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Page 18 Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com September 2016 Rolling Roots Revue to Play in Wrentham The Rolling Roots Revue, a traveling troupe of artists, will be performing on Saturday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Original Congregational Church (OCC), 1 East Street, Wrentham. The internationally-touring group performs a hot mix of old-timey blues, ragtime, and gospel music. Last November, troupe members Deborah Anne Fisher and “Ragtime” Jack Radcliffe performed at the OCC, entertaining the audience with a mix of music from the Appalachian, country, blues, vaudeville, jug band, early jazz, and ragtime traditions, with a dazzling array of instruments. This time, the troupe will include Alex Smith, and possibly Sherman Lee Dillon and Hilary Hawke. Combined with an upbeat patter, the audience can expect an energetic, soulful, and uplifting evening of entertainment. For more information about the troupe, visit www. wepecket.ipower.com Tickets for the concert are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets are available from the church office or by calling 508-384-3110 or at www.musicatocc.org. The concert will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the church, accessible from the parking lot in the rear. For more information, contact Ken Graves at 508-384-8084 or email occmusic00@gmail.com. The Hockomock Area YMCA Offers New Weight Loss Program As September approaches, we often anticipate the beginning of a new school year and plan for a new activity schedule. This is the perfect time to reevaluate food and exercise habits and adopt healthier ones – all in a conscious effort to live healthier and happier. Healthy lifestyles are achieved through the nurturing of mind, body and spirit, well-being and fitness. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, healthy lifestyles are more than just working out. In addition to fitness facilities, the Hockomock Y provides educational programs to promote good health and support physical, intellectual and spiritual strength. The Hockomock Area YMCA is excited to announce that all 3 of its branches will now offer a 10-week weight loss program called Weigh to Change following the success of our Foxboro spring program where 31 members lost a total of 267 pounds and 318.5 inches. Our fall program begins September 12 and will run through November 19. The Weigh to Change program offers support and education in both areas of fitness and nutrition. By combining physical training and better nutrition, participants will benefit in the most successful way to achieve weight loss. Participants will be challenged throughout the ten weeks with personal training, nutrition guidance, group work outs, and friendly challenge competitions. The Weigh to Change Program includes weekly individual 30-minute personal training session; individual nutrition counseling with nutritionist; minimum of three weekly group training sessions; weekly nutrition and physical challenges; two nutrition workshops; Styku 3-D body scan; and entry into the Foxboro Y 5K Race on October 9. The cost of the program is $499 for Hockomock Area YMCA Members and $749 for Hockomock Area YMCA Program Members (over an $800 value). Register for the Weigh to Change program at any Hockomock Area YMCA Member Service Desk or online at www. hockymca.org. Information sessions will take place at the following Hockomock Area YMCA locations: Bernon Family Franklin Branch (45 Forge Hill Rd): Tues, 8/30 at 6:30pm or Sat, 9/3 at 10:00am. Invensys Foxboro Branch (67 Mechanic Street): Thurs, 9/1 at 6:30pm or Sat, 9/10 at 9:00am. North Attleboro Branch (300 Elmwood Street): Thurs, 9/1 at 6:30pm or Sat, 9/10 at 8:00am. Anyone interested in more information about this program is encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Lauren Hynes, Nutrition Director at the Hockomock Area YMCA at nutrition@hockymca.org or 508-772-1317. About Hockomock Area YMCA: Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable causedriven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org. TimoThy GranTham ELECTRICIAN Serving your electrical needs for new work, remodeling and repair. 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September 2016 Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com Page 19 Community Events September 2 Farmer’s Market Every Friday on Norfolk’s town common. Fruits, vegetables, crafts, and rotating vendors. 2 to 6:30 p.m. September 3 Wrentham Day Visit the town common and enjoy performances, music, food, and fun for the entire family at this annual event. Rain or shine. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 8 State Primary Norfolk votes at the Freeman Kennedy School, 70 Boardman Street. Wrentham votes at Wrentham Elementary School, Janelli Annex, 120 Taunton Street. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. September 9 Outdoor Movie Night Norfolk Community League will host a family movie night on Norfolk town common. The movie will be “The Angry Birds Movie.” Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks. Tickets are $5/NCL member or $7/non-member with a family cap of $20. Children 3 and under are free. Visit www.norfolkcommunityleague.org to purchase tickets or for more information. Suggested arrival is 7:30 p.m. September 10 Fairy Adventures Bring your wings and join the magic at the Proctor Mansion Inn’s Fairy Adventures. Create a fairy house, sprinkle fairy dust on a cupcake, and sip lavender lemonade. Participants can search for pennies around the Inn’s fairy gardens and shop at the Fairy Candy Store. Local children’s author Nicole Cannella will read a fairy poem. Recommended for ages 4 to 10. Cost of the event is $20 per child with one adult ($10/additional adults). Advance payment and registration required with 5-day cancellation policy in effect. Call 508-259- 5160 to register. Event held rain or shine. The Proctor Mansion Inn, 36 Common St., Wrentham. 