Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood, Aug. 28

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1. Planning a Labor Day weekend barbeque? We're looking for your best recipes! Send them to Kelly.Glista@Patch.com to share with your neighbors and see your name on Norwood Patch!

2. Norwood VFW Post 2452 is holding a Patriots ticket raffle this coming weekend. First prize includes tickets to regular season games with parking in a private lot and a "celebrity tent party" three hours before the game. Second prize will be $500. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at the

3. The Norwood Farmer's Market will be held on the Town Common from noon to 6 p.m. today. Stop by to stock up on fresh local produce, breads, meats !

4. It’s Scrabble Night at the Morrill Library. Adults can join in the fun from 7-9 p.m. Test your word skills and meet new people in the area. It is free and no registration is required. There's also a Scrabble club for kids, grade three and older, from 7-8 p.m. in the children’s room. All levels of ability are welcome.

5. Bring your friends, family members or co-workers to Lewis' tonight to play Stump! Trivia, starting at 8 p.m. Test your knowledge of everything ranging from the Simpsons to world history, music, sports, movies and more with the chance to win great prizes.