Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
The weekend is off to a dreary start. Fortunately, the forecast is looking up for a beautiful Pumpkin Stroll and Heritage Day. I’m rounding up all you need to know. But first, there are two unrelated happenings this Saturday. So, here’s the full slate of weekend activities. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Weekend at a glance: Golf for ALS One; Pumpkin Stroll and After Party; and Heritage Day parade, sales and activities (Updated with activity map)
The Friends of the Southborough Library’s Heritage Day Sale will feature the usual books and baked goodies, plus a special table for kids with good-as-new science kits, craft kits, games and more. Read the full article → from Friends of Library Sale: Books, Baked goodies, and a Kids’ table (crafts, science kits, games and more)
The Algonquin Parent Teacher Organization asked to share their October news with Southborough readers. Their biggest news is their calls for financial and volunteer support. Read the full article → from APTO calls for critically needed support: Dollars Drive and school volunteers
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Book talks, Blood Drive, Heritage Day Weekend and more
Note the new times for this year’s pumpkin stroll. (You may also want to make a note to pick up something extra this week to dropoff for the Rotary’s Food Pantry collection.) Read the full article → from Sunday’s Pumpkin Stroll times shifted earlier: Dropoff 2-4, stroll by 4-6 (Food pantry donations encouraged)
It’s a busy fall weekend in Southborough. Here is a reminder of what’s happening around town. Read the full article → from Weekend at a Glance: Outdoors celebrations; school festival; Jedi training; concert; and more
The Town is combining an effort to promote the newly renovated golf course with a fundraiser to support a cause in honor of two key players in its success. Read the full article → from Play Golf for ALS One – Heritage Day weekend
The Bloodmobile will be in town next Wednesday to collect donations for Children’s Hospital patients. Read the full article → from Blood Drive: Give Pints to Half Pints – Wednesday
Since the event always takes place on Thanksgiving, it would be silly to tell you to “save the date”. But, for those of you who like to get in shape for the 5K, this is a friendly reminder that it’s coming upon us. Read the full article → from 13th annual Gobble Wobble: Start trotting and get ready to support Friends of Southborough Recreation
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Senior bike/walk trip, Legos, College Fair, Library Costume Making, Closing the Garden, Outside with Girl Scouts, and more (Updated)
Carnival-style games, face painting, crafts, dancing and the always-popular bake sale. You’ll find it all at the Finn Fall Festival. Read the full article → from Finn Fall Festival next week
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Book Bugs, Slime, APTO nights, senior aerial adventures, independent living advice, and much more (Updated)
Here is a reminder of what’s happening around town this weekend. Read the full article → from Weekend at a Glance: Applefest, Fay Farmer’s Market, Tea & Chocolate at the Library, Farm Dinner and Closing of Art on the Trails
On November 3rd, Linnea Leger will “Walk to Defeat ALS” again. The fundraiser to find a cure for the disease is all the way on the other coast. But her personal cause has deep Southborough roots. Read the full article → from Raising more funds to “Defeat ALS” in memory of Helen Grimm Leger