Without the school lunch program, some families need extra support from the Southborough Food Pantry in the summer. Read the full article → from The Food Pantry needs support this summer
The Food Pantry needs support this summer
Charities/Making a difference
Reach out Now to Sponsor the 20th Annual Gobble Wobble
Only sponsors confirmed by September 1st will be included on the Thanksgiving Day run/walk shirts
In June, I posted about Friends of Southborough Recreation’s call for sponsors of the upcoming 20th annual Gobble Wobble. Even though Thanksgiving seems eons away, there’s an important deadline I want to remind readers of.
Potential sponsors who want to make the most of the opportunity, need to reach out this month. Only sponsors finalized by September 1st will be listed on the special shirts being ordered for this year’s participants. Read the full article → from Reach out Now to Sponsor the 20th Annual Gobble Wobble
Donate at the Bloodmobile — Thursday
Get a "pool towel" in exchange for giving the "gift of life". Plus, platelet donors will be entered into a special raffle.
The community is asked to sign up for time slots with the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — Thursday
Southborough Turns 300 Years Old in 2027! (Updated)
The Tricentennial Committee presents: A Year of Celebration
[This is the first of a new series of guest posts contributed by the Tricentennial Committee to get the community excited about, and keep them informed of, the preparations for celebrating the Town’s 300th anniversary throughout 2027.]
Southborough was incorporated on July 17, 1727, and that means next year our town will be 300 years old! To celebrate, we’re putting together a year-long birthday party as a tribute to our rich history, vibrant present, and promising future! Read the full article → from Southborough Turns 300 Years Old in 2027! (Updated)
Sponsor the 20th Annual Gobble Wobble
We haven’t even hit July. So Thanksgiving may seem eons away. But Friends of Southborough Recreation are already seeking sponsors for Southborough’s 20th annual Gobble Wobble.
Sponsors who want to make the most of it, and be included on runners’ shirts, need to reach out this summer. Read the full article → from Sponsor the 20th Annual Gobble Wobble
Owl returns to its Southborough habitat
An update on the bird recently rescued from entanglement in a Trottier soccer net.
“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
Choate’s Public Recreation grant funding available
Apply for the 2026 Grant by July 31st
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
Volunteers rescued young Great Horned Owl entangled in Trottier net
A local rescue org is warning the public of the hazard of sports nets.
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
Reminder: Community Stargazing is Tonight
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
ARHS graduating senior raising money for a return service trip to Guatemala
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
Food Truck Festival today (and June 10th)
A reminder about the Rotary's free community festival Wednesdays through June 10th, including their fundraising drive and truck lineup.
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)
Community Stargazing Night — June 15th
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
Join SOLF’s Board of Trustees
The Southborough Open Land Foundation is seeking new board members. They also shared news about service recognized at their annual meeting.
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
The Food Pantry is seeking volunteers
There are a variety of ways you can support the Southborough Food Pantry
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