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.
Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual Free Throw Competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Read the full article → from Free Throw contest for kids – January 26
The Southborough Gardeners are inviting the public to join them for this month’s meeting, to be held this Thursday morning. The meeting includes a presentation by special guests — floral designers from the Worcester Art Museum. Pre-registration is required to attend the free event. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Meeting with guest presenters — Thursday morning
This spring, an “award-winning Southboro filmmaker” and her co-producer will be featured at “An Evening of Short Films”.
That event will also feature a regional showcase of selected (very) short films produced by high school students. Organizers asked me to help promote the opportunity to students who live in Southborough. Read the full article → from Call for high school students to submit short films for showcase by Feb 15
The Southborough Police shared photos from the first Friday night “Winter Hoops” program for 5th to 8th graders. Read the full article → from More free “Winter Hoops” with the SPD for 5th – 6th or 7th – 8th graders this month
Here are my highlights from Algonquin varsity sports competitions last week and the schedule for this week.
Algonquin Boys and Girls Swim teams are still undefeated seven meets into the season. Read the full article → from The week in sports
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 – Again)
The Southborough Library is organizing another “Puzzle Competition” this month. Pre-registration is required for the free event. Read the full article → from Winter Puzzle Competition at the Library
An organizing member of “Stand Up Now (SUN)” asked me to share an announcement with readers about the Southborough-based “pro-democracy group” and upcoming events it is holding “to respond to anti-democratic action and extremist rhetoric”.
One event, a monthly public demonstration with flags and “polite” signs in keeping wit the cause, is taking place in town this afternoon. Read the full article → from Stand Up Now: Demonstration Today & Upcoming Events
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 Reminder: Free Winter Hoops with the SPD for 5th – 8th graders
The cast of Southborough junior high students will be putting on the junior version of “High School Musical” this month. Read the full article → from Save the Dates for Trottier’s “High School Musical Jr”
Starting next Wednesday, the Southborough Library will host more monthly “Crafternoon” workshops. Read the full article → from Monthly Crafternoons for 8 – 12 yrs olds
Southborough doesn’t host any special events related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday that honors him. So, I’m sharing news from organizers of a regional event that are working to engage Southborough residents in the nearby Community Celebration. Read the full article → from Celebrate MLK Jr. Day
Following a temporary opening last month, the historical society is promoting its plans for a new Grand Opening this month. Read the full article → from Southborough History & Art Museum promotes Opening & Art reception — Jan 17