Above: A Southborough painter’s exhibit is promoted as examining the “psychic echo” of TV characters from his childhood who “wander the landscapes of his memories long into his adulthood”. (images from gallery website and Facebook event)
Next month, five contemporary, Boston-based galleries are coming together to put on a “curated art fair” in Wayland. A Southborough painter is among the artists to be featured. Read the full article →
Southborough Recreation is offering its next round of Adult Golf Lessons through the Southborough Golf Learning Center, starting next week. Read the full article → from Sign up for Adult Golf lessons on Thursday evenings
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)
[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”
[An update on the Algonquin varsity teams competing in post-season playoffs and championship tournaments.] Read the full article → from ARHS sports Post-Season Update
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
BP Training in Southborough is promoting a free program for high school teens. The program extends beyond physical fitness, with the hope to also empower teens with life skills and “Strength. Confidence. Purpose.”
The program is open to 14-19 year olds of all fitness levels to participate, but capacity is limited. Read the full article → from Free youth empowerment fitness program for teens
The Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to share a couple of news items. One is highlights from from their recent annual meeting where they reviewed accomplishments and gave out the annual Elaine Beals Conservation Award.
They also recognized a retiring longtime board member, which leads to their second item — a call for volunteers to fill two seats on SOLF’s Board of Trustees. Read the full article → from Join SOLF’s Board of Trustees
Ronald Oscar Klein (November 8, 1945 – May 25, 2026) of Sharon, Massachusetts and Southboro Massachusetts passed peacefully at home after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ronald Oscar Klein, 80
Earlier this month, the Southborough Food Pantry added more community members in need to their “client” list. As of mid-May, they are serving “200 people and counting” which they described as the highest number they have had “in quite a long time”.
That detail was from a Facebook request for food donations. But more recently, organizers reached out to ask me to let readers know that they also are in great need of more helping hands. Read the full article → from The Food Pantry is seeking volunteers
A local community theater group is promoting auditions for its next production. While the play is fun family-friendly musical, they are seeking cast members ages 18+. Read the full article → from Curtain Up is holding adult auditions for Shrek the Musical in June
The annual Pops Night concert is an evening where traditionally every Algonquin music ensemble performs. Read the full article → from Pops Night concert at Algonquin – June 3
Reminder — Tonight is the second night of the Rotary Club of Southborough’s popular Food Trucks series. The “Festival” runs for four Wednesdays each spring. Read the full article → from Reminder: Food Truck Festival tonight (and next two Wednesdays)
The regular spring season is done, but several, ARHS varsity teams are competing in tournaments or championships this week. Read the full article → from ARHS sports Post-Season Update