Coverage of recreational activities for Southborough. Focus on events in town. Additional features on events related to residents or local organizations.
Following on the heals of their successful Valentine’s Day party, the Friends of Southborough Recreation are holding a party in honor of St. Patrick on Monday, March 15. Read the full article → from Friends of Southborough Recreation St. Patrick’s Day party
Registration is now open for the spring session of the Recreation After School Program (RAP), as well as town programs for kids and adults. Read the full article → from Registration open for spring recreation programs
The annual Southborough Rotary Talent Show takes place on Friday at 7:00 pm in the auditorium at Trottier. It’s an event that gets a good turnout, so if you want tickets, consider ordering them in advance. Read the full article → from Get your tickets for Friday’s Rotary Talent Show
Algonquin wrestling coach Peter Connery, along with some of his varsity wrestlers, will offer a youth wrestling clinic for kids in grades 4-8. The 12-week clinic starts on March 9. No experience is necessary. Read the full article → from Monday is last day to sign up for youth wrestling clinic
The Open Space Preservation Commission wants to remind you that Chestnut Hill Farm is a great place to spend time with the family this vacation week. Whether you’re looking for the thrill of sledding or the tranquility of snowshoeing, Chestnut Hill Farm is the place to do it. Read the full article → from Looking for a sledding spot? Think Chestnut Hill Farm
The night skating event at the Community Ice Rink in Fayville on Saturday night has been canceled. Organizers say Mother Nature hasn’t cooperated this week and the ice is in poor condition. Read the full article → from Night skating on Saturday canceled
On Saturday night lights will be set up around the outdoor Community Skating Rink in Fayville for a special evening of night skating. The event is being sponsored by Southborough’s public safety agencies – the Fire and Police Departments, Emergency Management Agency and Citizen Emergency Response Team and Medical Reserve Corp (CERT/MRC) – in appreciation for the continuing support of the community. Read the full article → from A special night of skating under the stars on Saturday
St. Mark’s has long opened the doors of its skating rink to Southborough residents during school vacation, and next week will be no exception. But skaters this year have another option for February vacation, or any day for that matter — the outdoor community skating rink in Fayville. Read the full article → from What to do over February vacation: Ice skating
The Friends of Southborough Recreation held a Valentine’s party for kids yesterday afternoon at the Arts Center. Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson said the party was a hit with over 50 children attending. She sent along these photos of the event. Read the full article → from Photos: Friends of Southborough Recreation Valentine’s Party
Over the next few days I’ll run a series on opportunities for kids during February vacation. First up, sports camps. Read the full article → from What to do over February vacation: Sports camps
Mark you calendar for these two kid-focused Valentine’s Day parties, one sponsored by the Library and another by the Friends of Southborough Recreation. Read the full article → from Valentine’s Day parties in Southborough
The Southborough Open Land Foundation teamed up with Eastern Mountain Sports to sponsor a snowshoe clinic for SOLF members at Chestnut Hill Farm this weekend. With bright blue skies and mild temperatures, they could not have asked for better snowshoeing weather. Read the full article → from Photos: Snowshoe clinic at Chestnut Hill Farm
As your schedule starts filling up this winter, don’t forget to leave March 11 free and clear. That’s the date of Southborough Unscheduled, a day when families “step off the fast track and step toward each other.” Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough Unscheduled is March 11
The Algonquin boys basketball program will offer a skills camp for kids in grades 3 through 8 over February vacation. Read the full article → from Basketball camp offered during February vacation