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 Children’s musical parody to raise funds for A Dog for JayJay – December 20th
Charities/Making a difference
Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough (SYFS gift cards due Friday!)
I’ve put together a list of the gift drive collections in town this holiday season. Read the full article → from Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough (SYFS gift cards due Friday!)
ARHS teachers running breakfast food pantry for students
An article in the Community Advocate explains how ARHS teachers Gina Johnston and Aimee Selby opened a food pantry in the high school for students this fall. Read the full article → from ARHS teachers running breakfast food pantry for students
Buy “Pretzels for Presents” to help Shriner’s Children’s Hospital patients
Across the country today, people are celebrating Giving Tuesday. It’s always a great excuse to update you on two Southborough girls who continue to embody the spirit of the day. It also gives you a chance to double your “giving”. Read the full article → from Buy “Pretzels for Presents” to help Shriner’s Children’s Hospital patients
Mitten, hat & glove drive – donate at Finn by 12/10
Finn School is holding a collection drive to help keep kids warm this winter. Read the full article → from Mitten, hat & glove drive – donate at Finn by 12/10
Southborough Firefighters collecting for Project Just Because
The Southborough Firefighter Department asked me to advertise it’s annual holiday gift collection drive. Read the full article → from Southborough Firefighters collecting for Project Just Because
Holiday Giving Program for families in need – by December 6
It’s time for my annual reminder about Southborough’s Holiday Giving Program. Read the full article → from Holiday Giving Program for families in need – by December 6
Swing n’ Christmas: Big Band benefit concert – December 22nd
In one month, a big band will play in Southborough for the benefit of Abby’s House and The CASA project. Read the full article → from Swing n’ Christmas: Big Band benefit concert – December 22nd
Senior Center Autumn Fair – Saturday
Friends of the COA are holding their annual Autumn Fair fundraiser. Read the full article → from Senior Center Autumn Fair – Saturday
Reminder: Scouting for Food – Bags out by 9am this Saturday
Don’t forget to put out your bags for the town’s annual drive for the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouting for Food – Bags out by 9am this Saturday
Gobble Wobble 2019: Reminders to register and/or volunteer
The Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department are hoping that families in town will continue to support its Thanksgiving tradition – the Gobble Wobble. Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble 2019: Reminders to register and/or volunteer
Photo Gallery: Southborough rallied for SHIFSTRONG (You can still help)
Saturday was the big 5K fundraiser for the Shifrin family. Happily, it was a much nicer day than today. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Southborough rallied for SHIFSTRONG (You can still help)
Running and Walking for causes this weekend
This weekend, you can join in a fundraiser for the Shifrin family and/or support awareness for veterans issues. Read the full article → from Running and Walking for causes this weekend
Scouting for Food: Flyer posting this Saturday; pickup November 9th
It’s time for the annual Scouting for Food drive. Look for scouts posting bags on doorknobs this weekend. They’ll be coming back around the following Saturday hoping to find pantry donations for pickup. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food: Flyer posting this Saturday; pickup November 9th