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
Events
Coverage of Southborough events. Focus on events taking place in town. Includes features about events related to residents or local organizations. Also includes information on town government's open meetings.
“Dancers Unite” for ARHS Best Buddies — Sunday
Algonquin’s Best Buddies program is promoting a fundraiser this weekend featuring performers from the local Rhythm Dance Company. Read the full article → from “Dancers Unite” for ARHS Best Buddies — Sunday
Reminder: Trottier invites you to “Be Our Guest”
Students will perform Beauty & The Beast Jr tonight & tomorrow
Organizers of Trottier’s annual musical are promoting their upcoming production of a Disney classic. The announcement invites the public to “Be Our Guest with Beauty and the Beast Jr.”. Read the full article → from Reminder: Trottier invites you to “Be Our Guest”
Monthly Therapy Dog Sessions at the Library
If anxiety has you in distress, let a trained therapy dog help you “destress” for up to an hour at the library each month. The next drop-in session is coming up this Monday. Read the full article → from Monthly Therapy Dog Sessions at the Library
New Affordable Housing Trust board to meet tonight
The Select Board hopes that the revamped oversight board will succeed in making real progress on creating affordable housing opportunities in Southborough.
A recomposed committee to oversee Southborough’s Affordable Housing Trust was officially appointed this month. The “Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust (AHT)” will meet for the second time tonight (in person only). Read the full article → from New Affordable Housing Trust board to meet tonight
“Encompass Movie Night” – February 25th
The community is invited to a film screening and Q&A panel to learn about "the risks of youth substance use in the digital age".
The Northborough-Southborough substance use prevention coalition is encouraging the community to attend a special, educational “Movie Night” in a month. Read the full article → from “Encompass Movie Night” – February 25th
Shir Joy Chorus to perform “Songs of Love & Light”
A week from Sunday, Shir Joy Chorus is holding it’s winter concert. Read the full article → from Shir Joy Chorus to perform “Songs of Love & Light”
“Fun Day” at Apex to benefit Trottier SOS — Jan 29
To help Southborough families make the most of the schools’ half day, Trottier SOS has organized a “Southborough Schools FUN DAY”. Read the full article → from “Fun Day” at Apex to benefit Trottier SOS — Jan 29
“Notes on Modern Irrationality” — Thursday
This month, the Southborough Library launched a virtual series they are excited to announce. The new subscription allows patrons to take part in virtual author talks including Q&A. Plus, you can tap into over 75 previously recorded talks. Read the full article → from “Notes on Modern Irrationality” — Thursday
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports (along with some photo highlights). Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board, Regional School Committee, ZBA hearings, Conservation Commission, and more
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 (Updated)
Events this week
Family Game Night, Winter Sow events, MLK Jr Day Celebration, Young Scientists, Author Talk. Beauty & The Beast Jr, and Fungi Hike
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
AWC Panera Fundraiser tonight
I just learned last minute about a community fundraiser happening this evening (Friday January 17th)! Read the full article → from AWC Panera Fundraiser tonight
TLT: Teens invited to make “Sweet Cases” for foster kids — Jan 28th
Teens are invited to take part in another crafty event for a good cause.
The Southborough Library is inviting middle and high schoolers to decorate duffle bags for kids transitioning to new foster homes. Read the full article → from TLT: Teens invited to make “Sweet Cases” for foster kids — Jan 28th