Southborough Youth and Family Services is ending Mental Health Awareness month with a reception to “Celebrate Wellness”. Read the full article → from Celebrate Wellness – May 31
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.
Guided Forest walks – Saturday
The Southborough Trails Committee and Stewardship Committee hare rescheduled their “Family-Friendly Nature Walks in the Forest”. Read the full article → from Guided Forest walks – Saturday
Educational food fun at the Library for kids – Saturday
The Southborough Library is hosting more programs to explore healthy food and cooking with kids. One event is for ages 4-7 (with an adult). The other is a “party” geared to 9-11 year olds. Read the full article → from Educational food fun at the Library for kids – Saturday
Join SOLF for “A Virtual Walk in the Woods”
The community is invited to Southborough Open Land Foundation's Annual Meeting featuring a program by "Artist and Curious Naturalist Deborah Costine"
The community is invited to Southborough Open Land Foundation’s Annual Meeting this Wednesday, May 10th. As usual, the event includes a reception, award presentation, and a special presentation. Read the full article → from Join SOLF for “A Virtual Walk in the Woods”
“Job Search 101 for Teens” this Wednesday
A free virtual job coaching session for 12-18 year olds is being offered by the Library
The Southborough Library is offering free support for 12-18 year olds planning to enter the work force. On Wednesday evening, teens hear from and speak with a professional job coach over zoom. Read the full article → from “Job Search 101 for Teens” this Wednesday
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; Southborough School Committee on School Choice; Conservation Commission
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)
Pre-K Yoga, Fay's free events for kids and parents, Go the Distance, Community Read, NECC 5K, Shop with a Purpose and food exploration for kids
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)
Town Election and Candidates at-a-Glance (Updated)
Candidate positions and other details about the races for Select Board, School Committee, Planning Board, and BCTF
This Tuesday, May 9th, is the Town Election. Here are the details you need, including links to information about the candidates running in the four contested races. Read the full article → from Town Election and Candidates at-a-Glance (Updated)
Kids invited to Draw on their Super Powers
SYFS and the Library are bringing in a graphic novelist to work with kids on Tuesday, May 16th
This month, graphic novelist Jonathon Todd is returning to town to work with 8-12 year olds. This time, the focus is on using drawing to help them manage their emotions. Read the full article → from Kids invited to Draw on their Super Powers
Reminder: NECC’s 5K for Autism – May 13
Support the annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism.
The annual 5K for Southborough based The New England Center for Children is next week. Read the full article → from Reminder: NECC’s 5K for Autism – May 13
Chestnut Hill Farm in May and June
Programs for kids, guided nature hikes for all ages or adults, and summer camp
I’m sharing the upcoming events at Chestnut Hill Farm over the next two months. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm in May and June
Fay free Saturday events for kids – May 13
"Saturday's at Fay" featuring Hero Kids Sports and "Innovation Saturday" hands-on workshops are followed by an Open House for FaySummer camps
Fay School is offering free events for kids ages 3-6 and 8-12 on Saturday, May 13th, just prior to the Open House for their summer camp. Read the full article → from Fay free Saturday events for kids – May 13
Rep Donaghue local office hours – Monday
Residents are invited to take advantage of local Office Hours in Southborough on Monday morning with State Representative Kate Donaghue. Read the full article → from Rep Donaghue local office hours – Monday