Knitting was all the rage a few years back (I have baskets full of partially completed projects to prove it). Crochet never quite had the same cache, which is a shame because it’s quick to learn and fun to do. If you’ve always wanted to learn to crochet, now’s your chance. Southborough residents Nancy Safiol Read the full article → from New crochet class at the library
Recreation in Southborough
Coverage of recreational activities for Southborough. Focus on events in town. Additional features on events related to residents or local organizations.
Finn March Madness Road Race
Despite what you might see when you look out the window, spring is right around the corner, and so is the first road race of the season. The Finn SOS is sponsoring the first ever Finn March Madness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk on Saturday, March 28th. The event will raise money for Finn School. Advance registration Read the full article → from Finn March Madness Road Race
Southborough Unscheduled – tonight!
What will you do tonight? I can tell you what Southborough kids won’t be doing: homework. Or organized sports. Or any other school-scheduled activity. Tonight is the annual Southborough Unscheduled, a night where parents and kids take a break from a hectic life and enjoy some much-needed family time. The flyer says that in addition Read the full article → from Southborough Unscheduled – tonight!
Senior Center newsletter for March/April
According to Pam LeFrancois, director of the Southborough Senior Center, Southborough has about 1,400 residents over the age of 60. About half of them participate in programs and activities at the Southborough Senior Center on Cordaville Road. If you’re one of them — or if you’re just curious about what goes on in the Senior Read the full article → from Senior Center newsletter for March/April
3 things to do this weekend
Photo by chocolate monster mel Buffalo Soldier presentation – Saturday The Buffalo Soldier exhibit at the Southborough Historical Museum continues this weekend. Guest speaker Benny White representing the Massachusetts 54th Regiment will attend in period costume to deliver an hourly “fireside chat.” The exhibit is open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The museum is Read the full article → from 3 things to do this weekend
Not-so-winter wonderland at Chestnut Hill Farm
There was more mud than snow at yesterday’s Winter Wonderland event at Chestnut Hill Farm, but about a dozen people turned out to walk the trails anyway. The event sponsored by the Open Space Commission promised snowman building, sledding, and snow angels. Alas, mother nature had other plans. Read the full article → from Not-so-winter wonderland at Chestnut Hill Farm
Winter Wonderland at Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill Farm will be a winter wonderland on Sunday with activities for kids of all ages including snowman making, sledding, and snow angels. Or take a break from the activity for a quiet stroll along the nature trails. The Winter Wonderland event happens on Sunday from noon to 2:00 pm. Read the full article → from Winter Wonderland at Chestnut Hill
St. Mark’s open for skating this week
It’s school vacation week, and St. Mark’s is open for skating each day this week from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. No hockey sticks or pucks allowed. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s open for skating this week
What’s happening this weekend
There are a several kid-oriented events this weekend. Details follow. (If you’re looking for something for the grownups, there’s always the weekly wine tasting at Panzano Market on Friday (5-7 pm) and Saturday (4-7 pm). See details on the Panzano website.) Neary Noodle Night Enjoy a pasta dinner with all the fixings at the second Read the full article → from What’s happening this weekend
Triangle park rolls along
When the MBTA built the Southborough commuter rail station, they gave the town the wedge of land across from Fritzgerald’s General Store at the corner of Southville Road and River Street (Route 85) as part of the deal. That was in 2002. Seven years later, the town is finally prepped to make something of the Read the full article → from Triangle park rolls along
Good news for Southborough caffeine addicts
I popped into the Southborough Starbucks yesterday to ask them about news the company will close 600 “low-performing” stores. While the official list of closures hasn’t been released, the barista assured me they’re not going anywhere. “We’re a high-performing store,” she said. I’m not sure what that says about Southborough residents’ need for caffeine, but Read the full article → from Good news for Southborough caffeine addicts
What to do over February vacation
The kids are home from school today … again. Now seems like a good time to think ahead to February vacation when they’ll be home for 5 days straight (9 if you count weekends). If you’re looking for some ways to occupy them, here are a few suggestions. For the artsy The Arts Center is Read the full article → from What to do over February vacation
Sign up for skating lessons at St. Mark’s
Skating lessons at St. Mark’s rink start on Sunday and there are still spots available. Lessons are available for kids ages 5 and up. Sign up by calling the Recreation Department at 508-229-4452. Read the full article → from Sign up for skating lessons at St. Mark’s
Spring 2009 recreation schedule posted
The Southborough Recreation spring catalog is now available on the department’s website. You can register anytime by mail or by visiting the Rec. Department office at 21 Highland Street (the Arts Center building). Online registration starts February 4. There are programs and events tailored to all age groups, as well as special events like the Read the full article → from Spring 2009 recreation schedule posted