5 Things Weekend Edition Family Fun Day at MHS, Elks Carnival at Comcast Center, and More

1. This Weekend's Forecast From the National Weather Service

• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 6 to 13 mph.
• Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.
• Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

2. Mansfield Hornets Sports This Weekend

• Spring Track @ Newton North, 9 a.m.
  

3. Family Fun Day at Mansfield High School

The family of former Mansfield resident Jessica Cochrane will hold a family fun day on May 4 to help raise money and awareness for Gardner Syndrome.

Cochrane, who now lives in North Attleboro, sufferers from the condition and has gone though multiple surgeries, included the removal of her large intestine on early this year as part of an effort to prevent colon cancer from forming.

The day of fun and games will help raise money for Cochrane and lessen the financial burden that comes with being unable to work while recovering from the surgeries.

Special guests and performances at the event includes singer Shanna Jackman, a demonstration from Personal Best Karate, and members of the Rev Girls.

Admission to the event is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Children 12 and under will also receive one free game ticket. The event opens at 10 a.m. and goes until 3 p.m. at Mansfield High School. 

To learn more about the event, head over to the event's Facebook page.

4. Boy Scouts Clean Up Mansfield

While the Great American Cleanup of Mansfield was last week, the Mansfield Boy Scouts are making sure to do their part.

Those who want to help are asked to meet at the Congregational Church at 8:15am on Saturday, May 4. The town coordinator will hand out assignments before everyone goes to their assigned area. 

The cleaning is expected to end by 11:30 a.m

5. Mansfield Elks Carnival

The Mansfield Elks Spring Carnival will be at the Comcast Center though May 5. The carnival will be open noon - 11 p.m. on Saturday, and noon - 5 p.m. on Sunday.