Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
Art Reception at the Library – Thursday
The community is invited to a closing reception for an art exhibit at the Southborough Library next week. Read the full article → from Art Reception at the Library – Thursday
“Bug Hunting” for ages 5+ – Wednesday
Sign your kids up to go on a Bug Hunt at the Library next week! Read the full article → from “Bug Hunting” for ages 5+ – Wednesday
Southborough Gardeners Plant Sale – Saturday
The Gardeners' big fundraiser is their annual spring sale taking place tomorrow.
Annual or perennial, you’ll find it at this year’s Southborough Gardeners plant sale on Saturday, May 18, at the Community House. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Plant Sale – Saturday
“Food for Thought” at Southborough’s Annual Food Truck Festival
At the Wednesday night festivals, get a $10 food truck voucher from Main Street Bank for every $20 you donate to Rotary's Scholarship Fund.
The Rotary Club of Southborough is sharing details on their charitable fundraiser at this year’s Food Truck Festival. They are dubbing it “Food for Thought”. Read the full article → from “Food for Thought” at Southborough’s Annual Food Truck Festival
Celebrate Wellness (and Safdar Medina) – May 29th
SYFS' Mental Health Awareness month will wrap up with a celebration, including the annual award presented by the Youth Commission
In two weeks, the community is invited to “Celebrate Wellness”. The reception will feature music, art and light refreshments in honor of Mental Health Awareness month.
It will also include the presentation of the annual Laurie Sugarman Whittier Wellness Award. This year’s recipient is Southborough resident Dr. Safdar Medina. Read the full article → from Celebrate Wellness (and Safdar Medina) – May 29th
Sign up for a workshop on How ANY Person Can Prevent Suicide
As part of Mental Health Awareness month, SYFS is offering a virtual QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) workshop.
Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering another free suicide prevention training. Next week’s session will be held over zoom. Read the full article → from Sign up for a workshop on How ANY Person Can Prevent Suicide
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Job listings
Building Commissioner, Summer Program Supervisor, and Police Officer, ARHS Math Teacher, and other school jobs
The Town is actively recruiting for a “Summer Program Supervisor”. And I just realized that while I shared with readers that a new Building Commissioner would be needed, I never shared the posting once it was available.
As usual, while I’m sharing these jobs, I’m tacking on the latest postings for Southborough schools and Algonquin. Read the full article → from Job listings
Friends of Library Fudge Fundraiser
The Friends of the Southborough Library are holding their popular fundraiser selling Fudge Lady treats.
The Friends of the Southborough Library are partnering again with the “Fudge Lady” for a fundraiser this month. Read the full article → from Friends of Library Fudge Fundraiser
Election Result Highlights (Updated)
Voter participation was highest we've seen in years, but it didn't result in any changes.
Early this morning, I reported who won the annual Town Election. Now, I’m digging into the results and adding some context. Read the full article → from Election Result Highlights (Updated)
Community Theater holding auditions for Legally Blond
Curtain Up will perform the musical in Southborough with an 18+ year old cast.
A few years ago, both Algonquin and Trottier performed the musical Legally Blond. Now, Curtain Up is inviting adults to give it a twirl. Read the full article → from Community Theater holding auditions for Legally Blond
Election Results are in
Voters chose Dennington and Hoolahan (plus Howland and Lacasse)
Based on the Town’s posted “unofficial results”, issued late last night, the incumbents ruled in the Annual Town Election. Read the full article → from Election Results are in
Food Truck Festival opens next week
The free community festival run by Southborough Rotary will return on Wednesdays May 22 - June 12
The Southborough Rotary is bringing back its popular Food Truck Festival this spring. Read the full article → from Food Truck Festival opens next week