5 Things Nov. 5: Montion's Biscotti Fundraiser, Abstracts Show and More

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1. “Beautiful Souls” book discussion for men
A men's book discussion group will be held 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Norton Public Library. Led by Jay Boucher, this month's selection is “Beautiful Souls: Saying No, Breaking Rank, and Heeding the Voice of Conscience in Dark Times,” by Eyal Press. This group meets the first Monday of each month.

2. Montione's Biscotti and Italian Bakery fundraiser
Montione's Biscotti and Italian Bakery has offered to give 10 percent of sales from Nov. 1 to 17 to Foxborough High School Girls Soccer - just bring the attached flyer. For hours and other information, click the attached flyer.

3. Person and Business of the Year dinner and awards banquet deadline
Today at 3 p.m. is the last chance for registration to the 96th dinner and awards banquet to celebrate the United Regional Chamber of Commerce's 2012 Person of the Year Ed Hurley and the  2012 Business of the Year Cryan Landscape Contractors. The event will take place Thursday, Nov. 8, 6 p.m. at Lake View Pavilion, 45 Lakeview Road, Foxborough. Tickets are $45 per person. To RSVP or for more information call 508-222-0801, 508-528-2800 or 508-695-6011.

4. Abstracts show
An abstracts show, featuring the works of local artists and their abstract aesthetic, will be held 7 p.m. at 263 Central St, Foxborough. Artists on tap to participate include James Moran, Kathy Dickens, Pam Abrams-Warnick and Bianka Nebel. An artist reception will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

5. High near 51, low around 29
Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 45. tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 27.