5 Things: Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Jake n JOES Fundraiser for One Fund Boston & More

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1. Expect a Chance of Showers Wednesday in Foxborough with a High Near 68

Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for a chance of showers, mainly before 7 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Wednesday night: A slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

2. National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday in Foxborough

Children can begin a lifetime of drug addiction by simply opening the medicine cabinet at home. Misuse of prescription pain relievers has been linked to opiate addiction such as heroin.

Nationally, one in five teens in grades 9-12 report abuse of a prescription medication at least once in their lives, according to the 2009 Partnership for a Drug Free America.

In Foxborough, teens in grades 9-12 reported abuse of prescription medications, including taking pain relievers (11.7 percent), tranquilizers (6.6 percent) and stimulants (16.2 percent) not prescribed for them by a doctor at least once in their lives, according to the 2010 Communities that Care Survey.

Proper disposal of pharmaceuticals protects the environment and protects the community. On Saturday, April 27th, the Foxborough Board of Health is sponsoring a National Drug Take Back Day – a free medication take back and disposal program.

The program will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the McGinty Room of the Foxborough Public Safety Building.

Medications being collected:

• Old or unused medications including over-the-counter or prescriptions in all 
forms including pills, creams, liquids and sharps.

For veterinary medications, 
follow these simple steps:

• Keep medications in original containers and black out personal information from label

• Ensure medication name and dosage is visible

• Count the pills remaining in advance

NOTE: Thermometers will not be accepted. Any/all personal information will be kept confidential.

3. Jake n JOES to Host Dinner Fundraiser for Marathon Victims

Jake n JOES Sports Grile, with locations in Norwood and Foxborough, will be hosting a fundraiser event on Tuesday, April 30th for The One Fund Boston, established to help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Stop by Jake n JOES Tuesday for lunch, dinner or take-out and 20 percent of all sales will be donated to The One Fund Boston. For more information on this cause, click here.

4. Patriot Place Events:

Here’s what’s happening around Patriot Place today:

• Earth Day Toy Collection Drive at Kidville: Donate your gently used plastic toys to Second Chance Toys during Kidville's Earth Day Toy Collection Drive.

• 7-10 p.m. - Live Music at Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro: Welcome Fil Pacino to Tastings' Music Series stage.

5. Bon Jovi Announces The J. Geils Band Added to July 20th Concert in Foxborough

Bon Jovi announced Tuesday that Boston based rockers, The J. Geils Band, will join them as the special guest at select stadium concerts this summer, including the July 20th show at Gillette Stadium.

“BON JOVI Because We Can – The Tour” kicked off earlier this year; and night after night, Bon Jovi has given show-stopping performances to packed arenas across North America. The tour will head overseas in early May and will make its way back to the U.S. in July for the most highly anticipated stadium concerts of the summer.  The July 20th Foxborough show is sure to be an epic night of rock n’ roll music. 

 Tickets are still available for Bon Jovi’s Gillette Stadium concert and can be purchased at the Gillette Stadium Ticket Office or at all Ticketmaster locations, through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000, Ticketmaster Express at 866-448-7849 (automated only self-service line) or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Visit www.BonJovi.com for up-to-date information.

 Legendary group and Boston based heroes The J. Geils Band’s lengthy discography includes celebrated hits “Centerfold,” “Freeze Frame” and “Love Stinks,” as well as fan favorites "Looking for a Love," "(Ain’t Nothin' But A) Houseparty," and "Musta Got Lost.”  For more than 30 years, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-nominated group has treated fans to their celebrated catalogue of classics.

 Bon Jovi’s return to the road in 2013 launches the latest chapter in an ongoing blockbuster run which has secured their status as the essential live rock band—– having performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 35 million fans. “BON JOVI Because We Can - The Tour” will continue across North America, South Africa, Europe, Japan, Brazil, and Australia.