SYFS is organizing a panel discussion to support LGBTQ+ community members and their loved ones. Read the full article → from Panel Discussion for LGBTQ+ Allies
Charities/Making a difference
Food Truck Festival opens May 24th
The free community festival run by Southborough Rotary will return on Wednesdays May 24 - June 14
The Southborough Rotary is bringing back its popular Food Truck Festival this spring. Read the full article → from Food Truck Festival opens May 24th
Bargain Box Spring Sales
The volunteer-run seller of gently used clothing is holding its 1/2 price sale this month (and Stuff-a-Bag sale in early June).
Southborough’s volunteer-run consignment shop is holding a series of sales as it heads to the end of its season. Read the full article → from Bargain Box Spring Sales
Give Red Apples to the Teachers (and staff)
SCF is encouraging families to use the "Red Apple Awards" as year end gifts to educators in Southborough schools and Algonquin
The Southborough Community Fund is asking the community to use Red Apple Awards to thank educators. Read the full article → from Give Red Apples to the Teachers (and staff)
Sock Drive to Benefit Worcester Homeless
Pilgrim Church asked me to share their news about an “urgent” collection drive over the next two weeks. Read the full article → from Sock Drive to Benefit Worcester Homeless
“Shop with a Purpose” is this Saturday
Shop local for gifts while also supporting Southborough's Camp Scholarships at Friends of SYC's 2nd annual Craft & Vendor Fair.
Reminder — this Saturday, the Friends of Southborough Youth Commission (FSYC) is hosting its second annual shopping fundraiser for the Southborough Summer Camp Scholarship program. The event will feature local crafters and vendors. Read the full article → from “Shop with a Purpose” is this Saturday
Seeking late/overnight volunteers for Saturday’s Post Prom Party
The ARHS Senior Post Prom Party is midnight this Friday. Read the full article → from Seeking late/overnight volunteers for Saturday’s Post Prom Party
Community service and civic engagement by town youth
Salamanders, signs, sidewalks, and benches — recognizing recent efforts by town scouts and students
I’m rounding up a few news items relate to young Southborough residents’ civic and community service. Read the full article → from Community service and civic engagement by town youth
Shop with a Purpose on May 13th
The 2nd annual Craft & Vendor Fair will support Friends of Southborough Youth Commission's Camp Scholarships
A week from Saturday, the Friends of Southborough Youth Commission (FSYC) is hosting its second annual shopping fundraiser for the Southborough Summer Camp Scholarship program. Read the full article → from Shop with a Purpose on May 13th
Food Truck Festival 2023
Save the Dates for Wednesday evenings May 24 - June 14
The Southborough Rotary is bringing back its popular Food Truck Festival this spring. Read the full article → from Food Truck Festival 2023
Handbag Drive through Sunday
Southborough Rotary is asking for gently used handbags to gift "unsheltered" or homeless mothers.
The Southborough Rotary Club is holding another collection drive for homeless mothers. This time, they are seeking gently used and clean handbags. The deadline for donations is this Sunday, April 30th. Read the full article → from Handbag Drive through Sunday
Friends of Southborough Youth Commission update
FSYC is thanking "Munchie" supporters and promoting their 2nd annual Shop with a Purpose event on May 13th.
The Friends of Southborough Youth Commission have asked me to share a thanks to supporters of their last fundraiser (March Munchie Madness) and a Save the Date for an upcoming one (Shop with a Purpose). Read the full article → from Friends of Southborough Youth Commission update
Library Staff Appreciation Week
Swing by the Library's "Appreciation Station" to show your support for the staff this week. You can also enjoy special programs for kids this week.
This week is “Library Staff Appreciation Week”. The Friends of the Southborough Library* are inviting the public to show their support through an “Appreciation Station” temporarily set up at the Library. Read the full article → from Library Staff Appreciation Week
Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill
Southborough runners will be part of the pack in Monday’s marathon. Read the full article → from Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill