Coverage of Southborough events. Focus on events taking place in town. Includes features about events related to residents or local organizations. Also includes information on town government's open meetings.
The Southborough Library kicked off their Summer Reading program for teens and tweens this week. Free programs encourage them to pop into the library throughout the summer. Read the full article → from Free library fun for tweens & teens this summer
It’s not a sports camp, but I learned about another clinic for girls interested in playing sports this summer. The program is led by the players and coach of Algonquin’s varsity Field Hockey team. Read the full article → from ARHS’ Youth Field Hockey Clinic — August 27th
As I’ve previously posted, the installation of this year’s Art on the Trails exhibit took place a couple weeks ago. I noted that organizers would again be calling on poets to take inspiration in the exhibit.
Organizers have put the call, asking for poetry submissions by the end of July. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails calls for inspired poetry by July 31st
The Worcester Red Sox is again challenging Southborough residents to dominate the stands at their friendly “Town Takeover” competition this week. To help motivate participation, $5 from each “Southborough” ticket sold is donated to the Town Scholarship Fund. Read the full article → from WooSox Southborough Town Takeover — July 22nd
Last week was the launch of the Southborough Library’s Summer Reading program. Read the full article → from Summer Reading fun for kids at the Library (Updated)
Above: Neary students visited the installation of the 4th & 5th grade art project at Art on the Trails. (contributed photo) Recently, sixteen art exhibits were installed for the public to enjoy Art on the Trails this summer. One of the exhibits was the 8th annual collaborative 4th & 5th grade student art project organized Read the full article → from Neary students’ “Phases of the Moon” and other exhibits at Art on the Trails
Southborough doesn’t host public festivities on the 4th of July. But it does have an annual parade to mark the holiday. It’s a can’t miss for little ones, since they get to be the stars of it. Read the full article → from Kids’ annual 4th of July parade at the Library – July 2nd
Southborough Recreation has a lot of free fun in store for the summer, especially for the month of July. They’ll be kicking things off with a Fun Run next week, followed by Block Parties and Outdoor Concerts. Read the full article → from Sign up or Save the Dates for Rec’s free community summer fun
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-again)
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
The day before school gets out for summer, the Southborough Library is holding an early celebration for 12–18 year olds. Read the full article → from Party for 12-18 year olds — Wednesday
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
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
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