Southborough’s annual pumpkin lighting and viewing will take place on Sunday, October 12th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Drop off your pumpkins at the Library from 4:30 to 6:30. Read the full article → from Get your pumpkins ready
Events
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Keep an eye out for the girls in green on Heritage Day
Heritage Day is all about fun and games, and thanks to the initiative of a local Girl Scout troop, you’ll be able to take some of the fun home with you. The eighth-graders in Southborough Troop 2766 have put together a 44-page book full of games, puzzles, coloring, and other activities inspired by Southborough and Read the full article → from Keep an eye out for the girls in green on Heritage Day
Cubs win the world series … the Southborough Cubs, that is
The hopes of the Chicago Cubs may have been dashed, but for the Southborough Cubs, it was another story entirely. In the Metrowest Adult Baseball League’s best of three championship series, the Southborough Cubs took both games of a double-header against the Framingham Orioles on Sunday to win the title. Congrats to the Cubies! Read the full article → from Cubs win the world series … the Southborough Cubs, that is
Looking for a good read?
Be sure to visit the Friends of the Southborough Library book sale on Heritage Day (10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Library).You’ll find books for both adults and young readers priced from 25 cents to $2. VHS and books on tape will be for sale, too. And if all that book browsing makes you Read the full article → from Looking for a good read?
A taste of Tomasso’s at home
Tomasso’s executive chef Justin Melnick offers a recipe for Butternut Squash Gnocchi with a Sage and Walnut Pesto in the Metrowest Daily News. Looks perfect for a cool fall evening. If you’re not up for trying the recipe at home, you can sample it at Tomasso’s starting October 9th. Read the full article → from A taste of Tomasso’s at home
Register for the Heritage Day Road Race
The race is a 5-mile run or 3-mile walk to be held on Sunday, October 12 (rain or shine) as part of Heritage Day. The registration cost is $20 if you pre-register, $25 if you register on the day of the race. Register by 10/5 and get a free T-shirt. Registration form, course map, and Read the full article → from Register for the Heritage Day Road Race
Steeple Coffeehouse launches 12th season
The Steeple Coffeehouse will kick off it’s 2008-2009 season (their 12th) on October 11th with a double header featuring returning favorites the Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band and newcomers Dana and Susan Robinson. The Steeple Coffeehouse sets up in Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 7:00 and the show starts at 7:30. Check out the Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse launches 12th season
Boston Globe wine picks
The Boston Globe showcases five low-cost ($10 – $12) Italian reds, at least one of which you can get at Panzano Market here in town. While we’re on the subject, did you know Panzano offers free wine tastings every Friday (5-7 pm) and Saturday (4-7 pm)? Stop by this week and maybe you’ll get a Read the full article → from Boston Globe wine picks
What to look forward to on Heritage Day
Looking to plan out your Heritage Day? Check out the schedule posted on the Rec Department’s website. Some highlights: Sunday, October 12th 10:00 am – Heritage Day Road Race 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Pumpkin Lighting & Viewing Monday, October 13th 10:00 am – Annual Heritage Day Parade 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Fire Read the full article → from What to look forward to on Heritage Day
Art Center accepting grant proposals
From the Southborough Arts Center: “Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science projects due October 15, 2008. The Southborough Cultural Arts Council has set an October 15 deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. These grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities Read the full article → from Art Center accepting grant proposals
Musician returns to Southborough library
Musician Cheryl Melody will put on a performance in the Southborough Library’s children’s room next Thursday (10/2) featuring interactive songs, stories, dances and movements. Recommended ages are newborn to 6. More info from Wicked Local Southborough. Melody has released a number of CDs, some of which are available at the library. You can preview some Read the full article → from Musician returns to Southborough library
Sign up for youth basketball
Registration for Southborough Youth Basketball (SYB) is open now through October 13th. Southborough residents in grades 1-8 can participate in the SYB program. Register online. Read the full article → from Sign up for youth basketball
Parent/child tennis tournament – last day to register
Today is the last day to register for the Second Annual Parent-Child Tennis Tournament sponsored by the Rec Department. The tournament will be held on Sept. 27 and 28. Can’t get enough of tennis tournaments? There’s also the Third Annual Mixed Doubles Tournament on Oct 4 and 5. Registration deadline for this tournament is Sept. Read the full article → from Parent/child tennis tournament – last day to register
Arts Council seeks volunteers
The Arts Council works to bring cultural events for both kids and adults to Southborough. Last year the town assumed responsibility for the Arts Center building, so now the council can focus all their resources on planning programs for the upcoming year. At their kick-off meeting this week, the Arts Council hopes to fill specific Read the full article → from Arts Council seeks volunteers