Due to the forecast, Southborough Recreation is cancelling this week’s concert. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Summer Concert is cancelled/postponed
Tonight’s Summer Concert is cancelled/postponed
The new date is currently TBD.
Events
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.
Native Plants & Pollinators Art Reception this weekend
The downtown gallery will host another sale of vintage goods alongside its 2nd annual exhibit of art inspired by native plants & pollinators. Read the full article → from Native Plants & Pollinators Art Reception this weekend
Youth Virtual Author Talks
Talks this summer (including tomorrow) feature Children's Authors. Plus, recordings are available of past YA and Children's author talks.
I’m highlighting that Southborough residents who are Southborough Library patrons can sign up to participate in a live Author Talk tomorrow with the author of a best selling children’s fantasy book series.
Along with those details, I’m noting other relevant save-the-dates, and a list of previously recorded children’s and YA author talks that are still available to watch. Read the full article → from Youth Virtual Author Talks
Sunset Playdate – August 13
Fay School is again inviting young families to join them for an evening frolic.
Fay School is hosting fun with live music by a children’s entertainer on their playground this summer. Read the full article → from Sunset Playdate – August 13
Free “Self-Care Comics Camp” for grades 2-8 next week
Sign kids up for one or more of the daily 2 hour workshops August 3-7
Popular graphic novelist and artist Jonathan Todd returns to the Southborough Library next week for another week-long “Comics Camp”. This time, the free opportunity is available to 2nd to 8th graders. Read the full article → from Free “Self-Care Comics Camp” for grades 2-8 next week
Videos: Southborough Connections for Seniors
A Southborough talk show, hosted by the Chair of Council on Aging, focuses on content of interest to Southborough seniors. Read the full article → from Videos: Southborough Connections for Seniors
Donate at the Bloodmobile — Thursday
Get a "pool towel" in exchange for giving the "gift of life". Plus, platelet donors will be entered into a special raffle.
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 — Thursday
Storyteller at the Library Tuesday afternoon
Tomorrow, the Southborough Library is bringing back Storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Read the full article → from Storyteller at the Library Tuesday afternoon
The week in government (Updated)
Advisory on prelim FY28 Budget and proposed operational override; 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)
Live Music, last week of Discount Golf, Dino Stories, Blood Drive, Youth Author, Plantmobile, Outdoor Concert and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town next week Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)
Postponed: Summer Concert: Carolyn Rae & the Rumors next Thursday (Updated)
And don't forget, free ice cream for all!
Update: Due to the forecast, Southborough Recreation is cancelling this week’s concert. Rec is working on rescheduling a concert for August. Read the full article → from Postponed: Summer Concert: Carolyn Rae & the Rumors next Thursday (Updated)
Southborough Turns 300 Years Old in 2027! (Updated)
The Tricentennial Committee presents: A Year of Celebration
[This is the first of a new series of guest posts contributed by the Tricentennial Committee to get the community excited about, and keep them informed of, the preparations for celebrating the Town’s 300th anniversary throughout 2027.]
Southborough was incorporated on July 17, 1727, and that means next year our town will be 300 years old! To celebrate, we’re putting together a year-long birthday party as a tribute to our rich history, vibrant present, and promising future! Read the full article → from Southborough Turns 300 Years Old in 2027! (Updated)
Giant bubbles are Postponed to August
The outdoor library program planned for Wednesday afternoon is rescheduled due to a forecast thunderstorm.
Mr. Vinny will again wow Southborough kids with giant bubbles. But he’ll do it about a month later than originally scheduled. Read the full article → from Giant bubbles are Postponed to August
Sign kids up for hands-on learning about plants
A "plantmobile" will visit the library next week for an educational program for PreK-Grade 5
Next week, the Mass Horticultural Society will visit the Southborough Library. They’ll be bringing along their “Plantmobile”.
The society will be running a free educational program for kids entering PreK through 5th grade. Read the full article → from Sign kids up for hands-on learning about plants