Above: Unsurprisingly, a lot of highlights this week are connected to Valentine’s Day. (images of cropped 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, February 10, 2024
- V-Day pop up market (10:30 am – 3:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists Studio, 1 Boston Road: Items on sale by local artists and artisans will include “Everything you need for the ones you love.”. For details, see dedicated post.
- Valentine’s Day Party (10:30 am – 1:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Children’s Room: Drop in for crafts, games, and cookie decorating! No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.
- Native Seed Pickup (11:30 – 12:30 pm) @ behind Cordaville Hall, 9 Cordaville Road: The drive thru pickup is for those who already signed up to receive free native seeds by the deadline. For details, see dedicated post.
- Winter Sow Workshop (1:0 – 2:00 pm) @ Cordaville Hall, 9 Cordaville Road: Participation in this workshop put on by the Open Space Preservation Commission is mainly for people participating in the Native Seed Pickup. Pre-registration is required, with a deadline of 9:00 am that morning. For details, see dedicated post.
- Kids’ night out (5:00 – 9:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Episcopal Church hall, 27 Main St: Drop off event for kids ages 2 yrs old – 5th graders. Funds support the church’s youth mission trip. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, February 11, 2024
- Kids DIY Valentine Floral Arrangement Workshop (3:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: For ages 5-15 years old. There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Monday, February 12, 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.
Tuesday, February 13, 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.
- Reading Roundtable (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: A new monthly Book Club for adult book lovers to delve into literary analysis. 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.
- Town Book Club (1:00 – 1:45 pm) @ Southborough Library: For current and retired Town employees. The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict is February’s selection. Please contact Kim at kivers@southboroughma.com for more information.
- Second & Third Grade Book Group (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Monthly Book Club with discussion and activities. For details, see related post.
- Cancelled – Select Board Office Hours (6:00 – 7:00 pm): Note: This was previously scheduled. But the board has posted an agenda for a meeting that night instead.
- 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, February 14, 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.
- 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. 9.
- Senior Matinee: Barbie (12:30 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration is required and this may already have filled up for the free movie screening for seniors. For details, see dedicated post.
- Valentine Snowglobes Crafternoon: (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Pre-registration is required for this free program for ages 8+. This session, decorate a snowglobe with glitter For details, see dedicated post.
- Manga & Anime Club (4:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: Monthly discussion club for fans ages 12+. For details, see related post.
Thursday, February 15, 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.
- Fourth & Fifth Grade Book Group (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Monthly Book Club with discussion and activities. For details, see related post.
- SCAC Grant Award Reception (7:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Southborough Cultural Arts Center (SCAC) will present the 2024 Grant Art Awards.. For details, see dedicated post.
Friday, February 16, 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 17, 2024
- Middle School Book Club (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: Monthly Book Club for grades 6-8 with discussion and activities. For details, see related post.
- Read to a Dog (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Children’s Room: Register for kids ages 5+ to get a chance to read to a therapy dog. 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.
Updated (2/11/24 9:05 pm): The Select Board posted a meeting agenda for Tuesday night — which means they won’t be holding Office Hours that evening.
