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
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.
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
Sign up for fall/winter recreation
Day trips, sports for tots, horseback riding, yoga, fitness programs, and more. Check it all out in the fall/winter recreation schedule (PDF). More information and online registration at the Recreation website. Read the full article → from Sign up for fall/winter recreation
Free programs for Southborough families
The Assabet Valley Area Family Network provides free family activities, education and support to all families with children age pre-birth to 5 years of age, who live in the Massachusetts towns of Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Southborough, Westborough Boylston, and Berlin. New program have been announced for the fall. Registration is via a lottery system and Read the full article → from Free programs for Southborough families
Fitness boot camp
If you’re looking to shed a few pounds this fall, consider the Fitness Boot Camp put on by local company NRG-BAR and sponsored by the Southborough Recreation Commission. The Boot Camp meets at Neary School and will begin at 6:00am and 9:15am, Monday, Wednesday and Friday for four weeks. For more information, visit the NRG-BAR Read the full article → from Fitness boot camp
Calling all Francophiles
The Southborough Library is hosting a new French film discussion group. Read more about it in this week’s Community Advocate: “An interest meeting will take place Thursday Sept. 11 at 2 p.m., and subsequent film discussion times will be determined. Southborough Library is located at 25 Main St. For more information, contact Kim Ivers at Read the full article → from Calling all Francophiles
Tastes of New England event this weekend
Here’s a tasty way to spend your Saturday. From the Boston Globe West. “Tastes of New England, featuring products by local food artisans, is Saturday, 4-7 p.m., at Panzano Provviste e Vino, 154 Turnpike Road. On Sunday, 5 p.m., a dinner highlighting locally raised foods from New England farmers will be held at Tomasso Trattoria Read the full article → from Tastes of New England event this weekend
Tomato time
Not sure what to do with all those tomatoes weighing heavy on their branches? Check out a Southborough resident’s recipe for Baked Stuffed Tomatoes. From The Eagle-Tribune. Read the full article → from Tomato time