Above: The community is invited to a forum to address the use and abuse of opioids tonight. (Image cropped from flyer)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week. (For more, check the Event Calendar.)
[Note: The highlights don’t include 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.]
Monday, January 25, 2016
- Community Awareness Panel – Opioid Crisis (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: “Opioid Use and Abuse: Addressing the Crisis is sponsored by the Worcester County DA’s office and our state legislators. A panel discussion with Q&A will address the issue. Panelists represent experts on treatment, prevention, public health, and public policy. For more details, see dedicated post.
- Auditions for Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show (6:30 – 9:30 pm) @ Trottier Middle School, Auditorium: They are looking for performers in Grades 5 and up to audition for the 16th Annual Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show held on Friday, March 11th, 2016. Auditions should be scheduled by contacting Ms. Bartolomei (rbartolomei@nsboro.k12.ma.us) or Ms. Nelson (mnelson@nsboro.k12.ma.us) at Trottier Middle School.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
- Boroughs+ Economic Development Summit (7:00 – 9:30 am) @ Doubletree Hotel, 5400 Computer Drive, Westborough: Topic: Promoting Regional Collaboration on the “Last Mile” Connection. For more details, see dedicated post.
- Snowshoeing/Winter Hike (10:00 am) @ Hopkinton State Park: Active seniors are invited to take part in snowshoeing or a winter hike. The event is organized by the Senior Center’s Trailblazers, but you don’t have to be a member to join them. For more details, see dedicated post.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
- Exciting Women’s Circle (10:00) @ Southborough Senior Center: Senior Center’s social circle for ladies. New members are always welcome. Join them for fun and word games. For more information, call the Senior Center at 508-229-4453
- Cooking with Quinoa (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Free cooking demonstration in the center’s new kitchen. Karen White, a registered dietitian, will teach how to eat better. The focus is on quinoa – for breakfast. Come see how easy it is to make, learn about the health benefits and try hot quino with healthy toppings. Register by calling 508-229-4453 (limited to 20 attendees)
Friday, January 29, 2016
- Wick Choral Festival (7:00 – 9:00 pm) @ St. Mark’s School, Class of ’45 Hall, Putnam Family Arts Center: The Wick Festival is an annual celebration of music that features the talents of local high school a cappella ensembles. Each night is capped off with a performance from a collegiate group. The event is free and open to the public. For more details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
- Open House at Summit Montessori School (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ 283 Pleasant Street, Framingham: Looking for an environment where your child will be a challenged and active participant in their education? Come to an Open House at Summit Montessori School. You will learn why some of today’s most successful and creative people (founders of Google and Amazon, and many, many others) credit their Montessori education for their ability to think creatively, work well as part of a team, and look beyond the ordinary to create the extraordinary. Come learn why our students “Love it Here”! For more information, please visit us on the web at www.summitmontessori.org
- Special Story Time (10:30 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library: Local author Lorraine Gilmore will be reading her picture book Matilde, A Story About a Donkey and a Young Girl. For more details, see dedicated post.
- Wick Choral Festival (7:00 – 9:00 pm) @ St. Mark’s School, Class of ’45 Hall, Putnam Family Arts Center: The Wick Festival is an annual celebration of music that features the talents of local high school a cappella ensembles. Each night is capped off with a performance from a collegiate group. The event is free and open to the public. For more details, see dedicated post.
