For the past six months, 17-year-old Southborough resident Rick Scott has been collecting donations and letters to send to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. It’s part of his Eagle Scout service project, a project he calls “Troops for Troops.” Read the full article → from Southborough scout collecting letters for the troops on 9/11
Charitible Events
Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
Reminder: Bone marrow registration drive to support Southborough resident – Thursday
On Thursday Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough will hold a bone marrow registration drive. Read the full article → from Reminder: Bone marrow registration drive to support Southborough resident – Thursday
Save the date: Bone marrow registration drive to support Southborough resident – August 18
Long-time Southborough resident Anita Backer is battling cancer. She is on the list for a bone marrow transplant, but so far has not matched with a donor. To help her, and others, in their fight, Congregation B’nai Shalom will hold a bone marrow registry drive later this month. Read the full article → from Save the date: Bone marrow registration drive to support Southborough resident – August 18
Sponsors needed for annual Falconi golf tournament
Every year since 1992, the Falconi family has organized a golf tournament to benefit the Southbrough Senior Center. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the town’s seniors, and organizers are looking for sponsors for this year’s event. Read the full article → from Sponsors needed for annual Falconi golf tournament
Southborough women to run 100 miles as fundraiser for youth services
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When six Southborough friends signed up for the 100 on 100, a 1-day 100-mile relay race through the mountains of Vermont, they said they thought it was a good idea. But as the August 13 race approaches, they’ve decided they were crazy. Read the full article → from Southborough women to run 100 miles as fundraiser for youth services
Blood drive for Children’s Hospital on Wednesday
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Southborough child care provider Wee Care for Little People will hold a blood drive for Children’s Hospital on Thursday. Read the full article → from Blood drive for Children’s Hospital on Wednesday
UPDATED: Southborough CERT/MRC collecting donations for tornado victims
Last week I told you about efforts by the Southborough Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to aid victims of the tornadoes earlier this month. Now they’re taking it a step further and they’re asking for your help. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Southborough CERT/MRC collecting donations for tornado victims
Library accepting donations for spring book sale
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The Friends of Southborough Library will host their annual spring book sale this year on Saturday, June 11. Donations of gently-used books will be accepted at the Library during normal operating hours. Read the full article → from Library accepting donations for spring book sale
Special ceremony to kick off troop drive tomorrow
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Lisa Braccio and Debbie Depp-Wilson will hold their 13th semi-annual care package drive for the troops at the Southborough Senior Center this weekend. They’re looking for donations of food and drinks, personal care necessities, and entertainment items. Read the full article → from Special ceremony to kick off troop drive tomorrow
Southborough Dental to hold charity yard sale on Saturday
On Saturday, May 14, the parking lot in front of Southborough Dental Associates (11 Main Street) will be filled with potential treasures — and lots of tasty treats — as the group holds a yard sale and bake sale fundraiser. Read the full article → from Southborough Dental to hold charity yard sale on Saturday
Take part in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday
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Southborough postal workers will once again participate in the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday. Last year our letter carriers collected 1,400 pounds of food donated by residents, and all of it went to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Take part in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday
Reach The Beach relay race to pass through Southborough
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New Balance Reach The Beach is a relay race from Wachusett to Westport to be held later this month. It’s a 200 mile journey, and some of those miles will pass through Southborough. Read the full article → from Reach The Beach relay race to pass through Southborough
Advance registration for NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism ends TODAY
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Advance registration for the annual NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism ends today at 5:00 pm. The race takes place on Saturday, May 7, at 10:00 am starting at Trottier Middle School. Read the full article → from Advance registration for NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism ends TODAY
Save the date: Care package drive for the troops – May 14 & 15
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Osama bin Laden may be gone, but for now troops in Afghanistan still face the daily rigors of life in a combat zone. Southborough residents Lisa Braccio and Debbie Depp-Wilson hope to make the lives of servicemen and women a little more comfortable, and they need your help. Read the full article → from Save the date: Care package drive for the troops – May 14 & 15