Updated list :: Saturday Sales in Support participants

What a great downtown!

The following Norwood Center businesses will be donating a portion of Saturday sales to help the bombing victims:

Babel's Paint and Decorating
Charles River Running 26.2% of Saturday sales
Conrad's Restaurant 26.2% of Saturday food sales
Crossfit Florian participating in We Are All Affected 

Custom Art Framing/Gallery9 26.2% of Saturday sales

Envy Boutique  26.2% of Saturday sales
King, McNamara, & Moriarty, LLP making a donation
Limey's Pub making a donation/collecting donations
Napper Tandy's making a donation

Norwood Theatre 100% of Saturday show proceeds
Olde Colonial Cafe making a donation and Mother's Day dinner for 15 raffle!
Olivadi Restaurant 10% of Saturday's sales
On Track Cafe -- donating 50% of Saturday's sales
Saulnier Family Chiropractic  $20 donation for a comprehensive health screen     see this YouTube video for more info on this great offer! 
Thai Boo Restaurant donating 10% of Saturday sales, offering Norwood Theatre-goers $5 gift certificates
WCC Thrift Shop donating 50% of Saturday sales

This list will be updated! 

Specific business donations are determined by the business owner. Check with each business for specifics. 

Come downtown Saturday!

Please see the updated list of participating businesses here:


Norwood Center businesses are coming together in support of those affected by the Boston bombings this Saturday, April 20th.

Susan Lewis of the Norwood Theatre announced on Tuesday that "The Norwood Theatre will be donating 100% of ticket proceeds from our North Shore Acappella show...to The Richard Family Fund." To purchase your tickets, call the box office at 781-551-9000 or visit the website: norwoodstage.com 

UPDATE:
Due to the overwhelming response to The Meetinghouse Bank the Richard Family Fund has been put on hold and the bank will not be accepting donations at this time. We will proceed with the North Shore Acappella show as planned, and donate all ticket proceeds to the family or The One Fund, set up by Governor Patrick and Mayor Menino to support to people most affected by the Boston Marathon Tragedy.

A quick conversation with Susan later and FNC is happily helping to get other businesses offering donations as well!

So far, the following Norwood Center businesses will be donating a portion of Saturday sales to help the bombing victims:

Babel's Paint and Decorating
Charles River Running 26.2% of Saturday sales
Conrad's Restaurant 26.2% of Saturday food sales

Custom Art Framing/Gallery9 26.2% of Saturday sales

Envy Boutique  26.2% of Saturday sales
King, McNamara, & Moriarty, LLP making a donation
Napper Tandy's making a donation

Norwood Theatre 100% of Saturday show proceeds
Olde Colonial Cafe making a donation and raffling a Mothers' Day dinner for 15!
Olivadi Restaurant 10% of Saturday's sales
On Track Cafe -- donating 50% of Saturday's sales
Saulnier Family Chiropractic  $20 donation for a comprehensive health screen -- see this YouTube video for more info on this great offer! 

This list will be updated! 

Specific business donations are determined by the business owner. Check with each business for specifics. 

Holiday Stroll: Wednesday, 12/12/12

Fundraiser Raffle/Auction Items

This list gets updated often. Check back to see newest additions!

Raffle Items:
Gift Certificate to Babel's Paint and Decorating  $100
Gift Certificate to Bamboo Restaurant $25
Gift Certificate for Music Lessons provided by Band Gig valued at $120
Gift Certificates to Byblos Restaurant four at $50
Merchandise and a Gift Certificate from Charles River Running valued at $150
Gift Certificate to Colonial House on Savin Avenue 2 valued at $50 each

Gift Certificate Conrads $50
Gift Basket from Custom Art Framing with Gift Certificate valued at $100
Gift Certificates to  D&G Deli $20
Gift Certificate for a manicure at Essentials Day Spa
Gift Certificate Envy Boutique $100
Gazebo Bracelet valued at $100
2 Gift Certificates valued at $200 each for 5 kettle bell lessons from Impact Fitness
Gift Certificate to Islington Pizza $50
Gift Certificate to Lewis's Restaurant $100
Gift Certificate to Lisbeth's Custom Draperies $100
Gift Certificate to Lustra Cleaners 4 $25
Gift Certificate to the Norwood Theatre $100
Gift Certificate to Olivadi Restaurant and Bar $50
Gift Certificate to The Sensible Organizer $120
Gift Basket to Serenity Hair Salon worth $150

Gift Certificates to Sky Restaurant 2 Brunch for two Valued at $60 each pair

Gift Certificate to To Beirut $35

Gift basket to WOW Gym valued at $50

Silent Auction Items:

