Calendar
March 1
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.
Seed Packing Party!
Morrill Memorial Library - 10 a.m.
Norwood Seed Library is having a seed packing party and you’re invited! The library needs to stock the seed library with a wide variety of seeds to get ready for the upcoming planting season… so why not make it a social event. Pack a variety of seeds, and have impromptu gardening conversations with fellow seed packers For all ages. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 3
5 Alive: Explore the Senses!
Morrill Memorial Library - 9:30 a.m.
Join Miss Kate at the library for this interactive sensory program to introduce kids to different textures, sounds and sights (and maybe even smells!). We’ll read a short story on our theme of the week and then have 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.
Music with Sarah
Morrill Memorial Library - 11 a.m.
Get ready to rock and roll! Join children’s musician Sarah Gardner as she leads children and their caregivers in song, movement, and instrumental fun. Caregivers must stay with children throughout the program. For ages 0-5 years old. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
Baby Sign and Play
Poirier Village Center, 82 Roosevelt Ave. - 11 a.m.
Join this playful four-week workshop, sponsored by the Morrill Memorial Library, with Sheryl White of Baby Kneads, and learn ways to use sign language to communicate with your little one. Baby Sign has many benefits, such as giving babies the ability to express themselves before they can speak verbally, accelerating spoken language, deepening the bond between adult and child, and enhancing early literacy skills. Baby sign language gives them the ability to communicate their needs and wishes, without frustration, tears or tantrums. Baby Sign and Play is for caregivers with pre-verbal babies & toddlers. Both child and caregiver participate in the program. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
Antisemitism Revisited
Morrill Memorial Library-6:30 p.m.
Many people have a historical understanding of antisemitism in the context of the Holocaust and other twentieth century events. Antisemitism has evolved over time, however, and now takes different forms than it did in generations past. The discussion will help the audience recognize antisemitism in the modern age, and discuss the damaging impacts of such hate on our Jewish neighbors as well as other groups that experience discrimination. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 4
Picky Eating, No Problem: Sensory-Friendly Approaches to Mealtime
Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)
6:30 p.m.
Join this VIRTUAL informative and interactive parent workshop, with licensed occupational therapist (OT) Lauren Barney, designed to support the development and well-being of your child. The workshop will focus on strategies for feeding and sensory regulation strategies. Lauren will guide parents through practical exercises and provide valuable insights on how to create an environment that fosters independence, confidence, and overall growth. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 6
Library Art School
Morrill Memorial Library-3:30 p.m.
Each week, Miss Nicole will talk about a different artist, we will 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! For ages 8-12 years old. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 7
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. The program is free and open to attendees aged 18+. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 8
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.
Puzzle Race!
Morrill Memorial Library-2:30 p.m.
Love doing puzzles? Want to test your speed against others? Come join us for a friendly puzzle face-off against other teams! This program is free and open to all, but please note that the difficulty level of the puzzle design is most suitable for tweens, teens and adults. Please let only one team member register for the whole team. You will be prompted to enter the number of participants in your team. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 9
The Dot Grab and Go Kit
Morrill Memorial Library
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Unleash your little artist’s imagination with our The Dot Grab-and-Go Bag! Inside, you’ll find a copy of The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds, along with a fun art activity where kids can create their very own dot masterpieces. This activity is perfect for young artists ages 3-6 who are ready to make their mark and explore the magic of creativity.
Only request 1 bag per household. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 10
5 Alive: Explore the Senses!
Morrill Memorial Library-9:30 a.m.
Join Miss Kate at the library for this interactive sensory program to introduce kids to different textures, sounds and sights (and maybe even smells!). We’ll read a short story on our theme of the week and then have 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.
Baby Sign and Play
Poirier Village Center, 82 Roosevelt Ave.-11 a.m.
Join this playful four-week workshop, sponsored by the Morrill Memorial Library, with Sheryl White of Baby Kneads, and learn ways to use sign language to communicate with your little one. Baby Sign has many benefits, such as giving babies the ability to express themselves before they can speak verbally, accelerating spoken language, deepening the bond between adult and child, and enhancing early literacy skills. Baby sign language gives them the ability to communicate their needs and wishes, without frustration, tears or tantrums. Baby Sign and Play is for caregivers with pre-verbal babies & toddlers. Both child and caregiver participate in the program. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
Monday Movie Matinee: American Fiction
Morrill Memorial Library-1 p.m.
