The Community Calendar was prepared a few weeks before the August publish date. In consideration with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and state and federal guidelines regarding public gatherings, some of these events may have been postponed or cancelled. It is recommended to call to confirm the event status before attending. 

Nov. 3

Alphabits! (Virtual)

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

Alphabits is a fun, engaging way for kids to learn their letters! Each week, we will talk about two letters of the alphabet and read stories, sing songs, and more around those letters! This program is for preschoolers and it will be hosted virtually via Zoom Registration is required. Please contact the Children’s Department if you have any questions at 781-463-0146 or [email protected].

Nov. 4

Norfolk County Mental Illness Family & Friends Support Group

The Grange, 28 Rockwood Rd. (Rte. 115), Norfolk

7-9 p.m.

Mental illness is a label for a variety of diseases of the brain. Often it strikes in late adolescence, devastating the afflicted person and the family. The South Norfolk Mental Illness Family and Friends Support Group is composed of such families who find mutual support and join together to advocate for their loved ones. All families are welcome in the South Norfolk Area who are dealing with mental illness and their loved ones. For further information call Ray at  508-668-2941. Cooperation of all in observing the Covid-19 precaution of wearing a mask while indoors during the meeting is appreciated. This is the meeting that used to be held in Norwood Hospital.

Nov. 5

Library Community Listening Workshop

Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m.

Your input is needed to make sure the Morrill Memorial Library is aligned with Norwood’s future. We are creating a long-range plan and want it to reflect your needs and desires. Let the library staff know how they can best serve you. No registration required.

Kid’s Night at the Civic

Civic Center

6-8:30 p.m.

Parents take the night off while kids join the Civic staff for a night filled with games, crafts, and more! Pizza and juice is provided. For grades 1-5. Cost is $20 per child. Registration required. To register, visit https:/norwoodma.myrec.com/info or the Civic Center.

Nov. 6

Library Community Listening Workshop

Morrill Memorial Library

9:30 a.m.

Your input is needed to make sure the Morrill Memorial Library is aligned with Norwood’s future. We are creating a long-range plan and want it to reflect your needs and desires. Let the library staff know how they can best serve you. No registration required.

Nov. 7

Musical Sundays Concert: Steve Rudolph Trio

Morrill Memorial Library

3 p.m.

The Morrill Memorial Library’s popular Musical Sundays series is back with a concert by the Steve Rudolph Trio. This popular trio is guaranteed to get your toes tapping as they apply their distinctive jazz styling to some of the best of American popular music - from classic Big Band tunes to Frank Sinatra to Elvis. Norwood’s own pianist/vocalist Steve Rudolph will be accompanied by Ririka Tokushige on Sax and Barry Lit on drums. To sign up, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar, call 781-769-0200 x2, or visit the reference or information desk.

Nov. 9

Women’s Business Networking Meeting

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.

Entertainment by singer/entertainer Tommy Rull. A light lunch will be served. Guests are welcome.  Any questions please call Trina at 781-762-8173 or Nancy at 781-762-8892.

Norwood Toastmasters

Zoom Meeting

6:45 p.m.

The Norwood Toastmasters is dedicated to improving public speaking and leadership skills. They are currently meeting online via ZOOM. For log in, [email protected]. For more information, visit norwoodtoastmaster.toastmastersclubs.org/.

Improving Mental Health (In-Person and Virtual)

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

As part of the Fall Sustainability Series, the Morrill Memorial Library has teamed up with co-sponsors Progress Norwood, Together Yes, and Norwood Community Media to host behavioral analyst, Meg Martineau, in a presentation about how to maintain mental health while acknowledging troublesome state of our world.

Meg Martineau is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who obtained her Ph.D in behavior analysis from Western New England University. She has provided behavioral and social emotional consultation to students and teachers for the past 11 years, and currently works in Newton Public Schools.  She is also an Environmental Leader at New England Behavior Analysts for Sustainability where she devotes her time to disseminating behavioral principles that will help the world heal from the climate crisis. This workshop will be offered in a hybrid format, with both an in-person and a virtual option. For either format, registration is required. To sign up, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar, call 781-769-0200 x2, or visit the reference or information desk.

Nov. 10

Alphabits! (Virtual)

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

Alphabits is a fun, engaging way for kids to learn their letters! Each week, we will talk about two letters of the alphabet and read stories, sing songs, and more around those letters! This program is for preschoolers and it will be hosted virtually via Zoom Registration is required. Please contact the Children’s Department if you have any questions at 781-463-0146 or [email protected].

FREE Homebuying Seminar

Four Points Sheraton, 1125 Boston Turnpike (Rte. 1)

6 p.m.

If you are a first-time homebuyer, or even someone looking to buy/sell, or downsize, all your questions can be asked and answered in this seminar. Presented by Michele Taranto, Suburban Lifestyle Real Estate, Megan Kelly, Vice President, Senior Loan Officer, Rockland Trust Bank, and Paul Lugten, Real Estate Attorney. To register for this FREE event, email [email protected] or call 781-799-7068.

Nov. 13

Blessing Boutique Thrift Shop

First Baptist Church, 71 Bond St.

10 a.m.-noon.  

It’s time to get ready for Christmas!  The thrift shop will have all kinds of Christmas decorations for the home, beautiful jewelry, lovely gifts. Also, great clothes for the family so you’ll look great for all occasions!  And for those last-minute shoppers, there will still have Thanksgiving items available - last chance!

