Patriots to Practice with the Buccaneers, Movie Night at the Booth

• Today: A chance of showers before 9 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9-11 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog before 8 p.m., then Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Patriot Place Events

• Live fish feeding at Bass Pro Shop, 1:30 p.m.
• Free Caricature Artist at the Activity Center, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Bounce House at Life is Good, 11 a.m.
• Storytime at Cinema de Lux, 11 a.m.
• Trivia at CBS Scene, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday Night Paddle at Eastern Mountain Sports, 5 p.m.

The Foxboro Recreation Department has moved their next movie night at the Booth Playground to Aug. 19 due to the impending storms

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The Patriots will hold a joint practice today with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 11 a.m. at the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium.

This fall, the Hockomock Area YMCA will host its annual Healthy Futures Youth Triathlon on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at its North Attleboro Branch at 300 Elmwood Street, No. Attleboro.  Youth ages 3 – 13 are encouraged to Give it a Tri and participate in one’s age appropriate division. Enjoy this opportunity to be introduced to a lifelong activity that builds confidence, determination and a love for physical activity. 

The Healthy Futures Initiative, launched in 2006, is a collective community response to the need for improved physical activity and healthy eating among youth. Since the initiative’s inception, the Hockomock Y has focused on improving the identification and enactment of strategies, building upon principals of intervention, prevention, and sustainable change.

The Youth Triathlon is a fun way to engage youth and families in physical activity and healthy eating. Perfect for both beginner and experienced athletes, the event offers a safe, fun activity to inspire and support youth. The event offers four age divisions, giving each participant the opportunity to be challenged while, at the same time, setting kids up for success. 

• Ages 3 - 5: Swim - 15 yards, Bike - 1/4 mile, Run 1/4 mile
• Ages 6 – 7: Swim - 50 yards, Bike - 3/4 mile, Run - 1/2 mile
• Ages 8 - 10: Swim - 100 yards, Bike - 1 Mile, Run - 3/4 mile
• Ages 11 - 13: Swim - 150 yards, Bike - 1.5 miles, Run - 1 mile

Register today online at www.hockymca.org.  Click on “Events” and “Youth Triathlon.”  You may also register at any Hockomock Area YMCA Member Service Desk in Foxboro, Franklin or North Attleboro.

Day-of registration begins promptly at 9 AM. Parent orientation and bike set up will immediately follow. Athletes should arrive with their helmets and bikes. All athletes will be placed in a heat with heat leaders available to both preview the course and lead stretching.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Michael Bordonaro at 508.643.5225 or MichaelB@hockymca.org.  All proceeds benefit the Reach Out to Youth and Families Program at the Hockomock Area YMCA