One of the best parts of the Beals’ Preserve Celebration on Sunday was all the scarecrows lining the trail. The kids in the photo below — sent in by a My Southborough reader — seem to agree. You can find more photos from the Beals’ Preserve Celebration posted to Flickr by user rmaple_leaf. Read the full article → from Making like a scarecrow
Recreation in Southborough
Coverage of recreational activities for Southborough. Focus on events in town. Additional features on events related to residents or local organizations.
Heritage Day schedule
Heritage Day is less than two weeks away. The event this year features some of the same things you look forward to every year, plus a few new ones. Here’s the schedule. Saturday, October 10 3:00 – 5:00 pm Scarecrow contest drop off at Community House. Winner will be announced October 12. Scarecrows will be Read the full article → from Heritage Day schedule
Photos from the Beals’ Preserve Celebration
The weather may have been damp, but the mood was anything but at the Beals’ Preservation Celebration yesterday. Dressed in rain jackets and boots, a good number of folks turned out for an afternoon of nature, art, and music. No one seemed to mind the rain, least of all the cows. Hats off to the Read the full article → from Photos from the Beals’ Preserve Celebration
Your guide to the Beals’ Preserve Celebration on Sunday
Rain or shine, the place to be on Sunday afternoon is the Beals’ Preserve. Here’s your definitive guide to the festivities. When: Sunday, September 27, 12:00 to 5:00 pm Where: South side of Main St opposite Chestnut Hill Road (map) Parking: South side of Main St., follow the signs Scheduled events: 12:00 – Arrive, picnicking Read the full article → from Your guide to the Beals’ Preserve Celebration on Sunday
Registration for youth basketball now open
The Southborough Youth Basketball program is open to all Southborough kids in grades 1 through 8. Early registration runs through October 13. After that there is a $25 late fee. Registration is only available online. The basketball season runs from mid-November through late February or early March. Depending on age, both town leagues and travel Read the full article → from Registration for youth basketball now open
Silhouette fundraiser to benefit Southborough Recreation
Here’s a unique opportunity to get a treasured keepsake while benefiting the Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department. The Friends has teamed up with silhouette artist Jean Comerford. They’ll be offering sittings next Friday and Saturday where you’ll be able to get silhouettes made of your kids on the spot. Here are the details. Portraits Read the full article → from Silhouette fundraiser to benefit Southborough Recreation
Save the date: Annual Halloween party
The annual Southborough Youth & Family Services Halloween Party will be held on Friday, October 30 at the Finn School cafeteria. The party features games, crafts, face paining, and treats. And, of course, costumes are encouraged. You can get more details in the event flyer (.pdf). Read the full article → from Save the date: Annual Halloween party
Register for the Heritage Day Road Race
Advance registration for the annual Heritage Day Road Race is open until October 8. You can register online. The cost is $20 in advance and $25 on race day. The race, a 5-mile run or 3-mile walk, will be held on Sunday, October 11 (rain or shine) starting at 10:00 am. I don’t have course Read the full article → from Register for the Heritage Day Road Race
Scarecrow displays to liven up fall celebrations
Apparently scarecrows are all the rage this year in Southborough. There are two separate scarecrow displays/contests planned this fall, one at the Beals’ Preservation Celebration in September and another sponsored by the Southborough Gardeners that will coincide with Heritage Day in October. Participate in both and it’s more bang for your scarecrow buck. Here are Read the full article → from Scarecrow displays to liven up fall celebrations
Shopping for ‘Recreation’
You’ve heard about recreational shopping, but how about shopping for recreation? Southborough Recreation, that is. The Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department will hold a fundraiser at the Jenny Boston boutique in Westborough on Thursday, September 24 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Shoppers will get a 10% discount on merchandise, and up to twenty-five percent Read the full article → from Shopping for ‘Recreation’
Reminder: Falconi Family Golf Tournament on September 21
The annual Falconi Family Golf Tournament will take place next Monday, September 21 at Juniper Hill in Northborough. The tournament is the biggest fundraiser for the Southborough Council on Aging. You can sign up by calling the Senior Center at 508-229-4453 or by visiting the new Senior Center website. Other ways to help the cause Read the full article → from Reminder: Falconi Family Golf Tournament on September 21
Preparations underway for Beals’ Preserve Celebration
Volunteers are working hard to prepare the Beals’ Preserve for its official coming out party on September 27. I walked the main trail on Sunday and crews were out cutting back the brush and forging new side trails. They’re making a lovely spot even lovelier. The celebration of the Beals’ Preserve later this month will Read the full article → from Preparations underway for Beals’ Preserve Celebration
Southborough Catholic churches to host annual picnic
St. Matthew Parish and St. Anne Church are teaming up for family fun on Sunday, September 20 at the Laborers Training Center in Hopkinton (map). The annual picnic will run from 12:30 to 4:00 pm, and will include lunch and an outdoor mass. The price is $10 per person or $20 per family. Tickets are Read the full article → from Southborough Catholic churches to host annual picnic
Reminder: RAP registration ends tomorrow
If you want to sign your kids up for a RAP program this fall, you’ll need to act soon. Regisrtation closes tomorrow (9/10). You can get more information on the program and how to register on the Recreation Department website. Read the full article → from Reminder: RAP registration ends tomorrow