Above: This week is less busy than last week, but there’s still a lot going on in town. (images from flyers and social media pics)
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, December 13, 2024
- ARHS Winter Ball (7:00 – 10:00 pm) @ DCU Center: Algonquin’s annual winter semi-formal dance. (Deadline for buying tickets has already passed.)
- Live Music with Soul Shaker (8:00 – 11:00pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Rock and Blues band Soul Shaker will perform.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Learn to Laser Cut (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Library Teen Room: Free library event for students in grades 6-12. Learn how to make holiday and winter themed charms, pendants, and key chains and go home with your own creation. Click here to register.
- Sit & Knit (2:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Semi-monthly 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, December 15, 2024
- St. Anne’s Lessons and Carols (11:30 am) @ St. Anne’s Church, 20 Boston Rd: The service of Lessons and Carols will take place after the 10:30 am mass in the main church.
- Interboro Community Band Winter Concert (2:00 pm) @ Westborough High School, 90 W Main St: A free symphonic concert for the public featuring “Seasonal Favorites & Other Music from the Symphonic Band Repertoire”. For details, see dedicated post.
- AVM Messiah Sing (3:30 pm) @ Congregational Church of Westborough: Assabet Valley Mastersingers regional chorus will perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s oratorio and the “Hallelujah Chorus” with audience participation and organ accompaniment. For details, see related post.
- DIY Workshop: Holiday Chalkboard Box Centerpiece (4:00 – 5:00pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
- St. Mark’s School’s Lessons and Carols (5:00 – 6:30 pm) @ Belmont Chapel, St. Mark’s School: The public is invited to attend the annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas. For details, see dedicated post.
Monday, December 16, 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.
- Half Day for AVRTHS: Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School has Professional Development Day – early dismissal for students
- Knitting Club (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Social knitting group — scheduled to meet weekly this summer. Beginners are welcome and supplies will be provided, though you can also bring your own and “any creation you are working on”.
Tuesday, December 17, 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.
- Second & Third Grade Book Group (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Monthly Book Club with discussion and activities. Please email Kim at kivers@southboroughma.com to register.
- Narcan Training (6:00 – 6:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Register for free training to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses with a free kit. For details, see dedicated post.
- Transforming Lives fundraiser for Southborough Safe Spaces (6:00 – 9:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Episcopal Church parish hall, 27 Main St: Auction fundraiser with prizes, gifts, refreshments, and games. For details, see dedicated post.
- ARHS Holiday Concert (6:30/7:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School Auditorium, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: The school’s annual Christmas concert traditionally brings together both instrumental and vocal groups. (Snow date: Dec 18) 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, December 18, 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.
Keeping Kids Safe Online (12:00 pm) @ zoom: Virtual presentation for elementary and middle school families. To join the zoom session, click here. For details, see flyer right.- Crafternoon: Wood Slice Ornaments (4:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Children ages 8+ can sign up for this free crafting program. (Registration is limited.) For details, see dedicated post.
- Gingerbread House Decorating (6:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Free program for ages 8-12. (Registration is limited to 15 individual tweens.) For details, see dedicated post.
- Blue Christmas Service (7:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Episcopal Church: This community wide service of prayers, readings and candles offers solace to those who need it during the holiday season. Open to all. For details, see dedicated 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.)
- Live Blues Jam n’ Open Mic (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Come play or sing with the house band and fellow musical talent, or just enjoy the show.
Thursday, December 19, 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. Please email Kim at kivers@southboroughma.com to register.
- Karaoke (9:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Come and be the star. DJ and Karaoke every Thursday. For details, click here.
Friday, December 20, 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 (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group playing “Hand & Foot”. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- NSBORO Schools early dismissal for Holiday break: Public Schools of Southborough and Northborough start the winter break with an early dismissal. School doesn’t resume until January 2nd.
- Holiday Break Half Day (after school until 3:30 pm) @ 21 Highland St: Southborough Rec will transport kids from Woodward and Neary School for fun on this early release day. For details, see related post.
- Tween Writing Club (3:30 – 4:30 pm) @ Southborough Library Teen Room: Join the library’s writing group for 10-13 year olds for monthly meetings to spark ideas and share fun projects.. Email msorensen@southboroughma.com for more details.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Pilgrim’s Family Christmas Breakfast and Carol Sing (8:15 am) @ Pilgrim Congregational Church’s Fellowship Hall, 15 Common St: Sponsored by Pilgrim Men’s Fellowship. Coffee will be served at 8:15, and breakfast starts at 8:30. Jim Duncan will accompany on piano as attendees sing over pancakes and eggs and bacon.
- Winter Solstice Walk (4:30 – 6:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: A gathering in the Deerfoot Barn followed by a stroll in the dark, a solstice story at the firepit, and reflecting on wishes for the next year. Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, see event page.
- St. Anne’s Christmas Pageant (6:00 pm) @ St. Anne’s Church, 20 Boston Rd: Children’s pageant, dinner, and basket raffle after the 5:00 pm mass..
