An Eagle Scout, that is. The Community Advocate reported that Southborough resident Philip B. Kachajian recently became Boy Scout Troop 92’s 27th Eagle Scout. And his Eagle project was to reclaim and renovate the man-made pond behind the Neary School tennis courts as a spot for ice skating in the winter and bird-watching year-round. I Read the full article → from Some Southborough birds owe thanks to an ‘Eagle’
Recreation in Southborough
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NECC 5K race results
Age bracket winners for the NECC 5K Race/Walk for Autism held on Saturday are posted over at Cool Running. Southborough residents placed in several of the age brackets. Among women ages 15-18, Ann Tomassini placed second with a time of 33:59. Among men ages 31-49, John Megan place first with a time of 19:40. Among Read the full article → from NECC 5K race results
Youth and Family Services summer camp
Southborough Youth and Family Services is sponsoring three summer camp sessions for kids going into 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade. Each two-week session will offer arts and crafts, games, and movies, as well as field trips like mini-golf, swimming, amusement parks, whale watches, and more. Session dates are as follows: Session 1: July 13 Read the full article → from Youth and Family Services summer camp
Reminder: April vacation activities
It’s school vacation week, and the weather forcast doesn’t look too promising. Fortunately, there are a number of indoor activities happening this week at the library, the Arts Center, and Gulbankian’s to name a few. For more information, see the complete list of April vacation activities around town. Read the full article → from Reminder: April vacation activities
Open registration for SEDP April vacation program
We’ll get back to town meeting recaps in a bit, but first here’s another idea for something to do over April vacation. The Southborough Extended Day Program (SEDP) is offering fun events and field trips during spring break, and registration is now open for all kids, not just those who participate in regular SEDP. Here’s Read the full article → from Open registration for SEDP April vacation program
What to do over April vacation
April vacation will be here before you know it, and if you’re looking for ways to stimulate your kid’s creativity while they’re on break, you’ll have plenty of options. From art classes to gardening to cooking and more, here’s a rundown. Workshops at the Arts Center The Arts Center will offer both three-day and single-day Read the full article → from What to do over April vacation
How you can help Fay Field
I love the playground at the Harold E. Fay Memorial Field on Central Street, but apparently the field portion of the property — used for baseball/softball, lacrosse, and soccer — could use some help. That’s why the Recreation Department has nominated it to be part of the Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Plant-A-Seed contest. As part of Read the full article → from How you can help Fay Field
Spring RAP registration now open
Time to pick your RAP – Recreation After School Program for those of you not in the know – classes for the spring. Registration is now open online or in person at the Rec. Department (21 Highland Street). The spring RAP schedule runs April 27 through June 5. Programs are offered at Finn, Woodward, Neary, Read the full article → from Spring RAP registration now open
Classes for new moms and soon-to-be new moms
Isis Maternity is partnering with BodyScapes Fitness in Southborough to offer prenatal yoga, infant massage, and infant signing classes to area moms. There’s also a six-week program for new moms that offers info and support on topics of interest to moms with newborns. You don’t need to be a member of BodyScapes to enroll. Classes Read the full article → from Classes for new moms and soon-to-be new moms
Finn March Madness race results
Saturday was the first ever Finn March Madness 5K run/2K walk, and Finn SOS Chair Laura Eppen said the event went well. The race went very well! We had a very good turn out for our fist time event. Most of the Finn teachers as well as the principal, nurse, reading specialist participated in the Read the full article → from Finn March Madness race results
Last day to register for the Easter Egg Hunt
Hunting for Easter eggs at the Community House is an annual tradition, and if you want to be a part of it this year, you’d better act quick. Today is the last day to sign up for the Southborough Kindergroup and Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department Easter Egg Hunt happening on April 11. You Read the full article → from Last day to register for the Easter Egg Hunt
Cataloging the turtles
Did you know that of the 10 terrestrial and aquatic turtles native to Massachusetts, six are on the state’s endangered species list? And some of those endangered critters might just call the Beals Preserve home. Members of the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), along with Turtle Conservation Biologist Lori Erb, are embarking on a project Read the full article → from Cataloging the turtles
Finn March Madness race course
A couple of you asked what the race course is for this Saturday’s Finn March Madness Run/Walk. I checked with Laura Eppen, chair of Finn SOS, and she passed along the course info: Leave Finn School from parking lot go North on Parkerville to Rt.9 (a police car will be blocking the turn to Parkerville Read the full article → from Finn March Madness race course
Sports safety summit this weekend
Fay School and the Southborough Recreation Department are joining together to offer a sports safety summit on Saturday. The summit will focus on four sport-related subjects: Brain Injury & Concussions in Youth Sports Youth Sports Injuries and Why a Child is Not a Small Adult Lightening Safety and Emergency Planning Sports Roundtable: MRSA, Energy Drinks Read the full article → from Sports safety summit this weekend