bond St.

10 a.m.- 12 noon

The boutique sells quality items at unbelievably low prices. It offers a great assortment of clothes, shoes, tableware, kitchen gadgets, linens, home decor, lamps, books, greeting cards, and so much more!

VFW Meat Raffle

Norwood V.F.W. Post 2452, 193 Dean St.

2-5 p.m.

The price for each Drawing is $2 or a pre-buy during the week for $20.Ten Drawings are conducted each Saturday. The winners of the pre-buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. The drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. A separate Winner Takes All Raffle is conducted at the end for an additional $5. Open to the public. The Norwood VFW is looking for new members. Veterans of the Gulf War, and personnel who have served overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan are welcome to visit the post at any time or come to one of the monthly meetings which are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month from September through May (except December).

Oct. 13

AR5K Memorial Road Race or Walk

Knights of Columbus, 572 Nichols St.

8:30 a.m.

This is the first Annual race to raise funds for the Austin Readon Scholarship Foundation. Austin was a lifelong Norwood resident who tragically passed away at 22 years old. Register at www.AR5Kroadrace.com.

Pumpkin Float & Lantern Walk

Ponds at Endean

6-8 p.m.

Join in on the Fourth Annual Pumpkin Float! Families carve pumpkins and set them afloat! There will also be a campfire for making delicious s’mores and the Norwood Trails Advisory Committee will guide a lantern walk through the woods. Food trucks will also be on site. Free to all.

Oct. 15

Norwood Farmers Market

Town Common 

2-6 p.m. 

It’s the end of another successful season of the Norwood Farmers Market. Visit today to say farewell to your favorite vendors and staff. Of course, the Town Common will still be filled with so many vendors to shop for vegetables, fruit, bakery items, fish, meat, specialty foods, and non-profit organizations, artisans, and more!

Oct. 16

Turn the Page Book Group: ‘The Art Thief’

Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m.

Join Patty Bailey and other local readers for a friendly and informal discussion, The Art Thief:  A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession, written by  Michael Finkel. For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways, but no one has been as successful at stealing art as the master thief Stephane Breitwieser. Carrying out more than two hundred brazen heists over ten years in museums and churches across Europe, Breitwieser, along with his girlfriend who served as lookout, stole more than three hundred artworks worth an estimated $2 billion in total before the unprecedented crime spree fell apart in spectacular fashion. This is a riveting story of art, crime, love, and an insatiable hunger to possess beauty at any cost. Michael Finkel will be joining live virtually to discuss his fascinating research and his relationship with Breitweiser! To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2. 

Turn the Page Book Group: ‘The Art Thief’

Morrill Memorial Library

6:30 p.m.

Join Patty Bailey and other local readers for a friendly and informal discussion, The Art Thief:  A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession, written by  Michael Finkel. For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways, but no one has been as successful at stealing art as the master thief Stephane Breitwieser. Carrying out more than two hundred brazen heists over ten years in museums and churches across Europe, Breitwieser, along with his girlfriend who served as lookout, stole more than three hundred artworks worth an estimated $2 billion in total before the unprecedented crime spree fell apart in spectacular fashion. This is a riveting story of art, crime, love, and an insatiable hunger to possess beauty at any cost. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2. 

Author Talk: ‘Kate Cohen on Religious ‘Nones’ & Why She Stopped Pretending to Believe’

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

Author and Washington Post columnist Kate Cohen presents «Why I Stopped Pretending to Believe,» explaining why she pretended to believe in God for decades, what made her stop pretending, and what she learned in the process about personal honesty, political courage, raising children, and the state of religion in America. Copies of Kate›s book, We of Little Faith, will be available for sale and signing after the program. To register or preorder a book, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2. 

Oct. 17

Creepy Crawlies and Other Creatures of the Night

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

Joy Marzolf is back by popular demand and this time she is bringing in some live creepy crawlies with her! How do you hiss without using your mouth? Eat by using a built-in straw? From animals that look creepy like spiders and bats, to those that just sound creepy, many of these creatures include important predators that help us unseen under the cover of darkness. Learn about some of the amazing talents of some of our creepy animal friends and what you can do to help them help us! This program will be a combination of presentation followed by interaction with some live creepy crawlies. For ages 16+. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Oct. 19

Diwali Greeting Card Workshop

Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m.

