5 Things: Foxboro Against Diabetes 5K, Road Closures, Clean Up the Town & More

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1. Expect a Hot and Humid Weekend in Foxborough

Saturday’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Saturday night: Patchy fog after 4 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Sunday: Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Sunday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

2. Foxboro Against Diabetes 5K is Saturday; Expect Road Closures

The 13^th annual Foxboro Against Diabetes 5K run/walk will take place Saturday with an after-race party at Lafayette House at the corner of Washington and Pine streets in Foxborough. The race will begin at 10 a.m. at the Invensys cafeteria on Neponset Avenue.

This event is held in memory of Shannon Hurley and all proceeds are donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For more information, visit www.FoxboroAgainstDiabetes.com.

Expect Detours on Race Day

Due to the high number of participants and to provide safety to runners and motor vehicles, there will be some detours and road closures during this event.

Chestnut Street - from Payson Road to Mechanic Street - will be closed (eastbound) from 9:50 to 11 a.m. The westbound lane of Chestnut Street, from Mechanic to North streets, will be closed from 9:50 to 10:20 a.m. and Mechanic Street traffic traveling inbound from the center will be detoured east on Chestnut to Cocasset streets, from 9:50 to 10:30 a.m. Baker and Bird streets will also be shutdown from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and Neponset Avenue will be closed to traffic from 9 to 11 a.m.

The Foxborough Police Department, which is a proud partner of the Foxboro Against Diabetes 5K Run/Walk will be assisting with these road closures.

For the past 13 years, the Foxborough Police Relief Association and the department has proudly supported this race to help this organization reach its goal of "Making Diabetes a Disease of the Past."

3. Clean Up Foxborough Day

Town Historian Jack Authelet and Foxborough resident AJ Dooley, owner of Dooley Disposal Services, took exception to the amount of litter they’ve seen around town and have organized a community-wide clean up day event for Saturday to rid the town of its litter in advance of the 25^th annual Founders Day on Saturday, June 8^th.

After receiving the Board of Selectmen’s approval to hold such an event, Authelet and Dooley implored the help and support of the community, which has signed up in force to clean up Foxborough on Saturday, June 1.

Organizers will be providing trash bags, receptacles and have grouped teams of volunteers to fan out across the town and pick up trash along the roadsides, parks, schools and other public areas.

Volunteers who preregistered online will be given high visibility t-shirts for safety and are asked to bring yard work-style gloves, good shoes (sneakers or boots) and something to drink (water or energy drinks). It will certainly be a hot Saturday with temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees, so be prepared and stay safe.

According to event information published in Thursday’s Foxboro Reporter, volunteers are asked to check in at the registration desk located in the Town Hall parking lot between 8 and 8:30 a.m. Saturday. The desk can be reached at (508) 543-1389.

4. Patriot Place Weekend Events

Here’s what’s happening around Patriot Place this weekend:

(Saturday) Noon to 6 p.m. - Cornhole Commotion: You don't have to play in the tournament to enjoy the day.  The kids can play on the Patriot Experience inflatables and everyone can enjoy the Taste of Patriot Place and watch the tournament. Click here for more information.

(Saturday and Sunday) - Dock Dogs at Bass Pro Shops: If you want to watch dogs fly through the air come check them out at Bass Pro Shops. Click here for more information.

(Saturday) - Rock-N-Dock Festival at Showcase Live: Join Showcase Live for the Rock-N-Dock Festival Down Syndrome Benefit Concert Featuring Lori McKenna with Raw Deal.

(Sunday) - New England Revolution vs. LA Galaxy: Come see the New England Revolution take on the LA Galaxy at Gillette Stadium.

5. Foxborough High School 2013 Prom

Foxborough High School students will enjoy a night of gowns, dinner, limos, and dancing with their friends on Saturday at the school’s annual junior prom held this year at Luciano’s in Wrentham. Have prom photos? Share them on Foxborough Patch by uploading them to this gallery! (Click here).