If you love movies and want to immerse yourself in unforgettable cinematic experiences, Morrill Memorial Library is the place to be! Thelonious “Monk” Ellison’s writing career has stalled because his work isn’t deemed “Black enough.” Monk, a writer and English professor, writes a satirical novel under a pseudonym, aiming to expose the publishing world’s hypocrisies. The book’s immediate success forces him to get deeper enmeshed in his assumed identity and challenges his closely-held worldviews. (Source: Swank) Cast: Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 11
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 Women’s Club Meeting
Knights of Columbus, 572 Nichols St.-12:30 p.m.
Tim Quinn and the Black Velvet Band will help prepare for St, Patrick’s Day and celebrate the 99th year of the Norwood Woman’ Club. A light lunch will be served. Guests are welcome. For more information call Trina at 781-762-8173.
Norwood Toastmasters
Norwood Civic Center, Lydon Suite-6:45 p.m.
The Norwood Toastmasters Club helps develop communication and leadership skills for its members and the community at every ability level. Guests are always welcome to come and see how it works! Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. For more information, visit https://norwoodtoastmaster.toastmastersclubs.org/.
Be MediaWise: Staying Safe Online
Morrill Memorial Library-7 p.m.
Join Adult Services Librarian Heath Umbreit to learn about staying safe online. You will learn terms like “digital literacy” and “information space,” explore why and how to keep your digital information secure, and find out how to avoid scams. This program is not a technology class; instead, it will provide general education and guidance that you can apply to your online engagement in the future. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 13
Sensory-Friendly Monthly Movie
The March movie in the Sensory-friendly Monthly Movie series is Columbia Picture’s The Garfield Movie, rated PG. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
Library Art School
Morrill Memorial Library-3:30 p.m.
Each week, Miss Nicole will talk about a different artist, we will 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! For ages 8-12 years old. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 14
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. The program is free and open to attendees aged 18+. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
Leprechaun Trap Making Party
Morrill Memorial Library-3 p.m.
Perfect for little ones, ages 3-6, this fun-filled event invites kids to design and build their very own traps to catch those sneaky leprechauns. With colorful supplies, glittery decorations, and plenty of creativity, every child will craft a special trap to take home. And who knows? A lucky leprechaun might just leave behind a surprise or two. Wear your green and join in for a magical time filled with fun and imagination! To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 15
Water Smarter, Not Harder: DIY Drip Irrigation Explained
Morrill Memorial Library-11 a.m.
After installing an intense drip system for her home garden, New England Rose Society president Lauren Gisel knew she had tips and strategies to share with fellow gardeners. Find out what Lauren learned in the process of installing a drip irrigation system in a home garden. Participants will even get a hands-on feel for the process by exploring some of the materials Lauren used - how to punch into the lines, add emitters, set a drip timer, etc. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
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).
March 16
Freedom to Read Event
Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)
1 p.m.
Amanda Jones is a middle school librarian from the Louisiana town where she grew up, who in 2022 attended a meeting at her local public library to speak out against censorship. She then found herself the target of a hate campaign on social media, complete with accusations of grooming children and death threats. This pushed her into high gear as an advocate for the Freedom to Read, and in her 2024 book That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America, she tells her story. Amanda will discuss her book, the importance of the library profession, and book joy, all within a national climate of assaults on the freedom to read. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
Musical Sundays Concert Series: The Unlikely Strummers
Morrill Memorial Library-3 p.m.
This is definitely not your great-grandfather’s ukulele music! The Unlikely Strummers provide family-friendly music that will make you want to sing - or dance - along! The band performs at fairs, festivals, and other events around MA and RI, has been featured on Chronicle, and recently opened for ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro at the Park Theatre in RI! To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 17
5 Alive: Explore the Senses!
Morrill Memorial Library-9:30 a.m.
Join Miss Kate at the library for this interactive sensory program to introduce kids to different textures, sounds and sights (and maybe even smells!). We’ll read a short story on our theme of the week and then have 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.
