5 Things Aug. 17: Register to Vote, Kix Brooks and More

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1. Sunny to start, storms a possibility tonight
Patchy fog is before 8 a.m. Otherwise, it will be sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind will increase 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. It will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind will be 3 to 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch expected, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

2. Register to vote
Today is the last day to register to vote or to change your political party for the upcoming State Primary. The Norton Town Clerks Office, located on the first floor of Town Hall, 70 E. Main St. will be open 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information click here or call 508-285-0230.

3. Hip Hop on over to Frenzy
, 253 Mansfield Ave., Norton, will host Hip Hop Week 9 a.m. to noon with On the Barre, who will teach some dance moves. Cost is $20. For more information or to reserve a spot call 508-622-1294.

4. Kix Brooks
Kix Brooks will perform 6 p.m. at , 23 Patriot Place, Foxborough. Best known as one-half of legendary country music superstars Brooks & Dunn, Kix Brooks has embarked on a new solo career. Tickets are $20 and can be bought at the Showcase Live website.

5. YPO board members wanted
The Young Professionals Organization is looking for additional board members to assist with event promotion and ideas as well as in other areas. For more information email unitedregionalypo@ymail.com or call 508-488-YPO (9761).