Above: There’s not much happening in town over the next week, but there are some activities, including fun events for kids at the library. (images of 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, December 27, 2024
- Hanukkah Community Outdoor Lighting & Dinner (5:30 pm) @ Congregation B’nai Shalom, Westborough: Outdoor Hanukkah menorah lighting with songs and blessings, followed by an indoor dinner, then a Shabbat Service. The lighting is open to the public. The dinner requires registration. For details, see event page.
Saturday, December 28, 2024
- Author Visit with Susan Lubner (11:00 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library, main floor: The children’s author will read from her new book, followed by a crafts and hot chocolate. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, December 29, 2024
- Hanukkah at Apex (5:00 pm) @ Apex Entertainment Center, Marlborough: The public is invited to a community party organized by Central Mass Chabad. For details, see Facebook event. To register, click here. (I’m sharing the local event since we don’t have a synagogue in Southborough.)
Monday, December 30, 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.
- Knitting Club & Quilting Club (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Opportunity for seniors to work on their knitting and quilting projects in a social setting — scheduled to meet weekly.
Tuesday, December 31, 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.
- Welcome to 2025 Party (2:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Children’s New Years party. All are welcome and no registration is required. For details, see dedicated post..
Wednesday, January 1, 2024 — New Years Day
- Town Closures: Town offices, Senior Center, and Library closed for federal holiday.
Thursday, January 2, 2024
- NSBORO Public Schools are back in session
- 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.
- Karaoke (9:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Come and be the star. DJ and Karaoke at Owens every Thursday.
Friday, January 3, 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.
