Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
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
Finn School is collecting gently used children’s coats and boots for their “sister school” in Worcester. What do you do with clothes too big or small for elementary school students? Read the full article → from What do you do with outgrown coats and boots? Or other hand-me-downs?
Collection drive to help transitional families in Northborough, including ARHS students. Read the full article → from Collection drive for transitional families, through November 1st
The Breakneck Hill Cow Fund will be holding a Family Farm Day on on Sunday, October 27 at 11:00 am. Read the full article → from Cow Pie Contest for Breakneck Hill Cow Fund – 10/27
Southborough Youth and Family Services is already working on the annual Holiday Giving Program. Here is information on how you can participate this year. Read the full article → from It’s not to early to talk about the Holiday Giving Program
As you’re out and about running errands, over the next week, consider picking up a few items to donate to the upcoming troop drive. You can see a list of requested items in this flyer. Monetary donations are also welcomed, as are cards for the troops to thank them for their service. Read the full article → from Troop drive October 19-20 honors Southborough family’s sacrifice (Updated)
The Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department have asked me to share their call for sponsors. They need help supporting this year’s Gobble Wobble. Read the full article → from Sponsors needed for the Gobble Wobble: Thanksgiving morning
Southborugh residents are organizing a hardcore workout and fundraisers with a twist. Participants are encouraged to run through the muddy obstacle course in costume. Read the full article → from Runners who like to dress up to get dirty: Wicked Mud Run, October 12
Former Governor Michael Dukakis is continuing his long time work to support New England Center for Children, a center for the education and treatment of autistic children. Read the full article → from Governor Dukakis continues work supporting Southborough’s New England Center for Children
On October 6, Southborough resident Lynn McKay will lead her “Brunch Bunch” team in a 5 mile walk for the American Cancer Society. It will be her 16th year raising funds for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Read the full article → from Southborough resident and friends Making Strides against breast cancer