One Algonquin varsity team had a good week. But several weeks into the fall season, none of the school’s varsity teams have racked up more wins than losses. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in sports
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.
The week in government
Planning Board on Zoning Bylaw Articles; PreK-8 School Building Committee; Joint Advisory & Select Board Meeting on Special Town Meeting Articles; Conservation Commission; and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Events this week
Car washes, What's the Scoop (free ice cream), Messy Church, Suicide Prevention Training, Shelf Help, Virtual Cooking, Drive Thru Flu Clinic, Shannon's Path Dog Walk and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
DIY floral workshops this fall
This fall, Gulbankian Florist is promoting workshops to customize your own seasonal, floral displays. Read the full article → from DIY floral workshops this fall
Sign Up for a Stained Glass “Suncatcher” Workshop for Teens and Adults
Rec is offering three one-off special classes with a special theme for ages 13+. The first one is next Friday evening, October 3rd.
Next week, Southborough Recreation is offering a one-night only workshop to make a fall themed stained glass “suncatcher”. The class is open to anyone aged 13+ (with a fee). Two more opportunities, to make different styles of suncatchers will follow this fall. Read the full article → from Sign Up for a Stained Glass “Suncatcher” Workshop for Teens and Adults
Suicide Prevention Training & Shelf Help — Tuesday
This Tuesday is the last day of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering two related free programs at the library that night.
The community can sign up to participate in a Suicide Prevention Training session. Or, you can join them for September’s “Shelf Help” Book Discussion. Read the full article → from Suicide Prevention Training & Shelf Help — Tuesday
Register for Flu Clinics: ARHS Drive Thru on Oct 4 & Senior Flu on Oct 8
The Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health will hold a Drive Thru Flu Clinic for Southborough and two other towns a week from Saturday. Days later, the Southborough Health Department will be holding its annual flu vaccine clinic for residents ages 65+. Registration is open for both events. Read the full article → from Register for Flu Clinics: ARHS Drive Thru on Oct 4 & Senior Flu on Oct 8
Update on School Building Research & Neary Roof Replacement (Updated)
I know many readers want to know about the steps Town and school officials are making to handle school building issues in the wake of voters rejecting the Neary Building Project last spring. So, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Update on School Building Research & Neary Roof Replacement (Updated)
Dog Walk for Shannon’s Path – Oct 5th
The 4th annual fundraiser to fight rare cancers continues to honor a late resident. No dogs required to take part.
This Sunday, a special “Dog Walk” will take place in the memory of late resident Shannon McDonald. Read the full article → from Dog Walk for Shannon’s Path – Oct 5th
After school “Game Lab” for Neary kids this fall
This fall, Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering a free, weekly after school program for a limited number of 4th & 5th grade Neary School students. “The Game Lab” is described as “A game-based friendship-building group”. Read the full article → from After school “Game Lab” for Neary kids this fall
Registration is open for the Dodgeball Tournament
Kids in grades 1-8 can compete in ARHS Boys Hockey's 15th annual fundraiser
Algonquin Boys Hockey Team is raising money by holding their very popular annual dodgeball tournament for 1st-8th graders. Read the full article → from Registration is open for the Dodgeball Tournament
Rescheduled Ice Cream Social downtown this Sunday
The Tricentennial Committee invites, "Get the Inside SCOOP on Southborough’s 300th" anniversary
The Tricentennial Committee is promoting its rescheduled, free ice cream social. The event will take place this Sunday, September 28th Read the full article → from Rescheduled Ice Cream Social downtown this Sunday
Join/Support Southborough Jimmy Fund walkers
Several residents are using the annual walk to raise money for Dana-Farber's fight against cancer. And one 4 yr old boy is again celebrated as a "Walk Hero".
Southborough residents will be among those walking (a portion of or the full) Boston Marathon route “Together against cancer”, raising money for the Jimmy Fund. I’m sharing how you can support or join them. Read the full article → from Join/Support Southborough Jimmy Fund walkers
Kids can learn about “Nature’s Real Vampires” — October 1st
Sign 5-10 yr olds up for a "Hands on" program at the library combining nature education with spooky fun
The Southborough Library is bringing Hands on Nature back for educational fun. The Halloween themed event will take place a week from tomorrow. Read the full article → from Kids can learn about “Nature’s Real Vampires” — October 1st