Above: A range of fun and serious events are scheduled for this weekend through next. (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.)
Friday, March 1, 2024
- Family Costume Karaoke (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Finn School: Southborough Youth and Family Services and Southborough Rec are partnering to hold a fundraiser that also kicks off for International Day of Unplugging. For details, see dedicated post.
- International Day of Unplugging (starting at sundown tonight): Every year, Southborough Youth and Family Services encourages families to take part and unplug from screens for a day.
Saturday, March 2, 2024
- International Day of Unplugging (through sundown tonight): Every year, Southborough Youth and Family Services encourages families to take part and unplug from screens for a day.
- Register for Spring & Summer Recreation programs (9:00 am): The window opens for residents to register for summer camp (which quickly sold out the last two years) and other spring & summer programs. For details, see related post. [Editor’s Note: I have updated my original post with details on this year’s SEDP Camp.]
- Yoga Reaches Out (9:00 am) @ Theracopia, 5 Crystal Pond Rd: Funds for participating in this yoga session, led by Shine + Shadow Yoga, will go to Boston Children’s Hospital. Registration is required. 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.
- Celtic Chocolate (1:00 – 2:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Learn about Irish culture, chocolate and other specialty foods. For details, see dedicated post.
- Southborough Safe Spaces Origami Night (7:00 – 9:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Church, 27 Main Street: Event for grades 6-12 hosted by Southborough Safe Spaces for LBGTQ+ youth of all faiths and their allies. For details, see their Facebook post.
Sunday, March 3, 2024
- My Mother Had Two Faces (2:00 pm) @ The Rockwell, 255 Elm Street in Somerville: A Southborough resident’s one-woman show. For details, see related post.
Monday, March 4, 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.
- Narcan Training (3:00 – 3:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: The Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health is providing another session to train the public on how to use Narcan, plus the necessary supplies. Registration is required. For details and to register, click here.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
- NSBORO Professional Development Day: No school for students of Northborough-Southborough Public Schools. With elections taking place in school buildings, the schools are using this day for Professional Development.
- Super Tuesday Primary voting (6:30 am – 8:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School, 49 Parkerville Road: For details, on voting in Southborough for the 2024 Presidential Primary, see related post.
Ice Cream & Mini Golf (10:00 am – 5:00 pm) @ Trombetta’s Farm: Woodward SOS organized with Trombetta’s this special event for NSBORO’s Professional Development Day — so make sure you mention them when you go. (You don’t need to be a Woodward family to participate.) $15 pp for one round of mini golf and a small ice cream with a topping.- 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.
- Yoga Reaches Out (5:00 pm) @ Theracopia: Funds for participating in this yoga session, led by Kelli, will go to Boston Children’s Hospital. Registration is required. For details, see dedicated post.
- Cook Book Club (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: This month, select recipes from the Library’s magazine collection to make share at the gathering. Email your selected dish in advance to msorensen@southboroughma.com. 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, March 6, 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.
- FSYC’s March Munchie Madness @ Hola Restaurant & Tequila Bar: A portion of today’s sales from the restaurant will be donated to Friends of Southborough Youth Commission (raising funds for their annual Camp Scholarships and the annual Winter Wishes programs). For details, see dedicated post.
- Therapy Dog (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: Destress and relax by spending some time with Julie and glory, a pet partners certified therapy dog. For adults, teens, and kids.
- The Secret Lives of Teens & Tweens (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Trottier Middle School auditorium: Southborough Youth and Family Services is inviting community members who care for teens and tweens to a special presentation about depression and anxiety, social media and technology, suicide, “acting out” behaviors, and more. For details, see dedicated post.
- Neural Tube Defect Awareness Presentation (7:00- 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: Rather than its regular weekly meeting, the Southborough Rotary Club is co-hosting this presentation about a common birth defect and preventative measures. For details, see dedicated post.
Thursday, March 7, 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.
- Drop in Legos (3:30 – 4:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: Children are invited to build with Legos and display their creations in the Children’s Room. Legos will be provided. Parents or caregivers must stay with children.
- 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, March 8, 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, March 9, 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.
Sunday,, March 10, 2024
- FSYC’s March Munchie Madness @ Vin Bin: Today, a portion of sales of the “King Karaban” sandwich will be donated to Friends of Southborough Youth Commission (raising funds for their annual Camp Scholarships and the annual Winter Wishes programs). For details, see dedicated post.
- AVM’s “Voices of Light (2:45 pm pre-concert talk, 3:30 pm concert) @ St. John’s High School, Shrewsbury: Assabet Valley Mastersingers concert. For details, see dedicated post.
Updated (3/1/24 5:10 pm): Woodward SOS informed me about their special event at Trombetta’s on Tuesday.
