Above: Highlights this weekend and next include two annual family friendly fundraisers. (images cropped from flyer and Facebook)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
The annual 5K for Southborough based The New England Center for Children is next week. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K for Autism – May 11
Annual or perennial, you’ll find it at this year’s Southborough Gardeners plant sale on Saturday, May 11, at the Community House. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Plant Sale – May 18
Last spring, a case between residents and the Town and a former Select Board member resulted in national headlines. Last week the Telegram ran an update on the case, Barron v. Kolenda, after the Secretary of State’s office issued a letter ordering the Town to respond to a related records request.
I’m sharing that update with further details. Read the full article → from Dispute over subpoenaed Town records in Barron v. Kolenda
There is one more community chorus concert this weekend that I forgot to share news on. This one is for an intergenerational community chorus. Read the full article → from Sound & Spirit concert promises a Magical concert this weekend
FSYC is asking the community to turnout for their shopping fundraiser at the Community House the week before Mother’s Day, this year with more attractions. Read the full article → from Reminder: “Shop with a Purpose” this Sunday
Trottier Middle School students will play for laughs when they hit the stage next weekend. The play details are announced by the Trottier Drama department, but the description assures you can expect a comedy. (At least in the modern sense.) Read the full article → from Trottier’s “Night at the Wax Museum” — May 10 & 11
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Southborough must do better for businesses
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
It turns out that Westborough Community Chorus will also be singing Broadway inspired showtunes this weekend. The good news is that if you’re a big fan of that genre, you could actually attend both WCC’s and NACC’s concert. Read the full article → from WCC will also feature “Broadway Sensations!”
Northborough Area Community Chorus is inviting the public to enjoy Broadway musical highlights without the travel expenses. Read the full article → from NACC will bring “Broadway” to the Gonk stage this Sunday
The Blood Mobile that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital is returning to Southborough to collect “life giving blood”. Read the full article → from Donate Blood Tomorrow (Thurs) at the Blood Mobile
The community is invited to Southborough Open Land Foundation’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 8th. As usual, the event includes a reception, award presentation, and a special presentation. Read the full article → from Join SOLF to learn about owl rescues — May 8
Southborough Youth & Family Services is inviting the public to a humorous, motivational talk on “The Power of The Positive” in less than two weeks. Unlike most of their programs, this one requires purchasing tickets in advance for the limited seat event. Read the full article → from Buy tickets for a “Positive” night of “Humor and Motivation”