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
Southborough Cultural Arts Council is looking to fund more programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. To do that, they need applications – and feedback from the community on the types of programs to support. Read the full article → from SCAC: Seeking public feedback on art priorities; grant applications from “anybody” due Oct 15
A Southborough resident will be “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” this weekend. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Striding Pink Warrior setting pace to make strides against Breast Cancer
Finn School has important new additions to their playground this fall thanks to Finn SOS, Recreation, Friends of Southborough Recreation, and New England Recreation Group. Read the full article → from Finn thanks sponsors for new playground equipment (Updated)
Southborough 8th graders are invited to join a Youth in Philanthropy group being launched in town. Read the full article → from 8th graders: Apply to become philanthropists
SYFS is seeking families with K- 12th graders who would benefit from some special attention, a mentor, and positive role model. They are also seeking volunteers grades 6-12 and adults 21+ to be mentors and/or work on community service projects. Read the full article → from Project Friend: mentoring kids and young adults; YA and adult mentors; and “Plus” combining older pairs with community service projects
The Southborough Trails Committee (STC) asked me to share some thank yous and some news. Most of it relates to the Sudbury Reservoir Trail. But it’s also worth noting that it’s now easier to find information of all of the Town’s trails. Read the full article → from Trails easier to enjoy: Eagle Scout enhancements on SRT include historic details; new parking map; and improved website
This Saturday, friends of Brian Shifrin and his family are asking the community to show their support for their fight against ALS. The public is invited to join a group event version of the “Ice Bucket Challenge”. Read the full article → from Join the group Ice Bucket Challenge for SHIFSTRONG – Saturday at Summer Nights