It’s a long weekend thanks to President’s Day — and the start of February Break for NSBORO public schools. Here are the highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town through next weekend.
(The gray font below is for previously established events that take place regularly – at least 2x per month or more frequently.)
Friday, February 17, 2023
- Southborough Safe Spaces – Trivia Night (7:00 – 9:00 pm) @ Pilgrim Church, 15 Common St: Event for grades 6-12 hosted by Southborough Safe Spaces for LBGTQ+ youth of all faiths and their allies. Play Kahoot! with LGBTQ+ themed trivia. For details, click here.
Saturday, February 18, 2023
- Read to a Dog (11:00 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library: Program preferably for kids ages 5 and up with some reading ability. Each month, children can sign up to read a short book to a certified therapy dog. Register at the Children’s Room desk or by contacting kivers@southboroughma.com or 508-485-5031.
- Mighty Aphrodite: Chocolate & Love Pairing (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations will return to the Library with a celebrating romance with history, trivia, and samples of aphrodisiac foods (including chocolate) and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. For details see dedicated post.
- Sit & Knit (2:00 – 4:00pm) @ Southborough Library: Biweekly program for ages 18+ to drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. All levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given.
Monday, February 20, 2023 – President’s Day
- Federal Holiday: Municipal buildings and offices closed, including Senior Center and Library.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
- Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (5:30 – 7:00 pm) @ St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 27 Main Street: Celebration the night before the start of lent. The public is invited to join them to a pancake dinner and activities. For details, see dedicated post.
- Virtual Banh Mi Cooking Lesson (5:30 – 7:00 pm) @ zoom: Part of the Southborough Library’s free virtual cooking series. Pre-registration is required, and registered participants will receive a shopping list in advance to prepare for the class. For details, see related post.
- Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night (8:00 – 10:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly Trivia game night with prizes. For details, see dedicated post.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. 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.
- February on the Farm (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Drop-off Program during February Break for grades K-5. Pre-registration (and fee) required. Activities could include visiting lambs, tasting maple syrup, hiking, or making farm and nature-related crafts! For details, see related post.
- Origami Lesson (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: Learn from an expert origami artist new origami shapes. Beginners are welcome. For Ages 10 and up. No registration required. Sponsored by The Friends of the Southborough Library.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
- February on the Farm (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Drop-off Program during February Break for grades K-5. Pre-registration (and fee) required. Activities could include visiting lambs, tasting maple syrup, hiking, or making farm and nature-related crafts! For details, see related post.
- 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.
- Giants & Giraffes * Dragons & Detectives (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: Join Trevor the Games Man for games, comedy, and stilt walking and a craft. No registration required and all ages are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For details, see dedicated post.
- Tips & Tricks of Fraud Prevention (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: description. Come and join community member Lanting for a fraud prevention discussion. Experiences of real fraud cases and a subsequent discussion with suggestions you how to protect your identity, detect a possible fraud, and prevention will take place.
Friday, February 24, 2023
- February on the Farm (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Drop-off Program during February Break for grades K-5. Pre-registration (and fee) required. Activities could include visiting lambs, tasting maple syrup, hiking, or making farm and nature-related crafts! For details, see related post.
- Dull Men’s Club (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in. For details, see dedicated post.
- Canasta (11:15 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
Saturday, February 25, 2023
- Healthy Garden Recipes (2:00 – 3:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: Free presentation on preparing healthy meals with the ingredients from your backyard garden! For details, see related post.
