On Thursday, the community turned out for the 17th Annual Gobble Wobble fundraiser for Friends of Southborough Recreation. Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble ’23 Results
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.
Shop Local for the holidays and support Small Business Saturday
Shop Local to support Southborough business owners throughout the holiday season
Every year, I encourage readers to support Small Business Saturday by shopping local. (Although, there’s no real reason you have to wait until tomorrow!) Read the full article → from Shop Local for the holidays and support Small Business Saturday
Thanksgiving reminders
Here are a few reminders as we head into the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving reminders
Pilgrim Church invites all ages to join them for Animated Advent
The church's film series will use family-friendly movies to highlight themes of "Hope, Peace, Joy and Love" over Advent.
Starting a week from Friday, Pilgrim Congregational Church will hold a free weekly screening of “beloved” animated films to explore spiritual themes over Advent. The congregation invites the community to join them. Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church invites all ages to join them for Animated Advent
Santa flies into Southborough – Dec 2 (Updated)
Enjoy greeting and taking photos with Santa for free, thanks to Kindergroup, St. Mark's and event sponsors
Santa will be making his traditional pre-Christmas trip to town on the first Saturday in December. The event is free to all. Read the full article → from Santa flies into Southborough – Dec 2 (Updated)
Aging on Purpose – Nov 30
Are "you retired and excited about the new week?" Presentation seeks to help seniors make their "extra years really count".
A Southborough senior is seeking to help other seniors feel good about and make the most of their “extra years”. Read the full article → from Aging on Purpose – Nov 30
Annual Kids Shop – Dec 2
Details on Troop 92's annual pop-up store where kids can holiday shop without prying eyes
Kids like to shop for the holidays too, and each year Southborough Boy Scouts offer them a safe and fun environment to do just that. Read the full article → from Annual Kids Shop – Dec 2
Cub Scouts Wreath & Candle sale
Look for Hanukkah candles and Christmas wreaths for sale at the Transfer Station.
Cub Scouts have kicked off this year’s wreath and candle sale. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts Wreath & Candle sale
Community Chorus holiday concerts – 2023
Sharing details on upcoming holiday concerts by nearby regional choruses with several Southborough members.
Many Southborough residents are active members of other regional choruses. Three of those groups asked me to share news on their concerts this weekend and/or next. Read the full article → from Community Chorus holiday concerts – 2023
Southborough Gardeners Wreaths
Order your wreaths from the Gardeners for delivery by December 7th
This year, the Gardeners are selling three styles of wreaths to deck your doors. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Wreaths
Assabet’s Showcase – Nov 30
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School is holding its annual “Showcase” for prospective students and parents. Read the full article → from Assabet’s Showcase – Nov 30
Christmas Tree sales
Firefighters will open their annual sale of Christmas trees this weekend, and a local farm is offering "cut your own".
As soon as Thanksgiving is behind us, many residents will want to spruce up their homes for their next big holiday. Here are the options in town. Read the full article → from Christmas Tree sales
The week in government
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
Addams Family Musical, Broadway Revue, Drop-in Chess, Half-Day Craft, Gobble Wobble, Artisan Market 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