It’s probably not as risqué as it sounds, but Algonquin students will perform The Underpants, a Steve Martin adaptation of the German farce Die Hose by Carl Sternheim. From the Google Book page for The Underpants: Theobald Maske is mortified that his wife cannot seem to find a pair of underpants that will stay on Read the full article → from An Algonquin student play about … underpants
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.
Southborough Gardeners’ holiday event
Members of the Southborough Gardeners’ Club laugh during a presentation by expert floral designer Bill Graham of Salem at Pilgrim Church in Southborough Thursday. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) You didn’t need a green thumb to enjoy the Southborough Gardeners’ annual guest day fundraiser held at Pilgrim Church last week. The presentation “Holidays with Bill Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners’ holiday event
Reflections of Innocence and Peace
Who doesn’t need some of that right now? The Assabet Valley Mastersingers will put you in the right frame of mind during their performance Reflections of Innocence and Peace Saturday night at St. Mark’s School. You can read more about the program on the Mastersingers’ website. The show starts at 8:00 pm. General admission tickets Read the full article → from Reflections of Innocence and Peace
Rosalita’s Puppets performs this weekend
The Arts Center of Southborough will present The Enchanted Forest, a performance by Rosalita’s Puppets at Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall on Saturday. The performance features marionettes made by professional actor-puppeteer Charlotte Anne Dore, and blends puppetry, improvisation, music and storytelling. In The Enchanted Forest, a king protects the fabulous creatures of his forest from an Read the full article → from Rosalita’s Puppets performs this weekend
Eat local this Thanksgiving
Sure you could go to the grocery store and pick up a perfectly good Butterball for Thanksgiving. But if you want something a little bit special this year, how about a turkey from a local farm? You can get them fresh or frozen, cooked or not. Here are a few options in our area. Out Read the full article → from Eat local this Thanksgiving
Southborough Veterans Day observance
Ninety years ago tomorrow the Armistice that ended World War I was signed. Observe the anniversary and honor local veterans by joining Southborough American Legion Post 161 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3276 in a march from the Community House to the All Wars Memorial. The march starts at 10:45 am and observances at Read the full article → from Southborough Veterans Day observance
Looking for something to do this weekend?
Brooks Williams will be at the Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday night. Here are a few suggestions: Take in the Algonquin vs. Milford football game and find out why Alqonquin might be the best 3-5 team in CMass Get a flu shot courtesy of the Board of Health Gear up for the ski and snowboard season Read the full article → from Looking for something to do this weekend?
A walk at Chestnut Hill Farm
The family and I went to Chestnut Hill Farm this past weekend. The fall colors have faded, but it was still lovely. Have a look at the pictures below. If you’ve never been to Chestnut Hill Farm, you’ll find it an easy place to walk. Parking is plentiful, the trails are well-marked and it’s only Read the full article → from A walk at Chestnut Hill Farm
Overheard at the library today
“I never said a prayer for a president before, but I said a prayer for Barack Obama last night.” I think he’s going to need it. Read the full article → from Overheard at the library today
Lacrosse happenings
Are your kids interested in lacrosse? Here’s their chance to learn more. Marlborough Youth Lacrosse will hold a free youth clinic on Sunday at 9-11 Memorial Field in Southborough. Southborough kids in grades two through eight are invited to attend. For more information, see this article in the Community Advocate. Want to sign up for Read the full article → from Lacrosse happenings
Livestock projects at Breakneck Hill Farm
Photo from www.southborobelties.org Do your kids love the belties? (Who doesn’t?) Perhaps they’d like to get a bit more hands-on. The Woodville Trailbusters 4H Club based in Hopkinton is offering livestock projects at Breakneck Hill Farm. They’re looking for kids age 8-18 who are interested in agriculture and want to work with animals. The club Read the full article → from Livestock projects at Breakneck Hill Farm
Quilt show this weekend at the Community House
I love quilts. I’ve even made a quilt or two in my time. But while making quilts is hard, looking at them is quite easy. And you’ll have the opportunity to practice your quilt peeping skills at the Community House this weekend where the works of the late Southborough resident Alice Deschamps will be on Read the full article → from Quilt show this weekend at the Community House
Southborough puppeteer celebrates milestone performance
Deborah Costine and Len Gerwick of The Gerwick Puppets show off their creations in Lenny’s Marlborough studio. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) I know Southborough residents have many talents, but I didn’t know puppeteer was one of them. Deborah Costine, a Southborough resident, has been making and performing with puppets for 34 years as half Read the full article → from Southborough puppeteer celebrates milestone performance
Halloween events this weekend
Get the kids dressed up and celebrate Halloween a little early at one of these weekend events. Southborough Youth and Family Services Halloween Party Date: Friday, October 24 Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Location: Finn School cafeteria For children 12 and under and their families. Admission is $5 per child, or $15 max per family. Games, crafts, Read the full article → from Halloween events this weekend