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in India, and all over the world. Indians celebrate it by exchanging greeting cards, lighting Diwali lanterns, creating beautiful rangoli designs, preparing special food, and getting together with friends and family. This year, Diwali will be celebrated from October 30-November 1. Join local artist Kashmica Sarkar as she walks the attendees through creating beautiful Diwali-themed designs on a greeting card. Each attendee will take home the Diwali card they created. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required for this in-person program. Program is free and open to ages 18+. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2

14th Annual Trunk or Treat

DPW Lot

10:30 a.m.-12 noon

If you are interested in participating with a trunk with treats, email [email protected]. Candy donations can be dropped off at the Civic Center. Cost to participating for treat: canned goods or $1 for the Norwood Food Pantry.

VFW Meat Raffle

Norwood V.F.W. Post 2452, 193 Dean St.

2-5 p.m.

The price for each Drawing is $2 or a pre-buy during the week for $20.Ten Drawings are conducted each Saturday. The winners of the pre-buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. The drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. A separate Winner Takes All Raffle is conducted at the end for an additional $5. Open to the public. The Norwood VFW is looking for new members. Veterans of the Gulf War, and personnel who have served overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan are welcome to visit the post at any time or come to one of the monthly meetings which are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month from September through May (except December).

Oct. 22

Women’s Business Networking Meeting

Norwood Civic Center

8 a.m.

The Women’s Business Networking (WBN) group is a non-profit organization for women in business or residents of Norwood and surrounding towns. The group meet two mornings per month and in addition to providing referral business, the women share and support business ideas and community events/fundraisers. If you would like more information about the organization, call 781-799-7068, or email [email protected].

Budgeting and Planning

Morrill Memorial Library

6 p.m.

Are you managing your money or is it managing you? Do you find yourself regularly dipping into savings or using credit cards to deal with the costs of daily life? Have you considered creating a budget but think it’s out of your control, so why bother? Join Janie Monroe and Gregg Smalley from the CFA Society Boston for a presentation on budgeting. Learn about practices and tools from unbiased financial professionals. The goal is to explain how managing your income and expenses can be empowering and stress-free. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Norwood Toastmasters

Civic Center

6:45 p.m.

The Norwood Toastmasters Club, a not-for-profit educational organization that develops communication and leadership skills for their members and the community at every level of ability. Guests are always welcome to come and see just how it is done! Visit  norwoodtoastmaster.toastmastersclubs.org/ for additional information.

Titles on Tap Book Group

Napper Tandy’s, left-hand side bar

7:30 p.m.

The October title is yet to be announced. Titles on Tap is a social book group for readers in their 20s and 30s and for the young at heart. We go in for stories that are shaken, not stirred, and we don’t mind taking our love of lit outside the library walls. Titles on Tap meets once a month in the left-hand bar of Napper Tandy’s to eat, drink, be merry, and discuss the latest reading selection.

Oct. 23

Ballot Questions Presentation

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

In partnership with Morrill Memorial Library, join the Norwood League of Women Voters for a presentation about the pros and cons of each ballot question that will appear on the Massachusetts ballot during the November 5 election this year.  This talk is strictly informational; the League of Women Voters will not present an organizational stance or offer any debate, but rather will present statements on what “pro” or “con” means in relation to each ballot question. This event is open to everyone, regardless of LWV membership. However, registration is required. To register, call the library reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2, or register online at www.norwoodlibrary.org.

The Origins & Evolution of Project 2025 w/ Professor B. Conley

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

7 p.m.

Project 2025 has been in the news lately, but for some, it seems to have come out of nowhere. Join Suffolk University Professor Brian Conley for an informative presentation about the history of this document and its origins during the Reagan Years. Professor Conley will help the group understand the origins of the “Mandate for Leadership,” which was written by Edwin Feulner, a past leader of the Heritage Foundation, in 1979 and led to the current-day Project 2025 document. To register, call the library reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2, or register online at www.norwoodlibrary.org.

Oct. 24

Sensory-Friendly Lego Club for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

12:30 p.m.

Join the L.E.A.D. students in this creative adventure. Just bring your imagination – wthe library will provide the Legos. The Club is free, inclusive, and open to anyone ages 18+. It is specially designed for adults with different levels of abilities. To register, call the library reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2, or register online at www.norwoodlibrary.org.

