5 Things June 13: Shoe Collection, Move & Groove and More

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1. Shoe donations wanted

Do you have shoes you are ready to donate? Clean out your closets and bring them to the Norton Founders Day Picnic June 22 for recycling. Norton Parks and Recreation will be collecting reusable footwear -- anything from cleats to boots. Shoes will go to third world countries to find their "solemate." Look for the tall 'ShoeBox Recycling' boxes on the midway at the picnic.

2. Move and Groove Class

Enjoy music, movement, games and making new friends 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. at Jakes Place Clubhouse. Admission is $10 for the first child and $5 for the second. Classes are $16 for the first child and $11 for the second and this includes admission for the day to bounce and play.

3. A Drive For Norton Golf Tournament

A Drive for Norton is open for registration. This golf tournament is scramble format with a shotgun start June 24, 1:30 p.m. at Norton Country Club, 188 Oak St., Norton. Cost is $150 per player, $40 for dinner only. It includes 18 holes of golf, cart and buffet dinner. There will be a $10,000 cash prize for the first hole in one (hole 3) and much more. Proceeds to benefit Norton Parks and Recreation, Norton Youth Soccer, and Norton Hockey. Print out the attached registration form or register online at www.adrivefornorton.org.

4. Breakfast Networking at AT&T in Mansfield

AT&T, 287 School St., Mansfield, will host the Tri-Town Chamber monthly breakfast 7:45 a.m. Come for a hot breakfast, networking and education. Learn how AT&T can improve your business. Topics will include tablets, smartphones, direct connect, pronto forms and more.  Guest speakers will be from AT&T, Microsoft Windows, Samsun and AT&T Small Business Solutions. This event is free to chamber members and $10 for non-members. RSVP to 508-339-5655 or office@tri-townchamber.org.

5. High near 73, low around 51

Today there will be a 60 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4 p.m. be increasing clouds, with a high near 67. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Calm wind will become southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Tonight there is an 80 percent chance of rain. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Temperature low will be around 51. Northeast wind will be 8 to 11 mph.