5 Things May 25: Carwash-A-Thon Postponed and More

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1. Carwash-A-Thon postponed

The NTCS Knights Carwash-A-Thon scheduled for today has been postponed to Monday, May 27 due to the bad weather forecast. It will be held at McDonalds 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The carwash is free, but donations will be accepted. The athletes will be asking sponsors to pledge per car and hope to wash at least 100 cars and raise $1,000 to help fund the Knights sports program. All donations must be collected by May 31.

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, $130 if you sign up by May 30th, $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. Bikes and Coffee

Bikes and Coffee is a social meeting for all types of motorcycle riders. From 9 to 11 a.m. stop by the Smart Moto parking lot, 72 Mink St., Seekonk, and step inside for coffee and donuts. The real action is out in the parking lot - check out each other's bikes, trade stories, and maybe make some new riding buddies.

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5. High near 70, low around 60

Today there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms starting before 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. with more showers after. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Otherwise, it will be cloudy, with a high near 60. North wind will be around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight, there is a 60 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1 a.m. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. It will be cloudy, with a low around 44.