Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
The Southborough Recreation Department has added some “cool” things to the Summer Concert. Sprinklers, misters, and the icecream man will help take the edge of the heat. Read the full article → from Cool off at Thursday night’s concert
Southborough’s free Summer Concert Series resumes this Thursday, July 18 with two members of our community. Read the full article → from Southborough’s own join this Thursday’s Summer Concert (UPDATED)
7th grade Trottier students organized and ran a regional Boro Ball Tournement. They ran a great community event while raising $385 for Special Olympics. Read the full article → from Students combine sports and philanthropy
Tonight’s summer concert, The Infractions, is cancelled, with no rain date. Future concerts are scheduled for Thursday nights, starting July 18th. Read the full article → from Summer Concert Series cancelled tonight
Southborough moms are rallying residents to contribute new or gently used shoes and new socks to be shipped to Gautemala. The deadline is this Friday. Read the full article → from Local families asking for help “Serving Soles”
This summer, Southborough Recreation Department is producing a free Summer Concert series. Funds raised through refreshments and raffles will go to the “Send a Kid to Camp” program. The first event is this Thursday, June 20, 6-8pm at the Neary Field. Read the full article → from Summer concert series starts this Thursday: Free music helps fund “Send a Kid to Camp”
For the second Saturday in a row, a church youth group will be at the Transfer Station raising funds for a mission. This week, the group is from Pilgrim Church and will be holding a car wash. Read the full article → from Saturday car wash: Another chance to support a mission on June 15
On June 18th, Trottier’s Big Band will be holding its annual Jazz Night with special guest Walter Beasley. The performance is free. Voluntary donations for the One Fund are requested. Read the full article → from Jazz night for One Fund: Trottier’s Big Band plays fundraiser June 18th
Be sure to stop by the library this Saturday, June 15. The Friends of the Southborough Library will be holding their annual Summer Book Sale 9am-3pm. Read the full article → from Stock up for summer reading at The Friends of the Southborough Library’s book sale on June 15th
Sip wine, nibble on homemade desserts, listen to music, and do it all for a good cause at Southborough Rotary’s Wine Down benefit on Friday. The event, to be held at St. Anne’s Parish Hall, will raise money to buy a new generator for Southborough’s Colonial Gardens senior housing community. The event starts at 6:30 pm, and all are invited. Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary wine and music event to raise money for senior housing improvements – Friday, June 14
This Saturday you can buy a cookie and win a prize when you drop off your trash. (Just remember to clean your hands!) June 8 from 10-12 at the Transfer Station, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Youth group will be holding a raffle and peanut free bake sale. Read the full article → from Church youth group holds a bake sale for a mission this Saturday
If you missed last weekend’s Celebration of Hope concert at Pilgrim Church, you have another chance to enjoy some heartfelt performances. Read the full article → from Celebrations of Hope concert at Pilgrim Church on Sunday
Above: Blackstone Valley Bluegrass one of the acts to play at the Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday (photo from www.blackstonevalleybluegrass.com) If you enjoy bluegrass, you’ll want to buy tickets for the Steeple Coffeehouse this weekend. A past favorite and a new band comprised of musical veterans will perfom in a double-header on Saturday night. Here are Read the full article → from Bluegrass double-Bill at Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday
You can purchase a unique piece of art and support a great cause. This Sunday, six paintings championing the Boston Strong message will be auctioned off with proceeds going to the One Fund Boston. The silent auction will take place at the 5-K run for Boston One Fund this Sunday, June 9, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Trottier Middle School. Read the full article → from Boston Strong art auction to support the cause at Sunday’s 5K run