Above: This week, the Library is offering a zoom class on preserving your garden’s bounty and in-person yoga for little ones, and SOLF is inviting the public to an owl presentation during its annual meeting. (photo by Beth Melo*)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week.
In addition to the specific events below, Southborough Youth & Family Services is inviting the public to enjoy a Hope Walk and/or participate in the Neighborhood Happiness Project all month.
Monday, May 10, 2021
- K-5 Early Dismissal (11:20 am) @ : Early dismissal for just the Southborough K-5 schools (11:20 for Neary, 12:00 for Finn & Woodward)
- Canning, Freezing, & Dehydrating Workshop (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ zoom: This workshop is part of the Southborough Library’s “Dig In! Garden Information Series” led by Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens. Anyone 12 or older can pre-register through Southborough Recreation. Got way too much production from your garden this year? No problem! We’ll show you the easiest and best ways to preserve it! For details, see dedicated post.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
- Town Election (6:30 am – 8:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School gym, 49 Parkerville Rd: Annual election for Town offices. For details, see dedicated post.
- Strength Training Class for seniors (9:00 – 9:45 am) @ zoom: For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
- Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:00 am) @ Facebook Live: Children’s Librarian “Miss Kim” will hold a story time for ages 2-6 (siblings welcome). Each week will feature themed stories on Facebook Live with Ms. Kim! No registration necessary (Note: You don’t have to have a Facebook account to watch the Library’s videos, which are still viewable after the live event is over.)
- QiGong for seniors (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ zoom: For details on weekly class, see newsletter.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
- Elder Law advice (10:00 – 10:45 am) @ phone or zoom: An Elder Law attorney who has given many seminars at the Senior Center will offer Southborough seniors free individualized legal advice during scheduled remote sessions. Attorney Bergeron will “see” participants for 15 minutes over phone or Zoom. For details, see dedicated post.
- Stretch Break Class for seniors (10:15 – 11:00 am) @ zoom: For details on semi-weekly class0, see newsletter.
- Outdoor Preschool Yoga (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Lawn: Free program for children age 3-6 (siblings welcome). A Certified Kids’ Yoga Instructor will take children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. Pre-registration is required. For details, see dedicated post.
- SOLF Annual Meeting (7:00 pm) @ zoom: The annual meeting for Southborough Open Land Foundation will include an Owls of New England presentation with “stunning” photographs by renowned wildlife photographer Peter Cristoph. For details, see dedicated post.
Thursday, May 13, 2021
- Strength Training Class for seniors (9:00 – 9:45 am) @ zoom: For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
- Outdoor Story Time (10:30 – 11:00 am) @ Southborough Library’s back lawn: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. Please pre-register. For details, see dedicated post.
- Seated Chair Yoga for seniors (1:00 – 2:00 pm) @ zoom: For details on weekly class, see newsletter.
Friday, May 14, 2021
- Dull Men’s Club (10:00 – 11:00 am) @ zoom: Weekly social club for senior men hosted by Southborough Senior Center. For details, see newsletter.
Saturday, May 15, 2021
- Read to a Dog (11:00 – 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 on this bi-weekly program, see dedicated post.
*Updated (5/24/21 8:52 am): I was alerted about a purported copyright issue on another post where I used an image from a BVVG Facebook post. To ensure there aren’t any issues here, I removed a photo initially posted to illustrate each workshop. (For simplicity, took down the image from the SOLF flyer as well.)
