Above: There’s a lot going on this week in town and/or related to our schools (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, April 20, 2024
- Yoga for grieving mothers (4:30 – 6:00 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. This event theme is Movie Night PJ Party. For details, see their Instagram post.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
- Cutler Jazz Festival (6:30 pm) @ St. Mark’s School, the Class of ’45 Hall: St. Mark’s School’s annual spring jazz festival. It is free and open to the public. For details, see dedicated post.
Monday, April 22, 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.
- Friends of the Library – HOLA fundraiser (11:00 am – 10:00 pm) @ Hola Restaurant & Tequila Bar, 154 Turnpike Rd: This Monday – Thursday, a portion from each order will be donated to The Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see dedicated post.
Tuesday, April 23, 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.
- Friends of the Library – HOLA fundraiser (11:00 am – 10:00 pm) @ Hola Restaurant & Tequila Bar, 154 Turnpike Rd: This Monday – Thursday, a portion from each order will be donated to The Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see dedicated 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.
- Teen Library Team: Blanket Making (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ where: Calling tween & teen volunteers who want volunteer credit to make no sew fleece blankets to be donated to children in need. For details, see dedicated post.
Executive Function Workshop (6:00 pm) @ zoom: Virtual workshop co-sponsored by NSPAC and other area councils. “Practical Strategies to Boost Executive Functioning Skills”. For details, see flyer right. To register, click here.- Trottier Orientation for Parents (6:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School auditorium: Information night or parents of 5th graders who will be attending the middle school as 6th graders in the fall..
- 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, April 24, 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.
- Friends of the Library – HOLA fundraiser (11:00 am – 10:00 pm) @ Hola Restaurant & Tequila Bar, 154 Turnpike Rd: This Monday – Thursday, a portion from each order will be donated to The Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see dedicated post.
- Bingo (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Bingo and prizes for seniors. Pre-registration is required (and it may be full). For details, see related post.
- Southborough Rotary Club (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. New and prospective members are always welcome. (Held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month.)
Thursday, April 25, 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.
- Friends of the Library – HOLA fundraiser (11:00 am – 10:00 pm) @ Hola Restaurant & Tequila Bar, 154 Turnpike Rd: This Monday – Thursday, a portion from each order will be donated to The Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see dedicated post.
- Candidates’ Night (6:30 pm) @ Cordaville Hall, 9 Cordaville Road: A public forum for voters to hear from candidates for the Southborough Town Election on May 14th. Starting with Meet & Greet followed by a moderated Q&A for Select Board candidates. For details, see dedicated post.
Friday, April 26, 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, April 27, 2024
- Earth Day Clean Up (8:30 – 11:30 am): Rotary’s annual initiative for the community to clean up public streets and spaces. It begins by stopping by the DPW office to sign up and pickup bags & reflective vests (plus coffee & treats). For details, see dedicated post.
- Placeholder (time) @ Beals Preserve (Main Street field): description. For details, see reated post.
- Troop 823 Pasta Dinner (11:30 am – 1:30 pm) @ Trinity Church (23 Main Street), Northborough: The Boroughs’ BSA Troop for girls is holding its annual fundraiser. For details, see dedicated post.
- Earth Day Lunch (12:00 pm) @ in front of Southborough Library: Anyone who took part in the Clean Up effort is invited to join Rotary for free pizza and ice cream. For details, see dedicated post.
- Earth Day Outdoor Garden Clean up (12:30 pm) @ outside the Southboough Library: Learn about ecological gardening, and pitch in to help tidy up. bring gloves and clippers if you have them. 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.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
- Meet the Stewards (8:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Breakneck Hill Conservation Land: Find out about all the current activities at the site, then take a self-guided walk on the trails after viewing the new Art Trail Map. For details, see related post.
- Earth Day Outdoor Garden Clean up (12:30 pm) @ outside the Southboough Library: Learn about ecological gardening, and pitch in to help tidy up. bring gloves and clippers if you have them. For details, see related post.
- GonkPlex SoccerFest for the Jimmy Fund (1:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School fields, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: Kids ages 7-12 are encouraged to form their own team of players to sign up for the fun soccer tournament benefitting Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. For details, see dedicated post.
- 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.
Updated (4/26/24 11:02 am): Somehow, I missed including Earth Day Cleanup, and I just got details on more “Planet Palooza” events this weekend in honor of Earth Day.
