Troop 92 asked me to let the town know that their scouts are out raising funds this month. Read the full article → from Who’s knocking at my door? Boy Scout popcorn fundraiser through 10/25
I’m excited by a new re-use and recycling program launched at the end of the last school year. (Somehow I missed the news, so maybe you did, too.) Read the full article → from Help the schools by recycling old clothes, shoes and junk (while donating the good stuff for re-use)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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