Kids need to shop for the holidays too, and each year Southborough Boy Scouts offer them a safe and fun environment to do just that. The annual Troop 92 Kids Shop will be held this year on Saturday, December 3 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Woodward School. Read the full article → from Boy Scouts to help kids with their holiday shopping on Saturday
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.
Assabet holds annual Aztec Wishes Holiday Gift Drive

Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School is organizing their annual Aztec Wishes holiday gift drive which benefits the children and their families served by the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) in Marlborough. Read the full article → from Assabet holds annual Aztec Wishes Holiday Gift Drive
Don’t forget, Santa arrives on Saturday

It’s time to make your list and check it twice because Santa Claus is coming to town on Saturday. He’ll arrive by helicopter (weather permitting) at noon at St. Mark’s field. Read the full article → from Don’t forget, Santa arrives on Saturday
Reminder: National Grid hearing Tuesday night at Trottier

The Department of Public Utilities will hold a public hearing on Tuesday night at Trottier Middle School to discuss the response by National Grid to Tropical Storm Irene, as well as to the October Nor’easter. Read the full article → from Reminder: National Grid hearing Tuesday night at Trottier
The week in government (11/28 – 12/2)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (11/28 – 12/2)
A preview of holiday happenings in Southborough

December is a busy month in Southborough. To help with your planning, I’ve put together a list of all the holiday events I know about. I’ll share more detail on each of them as the dates get closer, but here are the basics so you can get them on your calendar. Read the full article → from A preview of holiday happenings in Southborough
St. Mark’s rink open for skating on Monday

With a professional development day for teachers on Monday, Southborough kids have an extra long Thanksgiving break. If you’re looking for something to do with the kids next Monday, how about taking them skating? Read the full article → from St. Mark’s rink open for skating on Monday
Two more chances to sign up for Thursday’s Gobble Wobble

When advanced registration closed last night, more than 800 runners and walkers had registered for Thursday’s Gobble Wobble Road Race. The kids’ Fun Run is nearly full in all age groups. If you haven’t signed up yet and you want to, there’s still time. Read the full article → from Two more chances to sign up for Thursday’s Gobble Wobble
Magic show at the Southborough Library on Saturday for kids who love to read

Magician Greg McAdams brings his I Love to Read! magic show to the Southborough Library on Saturday, November 19. The entertaining and educational show combines magic, puppetry, storytelling, and audience participation. Read the full article → from Magic show at the Southborough Library on Saturday for kids who love to read
Still time to sign up for the Gobble Wobble next week; volunteers needed

Haven’t gotten around to signing up for the Gobble Wobble Road Race next week? There’s still time. Advance registration for runners closes on November 22, and for walkers on November 23. If there’s still space, you can also sign up the day of the race. Read the full article → from Still time to sign up for the Gobble Wobble next week; volunteers needed
Save the date: Santa Claus is coming to town – December 3

I look forward to this one all year — so does my little one. Santa will arrive in Southborough in his usual flashy style (weather permitting) on December 3. Read on for more details. Read the full article → from Save the date: Santa Claus is coming to town – December 3
Steeple Coffeehouse opens its season on Saturday

The Steeple Coffeehouse, located in Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall, will open its 2011-2012 season on Saturday by welcoming Zoë Lewis to the stage. Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse opens its season on Saturday
Get your Thanksgiving goodies at Assabet next week

Stressed out about getting all that food on the table for Thanksgiving next week? Let Assabet help you out. Read the full article → from Get your Thanksgiving goodies at Assabet next week
Southborough life and wellness coach celebrating success with an open house on Saturday
Southborough resident Marilyn Taylor is marking 20 years as a life, health, and wellness coach, and she’s inviting you to help her celebrate at an open house this weekend. A group of her artist friends will also be there showing off their creations, and there will be food and celebratory beverages. Read the full article → from Southborough life and wellness coach celebrating success with an open house on Saturday