Rain or shine, the place to be on Sunday afternoon is the Beals’ Preserve. Here’s your definitive guide to the festivities. When: Sunday, September 27, 12:00 to 5:00 pm Where: South side of Main St opposite Chestnut Hill Road (map) Parking: South side of Main St., follow the signs Scheduled events: 12:00 – Arrive, picnicking Read the full article → from Your guide to the Beals’ Preserve Celebration on Sunday
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Registration for youth basketball now open
The Southborough Youth Basketball program is open to all Southborough kids in grades 1 through 8. Early registration runs through October 13. After that there is a $25 late fee. Registration is only available online. The basketball season runs from mid-November through late February or early March. Depending on age, both town leagues and travel Read the full article → from Registration for youth basketball now open
Silhouette fundraiser to benefit Southborough Recreation
Here’s a unique opportunity to get a treasured keepsake while benefiting the Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department. The Friends has teamed up with silhouette artist Jean Comerford. They’ll be offering sittings next Friday and Saturday where you’ll be able to get silhouettes made of your kids on the spot. Here are the details. Portraits Read the full article → from Silhouette fundraiser to benefit Southborough Recreation
Save the date: Annual Halloween party
The annual Southborough Youth & Family Services Halloween Party will be held on Friday, October 30 at the Finn School cafeteria. The party features games, crafts, face paining, and treats. And, of course, costumes are encouraged. You can get more details in the event flyer (.pdf). Read the full article → from Save the date: Annual Halloween party
Register for the Heritage Day Road Race
Advance registration for the annual Heritage Day Road Race is open until October 8. You can register online. The cost is $20 in advance and $25 on race day. The race, a 5-mile run or 3-mile walk, will be held on Sunday, October 11 (rain or shine) starting at 10:00 am. I don’t have course Read the full article → from Register for the Heritage Day Road Race
Southborough Public Library Genealogy Club meets September 24
Check out this announcement from the Southborough Library about their just-forming genealogy club: The first meeting of the Southborough Public Library Genealogy Club will be held Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Library, 25 Main Street in Southborough. The Genealogy Club monthly meetings are for people of all skill levels. Learn how to Read the full article → from Southborough Public Library Genealogy Club meets September 24
Concert to benefit the Algonquin Serenity Garden
The Serenity Garden Project at Algonquin aims to create a “quite, contemplative” space in the school’s courtyard where students and faculty can remember those in the Algonquin community who have passed before their time. It’s no coincidence that the project has been funded in large part by the Murphy Sisters Foundation. Plans for the garden Read the full article → from Concert to benefit the Algonquin Serenity Garden
Scarecrow displays to liven up fall celebrations
Apparently scarecrows are all the rage this year in Southborough. There are two separate scarecrow displays/contests planned this fall, one at the Beals’ Preservation Celebration in September and another sponsored by the Southborough Gardeners that will coincide with Heritage Day in October. Participate in both and it’s more bang for your scarecrow buck. Here are Read the full article → from Scarecrow displays to liven up fall celebrations
Steeple Coffeehouse announces shows for their 2009-2010 season
I have to admit that I’ve never been to a Steeple Coffeehouse show. It’s something I will endeavor to correct during their 2009-2010 schedule, the start of which was recently posted. For those of you who don’t know, the Steeple Coffeehouse attracts performers well-known on the blues and folk circuit. They host shows monthly – Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse announces shows for their 2009-2010 season
Shopping for ‘Recreation’
You’ve heard about recreational shopping, but how about shopping for recreation? Southborough Recreation, that is. The Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department will hold a fundraiser at the Jenny Boston boutique in Westborough on Thursday, September 24 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Shoppers will get a 10% discount on merchandise, and up to twenty-five percent Read the full article → from Shopping for ‘Recreation’
Reminder: Falconi Family Golf Tournament on September 21
The annual Falconi Family Golf Tournament will take place next Monday, September 21 at Juniper Hill in Northborough. The tournament is the biggest fundraiser for the Southborough Council on Aging. You can sign up by calling the Senior Center at 508-229-4453 or by visiting the new Senior Center website. Other ways to help the cause Read the full article → from Reminder: Falconi Family Golf Tournament on September 21
Preparations underway for Beals’ Preserve Celebration
Volunteers are working hard to prepare the Beals’ Preserve for its official coming out party on September 27. I walked the main trail on Sunday and crews were out cutting back the brush and forging new side trails. They’re making a lovely spot even lovelier. The celebration of the Beals’ Preserve later this month will Read the full article → from Preparations underway for Beals’ Preserve Celebration
The circus is coming to the Southborough Library
We had the circus that is Hollywood in town earlier this year, and later this month we’ll have the actual circus. At least part of it. Clowns from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will be at the library on September 25 at 10:00 to read stories and generally, you know, clown around. Read the full article → from The circus is coming to the Southborough Library
Children’s room at the library now open
Somehow I went all last week without letting you know that the children’s room at the library is now open once again. It has fresh paint, fresh carpet, and a fresh new layout. The little kids area — complete with the big stuffed bear and moose (or is it a reindeer?) — is now off to Read the full article → from Children’s room at the library now open