Every year, veterans in town hold a ceremony to “retire” worn out flags “with dignity”. You can participate or drop your own flag off in advance. Read the full article → from Retire your old flags respectfully
Retire your old flags respectfully
Announcements
Sign up for Sports Camps/Clinics
I’m taking another look at the camps being offered in Southborough. focusing on sports camps/clinics — including two I just learned about. Read the full article → from Sign up for Sports Camps/Clinics
Art on the Trails Installation — June 14 (Updated)
A week from tomorrow, artists will install works alongside the Beals Preserve trails for the 9th annual Art on the Trails exhibit. Organizers have announced the artists selected to be part of the “Number 9” themed exhibit. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails Installation — June 14 (Updated)
Food Pantry’s current needs
The Southborough Food Pantry is asking for donations on its updated needs list or financial support to help community members in need.
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
Sign up for Summer Camps
Southborough’s public schools get out in less than four weeks. For parents who haven’t signed their kids up for any camps this summer, I’m sharing updated details and reminders of the camps that are offered in Southborough. Read the full article → from Sign up for Summer Camps
Memorial Day Observances
The traditional Flag replacement at the Rural Cemetery will take place Friday evening. The annual parade and ceremony are on Monday morning.
Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery Friday night. Read the full article → from Memorial Day Observances
Survey seeks answers on our “Community Needs”
Southborough Youth & Family Services is trying to better assess the needs of our community that the Town should be supporting. To do that, they are asking volunteers to “make a difference” by giving an hour of their time. Read the full article → from Survey seeks answers on our “Community Needs”
Talks on “Value of Validation” and “Digital Wellness”
I'm highlighting two talks next week as part of the Town's Mental Health Awareness Activities. I'm also sharing the updated list of other MHAM events through the end of May.
Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to highlight two talks that SYFS believes are of value to the community.One is helpful for any adults. But both are promoted as especially helpful (and timely) for parents. Read the full article → from Talks on “Value of Validation” and “Digital Wellness”
Safety instruction classes: Safe @ Home, Babysitting, and CPR/AED
To prepare for summer, Southborough Recreation is again offering multiple classes for tweens and teens to learn about how to safely take care of themselves or others.
One of the options is a course that adults can also take advantage of to learn how to respond in an emergency. Read the full article → from Safety instruction classes: Safe @ Home, Babysitting, and CPR/AED
APTO needs help: Please donate to/sponsor the Junior Post Prom Party
Organizers are asking businesses and community members to make it possible to hold a safe, memorable celebration after Algonquin's Prom
Algonquin planned to bring back its revamped “JPPP”. Now they need donations and sponsorships to help make the affordable un for students possible. Read the full article → from APTO needs help: Please donate to/sponsor the Junior Post Prom Party
Go Green for Mental Health Awareness this Friday
Here's where to look for ribbons around town in time for May 2nd
For the past few years, the agency has been encouraging the community to wear green and/or don green ribbons in early May to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month.
This year, Southborough will Go Green this Friday, May 2nd. Read the full article → from Go Green for Mental Health Awareness this Friday
Earth Day Clean Up is now all weekend
Rotary is encouraging the community to use this weekend to pick up trash on the sides of Southborough streets.
Rotary is encouraging the community to make plans to help with the annual “Earth Day” street clean up event. Read the full article → from Earth Day Clean Up is now all weekend
Mental Health Awareness Month Save the Dates
Mark you calendars and/or sign up for activities, art, talks, story times, and more.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM). Once again, Southborough Youth & Family Services is working with other town departments to offer a series of events to encourage mental wellness. The activities are geared for a variety of ages and interests. Read the full article → from Mental Health Awareness Month Save the Dates
Plan to Celebrate Arbor Day
Information on supporting Southborough's efforts, including by planting trees along roadways or within your private boundaries.
Above: The Arbor Day Foundation offers guidance on the appropriate location for planting trees on your property. (image from arborday.org) This Friday is Arbor Day. The annual proclamation by the Select Board states: we urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well- being of this and future generations. For Read the full article → from Plan to Celebrate Arbor Day