1 to 3 p.m. Art Reception Meet artist Marcia Wise, whose work is displayed all month in the library’s Community Room. Sponsored by the Norfolk Cultural Council. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk. 4 to 8 p.m. September 13-15 Haunted Train Ride Ticket Sales Purchase tickets to Norfolk’s popular October event. Limited tickets available and advance purchase required. $6. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk. 3 to 7 p.m. September 17 Crackerbarrel 5k Road Race Popular annual road race on a 3.1 mile flat route. Register at www.Crackerbarrelclassic.com ($20 or $25 on race day). Race starts at 9 a.m. from the Wrentham Developmental Center, 131 Emerald St., Wrentham. September 19 Norfolk Challenge Golf Outing Golfers of all skill $ 50 OFF Your next plumbing or heating repair* levels with an aptitude for fun are invited to compete in a four-person scramble format at the New England Country Club. The fee of $125 per person includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart and banquet. To register, send checks and foursome names to the Norfolk Lions at P.O. Box 608, Norfolk, MA 02056. Make checks payable to the Norfolk Lions. New England Country Club, 180 Paine St., Bellingham. 8:30 a.m. September 20 Spectra Pipeline Meeting Informational meeting about the proposed gas pipeline slated to go through Norfolk. Residents are invited. Q & A to follow. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk. 7 to 8:30 p.m. September 21 Blood Pressure Clinic The Wrentham Public Health Nurse will hold a blood pressure clinic for anyone who lives or works in Wrentham. All ages welcome. PLUMBING & HEATING Clip and save this coupon Wrentham Senior Center, 400 Taunton St., Wrentham. 10 a.m. to noon. Children’s Concert The Fiske Library will present a concert with entertainer Hugh Hanley, whose performances draw from a wide repertoire of songs, finger plays, and music activities for children ages 2-5 (younger children are welcome, too). Tickets available at the circulation desk. Event is free but a canned good donation for the food pantry is suggested. Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham. 10:30 a.m. September 22 Simplify Your Life Professional Organizer Marilyn Cruickshank, owner of Creative Simplicity Organizing & Productivity of Needham, presents a workshop on decluttering the home. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk. 6:30 to 8 p.m. September 24 Stony Brook Fall Fair Enjoy children’s games, animal Visit our website for more coupons and special offers on heating system installations. 800-633-PIPE www.rodenhiser.com *Not valid on trip or diagnostic fees. This offer expires September 30, 2016. Offer code OT-A-50 presentations, music, and shop for crafts. Proceeds support the organization’s community, camp, and conservation efforts. Admission $4/adults, $3/children with a family max/$14. Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 108 North St., Norfolk. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 28 Wrentham Flu Clinic No fee, but residents should bring their insurance cards. Residents without insurance are welcome. Wrentham Senior Center, 400 Taunton St., Wrentham. 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. September 29 KPHS Open House Meet the teachers and administrators. King Philip Regional High School, 201 Franklin St., Wrentham. 6 to 8 p.m. Email your event with “CAL- ENDAR” in the subject line by the 15 th of every month to editor@norfolkwrenthamnews. com. Events will be included as space permits. N/W Water Ban Continues in Wrentham By Grace Allen Wrentham has declared a Stage IV water ban after months of little rainfall. The U.S. Drought Monitor has warned parts of the state are in a “severe drought” condition, and communities are implementing procedures to conserve water. According to Mike Lavin, Wrentham’s Superintendent of Public Works, the current water ban allows hand watering of gardens and ornamental plantings on residents’ scheduled trash day (between the hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.). Lavin anticipates it may take months to restore aquifer levels to the normal range. If the drought continues, the town may move to the most stringent Stage V ban, which is an all-out ban of water usage. The last time Wrentham implemented a full water ban was in the late 1990s, added Lavin. Water ban violators are subject to fines ranging from $50 to water shut-off (third violation). Lavin says homeowners have indeed been fined; the ban is enforced by public works employees and the police department. Fining, however, is a last resort, he said. “Residents are pretty good about policing themselves,” Lavin stated. “In fact, during this recent ban, the voluntary compliance rate has been fantastic.” Lavin adds that when residents understand the reasoning behind the ban, they are very cooperative. Lavin believes there is currently adequate water for Wrentham firefighters. “The concern would be if we had a prolonged fire. [That] could stress our available supplies.” Lavin encourages residents to read the FAQs on the town’s website for detailed information about the current ban. He adds, “I would really like to thank the residents again for [their] patience and cooperation during this drought. We understand it is difficult when they have invested and take great pride in their home’s landscaping. We have to keep in mind that our first priority is to provide adequate, clean, safe drinking water. Their cooperation is helping us meet that goal.”
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