Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
On June 18th, Trottier’s Big Band will be holding its annual Jazz Night with special guest Walter Beasley. The performance is free. Voluntary donations for the One Fund are requested. Read the full article → from Jazz night for One Fund: Trottier’s Big Band plays fundraiser June 18th
Be sure to stop by the library this Saturday, June 15. The Friends of the Southborough Library will be holding their annual Summer Book Sale 9am-3pm. Read the full article → from Stock up for summer reading at The Friends of the Southborough Library’s book sale on June 15th
Sip wine, nibble on homemade desserts, listen to music, and do it all for a good cause at Southborough Rotary’s Wine Down benefit on Friday. The event, to be held at St. Anne’s Parish Hall, will raise money to buy a new generator for Southborough’s Colonial Gardens senior housing community. The event starts at 6:30 pm, and all are invited. Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary wine and music event to raise money for senior housing improvements – Friday, June 14
This Saturday you can buy a cookie and win a prize when you drop off your trash. (Just remember to clean your hands!) June 8 from 10-12 at the Transfer Station, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Youth group will be holding a raffle and peanut free bake sale. Read the full article → from Church youth group holds a bake sale for a mission this Saturday
If you missed last weekend’s Celebration of Hope concert at Pilgrim Church, you have another chance to enjoy some heartfelt performances. Read the full article → from Celebrations of Hope concert at Pilgrim Church on Sunday
Above: Blackstone Valley Bluegrass one of the acts to play at the Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday (photo from www.blackstonevalleybluegrass.com) If you enjoy bluegrass, you’ll want to buy tickets for the Steeple Coffeehouse this weekend. A past favorite and a new band comprised of musical veterans will perfom in a double-header on Saturday night. Here are Read the full article → from Bluegrass double-Bill at Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday
You can purchase a unique piece of art and support a great cause. This Sunday, six paintings championing the Boston Strong message will be auctioned off with proceeds going to the One Fund Boston. The silent auction will take place at the 5-K run for Boston One Fund this Sunday, June 9, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Trottier Middle School. Read the full article → from Boston Strong art auction to support the cause at Sunday’s 5K run
Southborough runners and walkers will take to the streets on Sunday to help raise money for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. The 5K run or 2K walk is being organized by Southborough-owned FitStudio 28, along with Mamas n Divas and the Southborough Recreation Department. Read the full article → from Reminder: 5K run to benefit Boston Marathon victims – Sunday, June 9
Algonquin Boosters Tennis will hold the Fourth Annual McCurdy Tennis Tournament on Sunday, June 9. The tournament, which is open to all ages and skill levels, is named in honor of beloved Algonquin girls tennis coach Jan McCurdy who passed away from cancer in 2009. Read the full article → from Registration for Fourth Annual McCurdy Tennis Tournament closes TODAY
Pilgrim Church will host a concert on Sunday afternoon to raise money for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, as well as local animal shelters. Called Celebration of Hope, the concert will feature both voice and instrumental performances. Read the full article → from Concert at Pilgrim Church on Sunday to benefit marathon bombing victims
Five Southborough 7th graders are headed to the AAU Boys Basketball National Championships, June 22-30. At least they will be if they raise the necessary funds. Read the full article → from 7th grade elite basketball players ask for help to get to Nationals
The annual Pops Night concert is an evening where traditionally every Algonquin music ensemble performs. Performances include instrumental and vocal groups. Read the full article → from 2013 Pops Night concert at Algonquin on Wednesday
Since 1988, Southborough Open Land Foundation has preserved 181 acres of open space. The group also organizes many nature education walks and events. Read the full article → from Help celebrate SOLF’s 25 years of preserving Southborough
Southborough resident Lanting Huang-Truong is calling on her artistic talents to benefit victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Owner of the Bigelow Center for the Arts, Lanting has organized a community mural project, with the murals to be auctioned off and proceeds donated to The One Fund Boston. Read the full article → from Paint murals to benefit Boston bombing victims on Sunday