Autographed photo of Ray Bourque donated by Celebrity Marketing Inc valued at $150
Autographed photo of Milan Lucic donated by Celebrity Marketing Inc valued at $150
Chiropractic assessment by Marc Saulnier valued at $300

Corporate IT providing a Dell Lap Top XPS13 Computer valued at 1100.00
Cuisinart SS700 Single Cup Counter top Coffee System from Poirier's Sales and Service
Cuisinart GR4N Griddle & Panini Press from Poirier's Sales and Service
Comprehensive Financial Planning by Mark Lehoullier, CRPC, CMFC Investment Adviser value $750
Full Tax Return Jill Treeful, CPA valued at $500
Gift Certificates valued at $200 each for 5 kettle bell lessons from Impact Fitness
Hockey Stick signed by Ray Bourque donated by Celebrity Marketing Inc valued at $300
2 Red Sox tickets donated by Service Master $300

2 Patriots Tickets Section130 Row9 seats 7&8, Mon, 12/10 versus Houston Texans donated by King, McNamara and Moriarty, LLP valued at $370

Silent Auction or Raffle TBD

Framed print Norwood Winter by Inez Reardon donated Ricky Reardon framed by Custom Art Framing

Framed print Norwood Summer by Inez Reardon donated by Ricky Reardon framed by Custom Art Framing
Original painting of Downtown Norwood by Kim Morin Weineck $175

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!

Today is Spending Saturday!

Today, Saturday 21st is our first SPENDING SATURDAY!

Where in Norwood Center will you Spend your Saturday?
Friends of Norwood Center hope you'll keep the Earth in mind in honor of Earth Day, tomorrow, April 22nd.

Events and Specials for our Earth Day Inspired SPENDING SATURDAY:

Babel's Paint and Decorating:  Sale on Benjamin Moore low VOC paint
Envy Boutique: 10% off non-sale items in the store, including Alex and Ani recycled metal bracelets
Custom Art Framing: 15% off custom framing orders using Eco-friendly moulding selection
Twice is Nice: Sale available on selected resale clothing items
Hill Jewelers: Up to 60% off selected jewelry selections
Silver and Sage: Enter a raffle to win a Mother's Day bouquet with 10% off all preorders today.

While in Norwood Center consider these Green Options:

Perks doesn't use styrofoam in its packaging
Antiques Roadhouse is an environmentally friendly business model of reusing goods
ReMARKable Clean Outs is also an environmentally friendly business of resale and repurposing.
Hill's Jewelers has been in Norwood Center for 30 years! And they recycle!

April 21st :: Artists' Workshop!!

Custom Art Framing/Gallery9 is offering a workshop for those interested in getting out and painting for Earth Day Weekend! 

An Artist Considers EARTH DAY:

Painting the Norwood Common using Uncommon Greens

Instructor: JT Harding

Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012 (Rain Date: Sunday, April 22, 2012)

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

Tuition: $75 (Payable to Gallery 9/Custom Art Framing)

Class size: 15 Maximum

Location: Norwood Common (Corner of Washington St. & Nahatan St., Norwood, MA)

Course Description:

Get out into the fresh spring air and celebrate Earth Day by joining Gallery 9 artist JT Harding for a one-day plein air landscape painting workshop on the Norwood Common!  The Common provides a variety of unique compositions, juxtaposing the natural and urban landscape. 

The emphasis of the class will be on observing and mixing the varieties of green in the spring landscape.  Students will also be coached on other important fundamentals of landscape painting including composition, gray-scale drawing, atmosheric perspective, and the play of light on objects. 

The workshop begins with an introduction and demo at the start and provides individual instruction throughout the day. It’s sure to be a lot of fun for confident beginner and experienced painters alike!

You’ll leave with full color studies and the confidence to apply your learning to other challenging landscape subject matter and light conditions.

Materials List:

-- Bagged Lunch + Beverage  (or take advantage of the many food options in Norwood Center)

-- Easel

-- Hat or Umbrella

-- Brushes (boar bristle, mid-price range, flats and filberts preferred)

-- 2 canvases, panels, or paper (9 x 12” - 11x14”)

-- For oils: odorless mineral spirits or Turpenoid

-- Painting medium or water

-- Lidded jars (for water, medium, or mineral spirits)

-- Palette

-- Paper towels or rags (for cleaning brushes, etc. I like VIVA brand towels)

-- Plastic bags for cleanup

-- Paints: Acrylic, Pastel, Watercolor, Oil, and water-mixable oils are allowed

Suggested colors:

Burnt Sienna, Alizarin Crimson, Permanent Rose , Perylene Red, Cadmium Red Medium

Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Viridian, Cerulean Blue

Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue, Dioxazine Purple, Titanium White