Save the date to shop (or book a photo session during) the upcoming annual pre-Thanksgiving artisan/vendor market. Read the full article → from Downtown Winter Market — November 23
Downtown Winter Market — November 23
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.
Santa Day — Sunday morning, December 7th
Santa is scheduled to fly back in on the first weekend in December. The free fun will be familiar. Just be sure to note the schedule change.
Santa will be making his traditional pre-Christmas trip to town on the first Sunday in December. The event is free to all. Read the full article → from Santa Day — Sunday morning, December 7th
Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS — Ends Tuesday
The parent organization for K-8 Public Schools is tapping into town and school pride (and early holiday shopping) with an apparel fundraiser.
SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) is promoting a fundraiser that ends this Tuesday (November 18th). Their online shop is offering a wide variety of school themed clothing. Plus, they’re selling an ever wider variety of Southborough gear. Read the full article → from Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS — Ends Tuesday
Post-Season Update: Some Titans head to XC State Championships
ARHS qualified to send one Cross Country team and 2 individual runners to this week's State Championships
I have a correction to a mistake I made in last Thursday’s post about Algonquin Boys and Girls teams performance at the Cross Country League Championship. Plus, I have the results from their recent Division Championships. Read the full article → from Post-Season Update: Some Titans head to XC State Championships
The week in government
Planning Board; Select Board & School Committee on school building projects next steps; School Committee on Finn & Neary Principals search process; Conservation Commission hearing on Willow St culvert; 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)
Guys and Dolls, Scouting for Food, Book Sale, Veterans Day, Gardeners' November Guest Day, D&D events, K-5 ½ Days, Safer Spaces Fundraiser, Community Hymn Sing, Turkey Trot, AVM Concert, and more
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)
Boros Unified Ballers — Thursday (Updated)
A fundraiser will feature a good natured competition between ARHS Unified Basketball and Northborough First Responders
ARHS’ Unified Basketball will play First Responders in its second annual fundraiser. Read the full article → from Boros Unified Ballers — Thursday (Updated)
Friends of Library Bonus Book Sale – Saturday
Stuff-a-Bag with books for just $5!
The Friends are promoting a special bargain at the hopefully-outdoor Book Sale at the Library this Saturday. Read the full article → from Friends of Library Bonus Book Sale – Saturday
Safer Spaces’ auction fundraiser — Nov 14
The Safer Spaces Project is inviting the community to join them for their 2nd annual fundraiser next week. Funds will aid their continuing work supporting and advocating for LGBTQIA+ youth. Read the full article → from Safer Spaces’ auction fundraiser — Nov 14
Veterans Day on Tuesday
Southborough holds its annual observances on the day of the holiday.
As always, Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day Observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Veterans Day on Tuesday
Post-Season Update: XC still running; Field Hockey and Boys Soccer out (Updated)
ARHS Cross Country came in 2nd at their League Championships last month. This weekend, they head to the Divisional Championships
Two out of three Algonquin varsity teams are advancing to the next round of MIAA Division 1 playoffs tomorrow. In all three games, the lower seed team triumphed.
That’s something the Titans will hope is a trend as they face top seed competitors this Wednesday. Read the full article → from Post-Season Update: XC still running; Field Hockey and Boys Soccer out (Updated)
Common Street Concerts — Nov 15
Pilgrim Church's concert series promotes three acts representing "the best in contemporary folk."
A Southborough church is promoting its concert series, this time with a night featuring four folk artists. Read the full article → from Common Street Concerts — Nov 15
Gobble Wobble Volunteers Needed (Walkers & Runners also welcome!)
Friends of Rec is seeking volunteers to help with its only annual fundraiser. (Of course, race participants are also needed!)
When I originally posted news about this year’s Gobble Wobble, I included the wrong link in one place for volunteer signup. So, I’m promoting the request for volunteers again, along with a reminder of the event details.
Or, help out organizers of the annual feel good community event by joining the flock of volunteers who make the annual fundraiser possible. Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble Volunteers Needed (Walkers & Runners also welcome!)
D&D Game Night for 11-14 yr olds – Nov 14
Mathnasium is promoting a free night of “imagination and fun” next week. Read the full article → from D&D Game Night for 11-14 yr olds – Nov 14