Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
Here are some stories about residents making recent headlines. Read the full article → from Roundup of residents in the news: football militia, a crafty quilter, the victim of World Series mob, and a warrior against cancer
Last May, Southborough resident and former Southborough firefighter PJ Phaneuf was injured in an ATV accident. Colleagues are raising funds to help him with medical and recovery expenses. Read the full article → from Fundraising for injured resident and firefighter
Long Cadillac is holding a fundraising event for children with Cystic Fibrosis. Read the full article → from Test drives to support Furly’s Kids
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week (11/18/13 – 11/23/13): Concussions, “Exciting Women”, technology help, gift sales and dodgeball (Updated)
The Senior Center will host their Autumn Fair next week. They are still looking for contributions to the sale. Read the full article → from Annual Senior Center Autumn Fair – November 23
Friends of Southborough Recreation are asking for help this Thanksgiving Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble volunteers needed
Southborough Cub Scouts are already in the midst of their annual holiday fundraiser. The scouts have divied up their streets for door-to-door sales of Christmas wreaths and Hanukkah candles. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts kick of annual holiday wreath and candle sale
Southborough Gardners’ annual holiday fundraiser will take place on Thursday, November 14th. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners present “New Style for Old Traditions” – November 14
Southborough residents showed their generosity this fall in response to the two traditional collection drives: the Troop Drive and Scouting for Food. But one of the drives failed to meet its goal. The good news is that it’s not too late to help. Read the full article → from Collection drives: Generous and disappointing – help still needed
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this weekend. Read the full article → from What’s happening this weekend: Fall Fest, Scouting for Food, Birds of Prey, and a musical parody for kids
Southborough’s New England Dental Group wants to buy your extra sweets. Read the full article → from “Sell” your excess Halloween candy while supporting the troops
The Southborough Open Land Foundation is continuing to celebrate its 25th anniversary by raising more funds.
The next scheduled fundraiser is at Romaines Wood Grill and Bar in Northborough on Tuesday, November 12th. Read the full article → from SOLF dinner out fundraiser: November 12th
Starting this Saturday, October 26th, Scouts will be hanging bags on mailboxes throughout town to collect donations for the Southborough Food Pantry. They will pick up the contributions the following weekend. Read the full article → from Look out for your Scouting for Food bag
Next month, Woodward SOS will be holding it’s Ice Cream Social and Basket Raffle. The Woodward SOS is looking for people to help out with the event. Read the full article → from Volunteer for Woodward’s ice cream social