Baby Sign and Play
Poirier Village Center, 82 Roosevelt Ave.-11 a.m.
Join this playful four-week workshop, sponsored by the Morrill Memorial Library, with Sheryl White of Baby Kneads, and learn ways to use sign language to communicate with your little one. Baby Sign has many benefits, such as giving babies the ability to express themselves before they can speak verbally, accelerating spoken language, deepening the bond between adult and child, and enhancing early literacy skills. Baby sign language gives them the ability to communicate their needs and wishes, without frustration, tears or tantrums. Baby Sign and Play is for caregivers with pre-verbal babies & toddlers. Both child and caregiver participate in the program. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 18
Norwood Trails Committee, 2025 Update
Morrill Memorial Library-6:30 p.m.
Get ready to hit the trails in 2025! The Norwood Trails Advisory Committee is pleased to present to the community an update on their progress of the last two years, the current status of the walking trails today, and an exciting vision for a future trail system. Committee members will provide updates on new trail development and mapping, the status of the Bernie Cooper Memorial Park project, as well as progress on the Tiot Trail concept of Norwood’s trails and open space. The presentation will also include a frequently asked questions segment, as well as allow for adequate time for community input. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 19
Turn the Page Book Group-Mistress of the Ritz
Morrill Memorial Library-10 a.m.
Join Patty Bailey and other local readers for a friendly and informal discussion of the novel Mistress of the Ritz, by Melanie Benjamin. June 1940. The German Army sweeps into Paris and set up headquarters at The Hotel Ritz. In order to survive-- and to strike a blow against their Nazi ‹guests,’ the hotel’s director, Claude Auzello, and his beautiful American actress wife Blanche, throw themselves into spinning a web of deceit, working for the French Resistance. But one secret threatens to imperil both their lives, and to bring down the legendary Ritz itself. New members are always welcome!
Copies of the book in regular, large print and audio are available at the circulation desk. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
Board Game Night
Morrill Memorial Library
6 p.m.
If you’ve been looking for a casual group of fellow board gamers, the Morrill Memorial Library is your spot! Games will be provided, but feel free to bring any of your own! For ages 18 and up. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
Turn the Page Book Group-Mistress of the Ritz
Morrill Memorial Library-6:30 p.m.
Join Patty Bailey and other local readers for a friendly and informal discussion of the novel Mistress of the Ritz, by Melanie Benjamin. June 1940. The German Army sweeps into Paris and set up headquarters at The Hotel Ritz. In order to survive-- and to strike a blow against their Nazi ‹guests,› the hotel›s director, Claude Auzello, and his beautiful American actress wife Blanche, throw themselves into spinning a web of deceit, working for the French Resistance. But one secret threatens to imperil both their lives, and to bring down the legendary Ritz itself. New members are always welcome!
Copies of the book in regular, large print and audio are available at the circulation desk. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 20
Sensory-Friendly Lego Club for Adults
Morrill Memorial Library-12:30 p.m.
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. Join the L.E.A.D. students in this creative adventure. 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.
Library Art School
Morrill Memorial Library-3:30 p.m.
Each week, Miss Nicole will talk about a different artist, we will 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! For ages 8-12 years old. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy
Morrill Memorial Library-6:30 p.m.
What possessed a woman from the elite of eighteenth-century New England society to conspire with American and British soldiers to murder her husband at the midpoint of the American Revolution? The story of Bathsheba Spooner has alternately fascinated and baffled residents of Worcester County for centuries. Beyond central Massachusetts, the tale is largely unknown. Many, when first hearing of the scandal, assume it to be the stuff of legend. It was, in fact, the most sensational “true crime” tragedy of the American 1700s. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 21
COA Monthly Ballroom Dance
Norwood Senior Center-7 p.m.
Music will be provided by Play It Again South Shore. Cost is $12 per person and includes coffee, tea, desserts, water and door prizes. Newcomers of all ages are welcome. To stay updated on all events, visit their Facebook page at: Friends Of The Norwood Council on Aging.
March 22
Art in Bloom
Morrill Memorial Library
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Usher in springtime with the Norwood Evening Garden Club’s 19th annual Art in Bloom! Art in Bloom is a community event that displays artwork generated by Norwood and Walpole High School students coupled with interpretative floral designs composed by members of the Norwood Evening Garden Club. Twenty pieces of artwork will be displayed in the library. Admission is free and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend to support the student artists.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St.-9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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).
