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 sports
Power rankings are out for Hockey and Basketball
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.
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)
Get kids cooking on good nutrition over February break
1st-5th graders can take part in Rec's 4-morning "Kids' Test Kitchen" camp
Over the February public school break, Southborough Recreation is offering a morning camp for kids. The main attraction for 1st-5th graders is cooking. The additional draw for parents may be the focus on getting “young eaters” to taste and think about healthy ingredients. Read the full article → from Get kids cooking on good nutrition over February break
Another session of “Young Scientists” at the Library this winter
Sign 3-6 year olds up for the upcoming, free hands-on STEM learning program
The Southborough Library is again hosting a 6-week Young Scientists program for kids aged 3-6. Read the full article → from Another session of “Young Scientists” at the Library this winter
Trottier invites you to “Be Our Guest” for their musical this month
Students will perform Beauty & The Beast Jr on Jan 24th & 25th
Organizers of Trottier’s annual musical are promoting their upcoming production of a Disney classic. The announcement invites the public to “Be Our Guest with Beauty and the Beast Jr.”. Read the full article → from Trottier invites you to “Be Our Guest” for their musical this month
Native plant seed cleaning – Saturday (Updated)
This weekend is OSPC's "Seed Cleaning and Packaging Workshop". The first round of this year's Winter Sow project will kickoff next week.
The public is invited to join the Open Space Preservation Commission in preparing native plant seeds to be sown this winter. And, make plans to sign up for the upcoming seed distribution for the Winter Sow program. Read the full article → from Native plant seed cleaning – Saturday (Updated)
Christmas Tree pickups are this Saturday (Updated)
Reminder — As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Christmas Tree pickups are this Saturday (Updated)
D&D at the Library – January 16
The Southborough Library is resuming the Dungeon & Dragons series for ages 10-14. Read the full article → from D&D at the Library – January 16
Virtual Author Talk series through the Library
Live events will feature live Q&A with bestselling and award winning authors from around the globe.
This month, the Southborough Library launched a virtual series they are excited to announce. The new subscription allows patrons to take part in virtual author talks including Q&A. Plus, you can tap into over 75 previously recorded talks. Read the full article → from Virtual Author Talk series through the Library
Neary Building Committee “Office Hours” this Friday
Do you have questions about the big school building project headed to a Special Town Meeting this spring? Or do you have an issue you’d like to raise or discuss with members of the committee overseeing the proposal? Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee “Office Hours” this Friday
Crafternoons this winter & spring
Kids ages 8-12 can sign up for next week's Jar Lantern crafting and/or other crafty fun through the Library's free monthly workshops.
The Southborough Library is hosting more “Crafternoons” with popular crafter Mandy Roberge . Read the full article → from Crafternoons this winter & spring
Sign up Wednesday for winter Senior Center programs
Registration opens tomorrow morning for the January - February 2025 session of events and classes
The Southborough Senior Center opens registration tomorrow (Wednesday, January 8th) for programs this and next month. Here’s what they have in store for the senior community through February. Read the full article → from Sign up Wednesday for winter Senior Center programs
Celebrate & Learn on MLK Jr. Day
Take part in a celebration themed “Purpose, Partnership, and Power: The Path to Civic Well-being”
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 & Learn on MLK Jr. Day