Dec. 1

Holiday Tree Lighting

Norwood Town Common

1:30-4 p.m.

The celebration includes a reindeer dash, horse-drawn hayrides, festive entertainment by the Madrigals, the Band Gig School of Music, and Kinetic Dance Studio, arts & crafts, holiday readings, face painting, a parade, and choir music. The afternoon concludes when Santa and Mrs. Clause make their dramatic entrance and light up the Norwood Town Common! All FREE and open to the public!

Musical Sundays Concert Series: Hiroya Tsukamoto

Morrill Memorial Library

2 p.m.

Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. He’s a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker and a soulful and transcendent performer, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life. Tsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City, Japanese National Television (NHK), International Storytelling Center and United Nations, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Dec. 3

CFCE Parent Workshop- Emotions

Morrill Memorial Library

6:30 p.m.

Empower yourself with the skills to support your child’s emotional growth through this hands-on collaborative workshop. Facilitated by Christine Hajar-Chastanet of Shine Bright Wellness Workshops, this session will provide actionable strategies for managing stress and creating a healthy emotional environment at home. Discover effective techniques to stay calm under pressure, model healthy emotional behavior, and guide your children through their feelings with confidence! To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2. To join virtually, visit https://meet.google.com/noj-kveg-ppf.

Dec. 4

5 Alive: Explore the Senses!

Porier Village Center (82 Roosevelt Ave.)

Sponsored by the Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m.

Toddlers and Preschoolers

Registration Required.

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 2-4 sensory activities to try out. For toddlers and preschoolers. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Dec. 5

Library Art School

Morrill Memorial Library

3:30 p.m.

Each week, Miss Nicole will talk about a different artist, look at 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 discussed include Frida Kahlo, Vincent Van Gogh, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Georgia O’Keeffe, and more! For ages 8-12 years old. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Dec. 6

Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

Morrill Memorial Library partners with Norwood-based Lifeworks Inc to bring a series of art classes called Sensory-friendly Art Classes for Adults to the library. Join the art instructor Stephanie Enloe for 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. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2. 

Dec. 7

Pet Photos with Santa

Dirty Dawg Wash

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Santa will be available to commemorate the season with a keepsake photo! For a $15 donation, families will receive a 4 x 6 photo, and just in case a holiday manicure is needed, dog nail trimming will be available for an additional $15 donation.

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 through May (except December).

Dec. 2

Day House Open House

F. Holland Day House

93 Day St.

4-8 p.m.

Visit Norwood’s historic gem, cared for by the Norwood Historical Society, all dressed up for the holidays. Refreshments will also be provided. Free. Open to all. For more information, visit https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/events.

Luminary Night

Norwood Town Common

4-6 p.m.

The Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation invites you to help light up the Circle of Hope by purchasing a luminary to be lit on the Town Common. Continuing a Norwood tradition that began 23 years ago, the luminaries are considered a symbol of Life, Hope, the Season, and Remembrance of others. Luminaries can be purchased for $5 each by sending your payment to COH, PO BOX 421, Norwood, MA 02062, or by stopping by Murph’s Place Restaurant at 58 Broadway, Norwood. You may include a brief message of life, hope, the season or remembrance to be written on the luminary. You will also find an order form on the Circle of Hope website, NORWOODCOH.ORG.  

Dec. 8

Holiday Concert

F. Holland Day House

1-2:30 p.m.

The acclaimed Norwood High School Madrigal Singles will perform a holiday concert within the Day House’s magnificent walls. Familiar songs of the season will be enjoyed as they rise up through the Great Hall of this magnificent house. Free Open to all. For more information, visit https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/events.

Dec. 9

Monday Movie Matinee

Morrill Memoria Library

1 p.m.

The Persian Version (107 mins) - R

Iranian-American Leila has been living a life free of the usual expectations of family and culture. But things change when her father is scheduled to have a heart transplant in New York. Soon, all her immediate family members fly in for support. In the process, Leila tries to keep her personal secrets away from her family, but to no avail. Soon, her two lives and realities intertwine, which prompts more family secrets to come out as well.

Cast: Layla Mohammadi, Niousha Noor, Kamand Shafieisabet, Bijan Daneshmand, Bella Warda. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2. 

Literacy Volunteers Tutor Orientation

Morrill Memorial Library

6:30 p.m.

