5 Things May 26: Kayaking, May Birthdays and More

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1. Spring family kayak trip

Norton Recreation Department sponsors this three hour guided tour of the Norton Reservoir 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $55 per paddler and includes kayak and equipment rental and paddling and safety instruction from an ACA-certified guide. All proceeds will benefit the Norton Recreation Department. For more information email info@nortonkayakco.com.

2. May birthday celebration with Krisanthi Pappas

EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Norton will welcome local musician Krisanthi Pappas for a celebration of May birthdays at 1:30 p.m. Pappas is a jazz, cabaret and pop vocalist as well as a talented pianist and drummer. She has shared the stage with Branford Marsalis, Chuck Mangione, The Yellowjackets, Kevin Mahogany and others. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to R.S.V.P. call 508-285-7745.

3. Registration open for 9th Annual Father Bullock Run, Walk, Shuffle for Charity

Time to register for the 9th Annual Father Bullock Run, Walk, Shuffle for Charity. Choose between a 5k run, or a 2 mile walk / shuffle starting 5:45 p.m. June 9 at Cottage Street School, 30 Cottage St., Sharon. There is also a free kids race at 5:30 p.m. Registration is $20 and can be done online at https://www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/89325 or download an application at www.fatherbullockcharityrace.com.

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5. High near 60, low around 44

Today there is a 50 percent chance of showers. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. It will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northwest wind will be 14 to 17 mph. Tonight there is a 20 percent chance of showers. It will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.