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  Contributor Corner features items posted or submitted by our readers. We noticed this post by nancyarmitage and didn’t want you to miss it, so we’re highlighting it here. Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space.   Have you seen this cat? She is a calico with white feet, chest and belly; has orange patches on half her face and her ear. She disappeared on Tuesday, Jan. 17 on Bowman Street near Sandra Pond and has not been seen since. She is very friendly and may have strayed (we adopted her as a stray to begin with). Last seen proudly walking across the …
Contributor Corner features items posted or submitted by our readers. We don't want you to miss them in the announcement or calendar sections, so we're highlighting a couple of them here. Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space. Kelsey Walzer posted information about the 7th Annual Local Business Health & Wellness Expo, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 7, at Westboro Tennis & Swim Club, 35 Chauncy St. The free event will feature kids activities as well as more than 25 local vendors.  Danielle David posted information about Public …
  Contributor Corner features items posted or submitted by our readers. We don't want you to miss them in the announcement or calendar sections, so we're highlighting a couple of them here. Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space. EJ Dotts posted the event Mah Jong Tournament and Boutique Night, which will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 4, at Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 45 Oak St. This event will feature several vendors for your holiday shopping. The tournament will start at 7 p.m. and it costs $10 to play. Ari Shuris posted the event Academy of …
  Contributor Corner features items posted or submitted by our readers. We don't want you to miss them in the announcement or calendar sections, so we're highlighting a couple of them here. Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space. Diana Lang posted the announcement Boston Ski and Tennis Opens Second Store in Westborough. Besides having a location in Newton, the new store in Bay State Commons, 400 Union St., is now open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m.  Special promotions will be …
Contributor Corner features items posted or submitted by our readers. We don't want you to miss them in the announcement or calendar sections, so we're highlighting a couple of them here. Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space. Mike Grim posted the event Free Community Breakfast, which will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Sat., Nov. 19, at Siloam Lodge AF & AM, 12 Church St. This all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast is provided as a community service. Carol Waite posted the event Free Introductory Svaroopa (r) Yoga Class. This free class will be offered from 9:30 …
Contributor Corner features items posted or submitted by our readers. We don't want you to miss them in the announcement or calendar sections, so we're highlighting a couple of them here. Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space. Library Director Maureen Ambrosino posted the event Movie Night for Teens at Westborough Public Library, which will be held at 6 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 10, at the library, 55 W. Main St. Anyone currently in grades 6 through 12 is welcome; popcorns and drinks will be provided. Abby Mayou posted the event Early Childhood Chanukah Party, …
Contributor Corner features items posted or submitted by our readers. We don't want you to miss them in the announcement or calendar sections, so we're highlighting a couple of them here. Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space. Amy Lockwood Macdougall posted an announcement about the Pies on the Lawn event to be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sun., Nov. 20, at The Unitarian Church of Westborough. Pies will be sold for $10 each. Rachel Gillespie posted the announcement Being an American Essay Contest Opens to Massachusetts Students to Study the …
Contributor Corner features items posted or submitted by our readers. We don't want you to miss them in the announcement or calendar sections, so we're highlighting a couple of them here. Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space. Chris Farmer posted the announcement "Fine-to-FAB in 5" Benefit for Dress for Success Worcester. The announcement shares information about an event being held next month to help women in need. According to the post, The Women of St. Luke the Evangelist and She’s a Gem Boutique will hold the 2nd annual Dress for Success/Worcester …
When you become a Westborough Patch user by creating a username and password, you can post comments and join the conversation. While many of our readers live in town, this week there was a comment (and an invitation) from a woman of the village of Westborough, Lincolnshire, England: Jane Ford commented on The "Other" Westborough, a blog post by Jon McGrath about the two communities who share a name: "The villagers of Westborough Lincolnshire would be glad to welcome any visitors from Westborough, Massachusetts. Just ask Jon McGrath for my contact details. Hello to you all from Jane Ford in …
When you become a Westborough Patch user by creating a username and password, you can post comments and speak your mind. Here are some of the many comments regarding the death of Steve Jobs and the legacy he leaves: Gina Fishman commented on Patch Conversations: The Legacy of Steve Jobs: "My daughters and I love our iPods -- actually, I cannot imagine getting my music fix any other way ..." Cheryl Kelley commented on Patch Conversations: The Legacy of Steve Jobs: "He made innovations that change our lives everyday .... I think there is a little bit of Steve Jobs in every room in our house." …
