It’s a big weekend in town. Santa arrives, and the opportunities for holiday shopping seem endless. Most of the action takes place downtown, but there are some outliers not to be missed. Here’s a roundup. 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Annual Holiday Kids Shop (Woodward): Sponsored by Boy Scouts Troop 92, the Kids Shop is Read the full article → from Let the holidays in Southborough begin!
Library
Coverage of events at the Southborough Public Library
Bag some books on Wednesday
The Friends of the Southborough Library is holding a “fill a bag” clearance book sale on Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the library. For $5 you get a grocery bag and as many books as you can fit in it. Titles include fiction, non-fiction, hard cover and paperback. The clearance sale will help make Read the full article → from Bag some books on Wednesday
Overheard at the library today
“I never said a prayer for a president before, but I said a prayer for Barack Obama last night.” I think he’s going to need it. Read the full article → from Overheard at the library today
Today’s Heritage Day schedule
7:30 – 9:30 am Vendor set up at St. Mark’s field 9:30 am Parade line up at St. Anne’s Church 10:00 am Annual Heritage Day Parade begins (Boston Rd., Main St., Common St.) 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Heritage Day Book Sale & Bake Sale at the Library 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Fire Department Read the full article → from Today’s Heritage Day schedule
Musician returns to Southborough library
Musician Cheryl Melody will put on a performance in the Southborough Library’s children’s room next Thursday (10/2) featuring interactive songs, stories, dances and movements. Recommended ages are newborn to 6. More info from Wicked Local Southborough. Melody has released a number of CDs, some of which are available at the library. You can preview some Read the full article → from Musician returns to Southborough library
Calling all Francophiles
The Southborough Library is hosting a new French film discussion group. Read more about it in this week’s Community Advocate: “An interest meeting will take place Thursday Sept. 11 at 2 p.m., and subsequent film discussion times will be determined. Southborough Library is located at 25 Main St. For more information, contact Kim Ivers at Read the full article → from Calling all Francophiles