Last month, the Scholarship Advisory Committee announced this year’s application window for scholarships administered by the Town. Now, they are reaching out to the community to seek donations that make the annual opportunity possible. Read the full article → from “Build a Legacy Through Local Education Funds”
Charities/Making a difference
SYFS Spotlights “Spring Cleaning” & Public Health (Updated)
In March, I shared news about Southborough Youth & Family Services’ March & April newsletter. At that time, I focused on the March “Spotlights”. Now that it’s April, I want to highlight the initiatives the agency is focusing on this month. Read the full article → from SYFS Spotlights “Spring Cleaning” & Public Health (Updated)
Support the library while enjoying “a better mac & cheese”
A Southborough family-owned business is offering a special promotional fundraiser through April.
Now through the end of April, a Southborough based company is offering the community a chance to support the Southborough Library, while enjoying mac & cheese that is better for their families. Read the full article → from Support the library while enjoying “a better mac & cheese”
CA: Finn rallied around educator facing ultra-rare form of cancer
The Community Advocate covered the story of a woman who was working in Finn School’s PreK while struggling with “an ultra-rare cancer”. This month, she visited the school to show her appreciation for how school staff rallied to support her. Read the full article → from CA: Finn rallied around educator facing ultra-rare form of cancer
Sustainable Gardening — April 4th
The Southborough Library is bringing back Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens for another gardening workshop a week from Saturday. This time the focus is on “how to garden sustainably”.
The program is appropriate for teens and adults. Read the full article → from Sustainable Gardening — April 4th
SOS Textile Drive & Merch Store
Friday to Sunday: Bring out your bags of old clothes and textiles to Woodward to benefit all Southborough Schools. And now through Monday, shop for Southborough branded items.
Southborough Organization for Schools (SOS) asked me to share news about two fundraisers. One of them is taking place over the weekend. The other is running now through Monday. Read the full article → from SOS Textile Drive & Merch Store
Southborough Youth & Family Services March & April newsletter
This month agency is spotlighting Unplugging and the Mental Health of Women & Girls.
Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to share news about it’s latest bi-monthly newsletter. The March & April letter includes this month’s focus on Women & Girls and the annual community invitation to “Unplug”. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth & Family Services March & April newsletter
Middle schoolers can support nature through TLT volunteer events
The Library and DCR are teaming up and offering two volunteer opportunities for environmentally minded 6–8th graders.
The Library and DCR are teaming up to hold more nature education programs. Two of the upcoming workshops are special “TLT” (Teen Library Team) events that ask 6–8th graders to lend a hand in supporting the environment. Read the full article → from Middle schoolers can support nature through TLT volunteer events
Order NECC student-made gift bags for special celebrations
There are a variety of themes for birthdays and year round special occasions, plus some custom options.
The school is selling Christmas, Hannukah, and winter themed gift bags with profits going directly to the students who made them. Read the full article → from Order NECC student-made gift bags for special celebrations
Nominate a community member for Wellness Award (Updated – Again)
SYFS is asking the public to nominate a "Hero" deserving of the annual award for relevant service to our community
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to recognize someone who has served our community well. Read the full article → from Nominate a community member for Wellness Award (Updated – Again)
Free Spring Youth Sports Equipment Swap — Sunday
Rec is also still seeking volunteers (including middle & high schoolers) to help organize gear and assist "shoppers".
Start cleaning out your closets (or basement/garage). Southborough Recreation is coordinating a “Spring Youth Sports Equipment Swap” next week. Read the full article → from Free Spring Youth Sports Equipment Swap — Sunday
Donate at the Bloodmobile — March 19
Get a $15 gift card as thanks for giving the "gift of life".
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 — March 19
Free Spring Youth Sports Equipment Swap
Rec is seeking volunteers (including middle & high schoolers) to help sort and organize gear and assist "shoppers". And they are asking the community to donate "gently used" sports equipment.
Start cleaning out your closets (or basement/garage). Southborough Recreation is coordinating a “Spring Youth Sports Equipment Swap” next week. Read the full article → from Free Spring Youth Sports Equipment Swap
Nominations for “Library Service Distinction” award deadline is March 12th
The Library is seeking nominations for who should win the annual award named after longtime former Library staff member Peggy Tuttle.
The Southborough Library is seeking nominees for the 11th annual Peggy Tuttle Award for Library Service Distinction. Read the full article → from Nominations for “Library Service Distinction” award deadline is March 12th