5 Things May 15: Library Events, Support Groups and More

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1. 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.

2. Library events

MOMS Club Storytime will begin 10:30 a.m. at Norton Public Library. All ages are welcome and no registration is necessary. Cardmaking with Betty Sacoccia will begin 1:30 p.m. Local artist, Betty Saccocia, is offering this afternoon adult session in which participants will be able to create two different greeting cards. She will provide all direction and materials for up to 15 people. Participants will leave with their completed cards, as well as envelopes to mail the cards. Registration is necessary. Middle and high school students are welcome to join Norton Public Library 3:30 p.m. Play board games or wii games, watch a movie, try out a craft project, clean up the library park, or help decorate the children's room. No registration is required, but a parental permission slip must be signed if parents choose not to remain in the library building during the event.

3. Breastfeeding Support Group meeting

Sturdy Memorial Hospital will hold a Breastfeeding Support Group meeting 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Clinical Education Center. The group is free and open to the public. For more information, call nursing administration at 508-236-7151.  

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5. High near 65, low around 37

Today there will be patchy frost before 7 a.m. Otherwise, it will be sunny, with a high near 65. North wind will be around 8 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind will be around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.