5 Things May 21: River Restoration, Arthritis Foundation Fundraiser and More

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1. River Restoration: Reclaiming Heritage and Habitat

The Land Preservation Society (LPS) of Norton and the Norton Historical Society are holding their combined annual meeting at the Old Schoolhouse starting 6 p.m. It will start off with a cold ham buffet. The cost is $3 per person and all are welcome. After the buffet, brief meetings of both societies will be held. The speaker this year is William (Bill) Napolitano, the Environmental Program Director of SRPEDD (Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District.) Mr. Napolitano has built his successful environmental planning career around a strong and positive partnership with communities and organizations across southeastern Massachusetts. Learn about our local rivers’ past, present and future.

2. Arthritis Foundation fundraiser

Jake's Place Clubhouse will donate a percentage of all entrance fees 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to the Arthritis Foundation - New England Region. You do not need to be part of the Arthritis Foundation to participate. Admission is $10.

3. Free blood pressure clinic

Parish Nurse Ministry, 984 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, will offer blood pressure checks weekly this fall Tuesday mornings 9:30 a.m. to noon. All are welcome. The Parish Nurse works within the parish community, not duplicating existing services, but helping in the area of education, referrals, advocacy and support.

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5. High near 74, low around 56

Today there is a 20 percent chance of showers before 11 a.m., a chance of thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 3 p.m. Patchy fog is expected before 10 a.m. Otherwise, it will be cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind will be 5 to 7 mph. Tonight there is a 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 9 p.m. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Patchy fog is expected after midnight. Otherwise, it will be cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind will be around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.