Have you been looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a positive change in the world? Consider becoming a literacy volunteer! All you need to tutor adult students is sensitivity, a high school diploma, and to complete the library’s tutor training program. To learn more, join the next orientation session. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2. 

Dec. 10

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 Hall, 572 Nichols St.

12:30 p.m.

To celebrate the 99th year of the Norwood Woman’s Club, Tommy Rull will perform his Christmas Holiday Show with “Musical Journey Though the Years.” A light lunch will be served.  Guests are welcome. Yearly dues are $35. Members are asked to bring one item for the ecumenical food pantry to each meeting.  For questions, call Trina at 781-762-8173.

 Norwood Comprehensive Plan Community Open House

Morrill Memorial Library

6 p.m.

Calling all Norwood Residents! Come out and have your voices heard. Participate in the Norwood Comprehensive Plan process at this Community Open House.

Building Our Future Together: Shaping Norwood’s Comprehensive Plan Through Community Engagement

The Town of Norwood invites all residents to help shape its future through an inclusive engagement process for the Comprehensive Plan. This initiative will create equitable growth by fostering collaboration and empowering residents to contribute to systemic change.

Why It Matters

Addressing challenges like housing, economic development, and sustainability requires collective action. Through this process, every voice matters, and together we can make Norwood stronger and more inclusive.

Values-Driven Solutions

The engagement process focuses on shared values, ensuring the plan reflects the aspirations of the entire community. While data informs decisions, the goal is to develop actionable solutions that benefit everyone, especially those most affected by change. 

Highlighting Strengths

Rather than focusing on challenges, the plan will highlight Norwood’s strengths and opportunities, ensuring future growth is grounded in the town’s unique qualities.

Everyone’s Involved

All residents, regardless of background, are encouraged to participate in shaping Norwood’s future. This process aims to provide transparent, actionable solutions to pressing issues such as housing and transportation.

Get Involved

Residents can participate in a variety of ways, including an open house, surveys, mapping tools, and small group conversations.

Key Dates:

Community Visioning Open House: Dec. 10, 2024, 6-8 PM - Norwood Morrill Library

Community Visioning Survey: Dec. 11, 2024 - Feb. 6, 2025

Community Mapping Tool: Dec. 11, 2024 - Feb. 6, 2025

Small Group Conversations: Dec. 11, 2024 - Feb. 6, 2025

For more information and to access engagement tools, visit www.tinyurl.com/NorwoodCP.

Contact: Sarah Dixon, Director of Community Development: [email protected].

Dec. 11

5 Alive: Explore the Senses!

Porier Village Center (82 Roosevelt Ave.)

Sponsored by the Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m.

Toddlers and Preschoolers

Registration Required.

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 2-4 sensory activities to try out. For toddlers and preschoolers. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Dec. 12

Library Art School

Morrill Memorial Library

3:30 p.m.

Each week, Miss Nicole will talk about a different artist, look at 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 discussed include Frida Kahlo, Vincent Van Gogh, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Georgia O’Keeffe, and more! For ages 8-12 years old. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Dec. 13

Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

Morrill Memorial Library partners with Norwood-based Lifeworks Inc to bring a series of art classes called Sensory-friendly Art Classes for Adults to the library. Join the art instructor Stephanie Enloe for 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. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2. 

Dec. 14

Blessings Boutique Thrift Shop

First Baptist Church, 71 Bond St.

10 a.m.-noon

Here’s your final chance to get your Christmas decorations, outfits and gifts.  The boutique has clothes, shoes, boots, hats, mittens, puzzles, books, jewelry, kitchen necessities and home décor, all at big savings!

Wreaths Across America

Highland Cemetery

12 noon

This is Norwood’s seventh season in participating in Wreaths Across America where wreaths will be placed on local service men and women’s graves at Highland and Old Parish Cemeteries. This expression is in coordination with wreath-laying ceremonies with Arlington National Cemetery and more than 1,600 locations across 50 states in the United States. This year’s theme is, ‘Live with Purpose.’ Volunteers and visitors are encouraged to arrive between 11:30 and 11:45 a.m., as the minute of silence across Norwood America and islands begins at 12 noon.

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 through May (except December).

Dec. 15

Children’s Story Hour & Crafts

F. Holland Day House

1-3 p.m.

Children are invited to enjoy holiday stories, ornament making, and refreshments. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free and open to the public, but registration is required by Dec. 10. To register, email  [email protected]. The email must include the names of the child (or children) and adult, plus any dietary restrictions or needs for the snacks that will be provided. For more information, visit https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/events.

