Friday, May 24, 2013
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1. Ulta Beauty will be holding its grand opening celebration at its new location in Patriot Place's South Marketplace, starting today and ending Sunday, May 26. Here's the schedule of events for Friday. 8:45 a.m. Special ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Patriots Women’s Association 9 a.m. Doors open. All Day: The first 100 shoppers will receive a gift card worth anywhere from $5 - $100. The first 100 shoppers will receive a complimentary Gift Bag. Enter to win prizes from Patriot Place tenants including: Tastings Wine Bar and Bistro, Victoria’s Secret, Trader Joe’s, CBS Scene Restaurant & Bar and Pro Shop Collection. 5-7 p.m. DJ Dera spins today’s hottest music. 2. Well, the heat will be leaving, according to WHDH, with temperatues …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Thunderstorms may develop between 1-4 p.m. across the area.
It's warm. It feels humid. And the sun is high in the sky. That's a recipe for severe weather. The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement alerting area residents for the risk of strong to severe thunderstorms today. Some of these storms are predicted to produce damaging wind, hail, lightning and heavy rain. These storms are expected to develop between 1-4 p.m. Towns along the Mass Pike are expected to be in the thunderstorm zone. "That hazy sunshine will boost temps up into the low 80s by early to mid afternoon across much of the region," WHDH meteorologist Jeremy Reiner said on his blog. "At the same time a cool front will begin dropping out of Maine (backdoor front) which will quickly send temps from the 70s/80s…
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The King Philip High baseball team will be opening up the season April 2 at Oliver Ames in a 3:30 p.m. game.
1. Look for a sunny morning today, according to WHDH-TV, before we switch to a cloudy afternoon with a few sprinkles likely with a high near 50. Both Saturday and Easter Sunday are looking to be storm-free. 2. The Downtown Merchants Association brings the Easter Bunny back to Wrentham Center for the 11th Annual Easter Bunny Stroll on Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Children can meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny, who will stroll the downtown area. Participating businesses, designated by pastel-colored balloons, will be handing out Easter treats and candy to put in children's Easter baskets. 3. The King Philip High girls' softball team will be hosting Bellingham in a scrimmage today at the high school at 3:30 p.m. as they …
Monday, March 25, 2013
Wrentham's Annual Easter Bunny Stroll will be back for its 11th year Saturday.
1. Welcome to a mostly cloudy Monday. There is expected to a few afternoon sprinkles and flurries wth highs near 40, according to WHDH-TV. 2. The Wrentham Elementary PTO will be meeting this morning at 8:30 in the Delaney Conference Room. It is expected to be a half-hour meeting. 3. The Downtown Merchants Association brings the Easter Bunny back to Wrentham Center for the 11th Annual Easter Bunny Stroll on Saturday, March 30th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children can meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny, who will stroll the downtown area. Participating businesses, designated by pastel-colored balloons, will be handing out Easter treats and candy to put in children's Easter baskets. 4. The Wrentham Finance Committee and the selectmen …
Friday, March 22, 2013
WHDH-TV weatherman are keeping a close eye on a possible snow Monday.
Last night's snow could be a memory today as the melting is expected to be quick, according to WHDH-TV. Today is expected to be in the low 40s after some early clouds and flurries give way to partly sunny skies. Depending on where you live, you were either expected to have 1-3 inches or to 3-5 inches the more south you go. (Check the map to see what you are expected to get when everything is done.) "Chilly air will follow (today), and although I can't promise a lot of sun, we'll still do some melting. The weekend is chilly too...and with more sun we'll get more wind," said WHDH-TV meteorologist Pete Bouchard on his blog.. "The upper atmosphere remains cold, and when you heat the ground with sun it causes the air to blow. More sun = …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
The Old Fiske Museum will be open Saturday.
1. It will mostly cloudy today with maybe some areas of light snow, according to WHDH, in the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the upper 30. Thursday 2. The Old Fiske Museum will be open Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.-noon. This will be the first anniversary of the Cultural Council's Forum and they hope you will join them for coffee, tea, Abbey chocolates and vigorous conversation about the arts and Wrentham's burgeoning cultural expression. The exhibit "Wrentham Works: Yesterday and Today" has some additions which they hope you will enjoy. 3. The Wrentham Town Clerk’s office is looking for registered voters of the town to fill three vacancies for Registrar of Voters. For further information, please contact the Town Clerk at 508-384-…
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
With spring here, it's time to get the youth baseball news.
1. It's the first day of spring. Yes, really. It won't exactly feel like spring as, according to WHDH, it will be cold with a mix of sun and clouds, highs near 40. 2. The Wrentham Town Clerk’s office is looking for registered voters of the town to fill three vacancies for Registrar of Voters. For further information, please contact the Town Clerk at 508-384-5415. 3. Norfolk Youth Baseball will be holding its opening day, Saturday, April 20. Teams should gather no later than 11:30 a.m. at the H.O.D. School and the parade will start at noon, going to the Freeman School where games will be held. 4. Plainville Athletic League's online registration ends March 23. For more go to the league's web site. 5. Make sure you like Wrentham Patch on …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The worst of the weather is expected to hit during the morning commute, according to forecasts.
It will be one messy commute for residents in Wrentham Tuesday morning. Anywhere from 2-4 inches will fall in Wrentham, according to WHDH Weather, with some areas west receiving anywhere from 4-8 inches. Snow is expected to mix with sleet and rain inland by midday. A winter storm warning was put into effect for Western Norfolk County from 2 p.m. Monday p.m. through 11 a.m. Tuesday. Meanwhile, a winter storm advisory was put into effect for Eastern Norfolk County through 8 p.m. Tuesday, according to WHDH. The good news? Tuesday's storm isn't classified as any of the following, according to WHDH Chief Meteorologist Pete Bouchard: a nor'easter, a blockbuster storm (which indicates more than one foot of snow), a coastal flooding event, a …
Monday, March 18, 2013
More winter weather is on the way.
1. Cold and wintery weather are on tap for today and into Tuesday. It will sunny early today, before clouding up, according to WHDH. The snow will arrive between 9 a.m. to midnight with high in the middle 30. Tuesday's morning commute will feature snow, two to four inches in the area, followed by sleet and rain with a high of 33. 2. The Wrentham Men's Chorus' next performance will be Wednesday, March 20, will be in a Gospel Concert, at noon in the sanctuary of the Original Congregational Church, Wrentham. 3. The King Philip School Committee will be meeting Tuesday at the high school at 7 p.m. 4. A Parent Orientation will be held in the King Philip High Auditorium, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. This evening will be a discussion of course …
Friday, March 15, 2013
The weather is looking good for St. Patrick's Day.
1. Only a few flurries will be around this weekend, according to WHDH-TV. Today, it will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy with temperatues in upper 30s to low 40s. There will be some snow showers Saturday with highs near 40. St. Patrick's Day is a little colder with tempertures, but it will mostly sunny. 2. The Fiske Public Library will be presenting Big Ryan's Tall Tales, Saturday March 23, at 10:30 a.m. for ages 0-4. Big Ryan’s Tall Tales has been telling stories for over 11 years. This program focuses on puppet play and music and movement. The program lasts about 30 minutes. Tickets are now available at the circulation desk. Program is free but canned-good donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. This program …
