Above: An outdoor Earth Day Story Time at the Library and Rotary’s Bio-Blitz are two ways the community can celebrate Earth Day this week.
It’s spring break this week for Southborough schools.
Here are highlights of what else is happening around town.
Monday, April 19, 2021 – Patriot’s Day
- Backyard Orchard Workshop (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ zoom: This workshop is part of the Southborough Library’s “Dig In! Garden Information Series”. Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will hold a special zoom session on gardening topics twice monthly. Anyone 12 or older can pre-register through Southborough Recreation. This session’s topic is: Backyard Orchard – Growing tree fruit can be challenging, but with a few hints and the right techniques, you’ll have enough apples, pears, and everything else for the entire neighborhood! For details, see dedicated post.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
- Strength Training Class for seniors (9:00 – 9:45 am) @ zoom: For details on semi-weekly class, see dedicated post.
- Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:00 am) @ Facebook Live: Children’s Librarian “Miss Kim” will hold a story time for ages 2-6 (siblings welcome). Each week will feature themed stories on Facebook Live with Ms. Kim! No registration necessary (Note: You don’t have to have a Facebook account to watch the Library’s videos, which are still viewable after the live event is over.)
- QiGong for seniors (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ zoom: For details on weekly class, see dedicated post.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
- Stretch Break Class for seniors (10:15 – 11:00 am) @ zoom: For details on semi-weekly class, see dedicated post.
- Make Your Own Magic Tricks (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ zoom: A Southborough Library event for ages 7 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Magician Debbie O’Carroll’s workshop is a delightful way to learn how to make and perform amazing new magic tricks! Pre-registration is required through Southborough Recreation. For details, see dedicated post.
Thursday, April 22, 2021
- Strength Training Class for seniors (9:00 – 9:45 am) @ zoom: For details on semi-weekly class, see dedicated post.
- Earth Day Story Time (10:30 – 11:00 am) @ Southborough Library’s back lawn: Join Miss Kim for stories and a craft based on Earth Day. Please bring a blanket or chair. All participants over the age of 2 must wear masks! Registration required. For details, see dedicated post.
- Northborough Earth Day Trail Cleanup (1:00 – 5:00 pm) @ 119 Bearfoot Rd, Northborough: For those interested in doing something civic-minded on Earth Day, the Northborough Trails Committee shared this opportunity. Volunteers can sign up for a shift helping to clear trails near the Northborough Senior Center. To register, click here. For trails info, click here and look for section on “Edmunds Hill Woods Trails”
- Seated Chair Yoga for seniors (1:00 – 2:00 pm) @ zoom: For details on weekly class, see dedicated post.
Friday, April 23, 2021
Dull Men’s Club (10:00 – 11:00 am) @ zoom: Weekly social club for senior men hosted by Southborough Senior Center. For details, click on blurb right from the Senior Center’s newsletter. To register, email banjobillo@verizon.net.
- Creative Writing Club for Teens & Tweens (3:00 – 4:00 pm) @ zoom: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and looking for ways to foster their own writing are welcome to the Southborough Library’s virtual writing club! For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, April 24, 2021
- Earth Day Bio-Blitz (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Breakneck Hill Conservation Land and Chestnut Farm trail: Members of the Rotary Club will be present at both trail heads to provide “socially distance” assistance to those who decide to explore these lands. This is part of encouraging the public to explore the natural world using the “iNaturalist” phone app. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, April 25, 2021
- Earth Day Bio-Blitz (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Breakneck Hill Conservation Land and Chestnut Farm trail: Members of the Rotary Club will be present at both trail heads to provide “socially distance” assistance to those who decide to explore these lands. This is part of encouraging the public to explore the natural world using the “iNaturalist” phone app. For details, see dedicated post.
