The Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department are hoping that families in town will continue to support its Thanksgiving tradition – the Gobble Wobble. Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble 2018: Volunteers needed and reminder to register
In honor of Veterans Day, I’m sharing news on multiple efforts by Southborough residents to honor veterans past. (It includes news that I’m overdue in sharing.) Read the full article → from Veterans Roundup: 11/11 Ceremony, Recognizing service in War on Global Terrorism, Honor Flight, and remembering Buffalo Soliders (Updated)
It’s time for the annual Scouting for Food drive. Look for scouts posting bags on doorknobs this weekend. They’ll be coming back around the following Saturday hoping to find pantry donations for pickup. Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouting for Food pickup was this morning
A group of residents is inviting you to help combat hate crimes and prejudice with a positive message. Read the full article → from “Hate Has No Home” in Southborough
Since we don’t have any synagogues in town, I’m sharing news on how you can befriend a synagogue next door. Read the full article → from Show of “Friendship” for local synagogue – Friday
It’s time for the annual Scouting for Food drive. Look for scouts posting bags on doorknobs this weekend. They’ll be coming back around the following Saturday hoping to find pantry donations for pickup. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food: Flyer posting this Saturday; pickup November 10th
The Southborough Senior Center is planning its annual Autumn Fair fundraiser for Friends of the COA. They are seeking donations from the community. Read the full article → from Senior Center Autumn Fair: Donate items/services and save the Date – November 17
On November 4th, Leanna Leger will “Walk to Defeat ALS”. The fundraiser to find a cure for the disease is all the way on the other coast. But her personal cause has deep Southborough roots. Read the full article → from Raising funds to “Defeat ALS” in memory of Helen Grimm Leger
NECC is sharing news about people worth recognizing. Read the full article → from News from The New England Center for Children
Southborough’s volunteer-run consignment shop is open this fall and boasting a great collection on display. Read the full article → from Quality wear at bargain prices: The Bargain Box
The flood this fall at the Southborough Library has a lot of people asking – how can we help? The answer is by becoming a Friend. Read the full article → from The Library NEEDS Friends: Coffee and Info Night next week
The Town of Southborough will hold its annual Halloween Party for Southborough kids on Friday, October 26th. If you have middle schoolers or high schoolers, you may want to nudge them to sign up as volunteers.
(If you have younger kids, you’ll want to save the date.) Read the full article → from Halloween Party: Seeking volunteers (6th grade and up) for wicked fun – Oct 26
National campaigns for Breast Cancer Awareness month are getting local assistance. A promotion by volleyball players reminded me that I should remind you about another group’s “Pink” campaign in swing this fall. Read the full article → from Breast Cancer Awareness: Volleyball Digs Pink; SPD sporting & selling Pink Patches
Thanks to the flood, you can expect more books outside than usual at this year’s Friends of the Library Heritage Day fundraiser. But it means we’ll need more community help. Read the full article → from Help out at Friends of Library Book and Bake Sale at Heritage Day