5 Things: Gronk Bartends for Good Cause, CBS Scene to Raise Money for Marathon Victims & More

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1. Expect a Chance of Rain Wednesday in Foxborough

Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for a chance of showers after 3 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Light south wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday night: A chance of showers, mainly before 2 a.m. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

2. CBS Scene to Unveil Special Beer to Support Marathon Victims Wednesday

CBS Scene at Patriot Place is unveiling a special beer Wednesday at 4:09 p.m. to raise money for The One Fund Boston.

The beer, 4:09 pale ale from Wormtown Brewing Co., will be unveiled on the one-month anniversary of bombings at the Boston Marathon with 100 percent of the proceeds being donated to The One Fund.

CBS Scene is one of only five establishments chosen to serve this very special brew created to benefit The One Fund.

For more information, click here.

3. Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski Bartends Monday to Help Marathon Victims

New Englnad Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski made a guest appearance at the Strega Waterfront Restaurant in Boston Monday to help raise money for the victims of the Boston Marathon.

Gronk got to work behind the bar, serving drinks to many star struck customers.

The Patriots star tight end told WHDH 7News visiting with recovering victims of the Boston Marathon has been a “humbling experience” and inspired him to help out.

"It makes you look at life a little differently and how blessed you are to be in some situations,” Gronkowski said via WHDH. “So it just makes you want to help support them, keep their spirits up, and it's great to be out here helping raise money for a great cause.”

All the proceeds from Monday night's event will go to the One Fund, according to WHDH.

To read WHDH’s story in its entirety, click here.

4. Patriots 2013 Hall of Fame Voting Ends Wednesday

New England Patriots fans have until Wednesday to cast their vote for the player or head coach they feel is most deserving of the team’s hall of fame enshrinement. Fans are encouraged to vote by visiting the Patriots website at www.patriots.com. The Patriots will announce the 2013 Patriots Hall of Fame inductee at the end of the month.

Fan voting began on Patriots Day, April 15, when the team announced that this year’s Patriots Hall of Fame nomination committee selected linebacker Tedy Bruschi, head coach Chuck Fairbanks and offensive tackle Leon Gray as finalists for the honor in 2013.

The finalist receiving the most votes will become the 19th player (or head coach) and 21st person to be named to the Patriots Hall of Fame.

This year’s selection by the fans will join Gil Santos, the “Voice” of the New England Patriots, at an induction ceremony this season.

The Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony is held on the plaza just outside The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon. The outdoor ceremony is free and open to the public. Patriots fans of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The date of the induction ceremony will be finalized when this year’s hall of fame selection is announced.

5. Foxboro Recreation’s 6th Annual Touch-A-Truck Event is Sunday

Foxboro Recreation is set to host its sixth annual Touch-A-Truck event on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Payson Road complex.

“Come out for our free family fun event for truck lovers of all ages,” Foxboro Rec. said in a release announcing the event. “Get up close to the hard-working vehicles, trucks and buses that help us around Foxborough every day.”

The event provides everyone the opportunity to climb on everything from a bus to a dump truck. Great photo opportunity for parents with their kids.