Five Things You Need to Know Today in Walpole: July 31

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1. Chance of Showers Today

The is calling for a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%. At night, there is chance of showers, mainly after 8pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

2. Trader Joe’s Now Accepting Employment Applications

Trader Joe’s, which is , have begun accepting applications and interviewing potential “Crew Members” this week.

The hiring event will then continue throughout the week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Applicants interested in becoming a “trader on the culinary high seas” should visit the Trader Joe’s hiring location in Patriot Place's North Marketplace, across from Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse. Interested individuals need to apply in person and can obtain an application on site or online at www.traderjoes.com/pdf/employment_application.pdf.

2. Summer Concert Series Continues Tonight with The Peacheaters

The band The Peacheaters will be performing live in downtown Walpole as part of the Recreation Department's Concerts on the Common series. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. at the bandstand in the Town Common.

3. Public Meeting on Bird Machine Site

A public meeting will be held on Tuesday July 31, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room at , 135 School Street. This meeting will present the results of the Draft Phase IV Final Inspection Report prepared by AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. (AMEC) for the former Bird Machine site located at 100 Neponset Street in Walpole, MA. For the notice click here.

4. Walpole Swim Team Meet Against Framingham

The Walpole Swim Team will have a meet at home against Framingham beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information visit their website at http://www.walpoleswimteam.com/seasonsSummer.htm

5. Live Band Karaoke Tonight

The British Beer Company will be hosting "Live Band Karaoke" tonight. Come and belt out some of your favorite tunes with a live band behind you. For more information call 508-668-9909.