5 Things: Foxboro Rec’s Spring Brochure, Relay for Life Volunteers Needed & More

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1. Snow Showers Likely in Foxborough Thursday

Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for snow showers likely before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light northwest wind.

2. Foxborough Recreation Department’s Spring Brochure is Now Available

Click here to view the Foxborough Recreation Department’s spring brochure.

3. Relay for Life Volunteers Needed

The Relay For Life of Greater Foxboro is happily accepting volunteers to bring fresh ideas and insights to the planning table. Specific needs include help with entertainment, the survivors’ tent, and the children’s tent. 

While a DJ has already been secured, other activities are still undecided. Would you like to help bring new life to the event?  Do you have connections to local sources of entertainment to help switch things up a bit, or are you willing to take on the challenge of finding some?

Each year cancer survivors are celebrated with a dinner reception to thank them for the inspiration they provide in motivating all of us to take action. This is an important aspect of Relay, and many hands are needed to ensure the survivors and their caregivers are properly honored. Would you be willing to provide help in this special way?

Relay is a family event, but the long hours can quickly become overwhelming to our younger participants.  The children’s tent crushes the boredom and gives them a special spot to connect and celebrate. Do you have any creative ideas to share with kids in mind? Are you upbeat and lively enough to keep up with the little ones?

There are many ways to help out in preparation for and during this overnight event; some require very little time but are nevertheless essential to the success of Relay.  If you would like to lend your time and talents to our family of volunteers, please contact one of the following: ACS Staff Partner Katie Boutilier at Katie.Boutilier@cancer.org, 508-897-4322, Relay Co-Coordinator Amy Walker at aw1529@verizon.net, 508-337-9928, or Relay Co-Coordinator Lisa Balzarini at l.balzarini@verizon.net, 617-921-9312.

The next planning committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. (South Foxboro Community Center, 382 South St., Foxborough).

4. Patriot Place Events:

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

• Baby Pictures at Showcase Cinema de Lux: Enjoy the latest movies in a convenient baby friendly setting at a discounted price of only $6.

• Easter Activities at Bass Pro Shops: Join Bass Pro Shops for free and fun Easter activities. Get a free photo with the Easter Bunny, Easter egg hunts, crafts for the kids and more.

• Fun and Games with 5Wits: Join 5Wits at 6 p.m. for a night of fun and games. Try some of their favorite board and card games and have a chance to take them home for a steal.

• Trivia at Red Robin: Come try your luck during trivia at Red Robin every Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. sponsored by Sam Adams.

5. Patriot Place Chili Bowl Raises Nearly $2K for Hockomock Area YMCA Campaign

Last weekend’s second annual Patriot Place Chili Bowl at Bass Pro Shops was a tremendous success, raising close to $2,000 for the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Reach Out for Youth and Families campaign. Tavolino won both the judges and popular vote for best chili in the competition. The event was judged by cast members of the hit TV show, “Wicked Tuna.”