Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to alert members about a construction project at Beals Preserve that will restrict how the public accesses the trail for at least a few days. Read the full article → from SOLF: Temporary change to Beals Preserve trail access starting Sunday
Announcements
SCAC Virtual Office Hours on Applying for Grants — Oct 3
Applications for the next round of grants from the Cultural Arts Council are due October 17th. You can learn more and ask questions over zoom next week.
The Southborough Cultural Arts Council is encouraging individuals and groups to apply for grants to support artistic projects and activities to benefit the community.
Applications are due by October 17th. To help people who are interested prepare or learn more about the opportunity, they’ll hold office hours next week to answer any questions. Read the full article → from SCAC Virtual Office Hours on Applying for Grants — Oct 3
Register by Monday for Heritage Day Booth
A quick reminder for those thinking about exhibiting this year — the deadline to register is this coming Monday. Groups planning to march in the parade are also encouraged to sign up. Read the full article → from Register by Monday for Heritage Day Booth
Heritage Day Ceremony for bench at Heritage Park honoring Kim Tolander
On Heritage Day, the Town will hold a dedication ceremony in the new “Heritage Park”. The ceremony is to commemorate a bench that is dedicated to a late Southborough resident, Kim Tolander. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Ceremony for bench at Heritage Park honoring Kim Tolander
Learn about volunteer opportunities through the Library’s Youth Fair — Wednesday
Tweens and teens seeking opportunities to volunteer can learn more, and have fun doing it, this Wednesday. Read the full article → from Learn about volunteer opportunities through the Library’s Youth Fair — Wednesday
Get Heartsaver CPR & AED Certified this fall
Southborough Rec is offering more opportunities for getting trained (and acquiring a certificate good for 2 years) to save lives through CPR or use of an AED. One of the classess is a week from this tonight. Read the full article → from Get Heartsaver CPR & AED Certified this fall
SYFS offers mental health learning your schedule
Book an info session on supporting people with Depression, Anxiety, or ADHD, Listening/Speaking with LOVE, Navigating the Mental Health System, Preventing Suicides, or just learning about the department's services.
SYFS is announcing a more flexible way for people to learn about mental health topics that can help them, their loved ones, or even groups of colleagues. Read the full article → from SYFS offers mental health learning your schedule
Pollination Potluck Picnic and Garden Tour — Saturday
OSPC & the Bumble Bee Project are inviting people to enjoy a picnic at the Whit Beals Biodiversity Through Pollination Garden that is successfully supporting at-risk pollinators. Read the full article → from Pollination Potluck Picnic and Garden Tour — Saturday
Heritage Day 2024 is coming soon
Save the Date and sign up for a booth on the field.
For those thinking about exhibiting this year, the deadline to register is the end of this month. Sign up has also opened for groups to march in the parade. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2024 is coming soon
Dedication ceremony for Senior Center’s new “Common Room” – Sept 18
The Town is welcoming the public to join them in celebrating the opening of the Senior Center’s addition a week from tomorrow. Read the full article → from Dedication ceremony for Senior Center’s new “Common Room” – Sept 18
Recruit young volunteers through the Library’s Youth Fair
Non-profits interested in promoting themselves to tweens and teens can contact the library about taking part in the upcoming Youth Volunteer Fair. Read the full article → from Recruit young volunteers through the Library’s Youth Fair
Job listings:
Senior Center Volunteer Coordinator, Part-Time jobs at the Library, Full time Police Officer & Dispatcher, plus a slew of school jobs
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings:
Art on the Trails closing ceremony — September 15
If you haven’t walked Art on the Trails yet this summer, time is running out. And if you did enjoy the experience, or you’re a big fan of poetry, you may want to mark your calendars. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails closing ceremony — September 15
Where can you raise your voice (this year)? (Updated-Again)
Community Choruses are getting ready for a new season of rehearsals
Choral groups around the area that welcome adult members from the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Where can you raise your voice (this year)? (Updated-Again)