Above: This week kicks off classes offered by the new art studio (starting with a Collage Painting Demonstration) and Fire Pit Saturdays at the farm. (images from Facebook events)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week.
Note: As I posted yesterday, the Southborough Senior Center is closed until Tuesday, January 18th.
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
- Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Join Miss Kim for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required.
- Bridge (12:30 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Tuesday Tech Time (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library Teen Room: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
- Collage Painting Demonstration class (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 1 Boston Rd: Apothecary Artists is offering classes (fee and registration required). This session: Learn how to make a paper collage painting by watching a demonstration of Catherine Weber’s technique as she creates a barn based on a Southborough Barn and make your own at the same time. All participants will bring home their own original painting. For details and registration, click here.
Thursday, January 6, 2022
- Baby/Toddler Storytime (11:00 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. No registration required.
Friday, January 7, 2022
- Preschool Farm Explorer Fridays (10:00 – 11:00 am) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Pre-registration (and fee) required. First day of the January session for ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years old with Adult supervision. For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, January 8, 2022
- Fire Pit Saturdays ( 12:00 – 2:00 pm or 3:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Pre-registration (and fee) required. Your ticket includes two hours at a private fire (we’ll light your fire for you), private picnic table seating, wood for burning, roasting sticks, and a kit for making six s’mores. Additional kits are available for purchase. For details, see dedicated post.
Thank you, Beth, for promoting the classes at Apothecary Artists. We are very excited by the tremendous enthusiasm and support we have received from the community for our new gallery and studio space.
Regarding the collage class, it is nearly full! I have one spot available. We can’t wait to see you all for our upcoming programs.
Catherine