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
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St. Mark’s Church to hold Parents’ Night Out on Friday
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
SOLF to learn about coexisting with coyotes at annual meeting – Tuesday, May 7

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
Join Southborough’s Opening Day celebration on Sunday – April 28
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
Need to get away from all the bad news? Where to take a walk in Southborough.

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 sponsors Portraits in Silhouette event

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
Reserve now for Assabet Valley’s Easter brunch

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
Register for the annual Easter Egg Hunt by Friday

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 on Friday night at Finn School
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
St. Patrick’s Day party for preschoolers on Thursday

The Southborough Recreation Department will offer a St. Patrick’s Day part for the pre-K set on Thursday morning. Read the full article → from St. Patrick’s Day party for preschoolers on Thursday
What to do in Southborough this weekend

There’s a lot going on in Southborough this weekend, and I don’t know about you, but I’m having a hard time keeping it all straight. Here for handy reference (yours and mine) is a list of all the weekend fun. Read the full article → from What to do in Southborough this weekend
Southborough Senior Center announces March/April schedule

The latest Senior Center newsletter has been published, and in it you’ll find information on all the goings-on at the Southborough Senior Center in March and April. Read the full article → from Southborough Senior Center announces March/April schedule
Reminder: Indoor Winter Carnival at Fay School on Saturday
Looking for something fun to do with the kids tomorrow? This annual event at Fay School is sure to be fun for the whole family. Read the full article → from Reminder: Indoor Winter Carnival at Fay School on Saturday
Youth wrestling clinic offered at Algonquin starting in March

Members of the Algonquin wrestling team, along with staff, will hold a youth wrestling clinic starting in March. The clinic is intended for kids in 4th through 8th grades. No prior experience is necessary. Read the full article → from Youth wrestling clinic offered at Algonquin starting in March