‘Tis the season to bring holiday cheer to kids in need as MOOYAH partners with Toys for Tots for the 7th year. Donate through Dec. 9. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, located in Northborough, is thrilled to announce its continued Toys for Tots partnership with the Marine Corps League, 144 Worcester Detachment in Worcester for the seventh year. As a dedicated Toys for Tots collection site, MOOYAH Burgers is once again rallying the local community to spread holiday cheer and bring joy to less fortunate children. This annual collaboration reflects MOOYAH’s commitment to giving back to the community it serves and making a difference in the lives of children during the holiday season. Donations of new, unwrapped toys should be non-violent and in the original packaging for ages 0-16 years old. Gift cards for older children are encouraged. All donations will be distributed locally throughout Worcester County. MOOYAH Burgers is located at 10010 Shops Way in Northborough and donations should be dropped off during business hours of 11 a.m.-9 p.m. The campaign runs through December 9. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Toys for Tots for the seventh year in a row,” said Operations Manager Kelsey Silverio. “It’s a […]

The Town of Northborough Scholarship Committee is holding an athletic shoe drive fundraiserthrough Friday, November 1. This unique fundraising program asks the community to reach intoclosets, not pockets.  GotSneakers, a social enterprise, will issue funds based on the quality of gently worn, used andnew sneakers collected.  The sneaker recycling program helps keep sneakers out of landfills, which has harmful effectson the environment. The EPA estimates that 200-300 million pairs of shoes are thrown intolandfills each year.  Donate your running, basketball, gym and training, cleats (rubber only), hiking and casualsneakers. There are five drop off locations with collection bins in place: PR Running, 18 Lyman Street, Westborough HOTWORX, 318 Main Street, Northborough 147 Davis Street, Northborough 118 Washburn Street, Northborough 43 Ridge Road, Northborough (bin by front door) The Northborough Scholarship Committee is a town committee that provides Northborough highschool seniors with the opportunity for some financial assistance for their post-secondaryeducation. Fundraising efforts, such as this, help make scholarship awards possible. In May2024, a total of $5,000 was awarded to six Northborough high school graduates.  Last year’s effort collected 33 bags of sneakers, raising $350. The sustainability impact wassignificant: 455 pairs of sneakers were kept out of landfills, 13,650 pounds of […]

On Friday, October 18th, the Robert E. Melican Middle School will be hosting their first RoadRUNner Ultimate Challenge to raise $20,000 for the Melican PTO. This will be an obstacle course run for all students to participate in during the school day. The money collected goes to enriching the school experience for all students and staff throughout the year. The PTO financially supports enrichment programs, student field trip scholarships, teacher & staff grants, after school club requests & grants, and athletics to name a few.  If community members would like to donate to this Robert E. Melican Middle School PTO fundraiser, they can do so here: https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/community-share-webpage/65fdb3c3a11e8 Prefer Direct Donations? If you prefer not to use the Fundhub Platform you can still send in a direct donation to the school. We accept cash, checks payable to the Melican PTO, or Venmo @MelicanMiddle-SchoolPTO. If you have any questions about this event, please contact melicanmspto@gmail.com or call 617-285-9880.

Southborough, MA – The Assabet Valley Mastersingers, under the direction of Dr. Robert P. Eaton, invite all music enthusiasts and opera aficionados to experience “Andiamo: Great Opera Choruses and Arias” on November 10, 2024, at 3:30 PM. The concert will be held at Trottier Middle School, located at 49 Parkerville Rd, Southborough, MA 01772. This enchanting concert will take audiences on a journey through the realms of Italian, German and French opera, featuring a captivating selection of beloved classics. Attendees can look forward to performances of iconic works such as Verdi’s “Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves” from Nabucco, the exhilarating “Triumphal March ” from Aida, and Puccini’s exquisite “Humming Chorus” from Madama Butterfly. Featured Soloists: Erin Smith – Soprano Michael Gonzalez – Tenor With spellbinding renditions of  choral works and iconic arias, this event promises something for every musical palate. Ticket Information: General Admission: $25.00 Senior/Student Price: $20.00 Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.avmsingers.org/events/andiamo. The Assabet Valley Mastersingers are proud to participate in the Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program, in collaboration with various organizations, to make our programming accessible to all. The Assabet Valley Mastersingers are grateful for support from the Southborough Community Fund, as well as […]