Above: From Putting for Patients to the community Egg Hunt, there’s a lot going on in our town and schools over the next week.
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 events that take place regularly – at least 2x per month or more frequently.)
Saturday, March 25, 2023
- Putting for Patients (10:00 am – 12:30 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School gym, 79 Bartlett St: description. The Algonquin Student Council is raising money for the Jimmy Fund. All NSBORO students, families, and community members are invited to attend for a low fee. Activities include mini golf, bouncy houses, face painting, carnival games, and concessions. For details, see dedicated post.
- Tomato Growing (10:30 am – 1:200 pm) @ Southborough Library, Main Level: Free presentation by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens. This session, learn the best ways to maximize your tomato harvest. Made possible with a grant distributed through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
- Babysitting at Annual Town Meeting (1:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School, 49 Parkerville Rd: The Town is offering free babysitting for kids of ATM attendees. There are some restrictions and registration is limited. Click here to learn more.
- Annual Town Meeting (1:00 – 5:00 pm and 7:00pm – 11:00pm) @ Trottier Middle School auditorium, 49 Parkerville Rd: Southborough voters act as town legislature to appropriate taxes to fund the Town’s operating expenses (for the fiscal year July 2023 – June 2024), borrow money for big items/projects, and act on other issues such as creating/amending zoning bylaws. For details, see related posts and the Town’s website.
- Southborough Safe Spaces – Family Art Night (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Pilgrim Church, 15 Common St: Event hosted by Southborough Safe Spaces for LBGTQ+ youth of all faiths and their allies. Join us to paint affirming love rocks that will be brought on our April nature walk. For details, see their website (and look for updates on Facebook).
Sunday, March 26, 2023
- Interboro Community Band Concert (2:00 pm) @ Westborough High School auditorium, 90 West Main St, Westborough: Free instrumental concert featuring music from the movies. For details, see related post.
- Symphony Pro Musica Concert (3:30 pm) @ St. Mark’s School, Putnam Family Arts Center, Class of ’45 Hall: For their 40th anniversary season the symphony will perform Mahler 5. Pre-concert talk – 2:45-3:15 pm. Students are always able to attend SPM concerts at no charge. For details, see related post.
- Assabet Valley Mastersingers Concert (3:30 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough: The “CORONATION CELEBRATION” concert of AVM chorus with soloists backed by an orchestra. For details, see related post.
Monday, March 27, 2023
- 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: Join Miss Kim for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. No registration required. (Mondays & Tuesdays through most of the school year.)
- Youth Writing Club (3:30 – 4:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, Teen Room: Weekly Library program for youth ages 11-18. Participants are invited to come share ideas and practice writing skills in a supportive environment. No sign up necessary.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
- Tech Help for seniors (10:00 am – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Seniors can pre-schedule an appointment for free assistance from a technology specialist. Call 508-229-4453 to book a time (if there are openings left this month). For details, see the Senior Center’s newsletter, p.6
- Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Join Miss Kim for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5 years old and their parents or caregivers. No registration required. (Mondays & Tuesdays through most of the school year.)
- Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Mystery & Puzzle Book Club (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: This monthly book club run by the Southborough Library for grades 2- requires pre-registration. For details, see related post.
- 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 29, 2023
- FSYC’s March Munchie Madness @ Yama Fuji Asian Cuisine: A portion of today’s dine in and takeout sales from the restaurant 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.
- 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.
- Manga & Anime Club (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library Teen Room: This monthly book club run by the Southborough Library is for kids ages 12+ to discuss manga and anime with fellow fans.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
- 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: This weekly story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. No registration required.
- K-6 Early Release: Southborough public elementary schools have a half day today to allow for parent-teacher conferences.
- Agriculture Afternoons (12:30 – 3:30 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Drop-off program for grades K-5. Participants will engage in a fun-filled afternoon with activities such as visiting the farm animals, hiking the trails, creating art projects, and playing games. Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, click here.
