Above: Drop in to a free event and learn, “What’s the Scoop on Southborough’s Tricentennial?” (image of cropped flyer)
The Tricentennial Committee is promoting its rescheduled, free ice cream social. The event will take place this Sunday.
The event is planned for 2:00 – 4:00 pm on September 28th. Originally, it was planned for September 7th, but had to be cancelled due to rain.
The event is still too many days away to be completely certain. But the early forecast is gorgeous — mostly sunny weather with a high of 76°.
The event will be held at Heritage Park, between the Southborough Library and St. Mark’s Street, at the corner of Route 85. The park is accessible via a pathway from the library parking lot.
Despite the event flyer’s cute cones, I’m told the free ice cream scoops will be served in cups. But the exciting news is that there will be fancier flavors to choose from than simple chocolate and vanilla. After soliciting public feedback, organizers purchased the most popular.
Below is info from the committee’s original announcement with those and other details below:
Get the Inside SCOOP on Southborough’s 300th
The Southborough Tricentennial Committee invites residents of all ages to kick off the countdown to the town’s 300th birthday at a special community ice cream social, What’s the SCOOP on Southborough’s Tricentennial? . . .
Guests will enjoy a free scoop of Richardson’s ice cream, with delicious flavors including Oreo Cookie, Death by Chocolate, French Vanilla, Raspberry Sorbet (non-dairy), and Salted Caramel Pretzel. While savoring a sweet treat, attendees can meet members of the Tricentennial and Fundraising committees and learn more about the exciting plans for a full year of celebrations honoring Southborough’s 300th anniversary.
Highlights include:
- Learn about the exciting calendar of events planned for Southborough’s year-long 300th anniversary celebration
- An opportunity to support the celebration through the purchase of a commemorative engraved brick, to be installed in Heritage Park as a lasting legacy for future generations.
- A chance to sign up for the Tricentennial e-newsletter and enter to win an engraved brick.
- Connect with neighbors and get involved in shaping this once-in-a-lifetime milestone event.
Ice cream will be served in partnership with Southborough’s own teen entrepreneur, Connor Lester, of the local ice cream stand inside Sperry’s on Route 9.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together, enjoy a delicious treat, and get a sneak peek at what’s in store for Southborough’s Tricentennial year,” said a spokesperson for the Southborough Tricentennial Committee. “We encourage everyone to join us and be part of the excitement.”
