Two former Southborough residents have been spending a lot of time on with their partners on the ice this winter to prepare for major competitions. One is now headed to his first Olympic competition, and the other just competed at a national championship. Read the full article → from Southborough natives compete for national/international glory on ice
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“Small Things” Art Reception this Saturday (Updated)
Saturday evening, the downtown art studio will hold another art reception. The event will feature paintings by Southborough native Kassandra Hostage. Read the full article → from “Small Things” Art Reception this Saturday (Updated)
Call for high school students to submit short films for showcase by Feb 15
Students from Southborough are among those eligible for the showcase this spring. The event will also feature a professional filmmaker from Southborough.
This spring, an “award-winning Southboro filmmaker” and her co-producer will be featured at “An Evening of Short Films”.
That event will also feature a regional showcase of selected (very) short films produced by high school students. Organizers asked me to help promote the opportunity to students who live in Southborough. Read the full article → from Call for high school students to submit short films for showcase by Feb 15
“Dunkin’ Roundtable” establishes scholarship to honor Southborough manager’s son
Longtime Patrons Celebrate Annual Dunkin’ Holiday Party and Announce Memorial Scholarship
I’m sharing a feelgood story from a group of Southborough community members who call themselves the “Dunkin’ Roundtable”. Read the full article → from “Dunkin’ Roundtable” establishes scholarship to honor Southborough manager’s son
Pine Hill Meadow Garden Continues Setting Records for Food Harvested for Food Pantries
A Southborough neighborhood is sharing its annual update on its growing success supporting area shelters and food pantries through its community garden.
One of the Pine Hill Meadow Garden’s founders asked me to give readers an update on volunteers’ efforts in their sixth season.. Read the full article → from Pine Hill Meadow Garden Continues Setting Records for Food Harvested for Food Pantries
Menopause: Real Talk, Real Solutions — Dec 11
A week from tomorrow, the community is invited to a “no-nonsense” talk hosted by “The Whiny GYNie” focused on (peri) menopause.
There is a fee to attend the “Evidence-based” discussion with tips and Q&A with a resident-advocate and an OB/GYN. Read the full article → from Menopause: Real Talk, Real Solutions — Dec 11
Petitioners seeking help protecting immigration status of a Ukrainian family in Southborough
Look for petitioners seeking signatures at the Transfer Station on Saturday morning, and outside Town Meeting before it opens on Monday night.
Two years ago, I wrote about a family from Odessa Ukraine taking refuge in Southborough. Now, community members who helped support getting the family settled here are asking the public to sign a petition to help their efforts to get the family’s visas renewed. Read the full article → from Petitioners seeking help protecting immigration status of a Ukrainian family in Southborough
News from NECC: Record Student Admissions, more coverage of infant autism intervention research project, and more
NECC is sharing news about people worth recognizing. Read the full article → from News from NECC: Record Student Admissions, more coverage of infant autism intervention research project, and more
Visual Storytelling through Street Signs and Fashion — Reception Oct 18th
A new photography exhibit about empowering women's voices will open downtown this month.
Two Southborough women are working together on a “groundbreaking” photography exhibit focusing on the “tension” between fashion and a woman’s right to control her personal space. The exhibit scheduled to be displayed downtown for one week later month. Read the full article → from Visual Storytelling through Street Signs and Fashion — Reception Oct 18th
Join/Support Southborough Jimmy Fund walkers
Several residents are using the annual walk to raise money for Dana-Farber's fight against cancer. And one 4 yr old boy is again celebrated as a "Walk Hero".
Southborough residents will be among those walking (a portion of or the full) Boston Marathon route “Together against cancer”, raising money for the Jimmy Fund. I’m sharing how you can support or join them. Read the full article → from Join/Support Southborough Jimmy Fund walkers
Annual volunteer-run Robotics camp, founded by Southborough brothers
This summer over 30 area children entering grades 2–9 took part in a Summer Robotics Camp. For the third straight summer, the camp was held at Algonquin Regional High School. The unusual twist, is that the organization running the camp was organized by three young Southborough brothers. Read the full article → from Annual volunteer-run Robotics camp, founded by Southborough brothers
Successful Fundraiser in Memory of Connor Costello
Friends thank community for supporting the Suicide Prevention fundraiser in the memory of a late Southborough resident
This summer, I shared a former resident used this blog to reach out to our community about a fundraiser for Suicide Prevention in the memory of his late friend — Southborough’s Connor Costello. He asked me to share a thank you to those who supported the successful effort. Read the full article → from Successful Fundraiser in Memory of Connor Costello
Engagement Announcement: Brianna Cristiani & Kenneth Kuchnir
Southborough residents Louis & Karen Kuchnir are sharing the announcement of their son’s engagement Read the full article → from Engagement Announcement: Brianna Cristiani & Kenneth Kuchnir
CA: Southborough teen writes and illustrates children’s book promoting self-acceptance
This week, the Community Advocate highlighted the accomplishment of another impressive Southborough teen. The article focused on a resident “Fresh out of high school”, who recently wrote, illustrated, and published a children’s book. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough teen writes and illustrates children’s book promoting self-acceptance