Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
It’s that time of year again. Southborough scouts will be filling the shelves at the Southborough Food Pantry, and they need your help. The annual Scouting for Food Drive is the biggest drive of the year for the pantry, and organizers say a good turnout will help them make through the season. Read the full article → from Look for your Scouting for Food bag on Saturday
The Algonquin girls ice hockey team will host an electronic recycling event on Saturday at Hudson High School (69 Brigham Street). Proceeds benefit hockey players from Algonquin, Hudson, and Marlborough. Read the full article → from Recycle your old electronics and benefit girls hockey on Saturday
We haven’t made it through Halloween yet, but Southborough Cub Scouts are already thinking ahead to Christmas. The scouts launched their annual wreath sale yesterday. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts kick of annual holiday wreath and candle sale
The annual Autumn Fair at the Senior Center is coming up on Saturday, November 19, and organizers are looking for donations. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Council on Aging. Read the full article → from Donations sought for Council on Aging Autumn Fair
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Southborough’s Salon Charisma is holding a fundraiser to put you in the pink. For a $10 donation, they will add a pink hair extension to your hair. Read the full article → from Go pink at Salon Charisma this month to support breast cancer research
As you’re out and about running errands this weekend, why not pick up a few items to donate to the troop drive being held this weekend at the Senior Center. 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 Reminder: Troop drive at the Senior Center this weekend
Southborough resident Lynne McKay has been participating in the annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk for the past 14 years. This year for the first time, she and her team will hold some fundraising events to aid their cause. The first event will be held this weekend. Read the full article → from Zumba for a cause on Saturday
On Saturday and Sunday, Southborough resident Lisa Braccio and her friends will hold their 14th 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 Troop drive this weekend to honor Algonquin grad
The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive Friday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Southborough Office Park. The Red Cross mobile bus will be parked outside the building at 132 Turnpike Rd. Read the full article → from Red Cross blood drive in Southborough on Thursday
Southborough Boy Scout Jon Willis and his troop will hold a car wash at the Transfer Station on Saturday to raise funds for his Eagle Scout project to restore trails a Templeman Woods, a parcel of open space located off Cordaville Road just north of the Mass Pike. Read the full article → from Car wash at Transfer Station on Saturday to benefit Eagle Scout project
The Southborough Open Land Foundation invites residents to an open house and work day at the Beals Preserve on Saturday. Read the full article → from Beals Preserve open house and work day on Saturday
The 19th annual Falconi Family Golf Tournament will be held this year on Monday, September 19 at Juniper Hill in Northborough. Read the full article → from Sign up for the Falconi Family Memorial Golf Tournament
For the past six months, 17-year-old Southborough resident Rick Scott has been collecting donations and letters to send to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. It’s part of his Eagle Scout service project, a project he calls “Troops for Troops.” Read the full article → from Southborough scout collecting letters for the troops on 9/11
On Thursday Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough will hold a bone marrow registration drive. Read the full article → from Reminder: Bone marrow registration drive to support Southborough resident – Thursday