Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
This is just a quick reminder of the Halloween fun that you don’t want to miss today and tomorrow. Read the full article → from Halloween at a glance: Reminders of holiday fun today and tomorrow
It’s time for the annual Scouting for Food drive. Look for scouts posting flyers on mailboxes this weekend. They’ll be coming back around the following Saturday hoping to find pantry donations for pickup. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food: Flyer posting this Saturday; pickup November 7
Southborough Gardners’ annual holiday fundraiser will take place on Thursday, November 12th. Learn now to design Festive, “Flirtatious” Florals for the holidays – and enter to win one. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners’ annual Guest Day – November 12
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Halloween fun, Neary Family Literacy Night, Author Night, Trail Cleanup and more
Next weekend, the Southborough Trail Committee will be working to clean up the Sudbury Reservoir Trail. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers to clean up trails – October 31
More Halloween fun just keeps popping up in town. Read the full article → from More Halloween festivities: Fun House, crafts & games, and concert for kiddies
Reminder – Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Halloween Party is coming up next week. Read the full article → from SYFS Halloween Party – October 30th
For those of you who like to get in shape for the 5K run, this is just a friendly reminder that it’s coming up soon. Read the full article → from 9th annual Gobble Wobble: Start trotting (or sign up to help out)
With freezing temps overnight in the forecast, one club at Assabet is eager to prepare for skiing and snowboarding season. Read the full article → from Assabet’s annual ski and snowboard “shop or swap” – October 25
DayBreak offers “Socialization for Seniors and Respite for Caregivers”. Read the full article → from Take a “DayBreak” from caregiving
To me, outreach and fundraising by community organizations is the heart of Heritage Day.
Here are the non-profit exhibitors who shared with me reasons you should seek out their booths. I’ll start with the meaningful outreach, then on to the fun and yummy fundraisers. Read the full article → from Community outreach and fundraising at Heritage Day: Matching “Scouting for Food” donations, games, contests, and membership drives
Two disposal/recycling events are coming up that are worth noting. While I’m at it, I might as well throw in reminders about other options. Read the full article → from Recycling, reuse and hazardous waste events this Saturday and next, plus ongoing resources
The Southborough Cultural Arts Council is holding a Painting Night. Read the full article → from SCAC free Painting Party – October 22
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