Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
Here is a reminder of what’s happening around town this weekend. Read the full article → from Weekend at a Glance: Kids Night Out tonight, Relief Drive for Puerto Rico, Hazardous Waste collection, and T-Hawks Youth Homecoming
Next Monday, Neary School is hosting its 2nd Annual Family Literacy Night. It’s an evening to celebrate student literacy as a family. It’s also a chance for the school to raise funds for SOS and collect contributions to The Pajama Program. Read the full article → from Neary Family Literacy Night – October 23
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 11th annual Gobble Wobble: Start trotting (or sign up to help out)
Two Southborough schools already sent out requests to collect children’s winter hand-me-downs. Read the full article → from Winter gear collection drive for tots through teens
This Saturday, Southborough is hosting another collection drive for victims of a hurricane. This weekend’s effort will support “Puerto Rico Rises”. Read the full article → from Relief Drive to help Puerto Rico Rise – Saturday
The Kennedy’s return to the Steeple Coffeehouse this Saturday, October 14th. Read the full article → from The Kennedys back at the Coffeehouse this Saturday – October 14
Algonquin students are using fun for kids to help raise funds for school causes. This Sunday, kids can “Welcome in the Fall”. And next Friday, they can enjoy a Kids Night Out. (Which, of course, means parents can enjoy their own night out.) Read the full article → from ARHS fundraisers offer Kids fun Fall day and/or Night Out – Oct 15 & 20
The Friends of the Southborough Library are holding a special fundraiser this month. The Library After Hours Covered Dish Dinner will take place after Library hours on Monday, October 30th, 6:00 – 8:30 pm. Read the full article → from “Library after Hours” Covered Dish Dinner – Oct 30
For Finn and Woodward families two early dismissals are popping up soon: October 19th and Halloween.
At least Woodward parents can take advantage of a fundraiser to help make one of those days easier. Read the full article → from Woodward Jump-Fest: 1/2 day fun for a cause – October 19
There’s a lot happening in Town this Sunday and Monday as Southborough celebrates its heritage. Here is a roundup of all the information you need to enjoy it. Read the full article → from Heritage Day weekend 2017: Everything you need to know (rain or shine)
The rain might impact our ability to put books out in the parking lot. But, be sure to still look for us since the sale is inside the library, too! Read the full article → from Reminder: Friends of Library Book and Bake Sale at Heritage Day (inside, too)
I invited Heritage Day exhibitors to share information on free fun they are offering, fundraisers, and items for sale. Here’s what I learned from the ones who responded. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Exhibitors: Free fun, fundraisers, and more
The Trustees of Reservations is inviting the public back for its 3rd Farm Festival. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm Harvest Festival – Sunday, October 8 (Updated)
You don’t need to be famished to enjoy the annual pie eating contest. But it probably helps. Read the full article → from Save room for the Pie Eating Contest – more Heritage Day fun