Above: Tots can enjoy a kids concert at Fay this weekend and tweens can craft up some colorful lanters at the Library this week (images L-R edited from Evan Holler’s & Fay’s websites and cropped from Wicked Good Henna,)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
[This post is part of a special guest series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town.] Read the full article → from SOLF Presents: What does Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass have to do with “eastern wintergreen?”
Rec is “Calling all Mary Finn, Woodward, and Neary families” to give their honest feedback in a brief survey. Read the full article → from K-5 families: Weigh in on future RAP classes
Over the February public school break, Southborough Recreation is offering a morning camp for kids. The main attraction for 1st-5th graders is cooking. The additional draw for parents may be the focus on getting “young eaters” to taste and think about healthy ingredients. Read the full article → from Get kids cooking on good nutrition over February break
The Southborough Library is again hosting a 6-week Young Scientists program for kids aged 3-6. Read the full article → from Another session of “Young Scientists” at the Library this winter
Organizers of Trottier’s annual musical are promoting their upcoming production of a Disney classic. The announcement invites the public to “Be Our Guest with Beauty and the Beast Jr.”. Read the full article → from Trottier invites you to “Be Our Guest” for their musical this month
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The public is invited to join the Open Space Preservation Commission in preparing native plant seeds to be sown this winter. And, make plans to sign up for the upcoming seed distribution for the Winter Sow program. Read the full article → from Native plant seed cleaning – Saturday (Updated)
Reminder — As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Christmas Tree pickups are this Saturday (Updated)
The Southborough Library is resuming the Dungeon & Dragons series for ages 10-14. Read the full article → from D&D at the Library – January 16
This month, the Southborough Library launched a virtual series they are excited to announce. The new subscription allows patrons to take part in virtual author talks including Q&A. Plus, you can tap into over 75 previously recorded talks. Read the full article → from Virtual Author Talk series through the Library
Do you have questions about the big school building project headed to a Special Town Meeting this spring? Or do you have an issue you’d like to raise or discuss with members of the committee overseeing the proposal? Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee “Office Hours” this Friday
Southborough Youth & Family Services has asked me to remind the community about an important survey promoted in the fall.
If you are a Southborough (or Northborough) parent/caregiver who hasn’t yet completed the anonymous Encompass Survey, please take a few minutes to provide your input related to alcohol and drugs. Read the full article → from Reminder: Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
The Southborough Library is hosting more “Crafternoons” with popular crafter Mandy Roberge . Read the full article → from Crafternoons this winter & spring