Norwood Day!

It's Norwood Day, Saturday, September 15th.

So much to celebrate downtown - so plan on joining us!

Friends of Norwood Center will be found near the Gazebo on the Common with Together Yes for part of the day. We'll also be with Norwood Recreation across from Mint Cafe showcasing our pumpkin and scarecrow project for the upcoming fall season.

While there's a lot going on on Washington Street, please visit Central Street where you'll find events scheduled especially for Norwood Day, too!

Join Friends of Norwood Center for hamburgers and hot dogs at Gallery9 and Custom Art Framing at 45 Central Street where there'll be concerts and fun all day long.

CrossFit Florian at 50 Central Street will be holding a free CrossFit kids class from 11-12 for kids ages 5 to 12. Please arrive early to fill out a waiver. Participants should wear athletic clothing and bring a water bottle.

CrossFit Florian's gym hours are 8:30-4 on Saturday, and all are invited to come in and check out the facilities. There will be a booth set up for physical challenges and people available to answer any questions you may have. The perfect opportunity to connect with a great local business.

Can't wait. Can't wait to see you all at Norwood Day!

Busy Labor Day weekend

Labor Day weekend is the swan song of summer, and summer in downtown Norwood is coming to a close with a BANG!

FNC photo of the newly lit "Norwood" sign atop the Norwood Theatre

The Norwood Theatre is reopening!

Saturday, September 1st the Hal McIntyre Orchestra will feature a Tribute to Sinatra with vocalist Steve Marvin. This event is sold out -- Hope you're lucky enough to have tickets!

Sunday, September 2nd there will be two showings of Mary Poppins at 2 and at 7pm.
This comes to you at no cost and seats are available on a first-come first-served basis.

The Norwood Theatre's opening night gala is a black tie event at 7pm on Friday, August 31st. Please be aware that Central Street between Cottage and Nahatan Streets will be closed for the night's festivities.

Can't wait to get inside and see the transformation of the interior. We all have seen that the exterior is gorgeous!

FNC photo Concert on the Common

Sunday, September 2nd is also the final Concert on the Common featuring The Suburbinaires Big Band.
Concert begins at 7pm on the common. Bring your own seating (blanket or chair) and enjoy wonderful music and camaraderie at this free event.

Hope you had a wonderful summer.
Friends of Norwood Center has much planned for this fall, and we look forward to welcoming you downtown!

Thanks for reading,

Kim Weineck

Farmers Market Kids' day: Aug 28th

The Norwood Farmers Market for Tuesday, August 28th is all about kids!

Scheduled events include:
face painting
back-to-school activities
story time
games 

The beekeeper will be at market to answer questions about this fascinating pastime.

4H Ward's Berry Farm will be at the market with animals from 3-6pm.

We hope you find yourself in Norwood Center!

Thanks for reading! ~kmw

Norwood Farmers Market photos

 Last Tuesday's Farmers Market was busy!

If you weren't there, worry not. You'll have many more Tuesdays to attend before the market closes for the year on October 30th. 

The Market has great entertainment options scheduled. The 4H club was there last week, too...

As was Tom Cummings for his show "Inside Norwood" which was taped on the Common. 

Some members of the Farmers Market Advisory Board participated. 

Later Tom Cummings had a conversation with Norwood Chief of Police, William Brooks. 

Friends of Norwood Center was featured as well. 

Hope you'll catch the show on Norwood Public Access.  

Tom Cummings and his camera man, Ryan, were a great addition to the Market atmosphere.

Hope you'll come by next Tuesday anytime from 12-6pm. 

The Norwood Theatre: close to opening!

Have you seen the Norwood Theatre lately. 

Here's a photo of the front facade:

It's looking beautiful!

Look at how great that looks on top! 

Can't wait to see the inside, too.  Soon!!

For more information on their Labor Day Weekend opening events, click this link. 

Thanks for reading, FNC

Farmers Market Merchants!

 Much of the reasoning behind the Farmes Market moving to the Common in Norwood Center had to do with bringing more people downtown and showcasing what Norwood's center has to offer. The soon-to-open Norwood Theatre, restaurants, salons, shops, and more are all within sight-line of market goers.

The Farmers Market Advisory Board has donated a table on a rotating basis to a business in Norwood. The FNC Downtown Manager and the Farmers Market Manager have been recruiting businesses to use the space and the response has been great.

Past Market participants include Yelena's Flowers and Norwood Light. Future participants include Custom Art Framing, Babel's Paint and Decorating, Twice is Nice Consignment, and Massage Therapy Norwood.

If your business is interested in this opportunity, please email norwoodcenter@gmail.com or call FNC at 781-269-9677.

Thanks and see you Downtown and at the market!
~Kim Weineck
Downtown Manager, FNC

Market day and more

Farmers Market day!

Be sure to come downtown to enjoy what the Farmers Market has to offer. This week you'll find a new vendor selling wine. Can't wait to see what they have to offer.

Also from 2-3pm there will be a children's story time at the Market with an activity following the story. This activity is facilitated by the Morrill Memorial Library.

Can't wait to see you downtown today! Market hours on the common: 12-6pm.

And for Independence Day, are you running in the Firecracker 5K?  All preregistered Norwood Firecracker 5K runners can pick up their race packets from 3-6 p.m. today at Charles River Running. The race starts at 5 p.m. on July 4.

Enjoy your holiday, stay safe, and shop local!
Thanks, Friends of Norwood Center