Algonquin Athletic Boosters are raising funds for a cause I can really get behind – ARHS Concussion Awareness Program. Read the full article → from Support baseline concussion testing for Algonquin athletes – Postponed (Updated)
Charities/Making a difference
SYFS Halloween Party – October 30th
Reminder – Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Halloween Party is coming up next week. Read the full article → from SYFS Halloween Party – October 30th
Youth basketball: Toss over your old balls to SYBA; Sign up for Town team or Rec’s mini-ballers class
Southborough Youth Basketball Association is collecting balls for their grades 1-3 program. Also, a reminder on registration opportunities for youth basketball. Read the full article → from Youth basketball: Toss over your old balls to SYBA; Sign up for Town team or Rec’s mini-ballers class
Library Book and Bake Sale: Heritage Day
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
Girl Scouts Fall Sales: Candy, nuts and magazines
The Girl Scouts are famous for one annual fundraiser. But did you know that another annual fundraiser benefits local troops more? Read the full article → from Girl Scouts Fall Sales: Candy, nuts and magazines
Trails Committee managing improved access to Sudbury Reservoir Trail (Updated)
The Sudbury Reservoir Trail runs through our town. But as a representative of the Trails Committee told Selectmen this week, many residents aren’t aware of it. Of those that are, many have trouble accessing it. Read the full article → from Trails Committee managing improved access to Sudbury Reservoir Trail (Updated)
Volunteer for SYFS Halloween Party – October 30th
Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Halloween Party is coming up at the end of next month. Those of you with young kids will want to save the date.
Those of you who are (or have) teens that need to fill community service hours, may want to sign up. Read the full article → from Volunteer for SYFS Halloween Party – October 30th
Build a Scarecrow (for fun or fame) and support SCAC
The Rotary Club is again selling scarecrow kits and holding a contest to raise funds for the Southborough Cultural Arts Council. Read the full article → from Build a Scarecrow (for fun or fame) and support SCAC
Who’s knocking at my door? Boy Scout popcorn fundraiser through 10/25
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
Help the schools by recycling old clothes, shoes and junk (while donating the good stuff for re-use)
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 looking for help to reduce waste stream
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
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