Wendy Willman, 57, a longtime resident of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away at home, following a 14-month battle with leukemia. Read the full article →
Obituary: Wendy Ann Willman, 57
Virtual Author Talks through August
A look at the zoom author talks for children, teens, and adults that Southborough residents can join through the library
The Southborough Library is continuing to offer the virtual author talk series. Most are targeted to adults, but a talk this Thursday evening is geared to kids in grades K–3, and one next month features a young adult author. Read the full article → from Virtual Author Talks through August
Free “Self-Care Comics Camp” for grades 2-8
An author/illustrator will work with children at the Southborough Library again this spring to help them express themselves with ink. Read the full article → from Free “Self-Care Comics Camp” for grades 2-8
Register soon for Summer Pickleball (Lessons or Play) and/or Tennis Lessons
Recreation is offering pickleball and tennis classes for adults this summer. Read the full article → from Register soon for Summer Pickleball (Lessons or Play) and/or Tennis Lessons
Call for Art celebrating “Native Plants and Pollinators”
Apothecary Artists is inviting artists to apply by July 12th to be part of the 2nd annual juried exhibit.
Apothecary Artists and Gallery is inviting artists to submit artwork to include in a juried exhibit “inspired by the beauty and vitality of native plants and native pollinators.” Read the full article → from Call for Art celebrating “Native Plants and Pollinators”
Friends of Library Basket Raffle & Greeting Card fundraisers
The next time you pop into the Southborough Library, you can take part in one of the fundraisers to support programs and resources you value. Read the full article → from Friends of Library Basket Raffle & Greeting Card fundraisers
Southborough Extended Day Program moving to Finn this summer
SEDP's Summer Fun Club camp for kids entering Grades K-6 offers a flexible, by-the-day schedule for "Summer Fun", plus morning and/or early evening extended time.
For families looking for a more flexible schedule this summer than weekly camps, Southborough Extended Day has a “Summer Fun Club” that is worth checking out. Read the full article → from Southborough Extended Day Program moving to Finn this summer
SPD arrests teen driver who was allegedly drunk when he hit a Southborough home
After a car crashed into a southside home on Sunday, police arrested the driver and passenger on related charges. Read the full article → from SPD arrests teen driver who was allegedly drunk when he hit a Southborough home
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
The week in government (Updated)
Combined School Committee, Select Board, Regional School Comittee, and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated)
Events this week (Updated)
Rent, Community Yard Sale, Art on the Trails Installation, Football & Cheer Clinics, Pilgrim Church Chicken BBQ, Stand Up Comedy Night for SOS, Stargazing Night, Fairy Houses, and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)
Youth Cheer & Football Clinics Saturday evening
Tomorrow, June 13th, Northborough-Southborough Youth Football and Cheer programs are holding free clinics.
It’s also an opportunity to learn more about the program and meet coaches before signing kids up for the season that starts this summer. Read the full article → from Youth Cheer & Football Clinics Saturday evening
Apothecary Artists’ exhibit & workshop embrace the magic of fairies
An exhibit of paintings and fairy houses opens next weekend. And registration is open for a kids' workshop to build their own fairy houses.
The downtown studio, Apothecary Artists, is hosting two special events next week. Both of them celebrate fairies.
Next Friday, the studio will hold an opening reception for two artists aligned with the theme. And the next afternoon, they’ll hold a related workshop for kids. Read the full article → from Apothecary Artists’ exhibit & workshop embrace the magic of fairies
Where to Splash Around this Summer
This summer's updated details on splash pads, wading pools and local beaches for nearby fun
For those of you who aren’t planning weekend getaways to coastal beaches or lake houses, but are still eager to frolic in the sun and water, I’m posting this summer’s updated details on local places to splash around. Read the full article → from Where to Splash Around this Summer