Next week, the Southborough Library is hosting part 2 of the 4 part “Gorgeous Gardens of New England” series with photographer Joanne Pearson. Read the full article → from More Gorgeous Gardens on Wednesday
More Gorgeous Gardens on Wednesday
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.
Educators invited to free “Counted Out” screening & discussion — March 30th
Teachers (and others interested in the topic) are encouraged to join St. Mark's faculty to view and discuss a film about the power of math and the importance of improving math literacy.
St. Mark’s School is issuing a community invitation, with a special call out to educators. They will be screening an award winning documentary that “has been garnering a great deal of attention in the education world, but it isn’t freely available to the public.”
The film Counted Out focuses on “a crises of our time” and the need to seriously address issues in math education. The screening will be followed by an informal discussion. Read the full article → from Educators invited to free “Counted Out” screening & discussion — March 30th
Donate at the Bloodmobile — March 27th
Get a Boston Strong shirt in exchange for giving the "gift of life".
The community is asked to sign up for time slots with the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — March 27th
Luxury clothing pop-up shopping event — Sunday
The downtown "RuvyaRang" market will feature "authentic Indian" and "fusion artistry" clothing, with options for custom orders.
This Sunday, a “luxury designer pop-up” will be held at the Community House. The “RuvyaRang” event will feature Indian and fusion designs with options for customized orders. Read the full article → from Luxury clothing pop-up shopping event — Sunday
School Committee Revote tomorrow to deal with split vote on School Calendar
There may be a split between NSBORO districts over how to handle religious holidays in the school calendar starting next year. Southborough's School Committee will revote Thursday morning. They could vote to add holidays or eliminate them all together.
Tomorrow morning, the Southborough School Committee will “revote” on the administration’s recommended calendar for the upcoming school year.
That follows a tie vote last week, and the potential for a different decision than the one made by the Regional and Northborough school committees. Read the full article → from School Committee Revote tomorrow to deal with split vote on School Calendar
“Beginning Birding” for 5-11 yr olds at the Library
Register for the free, limited-space "Hands on" event
The Southborough Library is bringing back the nature educators Hands on Nature in two weeks. This time, they’ll be teaching 5-11 year olds about “Beginning Birding”. Read the full article → from “Beginning Birding” for 5-11 yr olds at the Library
Night of Stories – March 27
Members of the NSBORO school community (including parents, teen students, and staff) are invited to apply to take part in the district's second Story Bridge.
The public is invited to be inspired by personal stories told onstage by NSBORO community members next week. Read the full article → from Night of Stories – March 27
Mandarin’s Munchie Madness is tonight
FSYC's fundraiser continues with another local restaurant this evening
Last week, I shared the news that Friends of Southborough Youth Commission is holding its annual March Munchie Madness fundraiser. Tonight is the next event in the series. Read the full article → from Mandarin’s Munchie Madness is tonight
Interboro Community Band Spring Concert – March 28 (Updated)
The Interboro Community Band is playing its annual Spring Concert a week from Friday. This time, the ICB is promoting a monstrous event. Read the full article → from Interboro Community Band Spring Concert – March 28 (Updated)
Comedy Night for SOS — Saturday
The parent organization for Southborough public schools is inviting adults to laugh it up at a fundraiser this weekend.
This weekend’s fundraiser to support the schools features stand up comedy and raffles. Read the full article → from Comedy Night for SOS — Saturday
The week in sports
Pentathlon National Champ & start of spring scrimmages
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
The week in government
Select Board, Regional School Committee, ZBA and more
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
Events this week (Updated – Again)
ARHS Play, Creativity, Narcan Training, Munchie Madness, Author talk, Fungi, Comedy Night, Symphony concert, and Messy Church
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 (Updated – Again)
Sign up for free Narcan Training
Southborough Public Health is continuing its monthly free training sessions for using a drug to reverse opioid overdoses
Free Narcan training sessions and supplies are offered each month at the library this spring — including next week. Read the full article → from Sign up for free Narcan Training