I’m just under the wire for sharing news on community members who joined in the Jimmy Fund Walk on the Boston Marathon course this fall. Apparently, this is the last day to donate to support their fight against cancer. Read the full article → from Today’s the last day to support Jimmy Fund walkers
Charities/Making a difference
Volunteers needed for Cable Committee, Veterans’ Graves Officer, 21 Highland committee and more
The Cable Committee needs new members. And this week, the Town’s Veterans’ Grave Officer resigned. Plus, the Select Board approved the charge for a new committee.
Here are details on those and other volunteer vacancies in our Town’s government. Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for Cable Committee, Veterans’ Graves Officer, 21 Highland committee and more
Last chance to win 4 great seats to Celtics v Nets (while supporting Southborough families)
Friends of Southborough Youth Commission is raffling off donated tickets to an upcoming Celtics game. The deadline is 10/31 and the seats are well worth the donations.
Tickets being raffled for an upcoming Friday night Celtics v Nets game aren’t in the nosebleeds. Read the full article → from Last chance to win 4 great seats to Celtics v Nets (while supporting Southborough families)
Register to enjoy a night of Mindful Art
SYFS has opened registration for a free, fun night of painting and "self-care" for adults in a few weeks.
Southborough Youth & Family Services, with funding from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, is offering a night of art with “friends, fun, and self-care.” Read the full article → from Register to enjoy a night of Mindful Art
Southborough family challenges public to “Conquer the Course”
A charity formed by a Southborough couple is raising funds to fight pediatric cancer through a walk/run at Wachusett Mountain.
A charity formed by a Southborough family asks the public to join their fight against cancer by participating in an obstacle walk/run on November 4th. Read the full article → from Southborough family challenges public to “Conquer the Course”
Chance to win 4 Celtics Tickets (while supporting Southborough families)
Friends of Southborough Youth Commission is raffling off donated tickets to an upcoming Celtics game.
The Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are raffling off four tickets to an upcoming Celtics v Nets game at TD Garden. Read the full article → from Chance to win 4 Celtics Tickets (while supporting Southborough families)
Winter Gear Drive
NSBORO schools are collecting new/gently used winter coats and outerwear for all ages.
The Northborough and Southborough Public Schools are helping a local non-profit collect winter coats, snow pants, snow boots, and warm hats, mittens, and gloves. Read the full article → from Winter Gear Drive
Bargain Box opening for fall – Thursday
The volunteer-run seller of gently used clothing is opening for the fall season this week.
Southborough’s volunteer-run consignment shop will begin selling clothes for the fall and winter this week. Read the full article → from Bargain Box opening for fall – Thursday
Whitney Beals’ memory honored
"The Whit Beals Garden – Biodiversity Through Pollination" garden was named in honor of a Southborough conservationist who died this month.
Last week, community members learned that resident Whitney Beals, President of the Southborough Open Land Foundation, died on September 14th. Read the full article → from Whitney Beals’ memory honored
Delivering cheer to homebound seniors
The Southborough Garden Club partnered again with the Southborough Senior Center to have flowers delivered to homebound seniors in town. The Southborough Police Department served as the delivery service. Read the full article → from Delivering cheer to homebound seniors
“Team Odessa” raising funds for refugee family relocating here from Ukraine
The Neighborhood Support Team also shared an update on the success of their last initiative, helping a family of refugees from Aftghanistan.
Southborough volunteers are asking for donations to help a Ukrainian refugee family. I’m also sharing their update on the family from Afghanistan that found its footing in America thanks to the same volunteers. (Plus, a quick follow up on the situation this summer when the state briefly sheltered a group of families in town.) Read the full article → from “Team Odessa” raising funds for refugee family relocating here from Ukraine
Seeking members for Conservation Commission (and more)
The Conservation Commission is promoting the need for two new members. There are still many other vacancies on Town committees. So, I’m sharing an update on the opportunities to support Southborough. Read the full article → from Seeking members for Conservation Commission (and more)
Sign up for the Blood Mobile – Sept 20
Get a Target Gift Card in exchange for giving the "gift of life".
The Blood Mobile that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital is returning to Southborough to collect “life giving blood”. Read the full article → from Sign up for the Blood Mobile – Sept 20
CERT asking for specific food donations for Migrant Families
I have another update on the migrant families being temporarily sheltered in Southborough. I was asked to share a request for support from Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). I’m told they are specifically low on a few food items. Read the full article → from CERT asking for specific food donations for Migrant Families