Above: A program for Entrepreneurs, Lego play, and a concert for tots are three of the weeks highlights. (Images L-R – Artwork by Ed Turner, photo by Beth Melo, and contributed photo)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week. (For more, check the Event Calendar.)
[Note: The highlights don’t include most ongoing weekly programs. For the Southborough Library’s regular storytime programs, click here for their events page. For the Southborough Senior Center’s ongoing classes, click here for their calendar.]
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
- Drop-in Ping Pong (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ South Union Building, 21 Highland St.: Come in to the Recreation center to play ping pong with family and friends! Meet other players and get a great work out. All skill levels welcome. Drop in Fee: $5/pp
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
- NSPAC Coffee and Connect (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Northborough Library: Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council’s monthly gathering. It’s a chance for parents/guardians to connect with other members of the community facing similar challenges. Each meeting also includes a specific discussion topic (chosen by participants) to share and brainstorm on challenges or unmet needs. Meetings generally take place the first Wednesday of each month through the school year.
- Trailblazers Meeting (3:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: The Trailblazers is a group of seniors who are interested in working together to develop a program of activities throughout the year to meet the needs of a more active senior. During the meetings, you will be able to share your interest, assist in researching activities and costs, review and evaluate the programs after completion and a lot of idea sharing.
- Krosslink Entrepreneurial Program (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: In partnership with Krosslink.org and the Southborough Economic Development Committee, this program is aimed at supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs as they jump-start their companies. Meet and hear from local community and business leaders every month! This month, they will talk about Part 2 of the development of PowerHour, Small Biz Marketing Workshops. PowerHour Workshops have been created in partnership with the Southborough EDC, Westborough EDC and local marketing giant, Cidewalk. It is a public/private partnership initiative to educate small businesses on marketing techniques and strategies. Our featured speaker will be Pam DiGiovanni, Southborough EDC Coordinator. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to: Network with businesses and community leaders; Learn more tools to build your company; Get connected to Krosslink’s entrepreneur greenhouse; Be a part of the development of exciting local workshops! For more information, contact Pam DiGiovanni at 508-485-0710, ext 3011 or pdigiovanni@southboroughma.com
Thursday, January 7, 2016
- Legos at the Library (3:45 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Public Library: Children are welcome to come build with Legos, and display their creations in the Children’s Room. Legos will be provided, but all materials need to remain at the library. Parents or caregivers must stay with children during this event.
Friday, January 8, 2016
- Toddler Time (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ South Union Building, 21 Highland St.: Free fun for residents: Infants to 5 yrs w/parent or guardian Stop by the Southborough Recreation center on Friday mornings to run and jump in their 2nd floor gym. They have toys, games, balls and obstacles to jump, run and play with. Meet new friends and families.
Saturday, January 9, 2016
- Saturdays at Fay – Children’s Concert (10:00 – 11:00 am) @ Fay School’s Primary School at 25 Middle Road: This month’s program will feature Jeannie Mack, children’s musician. She will perform songs all about winter during this interactive musical program. Join them for singing and dancing to songs all about snowmen, sledding, hot chocolate, and snowflakes. Space is limited so please visit fayschool.org/saturdays to register for this event. Saturdays at Fay is an occasional series of free Saturday morning programs designed for children ages 2-8. Questions? Contact Nicole Casey at 508-490-8204 or ncasey@fayschool.org.
