Juri Love

Buy Now James Scarborough, as Michael Myers from the “Halloween” slasher movies, takes part in the Foxboro Recreation Department’s annual Halloween parade Saturday. The parade, began at the town hall parking lot where volunteer judges voted on the costumes, was one of a number of Halloween events taking place in the area this weekend. More, City & Town, A3.

Jordan Maynard, Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission speaks to the public at Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center in Foxboro last week. submitted

Jack Gannon, president of the Foxboro Art Association, stands in front of his painting “Red Fish,” which is among the artwork on display at the Boyden Library this month. JURI LOVE

FOXBORO -- Local officials got a chance to talk about how grant money has impacted local communities when commissioners and staff from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission paid a recent visit to the area.

Honoring the service and sacrifice of those who served in Korea, a replica of the Korean War Veterans Memorial that is on the National Mall in Washington, D.C, was on display in the Gillette Stadium Plaza over Veterans Day weekend.

Sara Letourneau recently published a book of poetry called “Wild Gardens.” submitted

Lauren Topping, of Mansfield, and her daughter Alexandra Rackette, of Foxboro, have been collecting baby dolls and and monetary donations for donation to patients with dementia. submitted

Dochee Thales, a native of Haiti who has lived in Foxboro for five years, is hosting Thanksgiving at her home. One of the dishes she is serving alongside her turkey is macaroni gratine, seen above, along with rice made with red beans, fried plantains and Accra fritters. MARK STOCKWELL/THE SUN CHRONICLE

Blanca Henriquez of Attleboro moved to the United States from El Salvador 29 years ago brings traditional foods from that country to her family’s Thanksgiving table to show gratitude.

FOXBORO -- For some area residents, giving back to the community during the holiday season has become a tradition.