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Art on the Trails calls for inspired poetry by July 31st

by Beth Melo on

Above: Organizers for Art on the Trails hope that this time themed installations will inspire poets for the next poetry chapbook. (images cropped from Art on the Trails promotional email and call for poetry page.)*

As I’ve previously posted, the installation of this year’s Art on the Trails exhibit took place a couple weeks ago. I noted that organizers would again be calling on poets to take inspiration in the exhibit.

Organizers have put the call, asking for poetry submissions by the end of July. Read the full article →

WooSox Southborough Town Takeover — July 22nd

A share of residents' ticket sales will go to the Town Scholarship Fund.

by Beth Melo on

The Worcester Red Sox is again challenging Southborough residents to dominate the stands at their friendly “Town Takeover” competition this week. To help motivate participation, $5 from each “Southborough” ticket sold is donated to the Town Scholarship Fund. Read the full article → from WooSox Southborough Town Takeover — July 22nd

Choate’s Public Recreation grant funding available

Apply for the 2026 Grant by July 31st

by Beth Melo on

Have a public recreation project you think deserves funding? The Choate Fund Trustees are looking for applicants for this year’s round of awards, with approximately $5,000 available for grants.

It’s worth highlighting that the opportunity might be less competitive than you would assume. Read the full article → from Choate’s Public Recreation grant funding available

Volunteers rescued young Great Horned Owl entangled in Trottier net

A local rescue org is warning the public of the hazard of sports nets.

by Beth Melo on

Less than four years an owl was rescued from a soccer net at Trottier Middle School, another owl became entangled on the same field.

The tale will hopefully end happily tonight, but could have ended badly. Rescuers are seeking to alert the community of the hazard that athletic nets left out unattended can pose to area wildlife. Read the full article → from Volunteers rescued young Great Horned Owl entangled in Trottier net

Neary students’ “Phases of the Moon” and other exhibits at Art on the Trails

Details on this year's installation organized by the 4th & 5th grade art teacher

by Beth Melo on

Above: Neary students visited the installation of the 4th & 5th grade art project at Art on the Trails. (contributed photo) Recently, sixteen art exhibits were installed for the public to enjoy Art on the Trails this summer. One of the exhibits was the 8th annual collaborative 4th & 5th grade student art project organized Read the full article → from Neary students’ “Phases of the Moon” and other exhibits at Art on the Trails

Sign up or Save the Dates for Rec’s free community summer fun

Sign up for next week's patriotic Family Fun Run. And mark your calendars for parties and concerts that don't require registration.

by Beth Melo on

Southborough Recreation has a lot of free fun in store for the summer, especially for the month of July. They’ll be kicking things off with a Fun Run next week, followed by Block Parties and Outdoor Concerts. Read the full article → from Sign up or Save the Dates for Rec’s free community summer fun

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