Musical Sundays Concert Series: Matt York

Morrill Memorial Library

3 p.m.

Longtime New England musician Matt York will be performing “Songs and Stories Holiday Songs.” The songs will run the gamut from those that have been around for hundreds of years to more modern Christmas and holiday classics. People are encouraged to sing along if they’d like! The concert is a combination of performance and stories behind the songs being played. In both 2022 and 2023 the Boston Music Awards have nominated Matt York as a “Best Country Artist” nominee. He has twice been nominated as “Best Male Artist” by the New England Awards and has received radio airplay and press coverage throughout the world. In 2019, The Boston Globe named ​his ​release Bruisable Heart ​as one of their top albums, and his most recent album, Gently Used (2022) received praise from around the world. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.  

Dec. 17

MassHire: Meeting your Employment Needs

Morrill Memorial Library

6 p.m.

MassHire Metro South/West Career Centers offer a comprehensive suite of services for job seekers, employers, and veterans that are unemployed or underemployed. Through their initial Career Center Seminars, job seekers gain access to resources, guidance from case advisors, and assistance from the business services team in the MassHire network. Employers benefit from free recruitment support, job postings, and pre-screening capabilities via JobQuest, their online job search engine. Job seekers can utilize JobQuest for job matching, career counseling, and various skill-building workshops.  Presenter: Rick Baccari, Business Service Representative, MassHire S/W Career Center. This program is free and open to all. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2. 

Dec. 18

Turn the Page Book Group-Force of Nature

Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m.

Join Patty Bailey and other local readers for a friendly and informal discussion of the novel, Force of Nature, written by Jane Harper. When five colleagues are forced to go on a corporate retreat in the wilderness, they reluctantly pick up their backpacks and start walking down the muddy path. But one of the women doesn’t come out of the woods. And each of her companions tells a slightly different story about what happened. Federal Police Agent Aaron Falk has a keen interest in the whereabouts of the missing hiker. In an investigation that takes him deep into isolated forest, Falk discovers secrets lurking in the mountains, and a tangled web of personal and professional friendship, suspicion, and betrayal among the hikers. But did that lead to murder?

New members are always welcome! Copies of the book in regular, large print and audio will be available at the circulation desk. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2. 

Turn the Page Book Group-Force of Nature

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

6:30 p.m.

Join Patty Bailey and other local readers for a friendly and informal discussion of the novel, Force of Nature, written by Jane Harper. When five colleagues are forced to go on a corporate retreat in the wilderness, they reluctantly pick up their backpacks and start walking down the muddy path. But one of the women doesn’t come out of the woods. And each of her companions tells a slightly different story about what happened. Federal Police Agent Aaron Falk has a keen interest in the whereabouts of the missing hiker. In an investigation that takes him deep into isolated forest, Falk discovers secrets lurking in the mountains, and a tangled web of personal and professional friendship, suspicion, and betrayal among the hikers. But did that lead to murder?

New members are always welcome! Copies of the book in regular, large print and audio will be available at the circulation desk. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2. 

Dec. 19

Sensory-Friendly Lego Club for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

12:30 p.m.

The Morrill Memorial Library partners with the L.E.A.D. program affiliated with Norwood High School to host a Sensory-friendly Lego Club for Adults. Just bring your imagination, the 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, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2. 

Dec. 20

Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

Morrill Memorial Library partners with Norwood-based Lifeworks Inc to bring a series of art classes called Sensory-friendly Art Classes for Adults to the library. Join the art instructor Stephanie Enloe for 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. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.  

Dec. 21

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 through May (except December).

Dec. 23

Monday Movie Matinee

Morrill Memorial Library

1 p.m.

Ordinary Angels (116 mins) -PG

Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter. Cast: Alan Ritchson, Hillary Swank, Drew Powell, Skywalker Hughes. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2. 

Dec. 27

Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

Morrill Memorial Library partners with Norwood-based Lifeworks Inc to bring a series of art classes called Sensory-friendly Art Classes for Adults to the library. Join the art instructor Stephanie Enloe for 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. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.  

Sensory-Friendly Friday Movie at the Library

Morrill Memorial Library

1 p.m.

The December movie in the Sensory-friendly Friday movie series is ‘Disney’s Snow Dogs,’ rated PG. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.  

Dec. 28

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 through May (except December).