If your club or organization has an event coming up, it is free to post it on Westborough Patch. Add items to our calendar and announcements directly on the site. If you would rather email, send your information to westborough@patch.com. Here is an example of an item added this week.  Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space.   Westborough resident Annette Parent added this announcement on Sept. 29: There are miracles in your life waiting to happen! Newman on Modernism – A Crisis of Faith will be presented at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 17 Willow St., on …
If your club or organization has an event coming up, it is free to post it on Westborough Patch. Add items to our calendar and announcements directly on the site. If you would rather email, send your information to westborough@patch.com. Here is an example of an item added this week. Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space.   The Boroughs JCC posted information about an upcoming presentation. As part of its Spiritual Film Series, The Last Lecture will be presented at the Boroughs JCC, 45 Oak St., on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. The film is Randy Pausch’s last lecture…
If your club or organization has an event coming up, it is free to post it on Westborough Patch. Add items to our calendar and announcements directly on the site. If you would rather email, send your information to westborough@patch.com. Here is an example of an item added this week. Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space. Westborough Public Library Director Maureen Ambrosino posted information about a Mixed Media Art Workshop for Kids. The program will take place at the library, 55 West Main St., on Sept. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Worcester …
If your club or organization has an event coming up, it is free to post it on Westborough Patch. Add items to our calendar and announcements directly on the site. If you would rather email, send your information to westborough@patch.com. Here is an example of an item added this week. Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space.   EJ Dotts posted a notice about High Holiday Happening taking place at Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 45 Oak St. The event is free and open to all of the community. It takes place Sunday, Sept. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Dotts posted that High …
If your club or organization has an event coming up, it is free to post it on Westborough Patch. Add items to our calendar and announcements directly on the site. If you would rather email, send your information to westborough@patch.com. Here is an example of an item added this week. Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space.   Westborough Newcomers Club is holding a Kick-off Party at Mulligan’s Taverne, 121 West Main St. on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The group posted this information: “The Westborough Newcomers Club is gearing up for another …
Hello! My name is Alex Knapp and I'm currently working on my Eagle project. My project is to collect office supplies for a suicide and depression helpline, Samaritans. The helpline is a not-for-profit organization based in Framingham and Boston. To collect the supplies, I have put a box in Roche Brothers and in the Westborough Public Library. For more info on the Samaritans visit their website: http://samaritanshope.org/. If you wish to contact me for more information or to have me pick up supplies please send me an e-mail at aknapp94@verizon.net. 
If your club or organization has an event coming up, it is free to post it on Westborough Patch. Add items to our calendar and announcements directly on the site. If you would rather email, send your information to maryjo.kurtz@patch.com. Here is an example of an item added this week. Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space.   English Classes are offered at St. Luke’s Parish. Over the past decade, hundreds of people have learned and improved their English skills through the Adult ELL Program offered at St. Luke's Parish. Classes are offered for beginners …
If your club or organization has an event coming up, it is free to post it on Westborough Patch. Add items to our calendar and announcements directly on the site. If you would rather email, send your information to maryjo.kurtz@patch.com. Here is an example of an item added this week.  Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space.   A free prenatal yoga class is being offered by Carol Waite on Sept. 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 14 South St., Suite 6. Carol posted the announcement and reports that the class is for both expectant and postpartum moms. For information…
If your club or organization has an event coming up, it is free to post it on Westborough Patch. Add items to our calendar and announcements directly on the site. If you would rather email, send your information to maryjo.kurtz@patch.com. Here is an example of an item added this week.  Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space.   Westborough Public Library Director Maureen Abrosino posted news to let readers know about the outdoor book sale that takes place every Thursday this summer during the Westborough Farmers’ Market hours, 1 to 6 p.m. Stop by the front…
If your club or organization has an event coming up, it is free to post it on Westborough Patch. Add items to our calendar and announcements directly on the site. If you would rather email, send your information to maryjo.kurtz@patch.com. Here is an example of an item added today! Submit your own announcements, and you, too, could be featured in this space.   Alex Knapp, who was recently featured on Westborough Patch, posted information about his office supply drive for Sararitans. As part of his Eagle Scout project, he is collecting the supplies to aid the nonprofit suicide and depression …

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