Above: A few of the many events happening in town over the next week.
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next.
Friday, June 3, 2022
- Culture & Music Festival (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School, Football Field, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: Northborough – Southborough Coalition for Equity is hosting the festival. Join them for an evening of music, dancing, and community. For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, June 4, 2022
- Early Childhood Fair (10:00 – 12:00 pm) @ Finn School (behind near the playground), 60 Richards Road: The free, informative, fun time is hosted by the preschool programs run by Northborough – Southborough Public Schools. The purpose is to connect families with small children to community resources for early childhood education. For details, see dedicated post.
- Celtic Chocolate (1:00 – 2:00 pm) @ Celtic Chocolate: A Klassic Kreations program highlighting the history of chocolate in Ireland, Irish chocolate pioneers, Irish lore, famous Irish foods, & Irish poetry. Includes sample tasting. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, June 5, 2022
- Algonquin Regional High School Graduation @ Algonquin
Monday, June 6, 2022
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track: Free walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center, see newsletter. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
- Stretch Break Class for seniors (10:15 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: For details on weekly class, see newsletter.
- 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.
- Youth Writing Club (3:30 -4:30 pm) @ zoom: The Southborough Library is hosting this virtual creative writing club for ages 10-18. The zoom sessions are a fun and supportive space to get creative and build skills with peers. For details, see dedicated post.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
- Strength Training Class for seniors (8:30 am) @ zoom: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
- Advanced Tai Chi for seniors (9:45 am) @ zoom: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
- 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.
- Senior Songsters (11:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Weekly rehearsal for the singing group open to all area seniors regardless of singing ability. For details, see dedicated post.
- Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Knitting Club (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Knitters, welcoming new members. 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.
- Family Support webinar for Teens’ Well-Being (7:00 pm) @ zoom: NSBORO’s Family Support Webinar Series is promoted as supporting teenagers’ well-being. This session is focused on “Keeping kids safe online and preventing cyberbullying“. For details, see dedicated post.
- Neary Band Concert (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School auditorium
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
- Finn Walk to School Day (8:30 am) @21 Highland St: Walk with other Finn students and parents as a group (or walk with an adult from home). For details, families should check the Thursday packet.
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center, see newsletter. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
- Elder Law advice (10:00 – 10:45 am) @ phone or zoom: An Elder Law attorney will offer Southborough seniors free individualized legal advice during scheduled remote sessions. For details, see Senior Center newsletter insert.
- Young Scientists STEM Beginnings (10:30 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: A free in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. The program through the Southborough Library is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership.
- Food Truck Festival (3:30 – 7:30 pm) @ St. Mark’s meadow (corner of Rte 85 and Rte 30): A community event series organized by the Southborough Rotary Club. This session features trucks from: Anzio Pizza, Bubbes Blintzes, Grub Guru, Say Cheese, and Trombettas Ice Cream. For details, see dedicated posts.
- QPR Training (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ South Union Building, 21 Highland St: Free training led by Southborough Youth & Family Services on the “Question, Persuade, and Refer” method for suicide prevention. Registration required. For details see related post.
- Friends of the Southborough Library’s Annual Meeting (7:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: Join us for the annual election and to discuss future plans for fundraisers and supporting the Library.
Thursday, June 9, 2022
- Strength Training Class for seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
- Advanced Tai Chi for seniors (9:45 am) @ zoom: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
- Mah Jongg (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: The weekly program would love new players to join. Feel free to stop by to watch or talk to one of the players to see if you would be interested. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- 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.
- Chair Yoga for seniors (12:30 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration required. For details on weekly class, see newsletter.
- Trottier Band Concert (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School auditorium
- Rotary Interact Club (7:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Rotary’s program for ages 12-18 bring together young people to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.
Friday, June 10, 2022
- Canasta (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Dull Men’s Club (10:00 am) @ zoom: Casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in. For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, June 11, 2022
- Learning to Listen with L.O.V.E. (9:00 – 11:00 am) @ South Union Building, 21 Highland St: Workshop hosted by Southborough Youth & Family Services on the art of communication in relationships. They will address some of the challenges and review critical elements of successful communication. Registration required. For details see related post.
- Summer Book Sale (10:00 am – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: The Friends of the Southborough Library’s annual June sale selling books of all sorts, plus DVDs and CDs. One free book for each child. For details, see dedicated post.
- Key Autism Service’s Open House (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Key Autism Service, 333 Turnpike Rd: Families are invited to enjoy free ice cream, face painting, and balloon twisting. It’s a chance to see the new autism therapy facility and ask questions. (I’ll post more details Tuesday afternoon after 4:40 pm – here.)
- Pilgrim Church BBQ (5:00 – 7:30 pm) @ Pilgrim Church parking lot, 15 Common Street: Pre-purchase tickets to enjoy dinner, lawn games, and music. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, June 12, 2022
- Art on the Trails Installation Day (10:00 am – 5:00 pm) @ Beals Preserve: 15 Artists will be installing their work as part of the 6th Annual exhibition of Art on the Trails. For details, see dedicated post.
Updated (6/7/22 8:53 am): I added the Middle School’s concert that’s on Thursday night, and Rotary’s Interact Club for teens.
Updated (6/7/22 9:28 am): I just learned about Sunday’s Art on the Trails installation event.
Updated (6/7/22 3:58 pm): I just learned about Saturday’s Open House.
