The community is invited to the Grand Opening of a new, very little library. Read the full article → from Big celebration for a “Little Free Library” – Saturday
Big celebration for a “Little Free Library” – Saturday
Charities/Making a difference
Boston Marathon: Residents running for a cause (Updated)
Once again, Southborough runners are in training for the Boston Marathon. This year, 20 runners are assigned bibs. At least nine of them are using the run to raise funds for worthy causes. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon: Residents running for a cause (Updated)
Special news: Seeking buddies for Rec program, Best Buddies honor, and Special Olympics
Southborough Recreation is seeking volunteers for a program to help children with disabilities. While I’m putting out the word, it seems like a good time to share some other news. Read the full article → from Special news: Seeking buddies for Rec program, Best Buddies honor, and Special Olympics
Reminder: Recycle foam (and more) on Saturday at Woodward
You can stop throwing those egg cartons and take-out containers in the trash. A Southborough school will host a recycling event. Read the full article → from Reminder: Recycle foam (and more) on Saturday at Woodward
March Madness scholarship fundraiser cancelled
[Note: The following event has been cancelled.] The Southborough Scholarship Committee is hosting a March Madness fundraiser. Read the full article → from March Madness scholarship fundraiser cancelled
Put aside your foam: Recycling event April 9th
You can stop throwing those egg cartons and take-out containers in the trash. A Southborough school will host a recycling event. Read the full article → from Put aside your foam: Recycling event April 9th
Local toddler in need of painless stem cell donation: Cheek swab drive Monday night
A local family is reaching out to the area, especially the Indian-American community, for help saving their two year old daughter. Read the full article → from Local toddler in need of painless stem cell donation: Cheek swab drive Monday night
Potluck for Peace part of effort to build bridges across religions and cultures
The entire community is invited to come together to “strengthen the bonds of friendship.” Read the full article → from Potluck for Peace part of effort to build bridges across religions and cultures
Donate children’s books to Reach out and Read by March 6
A town church youth group is working to help with a literacy program for low-income families. Read the full article → from Donate children’s books to Reach out and Read by March 6
Former townie’s NECC fundraiser – Friday
A former hometown girl, is raising funds for New England Center for Children. And she’s inviting readers to join her cause and some fun this Friday night. Read the full article → from Former townie’s NECC fundraiser – Friday
Grants available for early childhood programs – apply by March 18
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has announced yet another grant opportunity. The focus this time is on early childhood programs. Read the full article → from Grants available for early childhood programs – apply by March 18
Residents urged to help plan protection of land for recreation/conservation
About 500 acres of priority land has been lost to development in last 7 years. None has been protected.
Open Space members hope residents will help them buck that trend. Read the full article → from Residents urged to help plan protection of land for recreation/conservation
Grants available for youth summer programs serving Greater Worcester – apply by February 26
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has announced another grant opportunity. This time, the focus is on summer programs for youth. Read the full article → from Grants available for youth summer programs serving Greater Worcester – apply by February 26
Help teenage girls feel like princesses for a night
Some girls and their families can’t afford to splurge on prom finery. But a local group is working to help make the prom a magical night for everyone. And they are seeking our help through donations and volunteers. Read the full article → from Help teenage girls feel like princesses for a night