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
“Hate Has No Home” in Southborough
Charities/Making a difference
Show of “Friendship” for local synagogue – Friday
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
Scouting for Food: Flyer posting this Saturday; pickup November 10th
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
Senior Center Autumn Fair: Donate items/services and save the Date – November 17
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
Raising funds to “Defeat ALS” in memory of Helen Grimm Leger
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
News from The New England Center for Children
NECC is sharing news about people worth recognizing. Read the full article → from News from The New England Center for Children
Quality wear at bargain prices: The Bargain Box
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 Library NEEDS Friends: Coffee and Info Night next week
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
Halloween Party: Seeking volunteers (6th grade and up) for wicked fun – Oct 26
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
Breast Cancer Awareness: Volleyball Digs Pink; SPD sporting & selling Pink Patches
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
Help out at Friends of Library Book and Bake Sale at Heritage Day
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
SCAC: Seeking public feedback on art priorities; grant applications from “anybody” due Oct 15
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
Southborough’s Striding Pink Warrior setting pace to make strides against Breast Cancer
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 thanks sponsors for new playground equipment (Updated)
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)