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In today's newsletter:

• How a Norwood native landed Penn’s top football job

Also on today's calendar: The 11th Annual Fallout Shelter Holiday Extravaganza ft. Connacht - An Irish Christmas and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Snow and flurries, up to 1", with a high of 32 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Very cold, temps: high: 28, low: 18.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high of 34 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Penn football names former New Hampshire coach and star QB Rick Santos as its next head coach (inquirer.com) — A Norwood native is taking over one of the Ivy League’s most storied football programs, as former New Hampshire head coach Rick Santos has been named Penn’s next head coach. Santos, a highly decorated former FCS quarterback, led UNH to multiple playoff appearances and a conference title, and will be introduced to the Penn community on December 16.
   

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Saturday December 13

• The 11th Annual Fallout Shelter Holiday Extravaganza ft. Connacht - An Irish Christmas
  7:00 pm
• Classical Guitarist John Muratore Plays Holiday Music at Dedham First Church at 7:30PM on 12/13!
  First Church and Parish In Dedham, 670 High St, Dedham, MA, 02026
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Crafting at the Movies: Wicked
  33 Walpole St , Norwood
  1:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Baby Sign and Play
  Morrill Memorial Library Poirier Village Center , 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
  11:00 am
• Zoom with a Law Librarian
  Morrill Memorial Library Virtual , 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
  1:00 pm
• Holiday Gift-Making Art Workshop: Create a Keepsake w/ Dimple Shah
  Morrill Memorial Library Simoni Room , 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
  6:30 pm
• Planning Board Meeting
  Town of Norwood Norwood, MA 02062
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Christmas Trees- Best Prices in Town
  150 Chapel St , Norwood
  4:00 am

Wednesday December 17

• Community Connections @ the Library
  33 Walpole St , Norwood
  12:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• National Send-Off Showcase Event
  750 University Ave , Norwood
  6:30 pm
• 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships Send-Off Exhibition
  The Skating Club of Boston , 750 University Ave , Norwood
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Holiday Carolers at University Station
  University Station , 221 University Ave , Westwood
  12:00 pm

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• Norwood Skaters Will Perform at National Send-Off Showcase on December 18th —Courtney Megliola Read on Patch

• The deer has been extricated by animal rescue in Wellesley, MA.
  10:12AM on Dec 12: Animal rescue team is requested for a deer stuck in the ice at 99 Pond Rd, Lake Waban, Wellesley, MA. (Nextdoor )
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• Big Y posted a job opening for Frozen Food/Dairy Clerk in Norwood. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Westwood

• Bridgewater-Raynham takes down Westwood in nonleague matchup (bostonherald.com)
• Inspiring Curiosity: Which Club Are You? (westwoodhorizon.com)

Canton

• The South Shore is preparing to celebrate Hanukkah. 6 events for you (patriotledger.com)

Walpole

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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