Coverage of recreational activities for Southborough. Focus on events in town. Additional features on events related to residents or local organizations.
Start your Thanksgiving off right with Southborough’s annual Gobble Wobble road race. There’s still time to register for the race and all the associated family fun. Organizers are also looking for volunteers to help out for an hour or so the day of the race. Shifts start at 7:30 am. Read the full article → from Still time to sign up for next week’s Gobble Wobble; volunteers needed
Interested in the sport of wrestling? Find out what it’s all about at Algonquin’s second annual Open Mat Night on Thursday, and then sign up for a youth clinic this winter. Read the full article → from Algonquin wrestling to hold Open Mat Night, youth clinics
Southborough Recreation is sponsoring a free Zumba class on Tuesday, November 13. It’s the perfect opportunity for those of you who have wanted to give this fitness craze a try. Read the full article → from Free ZUMBA class in Southborough on Tuesday
Need to work out some of the stress from the election season? How about some yoga with your kids this weekend. Here are the details sent along by Southborough resident Alexandra of Sweet Pea Yoga. Read the full article → from Weekend yoga for babies, tots, and their parents
Some family fun at Breakneck Hill Conservation Land on Saturday to benefit Southborough’s favorite cow herd: the Belties. Read the full article → from Family Farm Day at Breakneck Hill on Saturday (with cow pies!) – POSTPONED
Southborough’s Beals Preserve is beautiful year round, but it is especially so in the fall. The Southborough Open Land Foundation, which manages the property, invites residents to enjoy a fall walk on the preserve on Sunday afternoon. Read the full article → from Enjoy a fall walk at the Beals Preserve on Sunday
The Algonquin classes of 1986 and 1987 will hold a joint reunion on Saturday, November 24, at Giuseppe’s Grill in Northborough. There will be appetizers and music, and the fun starts at 7:30 pm. Read the full article → from Calling Algonquin grads from ’86 and ’87: It’s reunion time
The Southborough Historical Museum is a little-known gem in town. Nestled behind Pilgrim Church, the tiny white building – which used to be a one-room schoolhouse – holds treasures from Southborough’s past. You’ll find everything from artifacts of our rural heritage to a fascinating display about the Burnett Apothecary. Read the full article → from Open house at the Southborough Historical Museum on Sunday
It’s a busy time for the Friends of Southborough Recreation. Earlier this year they worked to install new basketball courts at Woodward. Next month they’ll host their 6th annual Gobble Wobble road race. That’s just the start of what they have planned, and they’re looking for new members to help make it all happen. Read the full article → from Friends of Southborough Recreation invites new members
Your guide to all the Halloween events in town Read the full article → from Southborough Halloween guide
Last year the Firefighters Association Halloween parade was canceled thanks to the snow. I’m guessing that won’t happen again this year, meaning Southborough kids will be able to enjoy what is always a fun event. Read the full article → from Save the date: Firefighters Association Halloween parade – Sunday, October 28
On Thanksgiving morning, the Friends of Southborough Recreation will host the 6th Annual Gobble Wobble road race. It’s the organization’s biggest fundraiser of they year, and they’re looking for sponsors to help make it a success. Read the full article → from Seeking sponsors for the Gobble Wobble road race
Monday is Heritage Day, and that means there will be some extra traffic around town. There will also be some road closures. Read the full article → from Where to park (and not park) for Heritage Day
Here’s the Heritage Day schedule of events. The fun starts on Sunday with pumpkin lighting and a visit to the historical museum. The main event on Monday kicks off with the annual Heritage Day parade and continues with music, games, and family fun. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2012 – Schedule of events (UPDATED)