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Features First Public Showing of Recovered 1876 Time Capsule Contents Norwood, MA - September 19, 2016 - The Norwood Masons will host their annual donation day to support Project Smile and the Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood during an Open House on Saturday, October 15, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local Masons will also be exhibiting the contents of a century-old time capsule during the event. Project Smile supplies items to local police and fire departments that may be provided to children in traumatic situations. The Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood serves more than 350 families in the towns of Norwood and Westwood. The Masons will be collecting new and small stuffed animals, small toys, crayons, children’s books and canned goods during the drive. The donation day is part of Norwood Masons’ observance of “Square & Compasses Day.” More than 230 lodges across Massachusetts will open their doors on October 15, offering tours and providing an opportunity for the community to learn more about Freemasonry. The Norwood Masonic Building is located at 76 Day Street. For more information about Project Smile and the Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood, visit projectsmile.org and norwoodpantry.org. Time Capsule Exhibit and 1876 Time Capsule Opening This year marks the centennial celebration of the Norwood Masonic Building, and as part of its observance of the anniversary, members of Orient Lodge in Norwood this past June recovered a time capsule that was placed at the lodge building in 1916. The time capsule included records, photographs, newspapers and more, all of which unfold to tell a story of the growth and expansion of both Norwood and of Freemasonry in the community. Also included was a smaller time capsule that had been originally been placed in 1876 at the former Masonic lodge room at Village Hall on Washington Street. The 1876 capsule has remained sealed to date, and will for the first time in more than 100 years be opened on October 15. All are welcome to attend. The opening will begin at 10 a.m., and contents that are uncovered will be on display through 3 p.m. that day. Freemasonry provides opportunities for fellowship, charity, education, and leadership while creating friendship and understanding among men without regard to their nationality, religion, race, background, or opinion. More information is available at massfreemasons.org. Follow Orient Lodge @Orient_Norwood, or visit www.orientlodge.org for more information.
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 Norwood Masons Host MGH Blood Drive during Norwood Day Festivities Norwood, MA - September 5, 2016 - The Massachusetts General Hospital will hold a Norwood Community Blood Drive, on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Sponsored by the Norwood Masons, the blood drive will be part of the annual Norwood Day activities in Norwood Center. The Bloodmobile will welcome donors outside the Norwood Theater at 109 Central St. from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome and appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment, simply call 617-724-9699 or email [email protected]. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain additional height and weight requirements. Today the MGH Blood Donor Center provides the approximately 75,000 blood components necessary annually to transfuse patients at MGH and other nearby medical facilities. In addition to serving the patient population at MGH, the MGH Blood Donor Center also provides blood and blood components to the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Shriners Burn Institute for Children, the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and MassGeneral for Children. Blood is supplied by volunteer donors – people who realize the ongoing need for lifesaving blood. Every September more than 16,000 people attend Norwood Day, which features live local entertainment, crafters, food from area restaurants and vendors, trolleys, sidewalk sales from local merchants, information booths from local organizations, kiddie rides, and town department displays. More information is available on the Recreation Department page at www.norwoodma.gov. Follow Orient Lodge @Orient_Norwood, or visit www.orientlodge.org for more information. |
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