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1. On this St. Patrick’s Day, the weather will be mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind will be 6 mph becoming east. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 35.

2. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Nine Lives of Norton Feline Rescue Shelter. This year they will be celebrating 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an ice cream social and bake sale. Donations will be accepted to help pay for the ice cream and supplies. For more information call 508-285-5159, visit www.ninelivesofnorton.org or email ninelivesofnorton@yahoo.com.

3.  The Irish Comedy Tour St. Paddy’s Day Show will take place at Showcase Live, 23 Patriot Pl, Foxborough. Not only will you get a night full of laughs, but there will be an addition of authentic Irish music to the show. Doors open 6 p.m. for dinner and best seat selection. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.

4.  Not sure what’s going on in town for St. Patrick’s Day? Check out this list of happenings. Throughout the day we will be sure to post other St. Patrick’s Day goodies as well.

5. Looking for a new home? Check out our virtual tour of open houses going on in the area this weekend.