5 Things March 21: Play N Learn, Circle Time and More

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1. Play N Learn       

Join Gina McGarrigle of CFCE for this literacy-based program 10:30 a.m. at Norton Public Library. It will include stories, songs, parent hand-outs and lots of different activities for little ones ages 2.9 to 6 years old. Register at the library

2. Circle Time Classes

Toddlers, Pre-K, and Kindergarteners are welcome to this event. Come sing, dance and make new friends. Classes are offered Thursday and Friday mornings at 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Class price is $16 and includes a full day pass to the Clubhouse for open play. Adults can relax with a cup of coffee from the snack shack while children have a great time. Open Play without a class is $10 for the first child and $5 for the second and third sibling. Fourth is free.

3. “Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid” presentation

Gina Gallagher and Patricia Konjoian, authors of “Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid! A Survival Guide for Ordinary Parents of Special Children,” and their campaign for the movement of imperfection are coming to Attleboro Public Library 6:30 p.m. with their frank and enjoyable presentation. This event will have participants laughing out loud and celebrating the joys, gifts and milestones of special children. Seating is limited. RSVP by calling 508-222-0012 extension 1444. Childcare is not available in conjunction with this event. For more on Patty and Gina, go to www.shutupabout.com.

4. New gaming compact signed

Late Tuesday, the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe signed a new agreement with Gov. Deval Patrick ensuring it would provide 17 percent of the potential Taunton casino's revenue to the state.

If this agreement is approved by the Federal Government and built in Taunton, it would be located at the intersection of Routes 24 and 140.

5. High near 36, low around 25

There is a 60 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 2 and 3 p.m. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Otherwise, it will be cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind will become north 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Tonight there is a 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2 a.m. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. It will be cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind will be around 6 mph.