5 Things, August 30: Children's Storytime, Castle Island Trip and More

1. Another Beautiful Day Predicted

Thursday calls for sunny skies, with a high near 84, according to the National Weather Service. Light west wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning.

At night they predict clear skies, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

2. Post an Announcement or Press Release on Walpole Patch for Free

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3. The 2012-2013 Walpole Public Schools Calendar

The first day of the 2012-2013 school year in Walpole for students in grades 1-12 is Thursday, September 6, 2012 - just one week from today! Teachers and nurses report the day before, September 5. Kindergarten and Pre-K starts September 10.

4. Walpole Seniors to Visit Castle Island

The Walpole Council on Aging will be hosting a trip to Castle Island in South Boston. The trip will also include lunch at Sully's.

5. Children's Storytime at Barnes and Noble

Barnes & Noble at the Walpole Mall will be hosting a children's storytime at 10:30 a.m. The book Marley Goes to School will be read aloud.