Southborough runners and walkers will take to the streets on Sunday to help raise money for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. The 5K run or 2K walk is being organized by Southborough-owned FitStudio 28, along with Mamas n Divas and the Southborough Recreation Department. Read the full article → from Reminder: 5K run to benefit Boston Marathon victims – Sunday, June 9
Charitible Events
Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
Registration for Fourth Annual McCurdy Tennis Tournament closes TODAY
Algonquin Boosters Tennis will hold the Fourth Annual McCurdy Tennis Tournament on Sunday, June 9. The tournament, which is open to all ages and skill levels, is named in honor of beloved Algonquin girls tennis coach Jan McCurdy who passed away from cancer in 2009. Read the full article → from Registration for Fourth Annual McCurdy Tennis Tournament closes TODAY
Concert at Pilgrim Church on Sunday to benefit marathon bombing victims
Pilgrim Church will host a concert on Sunday afternoon to raise money for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, as well as local animal shelters. Called Celebration of Hope, the concert will feature both voice and instrumental performances. Read the full article → from Concert at Pilgrim Church on Sunday to benefit marathon bombing victims
7th grade elite basketball players ask for help to get to Nationals
Five Southborough 7th graders are headed to the AAU Boys Basketball National Championships, June 22-30. At least they will be if they raise the necessary funds. Read the full article → from 7th grade elite basketball players ask for help to get to Nationals
2013 Pops Night concert at Algonquin on Wednesday
The annual Pops Night concert is an evening where traditionally every Algonquin music ensemble performs. Performances include instrumental and vocal groups. Read the full article → from 2013 Pops Night concert at Algonquin on Wednesday
Help celebrate SOLF’s 25 years of preserving Southborough
Since 1988, Southborough Open Land Foundation has preserved 181 acres of open space. The group also organizes many nature education walks and events. Read the full article → from Help celebrate SOLF’s 25 years of preserving Southborough
Paint murals to benefit Boston bombing victims on Sunday
Southborough resident Lanting Huang-Truong is calling on her artistic talents to benefit victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Owner of the Bigelow Center for the Arts, Lanting has organized a community mural project, with the murals to be auctioned off and proceeds donated to The One Fund Boston. Read the full article → from Paint murals to benefit Boston bombing victims on Sunday
Reminder: Troop drive this weekend at the Senior Center
Donations will be accepted this weekend at the Senior Center to fill care packages for troops serving overseas. Read the full article → from Reminder: Troop drive this weekend at the Senior Center
Care package drive this weekend to honor Southborough’s Steve Whynot
Since 2005 Southborough residents Lisa Braccio and Debbie Depp Wilson have organized semi-annual care package drives to benefit troops serving overseas. In that time they’ve shipped off in the neighborhood of 7,800 boxes filled with the comforts of home. This weekend, they hope to add to that total. Read the full article → from Care package drive this weekend to honor Southborough’s Steve Whynot
Register for the Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament
The fifthAnnual Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough on Friday, May 31. The tournament is in honor of Southborough’s former police chief William Webber who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2008 at the age of 53. Read the full article → from Register for the Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament
Save the date: An evening of wine and dessert to benefit Southborough Senior Housing – Friday, June 14
Southborough Rotary will be hosting a wine tasting fundraiser event on Friday, June 14 at St. Anne Church. Read the full article → from Save the date: An evening of wine and dessert to benefit Southborough Senior Housing – Friday, June 14
Northborough/Southborough Relay for Life starts today at Algonquin
The track at Algonquin will be crowded tonight, but not with the usual set of high school sprinters, shot-putters, and high jumpers. Instead, the track will be taken over by cancer survivors, cancer patients, friends, family, and supporters. Read the full article → from Northborough/Southborough Relay for Life starts today at Algonquin
Yoga fundraiser to benefit marathon bombing victims – Saturday, May 11
Southborough yoga instructor Malu Doherty is teaming up with three other local instructors on a fundraiser for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. Called Raising Funds ~ Raising Spirits, the event will take place on Saturday, May 11 at First Parish Northboro. Read the full article → from Yoga fundraiser to benefit marathon bombing victims – Saturday, May 11
Southborough businesses organize 5K run for marathon victims
A number of Southborough-owned businesses are banding together to raise money for victims of last month’s Boston Marathon bombings. FitStudio 28, along with Mamas n Divas and the Southborough Recreation Department, will host a 5K run on Sunday, June 9. Polar Beverages is also sponsoring the run, and the Bigelow Center for the Arts is donating murals to be auctioned off. Read the full article → from Southborough businesses organize 5K run for marathon victims