The big annual food drive is back for the first time since 2019. It will be taking place on Veteran’s Day. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food
Scouting for Food
After a hiatus, the town wide collection for the Food Pantry is back.
Announcements
Donate your extra candy
Neary is again collecting for care packages to college students who have aged out of the foster care system.
Is your household suffering from candy overload? You can donate to Neary School’s collection drive this week. Read the full article → from Donate your extra candy
NSBORO is Recruiting
The public schools are promoting full-time, part-time and substitute positions
The NSBORO Schools (Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough) asked me to help promote their recruiting efforts. Read the full article → from NSBORO is Recruiting
Singers invited to join Messiah chorus for their 50th concert
Rehearsals begin in one week for the annual holiday concert at Pilgrim Church
The annual Messiah concert will return to Pilgrim Church this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start a week from today. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join Messiah chorus for their 50th concert
Last chance to win 4 great seats to Celtics v Nets (while supporting Southborough families)
Friends of Southborough Youth Commission is raffling off donated tickets to an upcoming Celtics game. The deadline is 10/31 and the seats are well worth the donations.
Tickets being raffled for an upcoming Friday night Celtics v Nets game aren’t in the nosebleeds. Read the full article → from Last chance to win 4 great seats to Celtics v Nets (while supporting Southborough families)
Apply to get your family’s “Winter Wishes” granted
Next Wednesday is the deadline to apply to receive support through this winter's giving program coordinated by SYFS
Every year, Southborough Youth & Family Services coordinates a program to support residents in need prior to the holidays. The deadline for residents to apply to be recipients is October 25th. Read the full article → from Apply to get your family’s “Winter Wishes” granted
Defibrillators placed at five sports fields in town
Southborough schools’ fields now come equipped with devices to help in the case of a sudden cardiac arrest. Read the full article → from Defibrillators placed at five sports fields in town
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
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
Community groups invited to participate in Finn Fall Fest
Want to reach out to families of PreK-2nd graders? Let organizers know.
Finn School asked me to spread the word that the Fall Fest is an opportunity for community organizations to “showcase” themselves to families of young students. Read the full article → from Community groups invited to participate in Finn Fall Fest
Chance to win 4 Celtics Tickets (while supporting Southborough families)
Friends of Southborough Youth Commission is raffling off donated tickets to an upcoming Celtics game.
The Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are raffling off four tickets to an upcoming Celtics v Nets game at TD Garden. Read the full article → from Chance to win 4 Celtics Tickets (while supporting Southborough families)
Native Gardens invites you to join them at Heritage Day
A “Native Plants Gardens of Southborough” group is inviting the public to join them on Heritage Day. Their invite includes attending a special story time for kids, picking up free seeds, and/or marching with them in the parade. Read the full article → from Native Gardens invites you to join them at Heritage Day
Vaccine Clinics Update
Yesterday, I posted about the Flu Clinic for Seniors. Today, I received the details on two other flu clinics being offered that cover younger Southborough residents.
I also learned that the Town won’t be holding clinics for this season’s Covid shots (which are now available to most adults). But I have information on how you can sign up to get a shot. Read the full article → from Vaccine Clinics Update