Coverage of recreational activities for Southborough. Focus on events in town. Additional features on events related to residents or local organizations.
One of the most underutilized great resources our town offers is the Southborough Library’s 14 museum and park passes. Read the full article → from Perfect outings rain or shine: Library museum and park passes
Southborough runners and walkers will take to the streets on Sunday to help raise money for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. The 5K run or 2K walk is being organized by Southborough-owned FitStudio 28, along with Mamas n Divas and the Southborough Recreation Department. Read the full article → from Reminder: 5K run to benefit Boston Marathon victims – Sunday, June 9
Algonquin Boosters Tennis will hold the Fourth Annual McCurdy Tennis Tournament on Sunday, June 9. The tournament, which is open to all ages and skill levels, is named in honor of beloved Algonquin girls tennis coach Jan McCurdy who passed away from cancer in 2009. Read the full article → from Registration for Fourth Annual McCurdy Tennis Tournament closes TODAY
Since 1988, Southborough Open Land Foundation has preserved 181 acres of open space. The group also organizes many nature education walks and events. Read the full article → from Help celebrate SOLF’s 25 years of preserving Southborough
Bird lovers take note. The Southborough Open Land Foundation has invited Jeff Collins of Massachusetts Audubon to lead an early-morning bird walk on Saturday. Read the full article → from SOLF to host bird walk at the Beals Preserve on Saturday
A number of Southborough-owned businesses are banding together to raise money for victims of last month’s Boston Marathon bombings. FitStudio 28, along with Mamas n Divas and the Southborough Recreation Department, will host a 5K run on Sunday, June 9. Polar Beverages is also sponsoring the run, and the Bigelow Center for the Arts is donating murals to be auctioned off. Read the full article → from Southborough businesses organize 5K run for marathon victims
Treat yourself to a date night on Friday and help out a good cause at the same time. As a fundraiser for their service project this summer, the St. Mark’s Church Youth Group will hold a Parents’ Night Out at the church on Friday. It’s open to all members of the community, regardless of religious affiliation. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Church to hold Parents’ Night Out on Friday
For better or for worse, coyotes are not an uncommon sight in Southborough. At their annual meeting on Tuesday, the Southborough Open Land Foundation will learn more about coexisting with the animals from John Maguranis of Project Coyote. Read the full article → from SOLF to learn about coexisting with coyotes at annual meeting – Tuesday, May 7
Southborough’s youth baseball and softball season kicks off on Sunday with an Opening Day celebration. There will be a parade of players, along with amusements, games, a silent auction, and food. Read the full article → from Join Southborough’s Opening Day celebration on Sunday – April 28
Television. Radio. Twitter. Facebook. Everywhere you turn on this the day after the marathon, the news is devastating. For those of you who might need a break from the coverage, or some time to be with your thoughts, or a place for the kids to be kids, here are some suggestions. Read the full article → from Need to get away from all the bad news? Where to take a walk in Southborough.
Southborough Recreation has teamed up with local artist Jean Comerford to offer silhouette cuttings. They make great Mother’s Day gifts or special keepsakes for the ones you love. Read the full article → from Southborough Recreation sponsors Portraits in Silhouette event
With the overwhelming success of the previous Easter Brunch events offered by the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, preparations are underway for a repeat performance. Read the full article → from Reserve now for Assabet Valley’s Easter brunch
The annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Southborough Kindergroup, will take place on Saturday, March 30, on the Community House lawn, and this year the event is open to the public. Read the full article → from Register for the annual Easter Egg Hunt by Friday
Putt Putt Palooza sponsored by Finn SOS will take place on Friday evening at Finn School. Read the full article → from Putt Putt Palooza on Friday night at Finn School