Hiking New England with Jeff Romano

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

Author Jeff Romano will present a slideshow highlighting hiking opportunities throughout New England. The program will cover destinations in all six states with a focus on itineraries featured in his latest guidebook, an updated edition to 100 Classic Hikes New England (June, 2023). Jeff will share advice, provide insights, and answer questions on how and where to plan your next hiking adventure. The presentation will also include information on New England wildflowers, birds, wildlife, history, and conservation success stories. To register, call the library reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2, or register online at www.norwoodlibrary.org.

Oct. 25

Sensory-Friendly Friday Movie at the Library

Morrill Memorial Library

1 p.m.

The October movie in the Sensory-friendly Friday movie series is MGM’s The Addams Family 2, rated PG. Recommended for ages 18+. To register, call the library reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2, or register online at www.norwoodlibrary.org.

Third Annual Trivia Night for a Cause

Norwood Elks Lodge

6 p.m.

The Eckhardt Foundation is hosting its third annual trivia night fundraiser. Teams of 10 will compete for the first-place prize. Throughout the night guests enjoy music, drinks, prizes, friends and family. Over the years, the Eckhardt family saw unmet needs within the community. As a result, the Eckhardt Foundation was created. The goal is to provide direct funds to foster community engagement and provide support for those most in need. 

Oct. 26

Blessings Boutique Thrift Shop

First Baptist Church, 71 Bond St.

10 a.m.- 12 noon

This is the place to pick up beautiful fall outfits at great prices!  Many are brand new with the tags still attached, which are sold at a 75% discount!  Outfit yourself, your family, your house. 

VFW Meat Raffle

Norwood V.F.W. Post 2452, 193 Dean St.

2-5 p.m.

The price for each Drawing is $2 or a pre-buy during the week for $20.Ten Drawings are conducted each Saturday. The winners of the pre-buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. The drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. A separate Winner Takes All Raffle is conducted at the end for an additional $5. Open to the public. The Norwood VFW is looking for new members. Veterans of the Gulf War, and personnel who have served overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan are welcome to visit the post at any time or come to one of the monthly meetings which are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month from September through May (except December).

Oct. 28

Monday Movie Matinee

Morrill Memorial Library

1 p.m.

The October movie is: The Fall Guy (114 mins) - PG13. He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy, and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. Cast: Hannah Waddingham, Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Teresa Palme. For ages 18+. To register, call the library reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2, or register online at www.norwoodlibrary.org.

Oct. 30

Halloween Craft: Scribble Monster

Morrill Memorial Library

3:30 p.m.

Join Miss Kate for this silly Halloween craft featuring scribbles, scrap paper, and googly eyes! Make funny monsters and work on scissor skills. Perfect for preschoolers but older friends are welcome too! For ages 3+. To register, call the library reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2, or register online at www.norwoodlibrary.org.

Norwood Historical Society Fall Membership Meeting

F. Holland Day House, 93 Day St.

7 p.m.

This gathering will feature an introduction to a new exhibition, Ethel Reed and the New Art of the 1890s. Boston artist Ethel Reed rose to fame as “the foremost woman poster maker in America,” with posters featuring strong female figures. The exhibit explores the image she put forth through portrait photography and her own illustrations. 

Author Talk: Irene Stern Frielich - Shattered Stars: The Power of Courage, Compassion, & Kindness

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

Author Irene Stern Frielich will talk about her book, Shattered Stars, Healing Hearts: Unraveling My Father’s Holocaust Survival Story. Irene retraces the Stern-Herzfeld family’s footsteps as they escape their comfortable home in Germany on Kristallnacht in 1938 and cross the border to the Netherlands. The family lives there in relative safety until the Nazis invade and turn their world upside down. Using photos, interviews, and audio and video recordings, Irene brings to life the period from 1938 through liberation in 1945. She introduces the people and places portrayed in her memoir, including a baker, a coffee roaster, farmers, clergy, and officials, many of whom demonstrated courage, compassion, and kindness to help her family survive. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the end of the program. To register, call the library reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2, or register online at www.norwoodlibrary.org.

SAVE THE DATE!

4th Annual Fall Crawl

Wednesday, Nov. 13

7-11 p.m.

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