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Trottier’s Big Band with Summer Camargo — June 11

"Emerging Artists" to be featured on radio this Friday & Saturday; Evening of Jazz on Thursday with returning guest performer

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Above: The middle school’s Big Band will hold its annual Evening of Jazz with special guest Summer Camargo next week. You can get a preview of the kids’ talent by listening to the radio this week. (images cropped from flyer and contributed)

Residents can again hear talented members of Southborough’s middle school jazz band on a local radio station. This time, the band will be spotlighted as Emerging Artists on both Friday and Saturday.

It’s a prelude to their annual big concert the band is hoping the community will turn out to enjoy next week — appropriately featuring a dynamic up-and-coming jazz trumpeter and composer from New York. Read the full article →

Finn & Woodward One-Day Rec After School Programs

Southborough Rec is offering a couple of one-day RAPs to extend the fun before the school year wraps up.

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Southborough Recreation is promoting after school programs that allow Kindergarteners through 3rd graders to sign up for just one or two afternoons this month. The Dodgeball and Kickball “classes” are great opportunities for any students who rank gym as one of their favorite subjects. Read the full article → from Finn & Woodward One-Day Rec After School Programs

New survey on Southborough “motif” and signs — Feedback due 5 pm Friday

The study for downtown Wayfinding is wrapping up. The Town is seeking public feedback from the community before the next stage.

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A survey asks for feedback on planned downtown signage and the symbol that will be featured as a “motif” symbol for Southborough. Read the full article → from New survey on Southborough “motif” and signs — Feedback due 5 pm Friday

“Growing Wild”: Grab a free kit and/or “pledge your garden” (Updated – again)

Today (while supplies last), Gulbankian Farm is among the nurseries giving out native plant kits as part of a state initiative to support pollinators.

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In an effort to support pollinators, Massachusetts has partnered with nurseries, parks and reservations to distribute free “starter kits” for gardening with native plants. It’s part of their “Growing Wild” initiative for National Pollinators Month in June. Read the full article → from “Growing Wild”: Grab a free kit and/or “pledge your garden” (Updated – again)

The Nature of Southborough: In search of the first “Spring Ephemerals”

The latest in Southborough Open Land Foundation's contributed series.

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[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.]

Take a peek at some of the fleeting early bloomers in SOLF’s preserved open spaces. Read the full article → from The Nature of Southborough: In search of the first “Spring Ephemerals”

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