March 23
Art in Bloom
Morrill Memorial Library-1-5 p.m.
Usher in springtime with the Norwood Evening Garden Club’s 19th annual Art in Bloom! Art in Bloom is a community event that displays artwork generated by Norwood and Walpole High School students coupled with interpretative floral designs composed by members of the Norwood Evening Garden Club. Twenty pieces of artwork will be displayed in the library. Admission is free and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend to support the student artists.
March 24
Monday Movie Matinee: Thelma
Morrill Memorial Library-1 p.m.
If you love movies and want to immerse yourself in unforgettable cinematic experiences, Morrill Memorial Library is the place to be! Thelma (97 mins) - PG 13. When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. (Source: Swank). Cast: June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
Small Group Norwood Visioning Discussions
Norwood Senior Center-7 p.m.
For the first time since the 1990s, the Town of Norwood is creating a roadmap that will guide how the town grows, what is preserved, and how to adapt to change. This plan will influence everything from housing and businesses to parks and transportation. The best part? The community gets a say! Over the next year, there will be different ways to share ideas and help build a plan that truly reflects what residents want for Norwood. Open to the public.
March 25
Women’s Business Networking Meeting
Norwood Civic Center- 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].
Acupuncture for Modern Healing
Morrill Memorial Library
6:30 p.m.
Have you been curious about how acupuncture could fit into your health care goals? Licensed practitioners from AcuBoston will discuss how Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine integrate with traditional Western medical treatments. AcuBoston’s licensed Acupuncturists and Herbalists will offer an educational presentation including a general introduction to acupuncture, the history of acupuncture and what it’s used to treat, what to expect in an acupuncture treatment session, and how and if insurance will cover acupuncture treatments. There will even be a demonstration of acupuncture in practice. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
Norwood Toastmasters
Norwood Civic Center, Lydon Suite-6:45 p.m.
The Norwood Toastmasters Club helps develop communication and leadership skills for its members and the community at every ability level. Guests are always welcome to come and see how it works! Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. For more information, visit https://norwoodtoastmaster.toastmastersclubs.org/.
Titles on Tap Book Group
Napper Tandy’s (lest side bar)
7:30 p.m.
This book group is sponsored by the Morrill Memorial Library. The March title will be A Tale for the Time Being, by Ruth Ozeki. Copies of the book will be available to pick up at the library’s reference desk. The ebook and audiobook are instantly available through Libby. 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 to eat, drink, be merry, and discuss the latest reading selection.
March 27
Library Art School
Morrill Memorial Library-3:30 p.m.
Each week, Miss Nicole will talk about a different artist, we will 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! For ages 8-12 years old. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
Scams 101: Spot, Report and Stop!
Morrill Memorial Library-7 p.m.
To fight this rising threat of scams and to empower Norwood residents to spot and report scams, the Town of Norwood created the Anti-scam Task Force (NASTF). The task force comprises Town of Norwood and community partners that include the Norwood Police Department, Norwood Senior Center, One Local bank, Morrill Memorial Library, and others. Join the Norwood Anti-scam Task Force for an informational session followed by a Q&A. For more information on the NASTF, visit https://www.norwoodma.gov/government/norwood_anti-scam_task_force.php. This program is free and open to all ages 14+. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 28
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. The program is free and open to attendees aged 18+. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 29
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.
March 30
Musical Sundays Concert Series: Ricardo Parra
Morrill Memorial Library-3 p.m.
Ricardo Parra is a Chilean singer-songwriter and guitarist who has developed his career in Mexico, the United States, and Chile. His repertoire ranges across various styles including folk, jazz, trova, bossa nova, classical guitar and blues. He will perform a selection of songs from his four albums, as well as renditions of popular American songs, Beatles songs, and Latin songs, among others. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
March 31
5 Alive: Explore the Senses!
Morrill Memorial Library
9:30 a.m.
Join Miss Kate at the library for this interactive sensory program to introduce kids to different textures, sounds and sights (and maybe even smells!). We’ll read a short story on our theme of the week and then have 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.
