Town committees are seeking volunteers to help with a survey of other communities’ waste management practices. Read the full article → from Town looking for help to reduce waste stream
Charities/Making a difference
Grants available for serving Greater Worcester Community – apply by September 15
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation asked me to help them get the word out. They are accepting a new round of grant proposals from organizations that serve our region. Read the full article → from Grants available for serving Greater Worcester Community – apply by September 15
Pan-Mass Challenge: Two more hitting the trail
Earlier this summer, I shared a Southborough cyclist’s commitment to the bike-a-thon. Since then, I’ve heard from two more asking me to share their information about the Jimmy Fund fundraiser. Read the full article → from Pan-Mass Challenge: Two more hitting the trail
Former hometown hero’s Run to Home Base
A Southborough resident is asking her sister’s former hometown to support her fundraising for veterans. Read the full article → from Former hometown hero’s Run to Home Base
Former hometown hero’s Run to Home Base
A Southborough resident is asking her sister’s former hometown to support her fundraising for veterans. Read the full article → from Former hometown hero’s Run to Home Base
NECC resident raising funds through Falmouth Road Race
On August 16th, 12,000 runners will gather at Woods Hole for the 43rd Falmouth Road Race. One of those runners taking on the 7 mile course deserves a spotlight. Read the full article → from NECC resident raising funds through Falmouth Road Race
Southborough walkers for Jimmy Fund
The 2015 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk takes place on September 27. Some of Southborough’s loyalists to the cause have already set up fundraising pages. Those I don’t know about are encouraged to share theirs. Read the full article → from Southborough walkers for Jimmy Fund
Lightning alerts for Southborough golfers (thanks to town volunteers)
Lightening detectection units were donated to St. Mark’s and Stony Brook golf courses this summer. Read the full article → from Lightning alerts for Southborough golfers (thanks to town volunteers)
SEF awards $29,000 in grants for innovative K-12 education programs
Southborough Education Foundation has announced its latest round of educator grants. This year, $29,000 will fund an impressive array of programs for our K-12 students. Read the full article → from SEF awards $29,000 in grants for innovative K-12 education programs
Don’t forget the Food Pantry this summer
Without the support of school food drives, summer months can be tough for the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Don’t forget the Food Pantry this summer
Pan-Mass Challenge 2015: Support resident’s fundraising for the Jimmy Fund
The 36th annual Pan-Mass Challenge takes place this August. And at least one Southborough cyclists has committed to the bike-a-thon. Read the full article → from Pan-Mass Challenge 2015: Support resident’s fundraising for the Jimmy Fund
Friends of Southborough Recreation need help
The group is putting out a call for a new Chair and Co-Chair, plus additional volunteers. I hope some of you will answer. Read the full article → from Friends of Southborough Recreation need help
Fundraiser for Nepal: Spanish wine and music – June 26
The Southborough Rotary Club is holding a fundraiser to help surviving victims of the Nepal earthquakes. Read the full article → from Fundraiser for Nepal: Spanish wine and music – June 26
Handyman program for seniors (more volunteers needed)
The Southborough Senior Center coordinates a volunteer Handyman Program for resident seniors. Read the full article → from Handyman program for seniors (more volunteers needed)