“Owl takes flight” isn’t normally news. But I’m sharing it for the nature lovers who were concerned about the fate of a recently endangered young bird. Read the full article → from Owl returns to its Southborough habitat
Have a public recreation project you think deserves funding? The Choate Fund Trustees are looking for applicants for this year’s round of awards, with approximately $5,000 available for grants.
It’s worth highlighting that the opportunity might be less competitive than you would assume. Read the full article → from Choate’s Public Recreation grant funding available
Less than four years an owl was rescued from a soccer net at Trottier Middle School, another owl became entangled on the same field.
The tale will hopefully end happily tonight, but could have ended badly. Rescuers are seeking to alert the community of the hazard that athletic nets left out unattended can pose to area wildlife. Read the full article → from Volunteers rescued young Great Horned Owl entangled in Trottier net
Whether you’re a fan of astronomy, astrology, or wishing upon a star — make a plan to head to Trottier’s outdoor track tonight, Monday, June 15th. The community is invited to participate in stargazing.
And, fortunately, the forecast seems to be for favorable conditions. Read the full article → from Reminder: Community Stargazing is Tonight
A Southborough teen (and soon to be Algonquin graduate) is actively fundraising for another service trip to rural Guatemala this summer. Read the full article → from ARHS graduating senior raising money for a return service trip to Guatemala
Reminder — Today is the third of the four Wednesday afternoons and evenings that make up the Rotary Club of Southborough’s popular Food Trucks series. Rotary asked me to share a thank you for the sponsors that make the community event possible. Read the full article → from Food Truck Festival today (and June 10th)
Whether you’re a fan of astronomy, astrology, or wishing upon a star — mark your calendars. The community is invited to participate in stargazing the evening of Monday, June 15th. Read the full article → from Community Stargazing Night — June 15th
The Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to share a couple of news items. One is highlights from from their recent annual meeting where they reviewed accomplishments and gave out the annual Elaine Beals Conservation Award.
They also recognized a retiring longtime board member, which leads to their second item — a call for volunteers to fill two seats on SOLF’s Board of Trustees. Read the full article → from Join SOLF’s Board of Trustees
Earlier this month, the Southborough Food Pantry added more community members in need to their “client” list. As of mid-May, they are serving “200 people and counting” which they described as the highest number they have had “in quite a long time”.
That detail was from a Facebook request for food donations. But more recently, organizers reached out to ask me to let readers know that they also are in great need of more helping hands. Read the full article → from The Food Pantry is seeking volunteers
Reminder — Tonight is the second night of the Rotary Club of Southborough’s popular Food Trucks series. The “Festival” runs for four Wednesdays each spring. Read the full article → from Reminder: Food Truck Festival tonight (and next two Wednesdays)
The community is invited to “Celebrate Wellness”. As usual, the party wrapping up Mental Health Awareness Month will include an honoree reception for the annual Wellness Award.
But, instead of naming the 8th recipient of the annual award for a “Community Hero”, the Town will celebrate 8 honorees. Read the full article → from Celebrate Wellness and “community champions”
The Town is advertising its need for two new members on the Conservation Commission. While I’m sharing that news, I’ll highlight other committees with current vacancies, and ones that may soon have more. Read the full article → from Need for Volunteers: Conservation, Advisory, Tricentennial, EDC, Elementary School Building Committee, and more
The Rotary Club of Southborough asked me to share information on their ongoing initiative to provide “foldscopes” to schools in “underserved” countries. Read the full article → from Rotary Demonstrates Global Impact Through Science Education Initiative
The Southborough Rotary’s popular annual Food Truck Festival begins next week. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Support Cash4Camperships to Help Send a Kid to Camp