- How to Write a Cook Book (6:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Main floor: Come learn from a professional cook book writer the process of writing and publishing a cook book and how to make your own! Free event, no registration required. Made possible by a grant by MBLC.
- Fashion Show (6:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St: ARHS’ Inclusive DECA Program is hosting the Fashion Show Experience a runway show of eclectic outfits showcasing members’ personal style. Admission is $8 at the door. Attendees are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to support community food banks. For details, see dedicated post.
Friday, March 31, 2023
- 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.
- Canasta (11:15 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- K-6 Early Release: Southborough public elementary schools have a half day today to allow for parent-teacher conferences.
- Agriculture Afternoons (12:30 – 3:30 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Drop-off program for grades K-5. Participants will engage in a fun-filled afternoon with activities such as visiting the farm animals, hiking the trails, creating art projects, and playing games. Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, click here.
Culture & Music Festival (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School Auditorium, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: Northborough – Southborough Coalition for Equity is hosting its second festival to enjoy music, dancing, and community. Activities will also include henna painting and face painting. For details, see flyer right.
Saturday, April 1, 2023
- Postponed to Sunday — ARHS NHS Easter Egg Hunt: Scroll down to Sunday for details on the event postponed due to rain.
- Hike with Goats (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: (The popular event is back for the season every Saturday and Sunday.) Your reservation gets you and your group of family or friends an hour-long experience with a friendly goat on its own harness and leash. You will first learn how to walk with the goat, and then you’ll be accompanied by a farm staff member as you and your new goat friend make your way around the farm and its trails. For details, click here.
- Postponed to April 8th — Kindergroup’s Easter Egg Hunt (11:00 am) @ St. Mark’s field (corner of routes 30 & 85): The Southborough community is invited to a free egg hunt and to meet the Easter Bunny. No registration is required. (Attendees who can afford to are encouraged to bring a contribution for the Southborough Food Pantry.) For details, see dedicated post.
- SkyRise presents “Secret Agent Splat” (11:00 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library, main floor: An interactive story time with games for ages 4-9 led by SkyRise Theater. For details, see related post.
- Rainbow Food Pinwheels (1:00 – 2:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Led by a professional children’s cooking instructor, children ages 5-7 can come have fun making healthy food tasty! Registration required. 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.
- Chestnut Hill by Moonlight (4:30 – 6:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Guided moonlit hike by a Trustees of Reservations Ranger – for All ages/Family. This session “Blossoming Spring by the Pink Moon”, Search for signs of seasonal change, learn about wild medicinal plants, and try dandelion tea! Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, click here.
Sunday, April 2, 2023
- Troop 1’s Pancake Breakfast (8:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Neary School cafeteria, 53 Parkerville Rd: The Boy Scout troop’s annual fundraiser. For details, see dedicated post.
- ARHS NHS Easter Egg Hunt (9:00 am) @ Algonquin Regional High School, football field, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: Algonquin’s National Honor Society welcomes Northborough and Southborough Families to a free Easter Egg hunt. Participants are encouraged to bring a food pantry donation. Pre-registration required. For details, see dedicated post.
- Hike with Goats (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: (The popular event is back for the season every Saturday and Sunday.) Your reservation gets you and your group of family or friends an hour-long experience with a friendly goat on its own harness and leash. You will first learn how to walk with the goat, and then you’ll be accompanied by a farm staff member as you and your new goat friend make your way around the farm and its trails. For details, click here.
- Dinner Church (6:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 27 Main St: Join us for a sacred meal. We’ll make the meal together, light candles, sing simple songs, receive Holy Communion, and reflect and pray together. To register, click here.
Updated (3/29/23 2:19 pm): ARHS’ Egg hunt was pushed from Saturday to Sunday due to forecast rain.
Updated (3/30/23 3:53 pm): Kindergroup updated that they are still planning to hold their Egg Hunt this Saturday.
Updated (3/31/23 12:06 pm): Kindergroup is postponing the event to its rain date of Saturday, April 8th (which doesn’t overlap with Algonquin’s rain date).
