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.
Adult Sports Leagues
Southborough Rec offers basketball for ages 18+ and hockey leagues for ages 35+
This winter, Southborough Recreation is offering opportunities to join two adult sports leagues. Read the full article → from Adult Sports Leagues
It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
The district’s integrated preschool screening for the next school year is January 17th. Appointments are required. Read the full article → from It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
Winter Coloring Contest
Deadline is this Monday, Dec 16th
Southborough Rec is offering another contest this month. This one is geared to kids. Read the full article → from Winter Coloring Contest
Tuesday is the deadline for the holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest
Yesterday, I posted news about Southborough Recreation’s First Annual House Decorating Contest. (And that Rec is encouraging everyone who lit up their homes or decorated their yards to register to be included on a community map.)
What I missed sharing is some key details including the link to register and the deadline! Read the full article → from Tuesday is the deadline for the holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest
Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
The annual "Blue Christmas Service" will be hosted by St. Mark's Church on December 18th
The annual community church service to offer solace to those who need it during the holiday season will be held a week from tonight. Read the full article → from Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
Rec Connect winter outings & programs
College Basketball, Cirque du Soleil. Railers Hockey, Bowling, Collage Art, Games, and Adaptive Pickleball
In less than a month, the of Southborough, Northborough, and Shrewsbury Rec Connect program will host a “Sneaker Prom” for teens with disabilities and their families. Read the full article → from Rec Connect winter outings & programs
Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest and map (Updated)
Rec holding a House Decorating contest and asking community to provide info for a map of "festive houses" worth driving by
Southborough Recreation is holding its First Annual House Decorating Contest. Rec is encouraging everyone who lit up their homes or decorated their yards for the holidays to register — even those who didn’t go all out. Read the full article → from Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest and map (Updated)
Decorate Ornaments and Gingerbread Houses at the Library (Updated)
Register kids for a Crafternoon for ages 8+ and/or Workshop for ages 8-12.
Are your kids in the spirit to paint an ornament or create a fun/whimsical Gingerbread House? Sign them up for the Library’s events next week. Read the full article → from Decorate Ornaments and Gingerbread Houses at the Library (Updated)
Student Winter/Holiday Concerts
ARHS Holiday Concert and Neary & Trottier Winter Concerts
On Tuesday, December 17th, Algonquin will hold its annual holiday music festival with art and treats. The public is invited to attend the big concert featuring school instrumental and vocal groups.
While I’m sharing those details, I’ll also highlight the concerts for Southborough’s schools tonight and in two days. Read the full article → from Student Winter/Holiday Concerts
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
School Committee on Preliminary FY26 Budget, ZBA on 120 Turnpike Rd decision, 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
Events this week (Updated)
Holiday sales, festivities, and fundraisers, Virtual Cooking, school concerts, and more
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)
St. Mark’s Lessons and Carols — Dec 15 (Updated)
Each year, St. Mark’s School welcomes the public to its religious celebration of the season. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Lessons and Carols — Dec 15 (Updated)