Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
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
Long-time Southborough resident Anita Backer is battling cancer. She is on the list for a bone marrow transplant, but so far has not matched with a donor. To help her, and others, in their fight, Congregation B’nai Shalom will hold a bone marrow registry drive later this month. Read the full article → from Save the date: Bone marrow registration drive to support Southborough resident – August 18
Every year since 1992, the Falconi family has organized a golf tournament to benefit the Southbrough Senior Center. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the town’s seniors, and organizers are looking for sponsors for this year’s event. Read the full article → from Sponsors needed for annual Falconi golf tournament
When six Southborough friends signed up for the 100 on 100, a 1-day 100-mile relay race through the mountains of Vermont, they said they thought it was a good idea. But as the August 13 race approaches, they’ve decided they were crazy. Read the full article → from Southborough women to run 100 miles as fundraiser for youth services
Southborough child care provider Wee Care for Little People will hold a blood drive for Children’s Hospital on Thursday. Read the full article → from Blood drive for Children’s Hospital on Wednesday
Last week I told you about efforts by the Southborough Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to aid victims of the tornadoes earlier this month. Now they’re taking it a step further and they’re asking for your help. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Southborough CERT/MRC collecting donations for tornado victims
The Friends of Southborough Library will host their annual spring book sale this year on Saturday, June 11. Donations of gently-used books will be accepted at the Library during normal operating hours. Read the full article → from Library accepting donations for spring book sale