Above: There’s a lot going on in Southborough this weekend, including two events with chances to pickup a gift for Mother’s Day. (Maybe three if she’s a fan of comics!)
Here is a reminder of what’s happening around town this weekend.
Friday, May 6, 2022
- Southborough Goes Green: In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, Southborough Youth & Family Services is encouraging our entire community to wear green on this day.
- Annie Jr. (7:00 – 8:15 pm) @ Trottier Middle School: Trottier Drama production starring Southborough middle schoolers. (The first live one since January 2020!) Tickets will be available for $5 at the door.
Saturday, May 7, 2022
- Free Comic Book Day (10:30 am – 4:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: The library will be celebrating Free Comic Book Day with comic books for patrons provided free-of-charge by Diamond Comic Distributors. Come to the library dressed as your favorite comic book character. Library staff will pick their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Click here for a list of some of the free comics that will be available.
- Plant Unsale (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) @ Transfer Station lower area, 147 Cordaville Road: Volunteers will be collecting donations to support the St. Mark’s Summer Youth Mission Trip in exchange for potted plants “and more”. For details, see dedicated post. [Note: for those looking for the annual Southborough Gardeners’ sale, that’s not happening this Saturday. Click here for details on their special event later this month.]
- Shop with a Purpose (11:00 am – 4:00 pm) @ Community House, 28 Main street: Friends of Southborough Youth Commission (FSYC) is hosting a shopping fundraiser for the Southborough Summer Camp Scholarship program. The event is a craft & vendor fair with mini photo shoots and a raffle of vendors’ goods. For details, see dedicated post.
- Backyard Orchard (1:00 – 2:00 pm) @ Southborough Library lawn: Free presentation by Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens. “Growing tree fruit can be challenging, but with a few hints and the right techniques, you’ll have enough apples, pears, and everything else for the entire neighborhood!” The event is open to all, no registration required thanks to sponsorship by the Friends of the Southborough Library.
- Annie Jr. (3:00 – 4:15 pm) @ Trottier Middle School: Trottier Drama production starring Southborough middle schoolers. (The first live one since January 2020!) Tickets will be available for $5 at the door.
