The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their booth on the field at Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Stop by the Gardeners’ booth at Heritage Day
Stop by the Gardeners’ booth at Heritage Day
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.
Enjoy Activities in Heritage Park
Thanks to a Choate Fund Grant, the Town has added tables and a trunk loaded with fun games & equipment to enjoy in the public park.
If you’re looking for a way to spend some quality time with family/friends in town this fall — before it gets too cold to enjoy — make plans to hang out at the newly enhanced downtown Heritage Park.
This month, the Town added new equipment that should give the community a reason to make the most of the public space. Read the full article → from Enjoy Activities in Heritage Park
Fay School hosting Library’s Halloween Party for kids — October 24th
Drop into a free party with story time, costume parade, kids concert and other Halloween themed fun.
The Library and Fay are again partnering up to invite little ones to enjoy Halloween fun this month. Read the full article → from Fay School hosting Library’s Halloween Party for kids — October 24th
Downtown “Oktoberfest” is on for October 18th
The Rotary is inviting the community to the enjoy the flavors of fall at its rescheduled 2nd annual fall festival. No cover charge!
The Oktoberfest that Rotary had to cancel due to the nor’easert in September is back on this fall. The event is rescheduled for the month the festivity is named after.
The Rotary Club of Southborough is putting on the fest with autumn themed drinks, food, and entertainment a week from Sunday — October 18th. Read the full article → from Downtown “Oktoberfest” is on for October 18th
Save the Date for Trunk or Treat — October 24th
The Firefighters and Recreation are teaming up again for another big Halloween celebration for families. And Rec is seeking candy donations to help support the fun.
The community is invited to take part in the 6th annual Trunk or Treat — the free Halloween festivities put on by the Southborough Firefighters Association and Southborough Recreation — on the Saturday before Halloween. Leading up to the event, Southborough Rec is again seeking donations of candy to pass out. Read the full article → from Save the Date for Trunk or Treat — October 24th
Sign up to Run/Walk in the 20th Annual Gobble Wobble
Sign up to shake your tail feathers in the popular Thanksgiving Day race (or walk it)
This Thanksgiving morning marks Southborough’s 20th annual Gobble Wobble! Registration is already open for the popular 5K timed race and 2 mile family-friendly trot. Read the full article → from Sign up to Run/Walk in the 20th Annual Gobble Wobble
Book your time to “Golf Fore ALS” this long weekend
Golfing at the Town course over Heritage Day Weekend helps to raise funds for ALS is in memory of Brian Shifrin and John Wilson.
This weekend, the Southborough Golf Club will open its annual fundraiser for the fight against ALS. The fundraiser will take place from Saturday, October 10 through Monday, October 12. Read the full article → from Book your time to “Golf Fore ALS” this long weekend
Registration is open for kids Dodgeball Tournament
ARHS Boys Hockey's annual fundraiser invites kids in grades 1-8 can compete. Choose between the Co-Ed and Girls Only divisions.
Algonquin Boys Hockey Team is raising money by holding their very popular annual dodgeball tournament for 1st-8th graders. Read the full article → from Registration is open for kids Dodgeball Tournament
Buy tickets to a night of true storytelling — October 24
The night will include Moth GrandSLAM winning tellers alongside community members.
If you enjoy hearing a good (true) story told well, you’ll want to book a ticket for an upcoming event hosted by The Southborough History & Arts Center. Read the full article → from Buy tickets to a night of true storytelling — October 24
Donate at the Bloodmobile — Thursday
Get a long sleeve Patriots themed top in exchange for giving the "gift of life".
The community is asked to donate at 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 — Thursday
Sign kids up for Intro to Wildlife Tracking — October 14
The Southborough Library is bringing back a popular educator on a nature-driven topic. In an upcoming workshop, kids will learn about tracking signs of wildlife. Read the full article → from Sign kids up for Intro to Wildlife Tracking — October 14
Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day (Updated-Again)
Interactive Demos, Tours, and more
SFD is planning to welcome the public to a fun and educational Open House again this Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day (Updated-Again)
The week in ARHS sports
Results from last week’s competitions, media highlights, and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
Friends of Library’s Heritage Day Sale — October 12th
Details on supporting the library through the Friends' biggest annual fundraiser.
The Friends of the Southborough Library’s Heritage Day Sale will feature the usual books and baked goodies, across the street from the main field.
I’m posting details on how the community can support the library by volunteering their help, donating baked goods, or simply shopping the sale. Read the full article → from Friends of Library’s Heritage Day Sale — October 12th