The Library and Fay invite little ones to enjoy Halloween fun next weekend. Read the full article → from Fay School hosting Library Halloween Party – 10/28
Fay School hosting Library Halloween Party – 10/28
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.
Free crafts for young kids, tweens, and teens
Take note if you have a young crafter in your family. The Southborough Library is hosting three different craft programs next week, each for a different age group. Read the full article → from Free crafts for young kids, tweens, and teens
Trunk or Treat & Parade postponed to October 28
The Firefighters and Recreation are teaming up again for another big afternoon of Halloween themed family fun.
The Southborough Firefighters Association will host its annual costume parade and party. For the third year, Southborough Recreation will follow those festivities with its “Trunk or Treat”. Read the full article → from Trunk or Treat & Parade postponed to October 28
Southborough family challenges public to “Conquer the Course”
A charity formed by a Southborough couple is raising funds to fight pediatric cancer through a walk/run at Wachusett Mountain.
A charity formed by a Southborough family asks the public to join their fight against cancer by participating in an obstacle walk/run on November 4th. Read the full article → from Southborough family challenges public to “Conquer the Course”
Kids’ Pumpkin Floral Arrangement Workshop – Oct 25
A week from today, kids ages 5-18 can take part in a seasonally appropriate floral arranging workshop. The Southborough Rec program uses pumpkins instead of vases. Read the full article → from Kids’ Pumpkin Floral Arrangement Workshop – Oct 25
Share your opinions on the Library Building
Zoom into the Nov 2nd "Virtual Forum" and/or fill out the survey by Nov 9th
The Library is collecting community feedback on its building and “the services, amenities, and space” it provides. There is one last public forum (over zoom) and an online survey. Read the full article → from Share your opinions on the Library Building
Southborough Gardeners’ Guest Day – Nov 9
The annual event will feature a demonstration of "floral design techniques from around the world".
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their annual November Guest Day. As always, the event features an expert demonstrating floral arranging techniques in time for the holidays. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners’ Guest Day – Nov 9
Try out D&D at the Library – Monday
The Southborough Library is bringing in a Dungeon & Dragons Master to help run a game at the Library next week. Anyone ages 12 and older is invited to join them. Read the full article → from Try out D&D at the Library – Monday
Kids Turkey Trot – Nov 12
The 3rd Annual free fun run for kids of all ages
For the third year, Southborough Kindergroup is hosting a free pre-Thanksgiving fun run — the Kids Turkey Trot.
Once again, kids of all ages are welcomed to join them for a series of fun runs. Age categories span from a stroller race to ages 8+. Read the full article → from Kids Turkey Trot – Nov 12
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
Planning Board, Regional School Committee, 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)
Flu Shot clinics, The Backyard Orchard, Night of Stories, Floral Design Workshop, Finn Fall Fest, Yoga for grieving mothers, and Candlelight Vigil for Peace
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)
Candlelight Vigil – Oct 22
Neighbors for Peace released a public statement and invitation.
The multi-faith community group, Southborough Neighbors for Peace, asked me to share their public statement, including an invitation to a candlelight vigil for peace. Read the full article → from Candlelight Vigil – Oct 22
Sign up for free Narcan Training – Oct 30
Southborough Public Health is offering another free training for using a drug to reverse opioid overdoses
Next week, Southborough Public Health is providing Narcan, and the training required to use it, for free. Read the full article → from Sign up for free Narcan Training – Oct 30