Mark you calendar for the annual Halloween Party sponsored by Southborough Youth and Family Services. Read the full article → from Save the date: SYFS Halloween Party – Friday, October 26
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.
Seeking sponsors for the Gobble Wobble road race
On Thanksgiving morning, the Friends of Southborough Recreation will host the 6th Annual Gobble Wobble road race. It’s the organization’s biggest fundraiser of they year, and they’re looking for sponsors to help make it a success. Read the full article → from Seeking sponsors for the Gobble Wobble road race
Southborough schools to host MCAS forum – Tuesday, October 23
You might remember last year there was considerable discussion about Southborough’s MCAS scores, in particular whether our numbers were up to par with comparable districts. This year, the schools hope to get out in front of the MCAS messaging. Read the full article → from Southborough schools to host MCAS forum – Tuesday, October 23
Pilgrim Church to host interfaith discussion on Islam – Monday, October 22
As part of an ongoing interfaith dialog, Pilgrim Church on Monday will host the Worcester Islamic Society for a conversation about the basics of Islam. While the discussion may help put global events in context, Pilgrim Church Minister Jon Wortmann said the main objective is to understand how Muslims in our own community practice their faith everyday. Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church to host interfaith discussion on Islam – Monday, October 22
At the Southborough Library this week (10/15/12 – 10/20/12): Medical marijuana, Friends meeting, and genealogy
Here’s what’s happening at the Southborough Library this week. Read the full article → from At the Southborough Library this week (10/15/12 – 10/20/12): Medical marijuana, Friends meeting, and genealogy
The week in government (10/15/12 – 10/19/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/15/12 – 10/19/12)
Board of Health chair to discuss medical marijuana at the Southborough Library – October 16
Next month voters in Massachusetts will be asked to weigh in on the question of legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes. Next week at the Southborough Library, resident and chairman of the Southborough Board of Health Dr. Louis Fazen will discuss the issues surrounding medical marijuana. Read the full article → from Board of Health chair to discuss medical marijuana at the Southborough Library – October 16
Steeple Coffeehouse opens for the season on Saturday
Steeple Coffeehouse, located in Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall, will open its 17th season on Saturday with a special performance by the venerable Aztec Two-Step. It will be the debut performance of the acoustic duo’s 40th Anniversary show. Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse opens for the season on Saturday
NSPAC presents ‘Basic Rights in Special Education’ – October 16
Northborough/Southborough (NSPAC) and Westborough (SEPAC) Special Education Parent Advisory Councils Announce “Basic Rights in Special Education” on Tuesday October 16, from 7:00-9:00pm in the library at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough, MA. Read the full article → from NSPAC presents ‘Basic Rights in Special Education’ – October 16
Reminder: Finn Fall Festival on Friday night
Carnival-style games, face painting, crafts, and the always-popular bake sale will highlight the Finn Fall Festival on Friday night. All families are invited – you don’t need to have a child at Finn to attend. Read the full article → from Reminder: Finn Fall Festival on Friday night
Care package drive for the troops this weekend at the Southborough Senior Center
Continuing their tradition of bi-annual care package drives, Southborough resident Lisa Braccio and friends will be hold their fall drive this weekend at the Senior Center. Braccio, who was recently honored for her work on behalf of the troops, says the need is as great now as ever. Read the full article → from Care package drive for the troops this weekend at the Southborough Senior Center
Series of debates between Eldridge and Cavaretta starts tonight
Incumbent state senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) and challenger Dean Cavaretta (R-Stow) will face off in a series of seven debates, with the first taking place tonight in Devens. The two are vying to represent the Middlesex and Worcester District, which encompasses 14 communities including Southborough. Read the full article → from Series of debates between Eldridge and Cavaretta starts tonight
Go pink at Salon Charisma this month to support breast cancer research
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Southborough’s Salon Charisma is holding a fundraiser to put you in the pink. For a $10 donation, they will add a pink hair extension to your hair, and all of the proceeds will go to the Rays of Hope Foundation. Read the full article → from Go pink at Salon Charisma this month to support breast cancer research
At the Southborough Library this week (10/9/12 – 10/13/12): LEGOs and Business Network planning
Here’s what’s happening at the Southborough Library this week. Read the full article → from At the Southborough Library this week (10/9/12 – 10/13/12): LEGOs and Business Network planning