Rounding up local efforts to share the joy of Christmas lights and displays. Read the full article → from Spreading Holiday Cheer: Christmas display extravaganza and mapping “outstanding” lights
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.
Get your gifts wrapped: Fundraiser for SYFS, Dec 13-19
Another fundraiser is supporting Southborough Youth & Family Services this season. This one offers to wrap your holiday gifts in exchange for donations to support the agency. Read the full article → from Get your gifts wrapped: Fundraiser for SYFS, Dec 13-19
Events this week: Gardening webinar, Autism speaker, ARHS musical, and Santa Day
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Gardening webinar, Autism speaker, ARHS musical, and Santa Day
The week in government: School Committee and much 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: School Committee and much more
Weekend at a Glance: Silent Auction thru Sunday (Santa Day being postponed)
Highlights of events in and around Southborough this weekend. Read the full article → from Weekend at a Glance: Silent Auction thru Sunday (Santa Day being postponed)
More small businesses you can support in Southborough
I’m running an updated listing of businesses you can support in Southborough, including new vendor categories. Read the full article → from More small businesses you can support in Southborough
Charity roundup: More support for families in need and more community members doing good
I have a number of items to share about organizations and residents doing good this season. Read the full article → from Charity roundup: More support for families in need and more community members doing good
Webinar on saving pollinators (and success of Breakneck Hill’s pollinator habitat) – Monday
On Monday evening, you can learn about how to use an expert’s list of plants to support native pollinators at risk. You can also hear about the success of a special pollinator initiative based in town. Read the full article → from Webinar on saving pollinators (and success of Breakneck Hill’s pollinator habitat) – Monday
Santa Day postponed to next weekend – Dec 12
With rain in the forecast for tomorrow, Santa Day organizers have opted to shift the event by one week. Read the full article → from Santa Day postponed to next weekend – Dec 12
Southborough Library fully closed next week (Updated)
The Library will fully close for one week. So, if you’re looking to check out materials, act quickly. Read the full article → from Southborough Library fully closed next week (Updated)
ARHS Dramahawks insist “The Show Must Go On(line)” – Dec 10 & 11
Algonquin’s annual musical wasn’t scrapped this year. As the title promotes, the play will be performed online. Read the full article → from ARHS Dramahawks insist “The Show Must Go On(line)” – Dec 10 & 11
Winter on the farm: “Reindeer”, Animal tracking at night, and Winter Storywalk (Updated)
Chestnut Hill Farm is holding events to celebrate winter and the holidays this month. Read the full article → from Winter on the farm: “Reindeer”, Animal tracking at night, and Winter Storywalk (Updated)
Collecting kids’ books, games, and craft supplies for families in need
Are your toy shelves overloaded with games your kids have outgrown? Donate them to families in transition. Read the full article → from Collecting kids’ books, games, and craft supplies for families in need
Special Home Decor sale will partially benefit Youth & Family Services – Fri & Sat
Part of the proceeds from a pop up sale of gently used “upscale staging” decor will benefit Southborough Youth and Family Services. Read the full article → from Special Home Decor sale will partially benefit Youth & Family Services – Fri & Sat