Above: This week’s highlights in town include a free drive-in movie. (images cropped from Facebook by TTOR)
Here are highlights of what’s happening this week for Southborough.
(If you’re looking for some off-line fun with kids, click here for info that includes ongoing activities/opportunities.)
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
- Coffee Talk (10:00 – 11:00 am) @ Facebook: A mid-morning online talk show featuring community guests hosted by Southborough Youth and Family Services. This episode features Sean Bevan, Principal of Algonquin Regional High School.
- Library’s Virtual Story Time (10:30 am) @ Facebook: Children’s Librarian “Miss Kim” will hold a story time on Facebook live, which will also be viewable after. (Note: you don’t have to have a Facebook account to watch the Library’s videos.)
- Drive-In Movie Night (8:00 – 9:45 pm) @ Neary School parking lot, 59 Parkerville Rd: Southborough Recreation is offering the free Drive-In, screening Toy Story 4. The event is capped at 40 cars. For more details, see dedicated post.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
- Drop-in Pickleball (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Richardson Tennis Courts, on the Neary School campus (53 Parkerville Road).: The Southborough Recreation is offering the program for free to Southborough residents that are 55 years or older. For details, see dedicated post.
- Outdoor Preschool Yoga (9:30 – 10:30 am) @ Southborough Library Lawn: Free program offered by the Southborough Library. Geared toward ages 3-6. Join Certified Kids’ Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes kids through basic yoga postures, using games, music and literacy activities. For details, see dedicated post.
- Virtual Lego Club (3:00 – 4:00 pm) @ zoom: Southborough has joined forces with the Needham Library for Lego fun! On Wednesdays at 3pm, log on to visit virtually with librarians and friends while building with your Lego bricks at home! We will be connecting via Zoom for this virtual Lego Club meeting, so you can show each other what you’ve built! The Zoom link will be sent a day or two before the event. For details see dedicated post.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
- Fall Porch Pot in a Box (10:00 – 11:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Exclusive to current members of Friends of the Council on Aging, this “Drive Through” program is offered by the Senior Center. Pre-registration was required and the program may be full. For details, see dedicated post.
- Library’s Virtual Story Time (10:30 am) @ Facebook: Children’s Librarian “Miss Kim” will hold a story time on Facebook live, which will also be viewable after. (Note: you don’t have to have a Facebook account to watch the Library’s videos.)
- Virtual Reading Circle (8:00 – 9:00 pm) @ zoom: Virtual Reading Circle – for adults. It’s a chance to talk about what you’re reading or listening to with library staff and patrons. To register, click here.
- Meet & Greet the ARHS Principal (5:30 – 7:00 pm) @ zoom: The APTO (Algonquin Parent Teacher Organization) is hosting a Meet & Greet for new and returning Algonquin Regional High School parents along with Principal Sean Bevan. It will be nice to connect with new faces and see some familiar ones too. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, August 30, 2020
- Hike with Goats (8:00 -9:00 am) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Pre-registration required. (This weekend, the only time slot left showing as available is one that hasn’t been advertised – 8:00 am). Take a leisurely hike through Chestnut Hill Farm’s beautiful grounds and trails, accompanied by one or more of our friendly goats! For more details, see dedicated post.
Updated (8/28/20 9:13 am): Although the dedicated post had the correct details, above I accidentally listed the Meet & Greet with the ARHS Principal as Friday instead of last night. I hope no one who wanted to participate missed it due to my error.
