The annual community church service to offer solace to those who need it during the holiday season will be held a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
Events
Coverage of Southborough events. Focus on events taking place in town. Includes features about events related to residents or local organizations. Also includes information on town government's open meetings.
“The True Story of Santa Claus” – Sunday
St. Anne's Church is inviting the community to a "staged reading play" about Santa's origins as St. Nicholas, followed by a Christmas party
St Anne’s Parish is inviting the public to a special Christmas Celebration this Sunday. Read the full article → from “The True Story of Santa Claus” – Sunday
Assabet’s Showcase – Dec 8

Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School is holding its annual “Showcase” for prospective students and parents. Read the full article → from Assabet’s Showcase – Dec 8
Messiah Community Chorus Concert – Sunday
Pilgrim Church will again host the choral performance of selections from Handel's Messiah.

On Sunday, December 11th, the Messiah Community Chorus will perform Handel’s Messiah. Read the full article → from Messiah Community Chorus Concert – Sunday
Tree Trimming Party & Book Sale at the Library
Kids can make and hang ornaments then take home the gift of a free book from the Friends' Holiday Book Sale

This Saturday, December 3rd, the Southborough Library will host its annual kids party to trim the Christmas Tree. While families are there, they can also shop at the Friends of the Library’s Book Sale. Read the full article → from Tree Trimming Party & Book Sale at the Library
St. Mark’s Church’s annual Christmas Bazaar – Saturday

St. Mark’s will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 3rd. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Church’s annual Christmas Bazaar – Saturday
Holiday Sing-a-long for families — Friday Night
The Girl Scouts are inviting all families in Southborough to join them to sing Christmas Carols and other winter favorites.

The Girl Scouts will host their traditional holiday sing-along on Friday night. This year, they are inviting the community to join them. Read the full article → from Holiday Sing-a-long for families — Friday Night
Basketball programs for K and Pre-K
Recreation promotes that players will be hitting the courts for the new season this weekend. Read the full article → from Basketball programs for K and Pre-K
Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough
In honor of Giving Tuesday, I’m running my annual roundup of holiday collection drives in town. Read the full article → from Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough
The week in government

Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
The week in sports
A last look at fall sports and looking ahead to the start of pre-season winter sports. Plus, kudos to seniors with college athletics commitments.

Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Photo Gallery: Gobble Wobble ’22

On Thursday, the community turned out for the 16th Annual Gobble Wobble fundraiser for Friends of Southborough Recreation. I’m sharing some results and photo highlights. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Gobble Wobble ’22
Events this week
Read to a Dog, Blood Drive, Reindeer Quest, caroling, Santa Day, and holiday sales, concerts, and celebrations

Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
Small Business Saturday
Shop Local to support Southborough business owners - and throughout the holiday season

Every year, I encourage readers to support Small Business Saturday by shopping local. (Although, there’s no real reason you have to wait until tomorrow!) Read the full article → from Small Business Saturday