5 Things May 7: Honor Guard Accomplishment, Dog Show and More

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1. Norton Police receive reward

The Norton Police Honor Guard received 1st place in "Best Uniform" and 1st place in "Honor Guard" at the Aquidneck Island Police Parade Sunday.

2. Dog show at EPOCH

EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Norton will welcome Jane Young for a dog show at 1:30 p.m. Young trains and competes in obedience, rally, field and the breed ring with her three Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers. These dogs will show off their talent, retrieving dumbbells and bumpers, leaping over broad jumps, responding to silent signal commands and more. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to R.S.V.P. call 508-285-7745.

3. Southeastern Voc Tech parent meeting

Join Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School 6:30 p.m. at 250 Foundry St., Easton for a presentation of “Connections with Teens.” Parents, grandparents and guardians will enjoy an informative discussion about problems teenagers have and the problems parents have dealing with them. Parents can get questions answered during a coffee hour. Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School is planning a second meeting June 4. For more information contact Sofia Rasher at 508-230-1415 or email srasher@sersd.org or go to www.sersd.org/ParentsCommunity.aspx.

4. National Moving Month tips

May is National Moving Month, which kicks off the busiest time of year for Americans changing residencies. It also means unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage of unwary consumers. Better Business Bureau is again joining with the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) to provide important tips on how to avoid scams.

• Research the company thoroughly.

• Get at least three written in-home estimates.

• Know your rights. Interstate movers must give you two booklets detailing your rights. Also, enlist the help of BBB or local law enforcement if the company threatens to hold your belongings hostage.

• Consider accepting full value protection.

To check out a mover near you, and for more consumer information visit bbb.org or moving.org.

5. High near 76, low around 48

Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind will become south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Tonight there will be patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind will be 3 to 6 mph.