A call for art supplies from the Southborough Arts Center: Do you have scrap fabric, buttons, yarn, lonely socks that don’t have a purpose? Paper, fiber, paints, and scissors all come in handy for our projects. We’d love to use them for our kids classes! Any extra art supplies you have lying around the house Read the full article → from What to do with that extra sock, button, or string
Events
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Save the date: A music show for the whole family
The Steeple Coffeehouse in conjunction with the Southborough Arts Center is putting on a family concert featuring folk singers Nerissa & Katryna Nields. It will take place at Pilgrim Church on Saturday, November 14, at 3:00 pm. The Nields sisters will perform songs from their CD All Together Singing in the Kitchen (follow the link Read the full article → from Save the date: A music show for the whole family
Reminder: Halloween party Friday night
Southborough library announces amnesty days
If you have overdue books at the Southborough Library, this one’s for you. During the first two weeks of November, the library will forgive overdue fines on Southborough library books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs and videos in exchange for a donation of paper goods, or laundry or dish soap, for the Southborough Food Pantry. No word Read the full article → from Southborough library announces amnesty days
Call for entries: Annual juried art show at the Southborough Arts Center
Are you an artist? Consider submitting your work to the Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibit that opens at the Southborough Arts Center on November 13. The judges are Colleen Moore and sculptor Cecilia DelGaudio. Several monetary prizes will be awarded. Three works may be submitted by each artist. All media is welcome. Works must be Read the full article → from Call for entries: Annual juried art show at the Southborough Arts Center
RAP registration opens today
Registration opens today for RAP (Recreation After-School Program) Session 2. Programs start November 9 and are offered at all four Southborough schools — Finn, Woodward, Neary, and Trottier. You can view the offerings and find registation information on the Recreation Department website. Read the full article → from RAP registration opens today
Photos from yesterday’s Halloween Parade
Southborough kicked off Halloween week yesterday with the annual Southborough Firefighters Association Halloween Parade. The weather could not have been more perfect, and the kids could not have been any more adorable. See for yourself. Click a thumbnail below to view the images as a slideshow. Read the full article → from Photos from yesterday’s Halloween Parade
New at the Southborough Library
Here are some new selections for kids and adults at the Southborough Library. ADULT: Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen A hilarious and moving memoir–in the spirit of Anne Lamott and Nora Ephron–about a woman who returns home to her close-knit Mennonite family after a personal crisis. (Library catalog | Amazon) And Another Read the full article → from New at the Southborough Library
Reminder: Halloween parade on Sunday
Wag The Dog to visit the Southborough Library
If you have a kid who is into The Wiggles, you won’t want to miss this event at the Southborough Library next week. Wags The Dog will visit the library next Wendesday, October 28, from 10:00 am to noon. There will be music, stories, and of course, lots of photo opportunities, so bring your camera. Read the full article → from Wag The Dog to visit the Southborough Library
Art you can wear: A fundraiser for the Southborough Cultural Arts Council
On Thursday night the Southborough Cultural Arts Council will hold a special event and sale at Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs in Westborough. Here are all the details: Join us for a unique shopping experience as Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs and the Southborough Cultural Arts Council join together to bring you a trunk show featuring the Read the full article → from Art you can wear: A fundraiser for the Southborough Cultural Arts Council
Construction on Cordaville park is underway
Construction began a few weeks ago on the Cordaville Triangle — the wedge-shaped parcel of land at the intersection of Cordaville and Southville Roads. The site is being converted into a neighborhood park. MBTA Triangle Committee member Nancy Vargas recently gave me a tour of the site and pointed out its various features. The park is Read the full article → from Construction on Cordaville park is underway
Children’s music program at the library on Thursday
Treat your toddler to a special music program at the library on Thursday. Southborough resident Dave Garden will present Music Together, a collection of songs and dance to engage the little ones. Dave performs in a variety of choirs throughout Central and Western Massachusetts including work with WPI Festival Chorus, Anna Maria, UMass Amherst and Read the full article → from Children’s music program at the library on Thursday
A roundup of Halloween events in Southborough
Halloween decorations are popping up all over town. This Harry Potter-themed display on Parkerville Road south of Route 9 is one of my favorites (thanks for the tip, Sue!). If you’ve created a great display, or see one around town, send me photos. There are a number of opportunities for Halloween fun leading up to Read the full article → from A roundup of Halloween events in Southborough