The library’s end of summer Outer Space Party will be held tomorrow at the Southborough Arts Center (map). The event starts at 11:00 am and features games, crafts, and food. It’s open to kids of all ages. The party caps of a summer of reading events, all with a space theme. The celebration had to Read the full article → from Reminder: Library end of summer party tomorrow
Events
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Beading workshop offered at the library
The Southborough Library will hold a Beading Workshop on Tuesday, August 25, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the library. Pat Ellis will teach basic beading techniques and some wire wrapping for ages 14 and up. There will be an $8.00 fee for materials, and payments are to be made to the Friends of the Read the full article → from Beading workshop offered at the library
Do you want to help shape the future of the Southborough Library?
If so, now’s your chance. There is a new vacancy on the library’s Board of Trustees and they’re looking for someone to fill it. Here’s a description of the position: The Library Trustees are ultimately responsible for the direction and mission of the public library and the board works with the Library Director and staff Read the full article → from Do you want to help shape the future of the Southborough Library?
Reminder: Sign up for art camp by Monday
The Southborough Arts Center is offering two weeks of art classes for children starting August 17. But if you haven’t already, you’ll need to sign up soon. Registration closes on Monday. There are both one-day and four-day programs in pottery, painting, cartooning, kite-making, and more. You can find all the information, including how to sign Read the full article → from Reminder: Sign up for art camp by Monday
The best restaurant west of Boston is one of our own
When you think about the best restaurants west of Boston, maybe you’re thinking about something in Brookline. Or perhaps Wellesley or Newton. Or Waltham. But what you really should be thinking about is a little place right in your own backyard. That’s because Boston Magazine recently named Southborough’s own Tomasso Trattoria the best restaurant west Read the full article → from The best restaurant west of Boston is one of our own
Saluting the musical at St. Mark’s School
St. Mark’s Summer Music Institute culminates on Friday night with the performance A Salute to the American Musical, a revue of songs from the American musical theater tradition. Student performers enrolled in the summer music program have been rehearsing for the past two weeks in preparation for the performance. They’ll be directed by Martha Collins Read the full article → from Saluting the musical at St. Mark’s School
What to do with your kids
Rain is in the forecast again today. For those of us with little ones, finding things to keep them occupied and amused this summer has been a challenge. If you’re looking for some ideas — and a way to save some cash — the library has a whole bunch of discount coupons to area attractions. They Read the full article → from What to do with your kids
Clean up at the library continues
The carpet has been ripped out, the bookshelves and all the books are in storage, and the walls have been repaired. What remains in the children’s room of the library is a blank slate of sorts. Last month’s flood means the library gets to do some unplanned sprucing up. When I stopped by last week, Read the full article → from Clean up at the library continues
Southborough skaters spruce up skills
The Southborough Recreation department sponsored a skate board clinic this weekend. Here’s a report from Rec Director Doreen Ferguson: Southborough Recreation and Eastern Boarder ran our first Free Skate Board Clinic this past Saturday. It was a tremendous success. The 20 participants that attended were excited to be there and really enjoyed interacting with the Read the full article → from Southborough skaters spruce up skills
Library end of summer party moved to new location
The Southborough Library had a packed schedule of reading events for kids this summer, but the July rainstorm that flooded the children’s room set them scrambling to make new arrangements for many of those events. Most notably, the end of summer Outer Space Party scheduled for Friday, August 14 will be held at the Southborough Read the full article → from Library end of summer party moved to new location
Volunteers needed for Summer Nights
The Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help out with this year’s Summer Nights celebration scheduled for Sunday, August 30 (rain date August 31). Here’s what they need: 6 adults for parking and dunk tank 10 teens or adults for the 3 inflatable 6 teens or adults for face painting (art experience a plus) Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for Summer Nights
Cheap eats: The Recession Stand
The Recession Stand, a new hot dog stand at 169 Boston Road, has been getting its fair share of press recently thanks in part to its clever name. Here’s a recent video about the vendor from NECN. So has anyone given the place a try? Read the full article → from Cheap eats: The Recession Stand
Exploring the Bay Circuit trail
A few weeks ago I came across an editorial in the Boston Globe about the Bay Circuit trail, a 173-mile trail that winds its way through 34 towns outside of Boston. The editorial said the Bay Circuit Alliance was looking to connect fragmented portions of the trail, including one in Southborough. It was the first Read the full article → from Exploring the Bay Circuit trail
Lower level of the library likely closed for several more weeks
The Southborough Library is still cleaning up from the epic storm two weeks ago, and the lower level will likely be closed “well into August” said Facilities Manager Phil Rinehart. While the clean up happens, Rinehart said he planned to meet with library and town officials to figure out how to prevent similar flooding in Read the full article → from Lower level of the library likely closed for several more weeks