Knitting was all the rage a few years back (I have baskets full of partially completed projects to prove it). Crochet never quite had the same cache, which is a shame because it’s quick to learn and fun to do. If you’ve always wanted to learn to crochet, now’s your chance. Southborough residents Nancy Safiol Read the full article → from New crochet class at the library
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.
Finn March Madness Road Race
Despite what you might see when you look out the window, spring is right around the corner, and so is the first road race of the season. The Finn SOS is sponsoring the first ever Finn March Madness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk on Saturday, March 28th. The event will raise money for Finn School. Advance registration Read the full article → from Finn March Madness Road Race
Arts Center classes start Tuesday
A new session of classes at the Southborough Arts Center starts up this week. There are kids’ programs in clay, drawing and cartooning, painting, and pottery, as well as classes for parents and toddlers and Girl Scout workshops. For the adults, there is a pottery class along with single-day workshops in collage, digital photography, and Read the full article → from Arts Center classes start Tuesday
Rotary talent show Friday night
There’s still time to get tickets for the annual Southborough Rotary Talent Show happening on Friday night at Trottier. Purchase advance tickets for $10 tomorrow morning in the Trottier lobby between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Or buy them at the door for $15. Organizer and Trottier teacher Pamela Lunder tells me the show will feature Read the full article → from Rotary talent show Friday night
Southborough Unscheduled – tonight!
What will you do tonight? I can tell you what Southborough kids won’t be doing: homework. Or organized sports. Or any other school-scheduled activity. Tonight is the annual Southborough Unscheduled, a night where parents and kids take a break from a hectic life and enjoy some much-needed family time. The flyer says that in addition Read the full article → from Southborough Unscheduled – tonight!
Senior Center newsletter for March/April
According to Pam LeFrancois, director of the Southborough Senior Center, Southborough has about 1,400 residents over the age of 60. About half of them participate in programs and activities at the Southborough Senior Center on Cordaville Road. If you’re one of them — or if you’re just curious about what goes on in the Senior Read the full article → from Senior Center newsletter for March/April
It’s not too late to buy your Fire Ball tickets
The folks organizing the Southborough Fire Ball — an event to raise money for a new aerial ladder truck — are putting the finishing touches on their plans this week. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing. It will happen this Saturday night at the Best Western Royal Plaza in Marlborough. And it’s not too late to Read the full article → from It’s not too late to buy your Fire Ball tickets
3 things to do this weekend
Photo by chocolate monster mel Buffalo Soldier presentation – Saturday The Buffalo Soldier exhibit at the Southborough Historical Museum continues this weekend. Guest speaker Benny White representing the Massachusetts 54th Regiment will attend in period costume to deliver an hourly “fireside chat.” The exhibit is open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The museum is Read the full article → from 3 things to do this weekend
What Southborough is reading, and watching
Every so often the Central Mass library updates a list of the most popular titles in their catalog. While they don’t break the list down by town, it’s probably a safe assumption that what’s popular in all of Central Mass is also popular in Southborough. Here are the top books and videos as measured by Read the full article → from What Southborough is reading, and watching
Comedy show tonight at Trottier
In need of a laugh? How about some comedy at Trottier? “A Night of Comedy and Improv Smack Down” with comedian Tom Franck and the Algonquin Improvisation Group takes place tonight at Trottier. It’s a fundraising benefit for the Algonquin wrestling team. Franck grew up in Framingham, but now works out of LA. You can Read the full article → from Comedy show tonight at Trottier
Not-so-winter wonderland at Chestnut Hill Farm
There was more mud than snow at yesterday’s Winter Wonderland event at Chestnut Hill Farm, but about a dozen people turned out to walk the trails anyway. The event sponsored by the Open Space Commission promised snowman building, sledding, and snow angels. Alas, mother nature had other plans. Read the full article → from Not-so-winter wonderland at Chestnut Hill Farm
A look at the Algonquin Seniors art exhibit
I stopped by the Arts Center last weekend to check out their first exhibit of the year. The show features the work of Algonquin seniors and includes drawing, painting, photography, and collage pieces. Here’s a peak, but to see for yourself, stop by the Arts Center from 1:00 to 4:00 on either Saturday or Sunday. Read the full article → from A look at the Algonquin Seniors art exhibit
Fire Ball tickets on sale Saturday
If you haven’t purchased tickets for the Southborough Fire Ball yet, you’re running out of time. The Fire Ball is a fundraiser for the purchase of a new aerial ladder truck for the fire department, and 150 of your neighbors have already bought their tickets. The good news is you’ll have an opportunity to pick Read the full article → from Fire Ball tickets on sale Saturday
Winter Wonderland at Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill Farm will be a winter wonderland on Sunday with activities for kids of all ages including snowman making, sledding, and snow angels. Or take a break from the activity for a quiet stroll along the nature trails. The Winter Wonderland event happens on Sunday from noon to 2:00 pm. Read the full article → from Winter Wonderland at Chestnut Hill