Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
St. Anne’s Church will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Those who donate will get a coupon for a free pound of Dunkin Donuts coffee. Read the full article → from Blood drive at St. Anne’s Church on Friday
The Southborough Fire Department is once again holding its annual toy drive this year. The majority of toys they collect will go to the Salvation Army in Framingham, but Southborough Youth and Family Services gets first dibs on toys for Southborough families. Read the full article → from Southborough Fire Department collecting toys to help local families
I just got word of this and wanted to pass it along. The DoSomething volunteer club at Algonquin is holding a bone marrow registration drive on Friday at the school. Read the full article → from Bone marrow registration drive at Algonquin on Friday
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School is organizing their annual Aztec Wishes holiday gift drive which benefits the children and their families served by the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) in Marlborough. Read the full article → from Assabet holds annual Aztec Wishes Holiday Gift Drive
Marie Gadbois is an eighth grader at Trottier Middle School. As a child with Downs Syndrome, Marie has been “an inspiration to many” says her mother Karen. Read the full article → from Southborough resident organizes hockey game to benefit those with Down Syndrome
I’m a little late in bringing you this one, but the second annual ARHS Dodgeball Tournament will take place on Saturday, and registrations are due today. Read the full article → from Registrations for second annual ARHS dodgeball tourney due TODAY
A reminder to put your Scouting For Food bag out by your mailbox by 9:00 am on Saturday. Scouts will be by to pick up the bags and deliver them to Pilgrim Church where volunteers will sort and pack up the food. Read the full article → from Reminder: Put out your Scouting For Food bag on Saturday
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