I just learned last minute about a community fundraiser happening this evening (Friday January 17th)! Read the full article → from AWC Panera Fundraiser tonight
AWC Panera Fundraiser tonight
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.
TLT: Teens invited to make “Sweet Cases” for foster kids — Jan 28th
Teens are invited to take part in another crafty event for a good cause.
The Southborough Library is inviting middle and high schoolers to decorate duffle bags for kids transitioning to new foster homes. Read the full article → from TLT: Teens invited to make “Sweet Cases” for foster kids — Jan 28th
Free Throw contest for kids – January 27
Knights of Columbus' annual contest for 9-14 year olds offers a chance at state glory
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 27
Donate at the Bloodmobile — Jan 30th
Get a Target Gift Card in exchange for giving the "gift of life".
The community is asked to sign up for time slots with the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — Jan 30th
Rotary collecting to support victims of the Palisades fires
The Southborough Rotary Club is asking residents to help them support people who have been impacted by the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California. Read the full article → from Rotary collecting to support victims of the Palisades fires
Winter Sow Seed Pickup & Sowing Workshop – Sunday (Updated)
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up now to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from Winter Sow Seed Pickup & Sowing Workshop – Sunday (Updated)
NSBORO Reads – Order your shirt now and save the date for Feb 4th fun!
If you’d like to order this year’s shirt celebrating our public schools community’s love of reading, time is running out. Read the full article → from NSBORO Reads – Order your shirt now and save the date for Feb 4th fun!
Sign kids up now to have Snacks & Relax — Jan 29 (Updated – Cancelled)
SYFS is offering a special event for middle schoolers after early dismissal on the Lunar New Year's Wellness Day
Southborough Youth & Family Service is offering a program for middle schoolers on the half day two weeks from today. The program, which will take place on an NSBORO “Wellness Day”, leans into the wellness theme. Read the full article → from Sign kids up now to have Snacks & Relax — Jan 29 (Updated – Cancelled)
Teen Interview Prep Workshop (and other “Protocol” programs)
Based on Rec's Facebook post, your teen interested in being a CIT might need this even more than you realize!
Southborough Recreation is promoting an upcoming “Interview Prep Workshop” for teens ages 13-18.
In a noteworthy Facebook post on the topic, Rec also announced a big change for this year’s Summer Camp program for CITs (Counselors in Training) that may make signing kids up a higher priority for some families. Read the full article → from Teen Interview Prep Workshop (and other “Protocol” programs)
3V3 Hockey Tournament for Shiftstrong (Updated)
The 3V3 fundraising tournament for ALS research and care is only open to high school students. But the event will also feature fun for all ages through a free skate and a shootout competition. Read the full article → from 3V3 Hockey Tournament for Shiftstrong (Updated)
Safe Spaces Family Night & Community Gatherings
Safe Spaces is holding two special events within a week that reach out beyond their usual youth group. Read the full article → from Safe Spaces Family Night & Community Gatherings
The week in sports
Power rankings are out for Hockey and Basketball
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government (Updated)
Combined School Committees on bids for new bus contract, and more. (Regional School Committee meeting has been cancelled.)
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 (Updated)
Events this week (Updated)
Saturdays at Fay, Shelf Help, Crafting Jar Lanterns, Virtual talk with Author TJ Klune, Gardener's Pollinator talk, D&D, live music, game night, 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)