Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
More than 200 cyclists will take to the streets on Sunday, winding their way through Northborough, Westborough, Southborough, Upton, Hopkinton, Milford, Ashland, Marlborough and Hudson to raise money for cancer research. Read the full article → from Cyclists to ride through Southborough on Sunday as part of cancer fundraiser
I just got word of this benefit concert at St. Anne’s tonight that features Southborough native Derek Johnson. Sounds like a great time for a great cause. Read the full article → from Benefit concert TONIGHT at St. Anne’s Church
On Saturday and Sunday, Southborough residents Lisa Braccio, Debbie Depp Wilson, and friends will hold the town’s 15th semi-annual care package drive for the troops at the Southborough Senior Center. They’re looking for your help with donations of food and drinks, personal care necessities, and entertainment items. Read the full article → from Donate items to troop overseas on Saturday and Sunday
The Fourth Annual Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough on Friday, June 1. The tournament is in honor of Southborough’s former police chief William Webber who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2008 at the age of 53. Read the full article → from 4th Annual Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament to be held June 1
The New England Center for Children will hold its 6th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism on Saturday, May 12 at Neary School. The race follows Clifford and Deerfoot Roads and returns down Parkerville Road. Read the full article → from NECC to hold 6th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism on Saturday
Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton invites Southborough residents to an open house on Saturday, May 12 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Baypath Humane Society open house on Saturday
Southborough’s First Community Church will hold its annual yard sale on Saturday, May 12 at the church. The event is an important fundraiser for the church. Read the full article → from First Community Church Spring Yard Sale on Saturday, May 12
In the summer of 2011 life was good for Southborough resident Tricia Andron. Married 2-1/2 years, she and husband Lee were practically still newlyweds. They had good jobs and bought a house in Southborough. They had just celebrated their daughter’s first birthday and were planning a family vacation to Greece. Read the full article → from Doing Good: Recent cancer survivor to walk her first Relay for Life tomorrow
With a final score of 87-30, the game wasn’t exactly a nail-bitter, but there was still plenty of fun to be had when Southborough firefighters and police officers took on the All Pro Patriots Celebrity Basketball Team at Trottier yesterday. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough’s finest take on the Patriots
It’s Earth Day on Sunday, and that has inspired the good folks at Fit Studio28 to get out into nature. On Sunday morning they’ll offer their popular Spin and Spin/Barre classes outside (weather permitting). Read the full article → from Do yoga for charity with Fit Studio28 on Sunday
Congregation B’nai Shalom is sponsoring a Night of Laughter FUNdraiser on Saturday, March 31, at 7 at the DoubleTree Hotel Westborough featuring 2 of New York City’s brightest young comedians – Dan Hirshon and Myq Kaplan. Read the full article → from Congregation B’nai Shalom invites Southborough residents to an evening of comedy
It’s pancake time! The 43rd Annual Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, March 4 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Neary School cafeteria. In addition to the pancakes, scouts will serve up sausage and ham, coffee, tea, milk, and OJ. The breakfast is all-you-can-eat, so you’re sure to leave happy. Read the full article → from Reminder: Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast on Sunday
Mark your calendars for one of Southborough’s tastiest fundraisers, the annual Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast at Neary School, which will be held this year on Saturday, March 4. Read the full article → from Save the date: 43rd Annual Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, March 4
Looking for something special to do this weekend? The Southborough Town Scholarship Committee will host a Valentine’s Day Dance (for grown ups!) on Saturday night at the former Indian Meadows in Westborough, now called Acacia. Read the full article → from Reminder: Valentine’s Day Dance on Saturday to benefit town scholarship fund