Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
Reminder, the Boy Scouts from Troop 1 are hauling away Christmas Trees tomorrow morning (Saturday, January 7th). It’s a one time deal – so if you plan to take advantage, act quick. Read the full article → from Reminder: Contact scouts by 8pm tonight and drag your tree outside by 9am on Saturday
St. Anne Church will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Read the full article → from Community blood drive at St. Anne Church – Friday, January 6
As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. Read the full article → from Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th
As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. Read the full article → from Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th
Are you looking for a creative teacher gift? Instead of yet another mug or Christmas ornament, why not give Southborough teachers the resources they need to be creative and innovative through the Southborough Education Foundation’s Red Apple Program. Read the full article → from Reminder – Red Apple Awards donations due Tuesday
Here is a reminder of what’s happening around town this weekend. It’s another busy one. Read the full article → from Weekend at a Glance: Kids’ art, Anything Goes, robotics, Holiday Art & Gift Sale, Lessons & Carols, Handel’s Messiah, and a Winter Concert – Plus free Parent’s Afternoon Out
Algonquin Regional High School is holding its annual holiday concert combining bands and choruses. Read the full article → from ARHS Holiday Concert – Dec 22
On Sunday, December 11th, the Messiah Community Chorus will perform Handel’s Messiah. Read the full article → from Handel’s Messiah concert at Pilgrim Church this Sunday
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: School open houses & admission events, Kids crafts & legos, musical & concerts
Last week I shared a story about two girls raising funds to buy presents for patients at Children’s Hospital. I had a typo in one of the email addresses. So, if you reached out and didn’t hear back, please try again with the corrected information. Read the full article → from Correction: How to contact “Pretzels for Presents”
I always feel like the first Saturday in December should be turned into a Richard Scarry book for kids, “The Busy, Busy Day”.
Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this weekend. Read the full article → from Weekend at a Glance: Christmas sales and celebrations (and robotics)
The Girl Scouts will hold their traditional holiday sing-a-long this Friday. Read the full article → from Girl Scout sing-a-long and toy drive this Friday night
Santa Day organizers have contacted me to share some exciting changes for this year’s event. Read the full article → from Santa Day: New entertainment; pre-purchasing tickets, accomodating special needs, and more (Updated)
The Friends of the Southborough Library will host a Christmas Sale on Saturday, December 3 at the library. Pick up some great gifts for the book-lovers on your list, or maybe a few for yourself. Read the full article → from Friends of the Southborough library Christmas Sale – Saturday, December 3