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, March 9, 2024
- 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.
Monday, March 11, 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.
- Seed Exchange Launch (10:00 am – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: The Library’s annual seed exchange opens today. Drop-in to choose vegetable, herb and/or flower seed packets from their repurposed card catalogue to plant in your home garden. For details, see website.
- 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.
- Half Day for AVRTHS: Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School has Professional Development Day – early dismissal for students
Tuesday, March 12, 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.
- 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.
- Select Board Office Hours (6:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Town House Hearing Room, 17 Common St: Residents are invited to drop in to informally speak with two Board members about any questions, concerns or interests. This meeting will be with members Marguerite Landry and Sam Stivers
- 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, March 13, 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.
- Yoga Reaches Out (10:30 am) @ Theracopia: Funds for participating in this yoga session will go to Boston Children’s Hospital. Registration is required. For details, see dedicated post.
- FSYC’s March Munchie Madness @ Nan’s Kitchen & Market: Today, reference the fundraiser for a portion of sales to 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.
- 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.
- Yoga Reaches Out (6:30 pm) @ Theracopia: Funds for participating in this yoga session will go to Boston Children’s Hospital. Registration is required. For details, see dedicated post.
- Read to a Dog (6:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, Children’s Room: Register for kids ages 5+ to get a chance to read to a therapy dog. Please register in the Children’s Room or email kivers@southboroughma.com
Thursday, March 14, 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.
- 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.
- Car seat check (5:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Southborough Public Safety Station, 32 Cordaville Road: Certified child passenger safety techs will check to ensure that infant/kids car seats are properly installed and secured. For details, see dedicated post.
- Virtual Thai Street Food (5:30 – 7:30 pm) @ zoom: Part of the Southborough Library’s free virtual cooking lesson series. For details, see related post.
- DIY Spring Wreath Workshop (6:30 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. This session: Make your own spring wreath! For details, see related post.
- Trottier Instrumental Concert (7:00 pm) @ Trottier auditorium: Concert by 6th to 8th grade bands, the jazz band, and orchestra.
- GonkStage: A Murder is Announced (7:00 pm) @ ARHS Black Theater: The Algonquin spring drama is based on an Agatha Christie mystery. For details, see dedicated post.
Friday, March 15, 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.
- GonkStage: A Murder is Announced (7:00 pm) @ ARHS Black Theater: The Algonquin spring drama is based on an Agatha Christie mystery. For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, March 16, 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.
- Library Director Chat (1:00 – 1:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: Library Director Ryan Donovan invites residents to “chat” with him about the Massachusetts Public Library Construction program and ask any questions about Article 12 at Annual Town Meeting to fund the planning phase. For details, see dedicated post.
- D&D Monthly session (2:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: Registration is required for this event for ages 12+. 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.
- Yoga for grieving mothers (4:00 -5:30 pm) @ Theracopia Therapeautic Wellness Center, 5 Crystal Pond Road : Free yoga, deep meditation and Reiki healing offered to mothers who have lost a child and their families For details, see dedicated post.
- Southborough Safe Spaces – youth meeting (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 page.
Updated (3/11/24 2:09 pm): I added the ARHS spring play taking place this Thursday and Friday.
Updated (3/14/24 12:11 pm): I added the car seat check taking place tonight.
Updated (3/15/24 4:35 pm): I added the Library Director Chat on Saturday.
