Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
The Southborough Historical Society asked me to share that they won’t be on the field at Heritage Day this year. Instead, the group will be holding special open hours at the Southborough Historical Museum from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Read the full article → from Southborough Historical Museum: Museum open hours; Friends of Burnett House event
Southborough Cub Scouts are already in the midst of their annual holiday fundraiser. The scouts have divvied up their streets for door-to-door sales of Christmas wreaths and Hanukkah candles. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts kick off annual holiday wreath and candle sale
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Jump-starting your business, Legos, Poetry and more (Updated)
Southborough’s Steeple Coffeehouse was set to kick off its 20th season this week. Unfortunately, they were competing with a much bigger anniversary celebration. Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse concert cancelled for this weekend
The Friends of the Southborough Library are getting ready for their big Book and Bake Sale on Monday, October 12th – Heritage Day. We are seeking volunteers and donations to help.
(We’ll also need lots of customers – so save the date! It’s an easy one to remember.) Read the full article → from Library Book and Bake Sale: Heritage Day
The Girl Scouts are famous for one annual fundraiser. But did you know that another annual fundraiser benefits local troops more? Read the full article → from Girl Scouts Fall Sales: Candy, nuts and magazines
Editor’s note – the concert is postponed.
Blackstone Valley Bluegrass returns to the Steeple Coffeehouse this Saturday, February 7. Read the full article → from Postponed – Steeple Coffeehouse kicks off 20th year with Bluegrass this Saturday (Updated)
Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Halloween Party is coming up at the end of next month. Those of you with young kids will want to save the date.
Those of you who are (or have) teens that need to fill community service hours, may want to sign up. Read the full article → from Volunteer for SYFS Halloween Party – October 30th
A local fundraiser will help kids have fun while raising funds for a classmate’s personal cause. Read the full article → from “Mini Golf Fun-raiser” for Epilepsy – October 4
Carnival-style games, face painting, crafts, and the always-popular bake sale. You’ll find it all at the Finn Fall Festival this Friday, September 25th. Read the full article → from Reminder: Finn Fall Festival this Friday night
The Rotary Club is again selling scarecrow kits and holding a contest to raise funds for the Southborough Cultural Arts Council. Read the full article → from Build a Scarecrow (for fun or fame) and support SCAC
Troop 92 asked me to let the town know that their scouts are out raising funds this month. Read the full article → from Who’s knocking at my door? Boy Scout popcorn fundraiser through 10/25
Northborough’s big annual community event is Applefest. This year, it takes place Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21. Read the full article → from Coming this weekend: ARHS’ annual Harmony Brigade concert and Applefest
Last week, the Board of Selectmen interviewed 8 qualified candidates to fill three vacancies on town committees. In the end, they appointed four (and created a new power couple.) Read the full article → from BOS interviews and appoints new committee members; Library seeking new Friend