Above: This week, Mandy Roberge returns to lead tots through outdoor yoga fun at the Library. (2020 images cropped from Facebook)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
Reminder, there is no public school for students tomorrow due to the Town election.
(The gray font below is for previously established events that take place regularly – at least 2x per month or more frequently.)
Monday, May 8, 2023
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track: 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.
- Rep. Donaghue’s Local Office Hours (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Library. State Representative Kate Donaghue welcomes constituents to join her to talk. For details, see dedicated post.
- 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. Ages 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. No registration required. (Mondays & Tuesdays through most of the school year.)
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
- Professional Development Day: No public school for NSBORO preK-12 students.
- Town Election (6:30 am – 8:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School gym, 49 Parkerville Road: The annual election of Town officials. This year it includes races for the Select Board, Planning Board, Southborough School Committee, and Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds.. For details, see dedicated post.
- 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. Ages 2-5 years old and their parents or caregivers. No registration required. (Mondays & Tuesdays through most of the school year.)
- Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Poetry Workshop (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: Bring in five copies of original poetry to share. The group will provide supportive feedback. If you don’t have a poem, come anyway and share your insights. (Meets twice monthly.)
- 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, May 10, 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.
- Elder Law Advice (10:00 – 10:45 am) @ phone or zoom: Southborough seniors can sign up for a free 15 minute session of individualized legal advice from an Elder Law attorney. For details, see the Senior Center’s newsletter, p. 10.
- Outside Preschool Yoga (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library lawn: A free Library program for children age 3-6 with parents (siblings welcome). A Certified Kids’ Yoga Instructor will lead children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Yoga mats will be provided. Registration is required in the children’s room or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. (Weekly sessions through May.)
- Job Search 101 for Teens (5:00 – 6:00 pm) @ zoom: A free virtual program offered by the Southborough Library and led by a professional job coach. 12-18 year olds can learn about the process of applying for jobs and the best ways to find the best jobs for them. To register at and receive the Zoom link, click here.
SOLF Annual Meeting (6:00 pm) @ Community House 28 Main Street: The community is invited to join Southborough Open Land Foundation for a reception, the annual conservation award, and a “A Virtual Walk in the Woods” presented by Deborah Costine. For details, see dedicated post.- Building Resilience and Managing Big Emotions (7:00 – 8:30 pm) @ Fay School: Parents can register to attend a free “conversation” with Dr. Rachel Kramer with concrete strategies to encourage the development of emotional literacy and specific tools for supporting emotional regulation in both children and parents. For details, see dedicated post.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
- 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.
- Preschool Farm Explorers (10:00 – 11:00 am) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: For ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years old, Adult supervision required (discount for younger siblings and siblings under 1 yr old can attend for free) Your little farm explorers will become fully immersed in what life is like here at Chestnut Hill. Each session will have a different theme. (Offered weekly.) Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, see related post.
- Baby/Toddler Storytime (11:00 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: This weekly 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.
- Drop-In Lego building (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Drop by the library to build with Legos! Best for ages 4 and up. Kids can display their finished creations in the Children’s Room. Legos will be provided by the library. No registration required.
- Wild Medicinals Foraging Workshop (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: During the leisurely, guided hike for adults only, learn to identify edible plants and appreciate their medicinal uses of plants. Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, see related post.
- NSPAC Go the Distance Awards (time) @ where: The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will host its 13th annual event to recognize community members who support students with IEPs or 504 plans. This year’s theme is “Partners in Progress”. For details, see dedicated post.
- MHAM Community Read Discussion (7:00 pm) @zoom: As part of the Town’s Mental Health Awareness Month activities, the community is encouraget to read “The Little Book of Hygge: Dannish Secrets to Happy Living” and register to take part in this group discussion. For details, see related post.
Friday, May 12, 2023
- 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.
- Kids Jam (11:00 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Lawn: Kids are invited to dance and sing along to a variety of traditional and popular children’s songs Best for newborns through preschool age. No registration necessary. This event will be held on the library lawn. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.
- Canasta (11:15 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- NSBORO International Night (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: English Language Development Departments of Northborough, Southborough, and Algonquin are hosting this night for the district’s multilingual families.
Saturday, May 13, 2023
- Town Forest Guided Nature Walks (9:00 – 10:15 am) @ Southborough Town Forest: One of two family-friendly nature walks this day led by a naturalist and environmental and outdoor educator. Get to know the Town Forest trails, learn about native wildlife, observe and identify Plants, Trees, and signs of animals. Registration is required. This rescheduled event is part of Southborough’s Planet Palooza celebration. For details, see dedicated post.)
- NECC 5K for Autism (9:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ and around Neary School campus (but parking is offsite): The annual 5K Walk/Run to support The New England Center for Children’s autism education and research. For details, see dedicated post.
- Saturdays at Fay (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Fay School: At the free event for kids ages 3-6 and their parents, HERO Kids Sports. For details, see related post.
- Innovation Saturday (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Fay School: Free, hands-on innovation workshops, designed for children ages 8-12, HERO Kids Sports will lead a fun, high-energy morning of sports and games. Pre-registration is required. For details, see related post.
- Young Food Explorers (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Picky eaters ages 4-7 with parents, can explore various foods without any pressure to eat it. Space is limited, and registration is required. Please email msorensen@southboroughma.com to sign up. For details, see related post.
- Town Forest Guided Nature Walks (11:00 am – 12:15 pm) @ Southborough Town Forest: A family-friendly nature walk led by a naturalist and environmental and outdoor educator. Get to know the Town Forest trails, learn about native wildlife, observe and identify Plants, Trees, and signs of animals. Registration is required. This rescheduled event is part of Southborough’s Planet Palooza celebration. For details, see dedicated post.
- FaySummer Camp Open House (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Fay School: Drop in for a campus tour to see where FaySummer campers spend their days and participate in camp activities with camp counselors. For details, see related post.
- Shop with a Purpose (11:00 am – 4:00 pm) @ Community House: The Craft & Vendor Fair in time for Mother’s Day will also help support Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission’s Summer Camp Scholarship program. (You can also pre-register for a mini photo shoot at a nearby satellite location.) For details, see dedicated post.
- 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.
- Taco Party (1:00 – 2:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Young people, ages 9-11, can come enjoy making tacos at the library, led by a professional children’s cooking instructor. Space is limited, and registration is required. Please email msorensen@southboroughma.com to sign up. For details, see related 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.
- AVM Latin American Celebration (7:30 pm) @ Whitcomb Middle School, Marlborough: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, the regional singing group that includes Southborough members will perform a “choral tribute” to Latin American music. For details, see related post.
- ARHS Junior Prom and Post-Prom Party
Updated (5/9/23 4:21 pm): I added the following events SOLF’s annual meeting (Wednesday), NSBORO International Night (Friday), and on Saturday, two Town Forest Guided Nature Walks and AVM’s Latin celebration concert,
