5 Things April 9: American Cancer Society Fundraiser,

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1. American Cancer Society fundraiser

On June 4, 2012, long time Norton resident Tina Miller lost her battle with breast cancer. Tina is the mother of two daughters- Victoria, a sophomore at Stonehill College in Easton, and Nicole, a senior at Norton High School. Tina's daughters and her husband David are having a fundraiser in her memory for the American Cancer Society at The Chateau in Norton. Print off the attached flyer and help her family continue Tina's fight against breast cancer. The Chateau will donate 20 percent of sales for everyone that dines and turns in the attached flyer this evening.  

2. Support group meeting for parents of children with special needs

A monthly support group will be held 7 p.m. at , 250 E Main St, Norton, for parents of children with special needs who help each other through the highs and lows of parenting by sharing strategies, resources and ideas. The facilitator is a special education attorney. Get more information at www.bethkgoldberglaw.com.

3. Tales and Trails

Each day, Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary will explore a different nature theme through stories, activities and an investigation of the Stony Brook trails starting 1:30 p.m. at 108 North St., Norfolk. This program will encourage curiosity about the natural world and will introduce the observation skills that can turn every walk into a fulfilling and educational experience. Cost is $9. Make sure to bring appropriate clothing for the an early spring’s walk. This is a drop-off program for ages 4 to 6, but parents are welcome.

4. National Grid reminds customers of payment scam

National Grid again is reminding its customers of a nationwide utility bill scam. Customers have received telephone calls from individuals claiming to work for National Grid. These scammers demand payment, through a pre-paid card, on past due balances for electric accounts and threaten customers that their service will immediately be shut-off for nonpayment. In some cases the caller also tells the customer that they may have a faulty meter that is dangerous and in need of replacing for a substantial fee. The electric meter is the property of National Grid. Customers are not responsible for meter replacement costs. Callers are then directed to purchase a pre-paid card to make an immediate payment in order to keep their power on.

National Grid does contact customers with past due balances by phone to offer payment options, but never demands direct payment over the telephone. If customers wish, they can arrange for a payment by check, credit card or debit card if they speak directly to a customer service representative. Payment can also be made by credit card or debit card without a representative’s assistance. Customers who have received calls demanding immediate payment through a pre-paid card or who may have been given fraudulent phone numbers for National Grid should make note of the company’s published customer service number.

To verify information and for any billing-related questions in New England, customers should call 1-800-322-3223.

5. High near 72, low around 47

Today there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 10 and 11 a.m. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. There will be patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. South wind will be 6 to 11 mph becoming west 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Tonight there will be increasing clouds, with a low around 47 and light and variable wind.