The Southborough Library is offering incentives (like waived fines and fun giveaways) for supporting the Food Pantry during Love Your Library month. Read the full article → from “Love Your Library” collection drive for Food Pantry: Fine amnesty and giveaways
Charities/Making a difference
Middlesex Savings Bank donating $20K to Southborough Police & Fire
Last week, Middlesex Savings Bank handed out checks totaling $50,000 to three charities supporting the Southborough community. It was part of $1.4M in unrestricted gifts doled out by its charitable foundation this year. The donations went to 84 food pantries, senior centers, and libraries. Read the full article → from Middlesex Savings Bank donating $20K to Southborough Police & Fire
Scholarship Committee urgently seeking help: Volunteers and Donations needed (Plus, other vacancies)
The Southborough Scholarship Advisory Committee asked me to share an announcement. Read the full article → from Scholarship Committee urgently seeking help: Volunteers and Donations needed (Plus, other vacancies)
Cradles to Crayons drive this month, organized by 4th graders
Three Neary students are asking the community to: “Help people who do not have enough money to afford clothes for their bodies, school supplies for their education, and toys for their kids.” Read the full article → from Cradles to Crayons drive this month, organized by 4th graders
Trottier’s 3rd annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics – Feb 13
Trottier Middle School is hosting another special Special Olympics fundraiser. Read the full article → from Trottier’s 3rd annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics – Feb 13
Youth and Family Services promoting services to those in need and their need for volunteers
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to help them reach out to the community again. The agency published the 2nd issue of its newsletter to help educate the public on its services and initiatives. Read the full article → from Youth and Family Services promoting services to those in need and their need for volunteers
Project Friend-ships between younger and older kids: Sign up for winter-spring session
SYFS is seeking families with K- 5th graders who would benefit from some special attention, a mentor, and positive role model. They are also seeking volunteer mentors in grades 7-12. Read the full article → from Project Friend-ships between younger and older kids: Sign up for winter-spring session
Southborough Gardeners thank sponsors
The Southborough Gardeners are thanking local businesses who supported the holiday wreath program. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners thank sponsors
2nd Annual Peace Vigil – Saturday
Neighbors for Peace is promoting a 2nd Annual Peace Vigil this Saturday. This is a non-partisan event to pray for peace and unity. Read the full article → from 2nd Annual Peace Vigil – Saturday
Reminder: Swing n’ Christmas benefit concert – Sunday
In one month, a big band will play in Southborough for the benefit Abby’s House and The CASA project. Read the full article → from Reminder: Swing n’ Christmas benefit concert – Sunday
Skyrise Staff, select All Stars, and puppets will entertain in “Grow Bean Grow” – Friday night
Jack’s Beanstalk isn’t the only thing that Skyrise performers hope will grow at a their performance at Trottier this month. They’ll also be looking to grow more funds to help a Southborough teen get a service dog. Read the full article → from Skyrise Staff, select All Stars, and puppets will entertain in “Grow Bean Grow” – Friday night
Next Level Parenting: free workshop series for parents of teens
SYFS is launching another workshop series in January. This one focuses on helping parents. Read the full article → from Next Level Parenting: free workshop series for parents of teens
Free Mindfulness workshop series through Music (ages 7-11) or Art (ages 12-18) (Updated)
Southborough Youth and Family Services is announcing two free workshop series to start in early January. Each 16 week series focuses on mindfulness. Both are funded by a generous grant from The Southborough Community Fund. Read the full article → from Free Mindfulness workshop series through Music (ages 7-11) or Art (ages 12-18) (Updated)
Red Apples for teachers are due by December 16
Are you looking for a creative teacher gift? Instead of yet another mug or Christmas ornament, why not give Southborough teachers the resources they need to be creative and innovative through the Southborough Education Foundation’s Red Apple Program. Read the full article → from Red Apples for teachers are due by December 16