May 15 Around Foxborough | Virtual Classes, Free Boyden Library Books, Cooking With Andrea5, Scouts, Dining Deals, Shopping, And More!

  • May 15 – Deadline to submit applications for Foxborough VFW Post 2626 scholarship. Applications may be obtained by e-mailing quartermaster2626@gmail.com.
  • May 15 – #TheSageSchool All School Meeting 8:30 a.m.*
  • May 15 – CoViD-19 Testing By Appointment at Gillette Stadium P10 Entrance 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.*
  • May 15 – HockomocYMCA Virtual Fitness Classes
  • May 15 – Foxborough Town Manager Daily Covid-19 Update ~10:00 a.m.*
  • May 15 – Book Give-Away at Boyden Library 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • May 8 – Mother Goose on the Loose with Mrs. Rossetti 11:00 a.m.*
  • May 15 – Daily On-Line Bingo with Foxborough Senior Center Director 1:30 p.m.
  • May 15 – Cooking With @andreakristens5 (Salad Dressings, Vinaigrettes, & Salads) this afternoon.
  • May 15 – BSA Troop 314 Virtual Patrol Meeting 6:00 p.m.*
  • May 15 – WeBeLoS Den Meeting 6:00 p.m.*
  • May 15 – Boyden Library’s Bedtime Story with Miss Kacee 6:30 p.m.*
  • May 15 – Classic Television on #FCATV 7:00 p.m.
  • May 15 – ? Book Club (Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell) 8:00 p.m.
  • May 15 – Jaycees Concert On The Common (Aerochix, 2019) on #FCATV 8:00 p.m.
  • May 15 – Foxborough Houses Of Worship Virtual Worship Services & Meetings**
  • May 15 – ShopFoxborough’s Who has the best pizza?, best sub? & best chili? polls.***
  • May 15 – Covid-19 Daily Download.**

* Check with venues before proceeding.

Helping Hands

  • All Year – Foxborough Discretionary Fund (35 Neponset Avenue/P.O. Box 636) is collecting non-perishables for folks in Foxborough.
  • Now – Food Drive & Donation Bins at @HockomockYMCA 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.*
  • Now – Food Drive & Donation Bins at @HockomockYMCA (67 Mechanic Street, Foxborough MA 02035) 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.*
  • Now – Fifth Annual Fill The Foxborough Pet Pantry is accepting donations of pet food, kitty litter, and pet supplies. Pet food accepted is dry pet food in unopened bags weighing 10 pounds or less and canned food.
  • Now – Jaycees Sand For Seniors Program. You can sign up through the Jaycees or the Foxborough Senior Center.

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Fun Stuff & Interesting Information

  • May 15 – Today is National Chocolate Chip Day.* *
  • May 15 – Today is National Defense Transportation Day.*
  • May 15 – Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day.*
  • May 15 – Today is National Bike to Work Day.* *
  • May 15 – Today is International Day of Families.*
  • May 15 – #FunFact: The cornerstone of the new Meeting-house was laid on May 15, 1822. Explore and learn more about worship in Foxborough at http://history.02035.org/worship.htm.
  • May 15 – The first copyright law was enacted by Massachusetts General Court on May 15, 1672.* *
  • May 15 – On May 15, 1849, Philadelphia Turngemeinde was founded.* *
  • May 15 – Department of Agriculture was created on May 15, 1862.* *
  • May 15 – James Puckle patented the world’s first machine gun on May 15, 1718.* *
  • May 15 – On May 15, 1905, Las Vegas, Nevada was founded.* *
  • May 15 – Mickey Mouse made his debut in Disney’s short “Plane Crazy” on May 15, 1928.* *
  • May 15 – On May 15, 1911, Supreme Court dissolved Standard Oil using the Sherman Anti-trust Act.* *
  • Ongoing – On-line Fun Stuff*
  • May 3 – May 9 – Public Service Recognition Week ends 5/9/20.*
  • May 3 – May 9 – National Small Business Week has been postponed.*
  • May 4 – May 9 – National Teacher Appreciation Week ends 5/9/20.*
  • May 10 – May 16 – National Charter Schools Week ends 5/16/20.*
  • May – Submit Comments to the Massachusetts Reopening Advisory Board *
  • May – U.S. Census Information.*
  • May 6 – 10 – Day-time Roadwork on #Route495_Foxborough 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.*
  • May 1 – May 31 – May is Older Americans Month.
  • May 1 – May 31 – May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
  • May 1 – May 31May is National Building Safety Month.
  • May 1 – May 31 – May is National Mental Health Awareness Month.
  • May 1 – May 31 – May is National Foster Care Month.
  • May 1 – May 31 – May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
  • May 1 – May 31 – May is Jewish American Heritage Month.
  • May 1 – May 31 – Information About Hunting Season in Massachusetts.*
  • Apr. 6 – Nov. – Foxborough Compost Site is OPEN Mondays-Saturdays (except holidays) 7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
  • Ongoing – Foxborough Fundraisers*
  • Sept. 23 – Spring 2020 – The Mirimichi Bridge Replacement Project beginning September 23, 2019, detour route includes Mirimichi Street, Spruce Street, West Street, South Street, Cedar Street, and Route 106 in Foxborough. Work Hours are Mon.-Fri. 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm. (weather permitting).**
  • Jan. 15 – May 1 – Open Burn season in Massachusetts ends 5/1/2020.*

* Check with venues before proceeding.