5 Things May 24: Founder's Day Raffle, Memorial Day Concerts and More

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1. Memorial Day assemblies

The second grade students at J. C. Solmonese Elementary School will be performing in a Memorial Day assembly on at 2:15 p.m.  Children are asked to wear appropriate red, white, and blue clothing. All second grade parents are invited to attend. L.G. Nourse is having a Memorial Day Concert at 12:45 p.m. 

2. DBC raffle to benefit the Founder's Day Picnic

Norton Parks and Recreation is selling raffle tickets for two competition round ticket booklets to help support this year’s Founder's Day Picnic and fireworks. If interested in selling or purchasing them email Sheri Cohen at sljm.cohen@comcast.net.

3. Beer tasting

Landry Liquors, 134 Central Ave., Seekonk, will hold a free beer tasting and pairings session 4 to 7 p.m. For more information call 508-399-7171.

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5. High near 70, low around 60

Today there is a 90 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 p.m. through 5 p.m. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Patchy fog is expected before 3 p.m. Temperature high will be near 70. South wind will be 5 to 8 mph becoming calm. Tonight there is an 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm around 2 a.m. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Temperature low will be around 52. North wind will be 6 to 13 mph.