5 Things June 8: Donut Dash, Yard Sale and More

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1. Norton Donut Dash

About 30 people will be running a total of 10 miles to all five donut stores in town and eat a donut and munchkin. There will also be a 5k that will stop at three donut shops and a 10 that will stop at four shops. For more information visit http://nortondonutdash.yolasite.com/.

2. Norton Community Lions yard sale

The Norton Community Lions will hold their annual yard sale 8 a.m. to noon at St. Mary’s Church, 1 Power St., Norton. Monies raised through fundraising efforts go towards Lions causes such as Mass Lions eye research, diabetes, hearing foundation, etc. along with community activities.

3. Eastern Cougar Presentation at Mass Audubon’s Moose Hill

Mass Audubon’s Moose Hill, 293 Moose Hill St., Sharon, will hold an eastern cougar presentation at 7 p.m. Fee is $10 for sanctuary members and $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Guest speaker is Bill Betty, a mountain lion lecturer from Rhode Island. He will cover all aspects of cougar behavior: sport hunting, reproduction, pets, predation, and habituation. The various theories why cougars are rapidly reoccupying the Northeast will be discussed.  Bill’s narrative of close encounters with nature’s perfect predator gives compelling testimony about the presence of cougars in New England. His PowerPoint presentation will be enhanced by “show and tell” items. Call 781-784-5691 for details.

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5. High near 74, low around 57

Today there is a 60 percent chance of rain before 2 p.m., then a slight chance of rain after 4 p.m. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Calm wind will become west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Tonight there is a 20 percent chance of showers before 3 a.m. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind will be 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.