The latest in The Women’s Murder Club series, 8th Confession, is now at the Southborough Library. Also an oldie but goodie from the Yarn Girls. And on the children’s side, how can you not be intrigued by a book titled 10 Lucky Things That Have Happened to Me Since I Nearly Got Hit by Lightning? Read the full article → from New at the library this week
Events
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Upcoming classes at the Arts Center
The final session of the 2008-2009 season starts next Tuesday, so sign up for classes while you still can. For adults there’s a series on life drawing and pottery, plus a one-session basket weaving class on April 30. And for kids there are programs in clay, drawing and cartooning, painting, and pottery, as well as Read the full article → from Upcoming classes at the Arts Center
The latest on the Adam Sandler movie
I know you’ve all be waiting with bated breath to hear more about the Adam Sandler movie that may be coming to town, and I can tell you from last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting that the town is thiiiiis close to signing the deal with Columbia Pictures. “We’re in pretty good shape on everything,” Read the full article → from The latest on the Adam Sandler movie
Documentary follows Southborough’s Luis Tiant to Cuba
Red Sox great Luis Tiant is a long way from home. Born in Cuba, Tiant left the island in 1961 at age 20. After 19 seasons in the Major Leagues, including 8 with the Red Sox (1971-1978), he retired and now lives in Southborough. A new documentary produced by Kris Meyer and the Farrelly brothers Read the full article → from Documentary follows Southborough’s Luis Tiant to Cuba
Reminder: April vacation activities
It’s school vacation week, and the weather forcast doesn’t look too promising. Fortunately, there are a number of indoor activities happening this week at the library, the Arts Center, and Gulbankian’s to name a few. For more information, see the complete list of April vacation activities around town. Read the full article → from Reminder: April vacation activities
Metrowest is the new Hollywood
Southborough isn’t the only Metrowest town seeing stars this spring. Kevin Costner and Ben Affleck were in Framingham this week. Southborough’s brush with the Hollywood famous will happen in May assuming all the contracts get signed. I’ll have an update on that hopefully next week, so stay tuned. Read the full article → from Metrowest is the new Hollywood
Buffalo Soldier exhibit wrapping up this weekend
If you haven’t checked out any of the Buffalo Soldier exhibits, you have one more chance. For the past 6 weeks or so, Stony Brook Museum has presented Southborough resident Pete DePina‘s collection of Buffalo Soldier memorabilia along with various guest speakers. On Sunday the exhibit moves to the hall at Pilgrim Church and will Read the full article → from Buffalo Soldier exhibit wrapping up this weekend
Art in Bloom exhibit this weekend
The Southborough Gardeners will welcome spring this weekend with an Art in Bloom exhibit at St. Mark’s. Thirty-one gardeners will exhibit floral arrangements that interpret sculptures, water colors, oil paintings, pencil drawings and photographs created by art students at St. Mark’s School. An opening gala takes place tonight from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Refreshments and Read the full article → from Art in Bloom exhibit this weekend
What’s new at the library this week
Did you know that between July 2008 to March 2009, over 105,000 titles were checked out of the Southborough library? Or that on average, 1,500 people use the library each week? Not bad. And did you also know that the library gets new titles in all the time? I though it would be interesting to Read the full article → from What’s new at the library this week
Tomasso and Panzano fundraising for earthquake victims in Italy
Tomasso Trattoria and Panzano Market are doing their part to aid victims of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that hit the Abruzzo region of Italy last week. This week they’re offering Abruzzo-inspired dishes and tastings with proceeds going to the NIAF/Abruzzo Relief Fund. Here are the details. Antipasto at Tomasso Now through Saturday Tomasso is offering a Read the full article → from Tomasso and Panzano fundraising for earthquake victims in Italy
Open studio day: Call for artists
The Southborough Arts Center is looking for more Southborough artists to participate in this year’s Open Studio Day on Saturday, May 2. Open Studio Day is an opportunity for artists in town to open their home studios to residents for browsing and shopping. Artists who don’t have a studio to open can set up at Read the full article → from Open studio day: Call for artists
Open registration for SEDP April vacation program
We’ll get back to town meeting recaps in a bit, but first here’s another idea for something to do over April vacation. The Southborough Extended Day Program (SEDP) is offering fun events and field trips during spring break, and registration is now open for all kids, not just those who participate in regular SEDP. Here’s Read the full article → from Open registration for SEDP April vacation program
Friends of the library meeting this week
Everyone needs friends, and the library is no exception. The Friends of the Southborough Library is a non-profit group dedicated to enriching library services. They’re meeting on Wednesday to form a new leadership group. The meeting will also be a chance for members to chat with new Library Director Jane Cain. The Friends was founded Read the full article → from Friends of the library meeting this week
Selectmen close to inking deal with Columbia Pictures
Get your camera and your autograph pads ready, because barring any unforeseen glitches, Adam Sandler and crew are coming to Southborough. Selectman Bill Boland told me last night that the town is close to an agreement with Columbia Pictures on their request to film scenes for a new Sandler comedy in and around Pilgrim Church Read the full article → from Selectmen close to inking deal with Columbia Pictures