I’m reminding readers about the annual Winter Wishes program. The community is asked to donate funds that will be converted to gift cards for families in need this winter holiday season.
With Black Friday sales approaching — donating now is the best way to help recipients get cards in need in time to make the most of them! Read the full article → from Donate Now to Help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes
Southborough Recreation and the Southborough Police Department are offering free fun and “community connection” with kids in grades 5 to 8. The events will use “Hoops” to draw kids in. Read the full article → from Free Winter Hoops with the SPD for 5th – 8th graders
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)
Next week, the agency is offering a session to promote “Mindfulness”. And the following week, a “Shelf Help” will explore “themes of gratitude, kindness, and human connection”. Read the full article → from SYFS invites you to explore “Mindfulness” & “Human Connection”
The Northborough Education Foundation is raffling off a reason that at least one NSBORO student will be even more excited than usual if school is cancelled this year. Read the full article → from NEF Snow Day Raffle
The Southborough Library has a wide range of free art and craft programs coming up this winter for big kids, teens, and even adults.
Here’s a look at what they have on the schedule. Read the full article → from Library Art & Craft Programs for Kids through Adults (Updated)
Above: The regional chorus will perform two works. But the one it’s heavily promoting is a “storied and complicated” piece by Mozart. (image from Facebook) Heritage Chorale is returning to St. Mark’s School’s stage to kick off its 89th season a week from Sunday,. Read the full article → from Heritage Chorale’s “Mozart’s Requiem” Concert — Nov 23
Those looking to get a jump on their holiday pictures/cards can sign up to attend an event hosted by Aurora Aesthetics and Wellness a week from tomorrow. Read the full article → from Photos with Santa (for Charity) — November 22
In a hearing last week, the Assessor estimated that bills for an average Single Family Home in Southborough will increase by 7.6% as a result.
That’s up slightly from the 7.37 –7.47% increase projected by Town officials last spring before Town Meetings. Read the full article → from Tax bills going up slightly higher than projected
Algonquin Boys Hockey Team is raising money by holding their very popular annual dodgeball tournament for 1st-8th graders. Read the full article → from Reminder: Registration for Dodgeball Tournament ends Friday
St. Mark’s School students are taking on a dark drama for their fall play. The school’s Theater Department is inviting the public to attend its production of “Frankenstein”. Read the full article → from Frankenstein on stage tonight thru Saturday (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Next week, Algonquin students will hit their big stage to entertain with “a whimsical and witty musical”. It’s a show geared to entertain all ages.
While I’m sharing those details, I’m also throwing in some other news/updates related to the Northborough-Southborough Schools’ music program. Read the full article → from Musical Notes: ARHS’ Once Upon A Mattress & other NSBORO music news