Weekend in Norfolk (WIN)

On August 5, 6 and 7, come and enjoy the weekend events, including Fire Department open house, Battell Arts ice cream social and games, Land Trust six-peak climb for a free T-shirt, a quilt show at the Congregational Church, blood pressure readings by the EMTs of the Lions Club Ambulance, Artisans Guild demonstrations & discounts, U.S. Coast Guard concert at the Yale Music Shed, leaf printing, a scavenger hunt, a watermelon-eating contest, forest hikes, history talks, stained glass window tours, a Boy Scout campground and more! Bring your family and friends! For a full list of events, go to www.weekendinnorfolk.org.

Immaculate Conception Festival

The Immaculate Conception parish picnic will be Saturday, August 13, from noon to 4 p.m. It promises to be another great event. Erin Og will again provide live Irish music, and there will be pony rides, a variety of games for the children and delicious fresh prepared food. Plan to come and enjoy. Celebrating the Jubilee of Mercy Year proclaimed by Pope Francis, a liturgy will be celebrated under the tent at 5 p.m.

Classic Car Show

Again this year, the Classic Community Classic Car Show will benefit the Norfolk Lions Club Ambulance and the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department. Be sure to save the date of Saturday, September 17, for this fourth annual event, which this year will be held at the Yale Music Shed parking lot. This will give more room for classic cars, vendors, food, entertainment and fun! Admission is free. Car registration is $15. Please contact Marie Lowe at marie@mi-ms.com.