Live Concert: “From Darkness to Light with Rabindranath Tagore’s Compositions”

Fred Holland Day House, 93 Day St.

5:30 p.m.

Vocalist Maitreyee Chakraborty, sarangi player Suhail Yusuf Khan, and harmonium player Mona Roy will sing the compositions of Rabindranath Tagore, a late 19th century polymath of Bengal, India who received the Nobel Prize for Literature. All songs will have English translations. The concert will also be broadcast live. Light refreshments, weather permitting. Registration is required. To register, call 781-769-0200, x2, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar, or stop by the library reference or information desk. Due to the lack of modern air handling or HVAC system in the Day House, all attendees are asked to wear masks properly while indoors.

Nov. 14

Musical Sundays Concert: Women in World Jazz

Morrill Memorial Library

3  p.m.

Women in World Jazz, who will perform their show “Hear Their Voices.” Women in World Jazz will deliver a performance that will feature musical styles ranging from blues and jazz, to Latin, Brazilian, Caribbean and Middle Eastern - all with African roots. For this event they will applaud artists such as Mahalia Jackson and Miriam Makeba, who were active in their countries› Civil Rights Movements. Women In World Jazz is an award winning, international ensemble, bringing together some of the finest world and jazz musicians, each with an extensive performing and teaching background in New England. To sign up, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar, call 781-769-0200 x2, or visit the reference or information desk.

Nov. 16

Crafts, Kids, & Seniors

Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St.

11:30 a.m.

This cross generational event takes place the third Tuesday of each month. Kids will enjoy a new activity with a senior volunteer. Today’s activity: turkey placemat & music mash. For ages 1.5-4 years old. Cost is $5. Registration required. To register, visit https:/norwoodma.myrec.com/info or the Civic Center.

Nov. 17

Turn the Page – “There, There”(In Person)

Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m./6:30 p.m.

The group will be discussing “There There,” a novel written by Tommy Orange.

Copies of the book in regular, large print and audiobook are available at the circulation desk. Note that there are morning and evening sessions. Please email Patty Bailey if you have any questions, [email protected] or call 781-443-8864.

Cookie Dough Class

Civic Center

7 p.m.

Build essential skills, then learn some tips and tricks, and bring home 3 flavors of cookie dough for the freezer! For ages 16 and up. Cost is $25. Registration required. To register, visit https:/norwoodma.myrec.com/info or the Civic Center.

Nov. 18

Holiday Creations

Civic Center

7 p.m.

Make 2 cards this session. For ages 16 and up. Cost is $10. Registration required. To register, visit https:/norwoodma.myrec.com/info or the Civic Center.

Nov. 19

Kid’s Night at the Civic

Civic Center

6-8:30 p.m.

Parents take the night off while kids join the Civic staff for a night filled with games, crafts, and more! Pizza and juice is provided. For grades 1-5. Fee is $20 per child. Registration required. To register, visit https:/norwoodma.myrec.com/info or the Civic Center.

Nov. 20

Holiday Card Making

Civic Center

9:30 a.m.

For ages 6-10 years old. Cost is $10. Registration required. To register, visit https:/norwoodma.myrec.com/info or the Civic Center.

Nov. 21

35th Annual Turkey Trot

Norwood High School, 245 Nichols St.

11 a.m.

The 35th Norwood Turkey Trot again be live this year! Non-refundable pre-registration ends November 18, 11:59 p.m., with a $30 race fee. Cost is $35 the day of the event. Register at www.runsignup.com.

Musical Sundays Concert Series: Sonny & Perley

Morrill Memorial Library

3 p.m.

Popular duo Sonny and Perley returns to the Morrill Memorial Library as the third concert in our Fall 2021 Musical Sundays concert series. Their program highlights the material from Sonny and Perley’s Jazz repertoire, the Great American Songbook with selections from the 1920s through the 1980s, International Cabaret, and Bossa Nova. Sonny and Perley interpret and perform in their own inimitable artistic style, incorporating elements of education, history, art, culture, audience engagement, intimacy, and artistic creativity. To sign up, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar, call 781-769-0200 x2, or visit the reference or information desk.

Nov. 22

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Knights of Columbus Hall, 572 Nichols St.

1-6 p.m.

Nov. 23

Women’s Business Networking Meeting

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 Toastmasters

Zoom Meeting

6:45 p.m.

The Norwood Toastmasters is dedicated to improving public speaking and leadership skills. They are currently meeting online via ZOOM. For log in, [email protected]. For more information, visit norwoodtoastmaster.toastmastersclubs.org/.

Titles on Tap Book Group (Virtual)

7:30 p.m.

The November title has yet to be announced, stay tuned!

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. Visit the library’s  website at www.norwoodlibrary.org and follow @titlesontap to learn more.

Nov. 25

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov. 27

Blessing Boutique Thrift Shop

First Baptist Church, 71 Bond St.

10 a.m.-noon

It’s time to think about Christmas, and the thrift shop has just what you need - great gifts including beautiful jewelry priced just right for your pocketbook.  There will be Christmas decorations and plenty of warm clothing.  Something special for the holidays - baked goods.  Come early before they’re all gone!

Nov. 28

Holiday Tree Lighting

Town Common

1:30-4 p.m.

Kick off the holiday season on the Norwood Town Common! The afternoon will include hay rides, entertainment, arts & crafts, a parade, face painting, holiday  readings, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause as they light the Common holiday tree! FREE for all.