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
The Southborough Rotary’s popular annual Food Truck Festival begins next week. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Details on the Food Truck Festival kicking off next week
After many years of supporting and helping to run the Southborough Food Pantry, volunteer Marjorie Coldwell has retired. The United Parishes of Southborough shared news about the recent celebration they held to mark the occasion.
While I’m sharing that news, I’ll also share the pantry’s most recent public request for support. Read the full article → from The Food Pantry thanks Marjorie Coldwell for 25+ years of service
The public is invited to an interfaith event this Saturday, encouraging volunteers to focus on caring for the earth. As part of the activities, participants can choose to help at a pollinator garden in Southborough. Read the full article → from Environmental Service and Interfaith Connection events — Saturday (Updated – Again)
The Southborough Rotary is bringing back its popular Food Truck Festival this spring. Read the full article → from Save the Dates: Food Truck Festival opens May 20th