Earlier this summer, I shared news on the installation of this year’s Art on the Trails exhibit at the Beals Preserve. That included a note that organizers would again be calling on poets to take inspiration in the exhibit. The deadline is one week from today, so I’m highlighting that aspect of this summer’s exhibit. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails poems due July 31st
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.
Baseball Camps and Clinics this summer
Camps and clinics for Southborough and Northborough kids ages 7 or 8 to 12 yeas old
I just learned about four upcoming baseball camps/clinics being held for Southborough and Northborough kids this summer, starting next week.
Algonquin Regional High School’s Varsity Baseball coaches and players will run two 4-day sessions. Those will be followed by two more 4-day clinics in Southborough, organized by youth baseball. Read the full article → from Baseball Camps and Clinics this summer
Magic and laughs at the Library
Ed Popielarczyk is bringing his magic - and laughter - back to the Library next week
On Tuesday, magician Ed Popielarczyk is returning to the Southborough Library to tickle kids’ funny bones. Read the full article → from Magic and laughs at the Library
Dinosaur Adventures at the Library this Thursday
Kids are invited to meet animals at the Southborough Library this Thursday. It’s a program that will especially interest young dinosaur enthusiasts. Read the full article → from Dinosaur Adventures at the Library this Thursday
Upcoming camps for Chess and “wacky” Science
One week specialty camps offered by the Town include a morning "Chess Club" and experimenting with hands-on science
I’m highlighting Southborough Rec’s upcoming specialty camps that focus on the right side of the brain — chess and science camps. Read the full article → from Upcoming camps for Chess and “wacky” Science
Hands on Building Game for Teens
The Southborough Library is holding a program for teens next week that is promoted as “a building event that feels like a gameshow!” Read the full article → from Hands on Building Game for Teens
Join SOLF in maintaining trails – Saturday morning Volunteer Days
The Southborough Open Land Foundation is looking for helpers to pitch in with volunteer work this summer. Volunteers will help with work that includes maintaining their trails. Read the full article → from Join SOLF in maintaining trails – Saturday morning Volunteer Days
The week in government
Planning Board; Board of Health, School Committee, & Neary Building Committee on Lundblad field monitoring; 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
Full Moon Hike, Library Escape Room, Summer Concert, Stuffed Animal Sleepover, Dino Adventures 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
Summer Concert: Paxton Crossing next week (Updated)
Paxton Crossing is the next headliner in the Southborough Summer Concert Series. Read the full article → from Summer Concert: Paxton Crossing next week (Updated)
Walk through stories around town (Updated)
For those of you looking to get kids or yourselves outside and off screens, I’m posting a reminder about some great options. Read the full article → from Walk through stories around town (Updated)
Trail Blazers update & invite for active seniors
The Senior Center's group is sharing news on its recent tour of St. Mark's School and inviting more seniors to join them for future activity planning and outings.
The nationally recognized group of active seniors asked me to share news with photos from their most recent outing and an invitation for future members to join them on upcoming trips. Read the full article → from Trail Blazers update & invite for active seniors
Library offering sleepover — for stuffed friends
The Southborough Library is hosting a “Stuffed Animal Sleepover” next week. Read the full article → from Library offering sleepover — for stuffed friends
Kids can catch trout again at 118-120 Turnpike ponds
Ferris Companies has issued a public invitation for kids to fish their ponds again this summer. Read the full article → from Kids can catch trout again at 118-120 Turnpike ponds