5 Things: Invensys Donates $10K to Foxborough Schools, Local Students Raise $1,200 for El Salvador Program & More

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1. Expect a Chance of Showers and Thunderstorms Thursday in Foxborough

Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy dense fog before 11 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Thursday night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog. Low around 62. South wind 9 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

2. Invensys Donates $10,000 to Foxborough Schools to Fund Summer Math Camp

Foxborough Schools Superintendent Debra Spinelli informed the school committee Monday the district has received another generous donation of $10,000 from Invensys for its annual summer math camp.

“They have supported this summer camp for many years now and it’s been one of the best partnerships we have,” Spinelli said. “We want to thank them for that.”

3. Sage School Students Raise Over $1,200 for Educational Project in El Salvador

For the third year in a row, the Sage School participated in “The Great Coin Race,” a special community service program by Kids to Kids/World Connect.

The school is divided into two Sage teams that ‘race’ by collecting change to raise money for a project that the Service at Sage Committee has chosen in El Salvador called Broadening Horizons.

This project aims to increase the interest in and access to unique educational experiences for youth by organizing an activity day (led by Peace Corps Volunteers) for youth introducing science experiments, arts and crafts and teamwork building activities and by training local teachers and youth outreach volunteers to lead these activities and incorporate them into schools on a permanent basis. Collectively, Sage raised $1,228.58 for Kids to Kids World Connect.

4. Patriot Place Events

Here’s a look at what’s happening around Patriot Place today:

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.

Ladies Night at Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro: Join Tastings for ladies night. An evening of friends, wine, shopping and fun.

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.

Bounce Houses: Jump around all afternoon in inflatable bounce houses. Located in the North Marketplace outside of Life is good, enjoy the afternoon as the kids bounce the day away.

9:30 p.m. - Ryan Brooks Kelly at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill: With his unique country style and the experience of a seasoned veteran, Ryan is ready for a break-though in the music industry.

5. Jeff Bailey Could Challenge Sen. Timilty Again

Jeff Bailey, who unsuccessfully ran against Democratic state Sen. James Timilty last year, could try a second challenge next year. However, the Republican pastor will likely stay out of the race, and attempt to dethrone Attleboro State Rep. Paul Heroux.

Speaking last week during the Attleboro Republican City Committee meeting at the All Saints Anglican Church, Bailey said he would run for state office in 2014.

"I'm not committing to anything, but right now I'm kind of leaning toward the State Rep. seat," said Bailey, adding, "We'll see what the landscape looks like for state Senate as well."

Timilty represents Foxborough, Mansfield, Norton, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Medfield, Walpole and portions of Attleboro and Sharon.