I just learned last night from Scouting for Food organizers that there was a snafu out of scouts’ control that caused some residents to not receive Scouting for Food bags on Saturday. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food snafu – Don’t forget to put out your donations (even if your bag was missing) (Updated)
Algonquin’s running teams are collecting shoes through Thanksgiving. No, they won’t be wearing them. The shoes will be sold as part of a win-win-win fundraiser. Read the full article → from Reminder: ARHS Cross Country Shoe Drive
SHS is making a plea for contributions to help them preserve history. And, I’m sharing some of the fascinating history they’ve recently shared – including an ironic post on why St. Anne’s Church is a replica of the original church which would have been almost 130 years old today. Read the full article → from Historical Society: Challenge Grant to match your donations, restoration efforts, and more fascinating history
Algonquin’s running teams are collecting shoes this fall. No, they won’t be wearing them. The shoes will be sold as part of a win-win-win fundraiser. Read the full article → from ARHS Cross Country running Shoe Drive
The New England Center for Children announced completion of a $10.9 million capital campaign to open the new John and Diane Kim Autism Institute. Read the full article → from Reminder: NECC new institute ribbon cutting – October 17 (with former Gov. Dukakis)
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s teen grant-making committee is now accepting applications. The Youth for Community Improvement is looking to support access to food, youth engagement, and neighborhood enrichment in the Greater Worcester area. Southborough organizations are welcome to apply. Read the full article → from Teens look to provide charitable grants for programs incorporating “youth voices” – apply by November 1
This year, the Rotary is making a push to expand their scholarship program. They’ve asked me to thank their newest sponsor Fitts Insurance for its $300 donation. But their most important message, is that they are looking for more donors. Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary seeking more donors to scholarship program
The Friends of the Southborough Library are getting ready for their big Book and Bake Sale on Monday, October 12th – Heritage Day. We are seeking volunteers and donations to help.
(We’ll also need lots of customers – so save the date! It’s an easy one to remember.) Read the full article → from Library Book and Bake Sale: Heritage Day
Southborough Cultural Arts Council is looking to fund more programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. They are also seeking new members. Read the full article → from SCAC: Cultural arts grant applications due by October 17; seeking new members
If you received a KidStuff coupon book in your kids’ backpacks – make sure to buy it before you start tearing out pages! (If you didn’t get one – find out how you can.) Read the full article → from SEF Fundraiser – KidStuff Coupon Books (No, they aren’t free)
SYFSis preparing for another season of Project Friend. The mentoring program pairs younger and older “Friends” to help build positive meaningful relationships. Read the full article → from Project Friend: Big and Little Friends (with age groups covering K-college & senior citizens)
The Southborough Historical Society posted another glimpse into our town’s past. This one exposes the underbelly of the Cordaville area in the late 1800s. Read the full article → from History of the Kelly Gang: The Outlaws of Cordaville
Over the weekend, Southborough’s White-Koltz family lost their house to a fire. Neighbors immediately began rallying to help the couple. Now they are sharing how others in the community can pitch in. And the homeowners are sharing their immense gratitude. Read the full article → from Community support for owners of house lost in fire (Updated)
The New England Center for Children announced completion of a $10.9 million capital campaign to open the new John and Diane Kim Autism Institute. Read the full article → from NECC new institute ribbon cutting – October 17