Isabellas Perform Women’s Poetry of World War I
For this year’s annual production, “Scars Upon My Heart,” the Isabella Players presented a reading of women’s poetry from World War I. The somber and moving performance began with the players, all dressed in black, filing into the chapel singing the patriotic hymn “Jerusalem.” Ann Havemeyer introduced the readings by explaining the importance of poetry […]
Community News
Love Letters Project at Norfolk Library Each Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in March and April, everyone is invited to join a letter-writing group at the library. We will write to different groups each week, including senior citizens, soldiers and inmates. All materials will be provided, and families are welcome to attend. For […]
Norfolk Then . . .
Monday, March 12, marks the 130th anniversary of the most famous snowstorm in recorded American history, the Blizzard of 1888. Although there have been heavier snowfalls and lower temperatures, the combination of snow, wind and cold of the “Great White Hurricane” has been unmatched in more than a century. The storm paralyzed the East Coast […]
Children Learn by Giving
Throughout November and December the children and staff of Norfolk Early Learning Center worked together to emphasize kindness and the importance of community. The children in NELC’s school-age program compiled a list of ideas and activities that would help others or simply make their day better. This included baking cookies for the fire department, making […]
Norfolk Community Garden Flourishes at Botelle School
By Gabby Nelson Walking through the Norfolk Community Garden behind Botelle School in midwinter, one may not be greeted by the same lush show as in midsummer, but there is evidence everywhere of promise for the season to come. The picnic tables sitting on a brick patio in the center of the garden wait […]
