This summer, Southborough’s Fire Department shared a call for more community volunteers for Southborough’s Medical Reserves Corps (MRC) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Team. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers for community Medical Reserves and Emergency Response teams
Charities/Making a difference
Donations sought for Emergency Shelter opened in Northborough
A local shelter took in 100 immigrants this week. Now, Northborough is seeking donations to help the families. Read the full article → from Donations sought for Emergency Shelter opened in Northborough
Youth fundraising for Children’s Hospital
A group of Southborough children have been holding a weekly “Talent Show” in the Town Center Plaza to raise money for Boston Children’s Hospital Read the full article → from Youth fundraising for Children’s Hospital
Nancy Sacco and Leah Selleck honored for service to the Town
Nancy Sacco received the Doc Stone Award and Leah Selleck the Peggy Tuttle Award.
This spring, the Dr. Timothy P. Stone Award was given to resident Nancy Sacco (RN, BSN) and the Peggy Tuttle Award for Library Service Distinction was given to Southborough Library staff member Leah Selleck. Read the full article → from Nancy Sacco and Leah Selleck honored for service to the Town
Pine Hill Meadow Garden Goes Solar
Residents who created a community victory garden found a solution to making it greener. Read the full article → from Pine Hill Meadow Garden Goes Solar
Sign up to Give at the Blood Mobile – July 6
A Blood Mobile will be visiting Southborough next week. Residents are encouraged to donate life saving blood.
A Southborough resident has organized another visit from the Blood Mobile that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Sign up to Give at the Blood Mobile – July 6
Southborough Rotary Update
A successful Handbag Drive, Day of Service, Scholarship Award and more.
The Rotary Club of Southborough Rotary has continued its good works this spring. I’m sharing their update on what they’ve been up to recently. Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary Update
Pilgrim: “College Students Rally To Support Southborough’s Oldest, Iconic Church”
Pilgrim Church shared news on congregation members who came together this week to paint the historic church.
Above: Community members, including students on break from college, helped the church save on a big maintenance cost by painting more than half of the building. (photos contributed) Pilgrim Church shared news about volunteers that came together last week, to help maintain the historic building. They were proud to highlight that many of the volunteers Read the full article → from Pilgrim: “College Students Rally To Support Southborough’s Oldest, Iconic Church”
Panel Discussion for LGBTQ+ Allies
A Pride Month event is planned for parents, guardians, friends and allies of LGBTQ+ community members
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
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