Summer Nights last night was a blast. We got there on the later side, so I didn’t have much daylight to take photos of the activities, but I managed to get some. And I got more fireworks shots than you can shake a stick at. You’ll find a selection below and even more on flickr. Read the full article → from Photos from Southborough Summer Nights 2009
Recreation in Southborough
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Summer Nights is a go for tonight
Just got the official word that Summer Nights is happening as planned tonight starting at 5:30 at Neary. You can find all the details here. Check back tomorrow for photos of all the fun. (Update: Photos are here.) Read the full article → from Summer Nights is a go for tonight
Southborough Summer Nights schedule, parking, and more
Here are all the details you’ll need for Summer Nights on Sunday. See you there! Schedule Activities start at 5:30 pm. The fireworks display is expected at happen around 8:15 pm. Location and parking All the action happens at Neary Elementary School (map). You can park in the Neary or Trottier lots, but the road Read the full article → from Southborough Summer Nights schedule, parking, and more
The (I hope it won’t be needed) Summer Nights rain plan
The good news? Sunday is Summer Nights! The bad news? There’s a 40% chance of rain. The Recreation Department will make the call on Saturday about whether Summer Nights will go ahead as planned or be pushed off one night to its rain date of Monday (which thankfully shows only a 10% chance of rain). Read the full article → from The (I hope it won’t be needed) Summer Nights rain plan
Fall/winter recreation schedule posted
Check out the programming offered by the Recreation Department in their fall/winter brochure (.pdf). There are classes for kids pre-K through the teen years, as well as for adults. The brochure also has details on special events like the mxed doubles tennis tournament in September and the Heritage Day road race. You can register now Read the full article → from Fall/winter recreation schedule posted
Register for the Falconi Family Golf Tournament
The annual Falconi Family Golf Tournament will be held this year on Monday, September 21 at Juniper Hill in Northborough. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Council on Aging. You can sign up by calling the Senior Center at 508-229-4453 or by visiting the new Senior Center website. Other ways to help the cause Read the full article → from Register for the Falconi Family Golf Tournament
Save the date: Southborough Heritage Day 2009
While focus is still on the town’s upcoming Summer Nights festival, Heritage Day is not far behind. Here are some dates and times to mark in your calendar. Sunday, October 11 Annual Heritage Day Road Race — The race is in the morning. I’ll pass along registration info once it’s available. Pumpkin drop-off, 4:00 – 6:30 Read the full article → from Save the date: Southborough Heritage Day 2009
Ready to volley
Kids practice their skills with instructor Pat Richardson at the Richardson Tennis courts by Neary. (Photo courtesy of the Southborough Recreation Department) Read the full article → from Ready to volley
It’s an end of summer celebration at Summer Nights
Sometimes when things don’t go according to plan, it’s a blessing in disguise. The organizers of Southborough’s annual Summer Nights celebration might agree. Last year the event was supposed to take place in June, but rain caused it to be rescheduled to late August. Residents seemed to like the change. “Last year people really seemed Read the full article → from It’s an end of summer celebration at Summer Nights
Made in the shade at Woodward
During some scorching Southborough summers, I’ve been know to zig zag across the street while out on a walk to find the shadiest route possible. Needless to say, I haven’t had to do that much this summer. But on those few days this summer when shade has been desirable, the kids playing at Woodward have Read the full article → from Made in the shade at Woodward
Beading workshop offered at the library
The Southborough Library will hold a Beading Workshop on Tuesday, August 25, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the library. Pat Ellis will teach basic beading techniques and some wire wrapping for ages 14 and up. There will be an $8.00 fee for materials, and payments are to be made to the Friends of the Read the full article → from Beading workshop offered at the library
What to do with your kids
Rain is in the forecast again today. For those of us with little ones, finding things to keep them occupied and amused this summer has been a challenge. If you’re looking for some ideas — and a way to save some cash — the library has a whole bunch of discount coupons to area attractions. They Read the full article → from What to do with your kids
Southborough skaters spruce up skills
The Southborough Recreation department sponsored a skate board clinic this weekend. Here’s a report from Rec Director Doreen Ferguson: Southborough Recreation and Eastern Boarder ran our first Free Skate Board Clinic this past Saturday. It was a tremendous success. The 20 participants that attended were excited to be there and really enjoyed interacting with the Read the full article → from Southborough skaters spruce up skills
Volunteers needed for Summer Nights
The Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help out with this year’s Summer Nights celebration scheduled for Sunday, August 30 (rain date August 31). Here’s what they need: 6 adults for parking and dunk tank 10 teens or adults for the 3 inflatable 6 teens or adults for face painting (art experience a plus) Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for Summer Nights