Above: A school play, a capella concert, educational presentations, and bake-off are among the highlights this weekend through next. (images from flyers)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
(The gray font below is for previously established long running events that take place weekly or bi-weekly.)
Saturday, January 27, 2024
- Trottier Musical: Honk Jr (3:00 – 4:15 pm) @ Trottier Middle School auditorium: 6th-8th grade students will perform the junior version of the award winning musical adaptation of “The Ugly Duckling” story. For details, see dedicated post.
- Wick Choral Festival (7:30 pm) @ St. Mark’s School, Class of ’45 Hall, Putnam Family Arts Center: Admission is free to St. Mark’s 2 day celebration of music that features the talents of their students and other local high school a cappella ensembles capped off with a performance from a collegiate group. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, January 28, 2024
- St. Mark’s Messy Church (4:00 – 6:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 27 Main St: A worship experience for busy families of younger kids. Includes a Bible story theme with activities, crafts, and a shared meal. For details and to RSVP, click here.
Monday, January 29, 2024
- 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.
- Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Ages 2-5 are invited for stories and a craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required. For details, see related post.
- Knitting Club (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Bi-monthly social knitting group. Beginners are welcome and supplies will be provided, though you can also bring your own and “any creation you are working on”. For details, see related post.
- Phyllis Fagell on “Raising Middle Schoolers” (7:00 – 8:30 pm) @ Fay School: This is part of Fay School’s Ideas&Insights series. This session, the public is invited to hear from an expert on ” “Raising Middle Schoolers: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive and How Parents Can Help”. Registration is required. For details, see dedicated post.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
- Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Ages 2-5 are invited for stories and a craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required. For details, see related 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.
- Health Effects of Climate Change (5:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: The Library and Board of Health will screen a short documentary, followed by a brief presentation with Q&A. For details, see dedicated post.
- Teen Bake-Off (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Bakers ages 12 and up are invited to a bake off. For details, see dedicated 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, January 31, 2024
- 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.
Thursday, February 1, 2024
- 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: A weekly program for ages 0-2 years with their parents/caregivers. Each session will include puppets and music. No registration required. For details, see related post.
- Young Scientists STEM Beginnings (1:00 – 1:45 pm) @ Southborough Library: This is a free 6-week 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.. For details, see related post.
- Virtual Book Club (7:30 – 8:30 pm) @ zoom: Southborough Library hosted book group. Participants can chat about what they’re reading or listening to with library staff and other patrons. Meet once a month to informally exchange ideas. To sign up, contact rdonovan@cwmars.org.
Friday, February 2, 2024
- 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 Children’s Room: Newborns through preschoolers are invited to dance and sing. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see related post.
- Canasta (11:15 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
Saturday, February 3, 2024
- D&D: Session 2 (2:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: Registration is required for this event for ages 12+ This is part of the series sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library and led by a Dungeon Master. This session is the second part of the previously started campaign. 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.
- Southborough Safe Spaces Family Game Night (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Church, 27 Main Street: Family event for hosted by Southborough Safe Spaces for LBGTQ+ youth and their allies. Bring your favorite board games join them for pizza and games. For details, see their Facebook post.
Sunday, February 4, 2024
- Shir Joy Chorus Concert (7:00 – 8:30 pm) @ Congregation B’nai Shalom, 117 East Main Street, Westborough: The community chorus dedicated to learning, sharing, & performing Jewish music will perform “Songs of Light & Hope”. For details, see dedicated post.
Updated (1/31/24 4:14 pm): Safe Spaces is promoting an event this Saturday.
