Above: The Museum of Fine Arts is coming to the Library to teach kids about Ancient Egypt and Animals in Art. The free programs are geared for different ages, but each include a story and art project. (image left from Facebook and right from MFA website)
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, February 27, 2017
- Public Safety Building Open Forum (7:00 pm) @ Woodward School cafeteria: The Public Safety Study Committee will hold an information session for all residents about the upcoming proposed Town Meeting warrant articles to construct a new Public Safety Facility for the Police and Fire Departments. The focus of this session will be to answer any questions from the public about the proposed building project.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
- Algonquin Principal Search Committee Community Forum (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School, auditorium, Northborough: The committee is offering an opportunity for the community to exchange its thoughts about the educational leadership experiences and attributes of the new school principal. For details, see dedicated post.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
- Tourists of the Rainforest (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: A 4-week program by Let’s Gogh Art. Children can learn about the rainforest as they create colorful art projects. This program is for children ages 6-12 years old. Children must be registered for all four weeks to participate. For details, see dedicated post.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
- Finn Principal Search Committee Community Forum (9:30- 11:00 am) @ Finn School, Library: The committee is offering an opportunity for the community to exchange its thoughts about the educational leadership experiences and attributes of the new school principal. For details, see dedicated post.
- Woodward Principal Search Committee Community Forum (6:00 – 8:30 pm) @ Woodward School, Library: The committee is offering an opportunity for the community to exchange its thoughts about the educational leadership experiences and attributes of the new school principal. For details, see dedicated post.
Friday, March 3, 2017
- SEF Spelling Bee (7:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School: The bee is held by Southborough Education Foundation as an annual fundraiser. Doors open at 6:00 pm for the raffle and silent auction. The actual bee begins at 7:00 pm with the end time depending on how long the spellers last. Attendance is $5-$6 per person*. (Advanced purchase is advised). For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, March 4, 2017
- Animals in Art (2:00 – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: The Museum of Fine Arts is bringing this great workshop to the library! This program is for children ages 3-6 years old. Children will learn about animals in art. The program consists of a story, a lesson and an art project. Registration is required and space is limited. Please contact the Children’s Room for more information at 508-485-5031. Sponsored by the Community Fund, a fund of the Foundation for Metrowest
- Ancient Egypt (3:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: The Museum of Fine Arts is bringing this great workshop to the library! This program is for children ages 8-12 years old This program is about ancient Egypt. There will be a story, lesson and an art project. Registration is required and space is limited. Please contact the Children’s Room for more information at 508-485-5031. Sponsored by the Community Fund, a fund of the Foundation for Metrowest
Sunday, March 5, 2017
- Boy Scout’s Pancake Breakfast (8:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Neary School cafeteria: Troop 1 Boy Scouts 48th annual fundraiser. The menu also includes sausage, ham, and beverages. Tickets cost $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and kids 6-12, and children 5 and under eat for free. For details, see dedicated post.
Updated (2/28/17 4:09 pm): I had last year’s pricing on the SEF Spelling Bee. Sorry. This year, tickets are $6 pp for 1-4 tickets, $5 pp for 5+ tickets.
