Above: Early voting is taking place through the rear of the Senior Center all week. (photo by Beth Melo)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week.
Daily through October 30th:
- Early Voting in State Election (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) @ 9 Cordaville Road (rear entrance): See dedicated post.
Monday, October 19, 2020
- NSBORO Half-day @ Northborough and Southborough Public Schools: Early dismissal for students today. The afternoon is dedicated to Professional Development.
- Stretch Break Class for seniors (10:15 am) @ zoom: The program is for current members of Friends of the Council on Aging only. Pre-registration is required. For details see dedicated post.
- Trottier Virtual Coffee (SARP families 3:30 – 4:15 pm, Hybrid families 4:20 – 5:10 pm) @ virtual: Welcome families to discuss Trottier’s reopening plan, schedules, academic programming, extended absences procedures due to quarantine, and behavior expectations. We ask that you submit any questions in advance of the virtual parent coffee. (Editor’s Note: Rather than publicly sharing the zoom password info – I’ll direct parents to check their emails or contact the school if you didn’t get the information.)
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
- Stretch Break Class for seniors (10:15 am) @ zoom: The program is for current members of Friends of the Council on Aging only. Pre-registration is required. For details see dedicated post.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
- Free Floral Workshop (10:00 – 11:30 am) @ 12 Wyndemere Drive: The Southborough Gardeners are happy to offer two floral workshops in this month to benefit the Southborough Food Pantry. All materials will be provided and masks are required. Numbers will be limited so preregistration is required for participation. For details, see dedicated post.
- Story Time on the Lawn (10:30 am – 11:00 am) @ Southborough Library Lawn: Free program offered by the Southborough Library. It’s story time on the library lawn! Each week will feature two stories and a craft. This program is for kids aged 2-5, plus siblings and parents/caregivers. Pre-registration is required. For details, see dedicated post.
- Seated Chair Yoga for seniors (1:00 – 2:00 pm) @ zoom: The program is for current members of Friends of the Council on Aging only. Pre-registration is required. For details see dedicated post.
- Trottier Curriculum Night (6:00 pm) @ virtual: This night is an opportunity for families to meet their child’s classroom teacher. The focus will be on the curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
- Read to a Dog (11:00 am – 11:40 am) @ zoom: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to a certified therapy dog. The event is limited and requires pre-registration. For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
- Guided Evening Hike (5:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: A special 30 minute evening hike led by Tim Puopolo, a Trustees ranger and naturalist, and 2017 recipient of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s “Outstanding Park Interpreter” award. Children under 4 attend free. Remaining tickets range from $12-20. Pre-registration required. The bonfire will be going and there will be popcorn, hot cocoa, and s’mores. For details, see Facebook event.
Sunday, October 25, 2020
- Girls Lacrosse Clinic (3:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Lunblad Field, 53 Parkerville Road: Northborough-Southborough Girls Lacrosse is offering a free clinic to teach girls of any grade how to play the sport. For details, see dedicated post.
- Fall Fun on the Farm (12:00 – 4:30 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Family Friendly program. Pre-registration required. Timed ticketing is in 1.5 hour increments (starting at noon, 1:30 and 3:00 pm.) Join us every Sunday to enjoy a hayride, a scavenger hunt, a visit with our friendly goats, a climbing haystack, fun games, live music, and more. Food from alternating food trucks will be available for purchase. We’ll also have some featured craft vendors each week. For details, see dedicated post.
Updated (10/19/20 3:25 pm): I forgot to include the Lacrosse clinic on Sunday. And Chestnut Hill Farm got back to me about Saturday’s “Brew Moon Hike”. The Trustees of Reservations confirmed there is no alcohol license for the event. It is now revamped as a “Guided Evening Hike” without the brews. Plus, I noticed that I misspelled the middle school name in the headline!
