5 Things June 3: Kindergarten, Drive for Norton and More

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1. I'm Going to Kindergarten!

Young children can experience many different emotions when they think about going to kindergarten. This program, which takes place 4 p.m. in the Norton Public Library community room, will help you to begin working with your child to help them to have a positive transition to their new kindergarten program. During this program, we will meet for a circle/story time/discussion time, and do some music, movement and art activities, all related to the theme of going to kindergarten. Presenter is Nancy Swirka, early childhood support specialist at Self Help Inc. Register in advance at the library.

2. 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.

3. Enrollment open for horse program

Yankee Stables, 346 N. Main St., Sharon, will offer a summer horse program. A program for ages 9 to 15 will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday during the weeks of Aug. 6 and Aug. 13. The fee is $375. A program for ages 4 to 8 will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday during the week of Aug. 20. The fee is $200. All sessions include a private lesson for each student along with horsemanship activities, learning, crafts and games. For more information, call 781-690-6772 or email rachel.antonino@gmail.com.

4. Hurricane preparation tips

Amica is offering more tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on what to do during a hurricane:

• Stay inside and away from windows and glass doors. Hunker down in a small room, closet or hallway toward the middle of the house and on the lowest level.

• Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water for cleaning and flushing toilets.

• Turn down the refrigerator temperature as low as possible and keep the doors closed to preserve food.

• Listen to the radio or TV for information, and turn off utilities if told to do so. Also, make sure all propane tanks are turned off.

Avoid using the phone, except for emergencies.

Evacuate if told to by local authorities. Those who live in mobile homes, high-rise buildings or near water are more likely to sustain damage to their property.

5. High near 90, low around 65

Today there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. It will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Tonight there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. There will be patchy fog after 1 a.m. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.