Above: The launch of a new Garden club and a 2nd Annual “Dog Walk” & 5K Run are among this week’s highlights.
Oops — It looks like my Events this Week post never ran on Friday afternoon.
Here are the highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town today through the weekend.
(The gray font below is for previously established events that take place weekly or bi-weekly.)
Monday, September 25, 2023
- No NSBORO School: Northborough-Southborough public schools have the day off due for the Yom Kippur holiday.
- 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.
- Junior Farmer for a Day (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: A special drop-off program will give children in grades K-5 the experience of what it’s like to be a farmer. . For details, see related post.
- 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.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
- NSBORO Wellness Day: School is in session for Northborough-Southborough public schools – but no homework, tests, or quizzes can be assigned due to Yom Kippur.
- 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.
- Books with Bunnies (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: An interactive story time for preschoolers (with a parent/caregiver) in the bunny garden with the farm’s Flemish Giant Rabbits hopping about. Pre-registration (and fee) 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.
- Teen Leadership Team (5:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Southborough Library Teen Room: The library is looking for teen ideas for programs and services. Teens committed to making their voices heard are invited to a seasonal meeting with refreshments.
- Select Board Office Hours (6:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Town House Hearing Room, 17 Common St: Residents are invited to drop in to informally speak with two Board members about any questions, concerns or interests. This session will be hosted by members Sam Stivers and Marguerite Landry.
- 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, September 27, 2023
- 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.
- Outside Preschool Yoga (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library lawn: Registration is required for this free program for children age 3-6 with parents (and siblings). For details, see related post.
- Therapy Dog Session (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Drop by the library to have a visit with Glory the Pet Partners Certified library dog!
- MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning Info Session (6:30 pm) @ Public Safety Building training room, 32 Cordaville Road: The Southborough Planning Board is again inviting the community to learn about the multi-family by-right zoning coming to Southborough and provide feedback. For details, see dedicated post.
- Library Building Open Forum (7:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: The Library will host a second forum to solicit public feedback on the library structure and services to help plan for the future. For details, see dedicated post.
Thursday, September 28, 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.
- Preschool Farm Explorers (10:00 – 11:00 am) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: For ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years old, Adult supervision required. Pre-registration (and fee) required. (discount for younger siblings and free for siblings under 1.) Little farm explorers will become immersed in what life is like at Chestnut Hill. Each session has a different theme. (Offered weekly.) For details, see related post.
- 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.
- Flag Rugby Demo (2:30 – 3:45 pm) @ Neary School, 53 Parkerville Road: Free demo/clinic for grades 4-5 run by New England Rugby Club. Registration is required. For details, see dedicated post.
- Tech Time (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Teen Room: Weekly drop-in session to get help from a librarian or teen volunteer. Learn about the Library’s apps and databases, get guidance on your devices, and have tech questions answered.
- Wild Medicinals Foraging Workshop (6:00 – 7:30 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Learn how to identify medicinal plants and wild food in gardens and surrounding woodlands in this leisurely walk around the farm. Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, see related post.
- Pickling for Kids (5:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Parents with children ages 4-9 years old are invited to join Chestnut Hill Farm to learn how to make their own pickles without using heat. For details, see dedicated post.
- Gardens That Work (6:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, outside or main floor: Introductory meeting of the Pollination Preservation Garden Club, sponsored by the Open Space Preservation Commission at the Southborough Library. For details, see dedicated post.
- Fall Planter workshop (6:30 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt. Vickery Road: Create instant curb appeal with a gorgeous fall planter. Cider and refreshments. There is a fee for the event, space is limited, and pre-registration is required. For details, see dedicated post.
Friday, September 29, 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.
- 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.
- Pickling for All Ages (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will put on a pickling demonstration. For details, see dedicated post.
- Flag Rugby Demo (2:30 – 3:45 pm) @ Trottier Middle School, 49 Parkerville Road: Free demo/clinic for grades 6-8 run by New England Rugby Club. Registration is Required. For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Goat Hangout and Ramble (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: (Formerly called “Hike with Goats”.) 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. For details, click here.
- 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.
- Finding Fungi Guided Mushroom Hike (1:00 – 2:30 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: A family friendly guided hike. Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, see related post.
Sunday, October 1, 2023
- Goat Hangout and Ramble (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: (Formerly called “Hike with Goats”.) 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. For details, click here.
- Shannon’s Path Dog Walk and Fun Run 2023 (10:00 am) @ Neary School Campus, 53 Parkerville Road: 2nd annual 5K dog walk benefiting rare cancer research and care in memory of Shannon McDonald. No dogs are required and runners are welcome. . For details, see dedicated post.
- Blessing of the Animals (4:00 pm) @ St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 27 Main St: Annual Blessing of the Animals. Event includes pony rides and “Chat with a Vet”. For details, see dedicated post.
Updated (9/25/23 11:10 am): I added in the free Flag Rugby demos for grades 4-8 this Thursday and Friday.
Updated (9/26/23 9:10 am): I added and updated the information on the Library’s pickling programs this Thursday and Friday.
Updated (9/27/23 3:04 pm): I added the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday.
