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5 Things for Aug. 22: Public Meeting with Kraft Organization, Dance Auditions, Live Music and More

Here's five things you need to know today in Foxborough: Sunny with a high near 84; Town’s public advisory committee to hold open meeting with the Kraft Organization; Live music at Patriot Place and more.

Editor's note: Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. If you know of something happening in town that did not make our list, please add it in the comment section! 1. Expect a Sunny Wednesday in Foxborough Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the morning. Wednesday night: Patchy fog after 4 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. 2. Foxborough’s Public Advisory Committee to Hold Open Meeting with Kraft Organization The town’s public advisory committee will be…

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5 Things for Aug. 17: Voter Registration Deadline, Pool Closing, Final Public Practice for Pats and More

Here's five things you need to know today in Foxborough: A cloudy Friday with a high near 85, last public practice for the New England Patriots and multiple fundraisers to support sports in town.

Editor's note: Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. If you know of something happening in town that did not make our list, please add it in the comment section! 1. Cloudy with a High Near 85 Expected in Foxborough Friday Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts of …

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Foxboro Midget Football to Hold Fundraiser with Jim Plunkett at Waxy O'Connors

Jim Plunkett - the musician, not the football player - will be performing at Waxy O'Connors Friday, presented by Foxboro Midget Football.

The Foxboro Midget Football program is holding a fundraiser at Waxy O'Connors Friday night featuring musician Jim Plunkett. A light buffet begins at 7 p.m. followed by a performance by Plunkett at 8 p.m. "This is a great way to meet everyone involved with FMF and have a great time as well," organizers said in a press release. Cost for the event is $20 and space is limited. Tickets can be purchased at the snack shack, online at www.fmfwarriors.org or at Waxy's. Plunkett is "just a man of simple songs who likes to have fun," according to organizers. "He plays what he likes … hoping that you’ll like it too. He’s been performing in the New England area for decades from Cape Cod to Boston and throughout the surrounding towns. He’ll get you to …

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Foxboro Midget Football's Third Annual Poker and Casino Night

The tournament will take place on Friday, Oct. 14 at 6:00pm.

Foxboro Midget Football is presenting their third annual 'Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament and Casino Night.' The tournament will take place on Friday, Oct. 14 at the Foxboro VFW Post 2626, 337 Cocasset Street, Foxboro. Festivities will begin at 6:00pm. If poker is not your best game, join the event for cocktails, food, silent auctions, music and more. Tournament cost is $120.00 per person. General admission is $20.00. $30.00 Satellites at 6:00 and the main event is at 7:15pm. Tickets include a buffet from Chickie Flynn's and 15,000 in starting chips. First place will take home a prize of $2,500 based on 100 players. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top six players. Helping Hands Poker, Inc will provide tables. For more information or …

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