Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood, Aug. 1

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1. Happy first day of August! Along with being the last full month of summer, August is National Back to School Month - so be sure to check out Norwood Patch for all your back to school needs!

2. On Wednesdays, you can drop in to the Morrill Library between 10 a.m. and noon to participate in various arts and crafts activities. For children in kindergarten and up, no registration required.

3. Head over to to join Maureen, a Healthy Eating Specialist, every Wednesday in the Wellness Club for an hour of stories, crafts, coloring and healthy snacks. Kids participate in a variety of hands on activites, including smoothie making and other simple treats.

4. Have you "liked" Norwood Patch's Facebook page yet? If no, go check it out here! If yes, share the page with your friends!

5. Have an event or announcement to share with your neighbors? Post it on Norwood Patch! Click .