The Southborough Recreation spring catalog is now available on the department’s website. You can register anytime by mail or by visiting the Rec. Department office at 21 Highland Street (the Arts Center building). Online registration starts February 4. There are programs and events tailored to all age groups, as well as special events like the Read the full article → from Spring 2009 recreation schedule posted
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Hone your Photoshop skills this weekend
As a novice photographer, Photoshop is a key tool in my arsenal. It’s very rare that I’ll get my camera settings just right or the image composed exactly as I envisioned, so it’s nice to know I’ve got some serious post-processing power to fall back on. But the problem is, I know how to use Read the full article → from Hone your Photoshop skills this weekend
Winter RAP registration starts today
Online registration for Recreation After School Programs (RAP) begins today. Walk-in registration starts tomorrow. The winter RAP schedule runs February 2 through March 20. Programs are offered at Finn, Woodward, Neary, and Trottier and cover everything from cheerleading to martial arts to cooking to woodworking. There’s even a program at Woodward for Beasties drawing with Read the full article → from Winter RAP registration starts today
Kids classes at the Arts Center tomorrow
Emily Van Nort, the director of the Arts Center, emailed me about some last-minute classes at the Arts Center tomorrow: This Tuesday, January 20th we are offering two kids classes in the morning from 10-12. You may register via email and I will add you to the class list. We have a clay class available Read the full article → from Kids classes at the Arts Center tomorrow
Southborough Players are “Closer Than Ever”
The Southborough Players have come a long way. Last spring the 40-year-old community theater group almost went dark due to lack of support. This weekend they’ll present their latest show, the musical revue “Closer Than Ever.” The Southborough Players describe the show like this: “Closer Than Ever” is a musical revue of 20-plus songs by Read the full article → from Southborough Players are “Closer Than Ever”
Arts Center looking for volunteers
Now that their elevator is up and running, the Arts Council is looking forward to offering a full schedule of events and programs in 2009. But in order to make that happen, they need your help. There are a range of opportunities available through the Arts Council and Friends of the Arts Center, whether you Read the full article → from Arts Center looking for volunteers
What to do this weekend: Steeple Coffeehouse
The Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday will feature folk singer-songwriter Mark Erelli. In a review of his latest album Delivered, the website Allmusic.com raved, “When it comes to providing thoughtful, compelling folk-rock and Americana, Erelli is a masterful expert.” Want a preview of Erelli’s music? Check out the samples on his MySpace page. The show starts Read the full article → from What to do this weekend: Steeple Coffeehouse
Arts Center elevator (finally!) fixed
Talk about your Christmas miracles. The Southborough Arts Center had been without the use of its only elevator for multiple years. Without the elevator, the Arts Council could not use their third-floor exhibit space because there was no ADA-compliant access to it. And what’s an arts center without its exhibit space? “We held events like Read the full article → from Arts Center elevator (finally!) fixed
Upcoming at the Arts Center: Watercolor collage workshop
If you’re a watercolor artist looking to expand your craft, the Arts Center has a class for you. Artist Crist Filer will lead a workshop this Sunday on his unique watercolor collage technique. Students should bring along one of their own watercolors they feel lacks that something special. Filer will help students dissect it in Read the full article → from Upcoming at the Arts Center: Watercolor collage workshop
Late train for First Night revelers
Heading into Boston to celebrate First Night on Wednesday? A late train has been added to schedule, so you can stay for the fireworks and still make it home on the commuter rail. The last train on the Framingham/Worcester line is scheduled to leave South Station at 1:00 am and will make all stops, including Read the full article → from Late train for First Night revelers
Youth baseball and softball registration open
Registration for the spring 2009 baseball and softball seasons is now open. Sign up by December 31 for an early bird discount. Registration runs through February, but spaces are limited and a late fee is assessed after January 15. Programs are available for boys and girls aged 5-16. For more information and to register, visit Read the full article → from Youth baseball and softball registration open
Save the Date: Southborough Fire Ball
Mark your calendars and book your babysitters. The Southborough Fire Ball, a fundraiser for a new aerial ladder truck for the Southborough Fire Department, will be held on Saturday, March 7th at the Best Western Royal Plaza in Marlborough. There will be cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dancing. Tickets are $100 per person. All proceeds Read the full article → from Save the Date: Southborough Fire Ball
Southborough kid plays Ghost of Christmas Past
Catching a performance of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol is a holiday tradition for many. If you plan on taking in one of the performances this weekend at Worcester’s newly renovated The Hanover Theatre, pay special attention to the Ghost of Christmas Past played by 10-year-old Southborough resident Lexi Ryan. The young Lexi Read the full article → from Southborough kid plays Ghost of Christmas Past
Holiday Arts Festival at Algonquin
The Algonquin orchestra and choirs, along with soloists and small ensembles will perform a holiday concert on Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm in the Algonquin auditorium. The lobby outside the auditorium will be decorated with student art work. Read the full article → from Holiday Arts Festival at Algonquin