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.
In case you missed noticing, there are some school holidays that are likely not work holidays for most parents, plus a few professional development days coming up. The first is this coming Thursday, September 21st (Rosh Hashannah). Read the full article → from What to do about school days off: Rec Fun Days in Northborough and Home Alone Safety classes
To mark the end of the Art on the Trails exhibit, a Poetry Walk is planned for that day. Read the full article → from Poetry Walk marks closing of Art on the Trails – September 24
The time for town ballers to sign up is now, especially 4th-8th graders. Read the full article → from Youth Basketball: Register now; Free clinics starting Sunday for 4th-8th graders
Northborough’s big annual community event is Applefest. It kicks off Thursday and is continuing through Sunday. Read the full article → from Applefest weekend in Northborough: Thursday – Sunday
According to New York Times columnist Ron Lieber, speaking to children about money can be an emotionally fraught topic for parents of all income levels. Through his bestselling book, and next week in Southborough, Lieber seeks to advise parents on the right conversations. Read the full article → from Teaching kids about money: “The Opposite of Spoiled” – September 19
The community is being invited to come out an hike in our town the weekend after next. Saturday, September 23rd is Hike Southborough Day. Read the full article → from Hike Southborough Day – September 23 (Updated)
Once again, the Southborough Cultural Arts Council is again in desperate need for volunteers. They are looking for some fresh blood and/or – by my reading – return of some old blood. Read the full article → from Got Culture? SCAC needs you (Learn more at info night – Sept 19) (Updated)
A local fundraiser will help kids have fun while raising funds for a classmate’s personal cause. Read the full article → from Putting for Purple: 4th annual “Fun-raiser” for Epilepsy – Sept 17
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Historical, Library Trustees, Personnel Board, School Committee, and Conservation Commission
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Autumn Fair volunteers, Willy Wonka preview, Hats for Houston, Putting for Purple & much more
Whether you have a baby just beginning to show interest in songs, or preschoolers ready to sit through a story and enjoy some crafts, the Southborough Library has something to offer. Read the full article → from Story times starting up again at the Library: Babies through Preschoolers
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week (and an update on what’s not). Read the full article → from Weekend at a Glance: Southborough Community Fund fundraising dinner, Farmers Market, Jr soccer, and Tales & Tails Meet & Greet
The Northborough – Southborough School District is continuing its expert speaker series for parents and teachers. Up first this fall is a September 18th presentation on reducing students’ anxieties. Read the full article → from District Keynote series: “Reducing Anxiety in Children” – Sept 18
The “Beyond Tazo & Lipton” tasting and talk will be run by “an International Tea Masters Association-certified tea sommelier”. Read the full article → from Educated Eating series at the Library: Tea tasting this Thursday