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5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 27

Summer whale watching program available to students next week.

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, reminders and odd little ditties to help you organize your day. What will you be doing today?   1. The Hot Summer Nights program, for students entering grades 6 to 10, features a whale watching trip on Wednesday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A bus will pick up and drop off students at Gibbons Middle School. The cost for the day is $20. For information or to register, call 508-366-3090. 2. The Rotary Club of Westborough holds its weekly meeting at The Chateau restaurant at noon. The luncheon is $15 and begins at 12:15 p.m. 3. It’s Bingo Night at the Knights of Columbus hall, 17 Willow St. Action begins at 6:25 p.m. and the doors …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 26

What is the name of that movie? You know, the one with Glenn Close? She plays a woman passing as a man.... I can name that movie in three notes...

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, reminders and odd little ditties to help you organize your day. What will you be doing today?   1. The Westborough Public Library presents a free movie for adults today at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.What movie, you ask? Apparently, the library can’t tell us due to licensing. But, here’s the deal: It stars Glenn Close who plays a woman passing as a man in order to work and survive in 19th century Ireland. The movie is free. You can call the library at 508-366-3050 for the title. Do you know the title? Tell us in the comments! 2. The Hot Summer Nights program, for students going into grades 6 to 10, is offering a craft night on Monday, …

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Hot Summer Nights Announces Summer Programs

Kids in grades 6 through 10 will enjoy a variety of summer outings.

  Hot Summer Nights is now in its 16th year! The summer program is designed for kids going into grades 6 through 10. Coordinated by Westborough’s own Lizzy Sricharoenchaikit, many of the programs are offered at little to no cost. No one will be refused participation due to an inability to pay. Here are the programs being offered this summer: For more information, email hotsummernights@town.westborough.ma.us or call 508-366-3090. Volunteers are always needed. Visit the website for a complete description of the programs.

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Hot Summer Nights Program Kicks Off Tuesday

The opening event includes ice cream!

Westborough Youth & Family Services kicks off its 2012 Hot Summer Nights (HSN) program with a free Ice Cream Giveaway on Tuesday, June 19at 11:15 a.m. outside the Forbes Municipal Building, 45 West Main St. At the same time, there will also be a Teen Summer Reading Book Giveaway at the Westborough Public Library next door. HSN is a summer activities program organized for kids in grades 6 through10 (ages 10 to 16), hosting a number of events this summer including: 3on3 Basketball on Friday, June 22: 6 to 9 p.m. at Gibbons Middle School gymnasium. This event is free. Registration required.  There will be a Craft Night on Monday, July 9: 6 to 8 p.m. at the Forbes Municipal Building auditorium. The cost is $5. Registration forms can be found …

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LIVE BLOG: Chat with John Badenhausen, Director of Youth and Family Services

Find out what services are offered by his department, ask about Hot Summer Nights and more.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 31

Westborough kids are heading to Shrewsbury for some extreme bowling tomorrow evening.

Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events and reminders to help you organize your day. 1. The Hot Summer Nights program is heading out for extreme bowling tomorrow night. From 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, the group will head to AMF Town and Country Bowl in Shrewsbury. Tickets are $12 and include shoe rental, pizza, soda and 2 hours of extreme bowling. The program is for kids in grades 6 to 10. For more information, contact Westborough Youth and Family Services at 508-366-3090. Pre-registration and payment is required ahead of time. 2. AAA Southern New England reminds motorists to check tire pressure before summer road trips. “Driving on under-inflated tires not only …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 29

Kids in grades 6 to 10 can explore the Charm Bracelet together at an upcoming Hot Summer Nights program.

Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events and reminders to help you organize your day. 1. The Hot Summer Nights program presents Nature Safari on the Charm Bracelet Trail on Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at Mill Pond School and prepare for a walk along a path that will pass glacial rock formations and prehistoric archeological sites dating back 8,000 years. This program is for kids in grades 6 to 10. Disposable cameras will be available for purchase of $5. 2. There will be a fireworks display in Worcester tonight at 9 p.m. at Worcester Tornadoes Park. 3. Alcoholics Anonymous will hold a meeting tonight at 7:00 at the First United Methodist Church, 120 West …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 27

The Town of Westborough has an opening for a fulltime administrative assistant.

Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events and reminders to help you organize your day. 1. The Town of Westborough is looking for an administrative assistant in the Selectmen and Town Manager’s Office. The job entails assisting the Town Manager, performing general clerical tasks, attending meetings, compiling agendas and taking minutes. The position is 40 hours a week and includes benefits. Send resume by 5 p.m. on Aug. 8 to Assistant Town Manager/HR Director, 34 West Main St., Westborough or email kwilliams@town.westborough.ma.us. 2. AAA Southern New England reminds car owners to keep the car’s engine cool. “It is the cooling system’s job to protect the engine from …

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Social Media Saturday

9 Thumbs Up for A Bigger Serving of Pizza

Westborough Patch Facebook fans approve of the expansion at Westboro House of Pizza.

Social Media Saturday is a weekly feature where we highlight your questions and thoughts shared on Facebook and other media throughout the past week. We'll also point you to some new and interesting pages you may not have known about before. Highlights of the Week This week, we have 476 fans liking us on Facebook. Thank you to the best Facebook fans on the web! This week, we have 178 followers Twitter, with numbers growing every day. *  When the electricity went out in parts of Westborough yesterday, the hottest afternoon of the year so far, the Westborough Patch Facebook page came alive with updates and information. We provided an ongoing to-the-minute update of information as it was unfolding with the police and fire departments, and…

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 21

The Marlborough Savings Bank on East Main Street is collecting backpacks and school supplies for children in Westborough.

Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events and reminders to help you organize your day. 1. Marlborough Savings Bank is collecting backpacks and backpack supplies to help benefit Westborough schools. Donations can be dropped off at the bank’s Westborough location, 21 East Main St., during normal business through Aug. 26. 2. The Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main St., presents Having Fun with Pyramids and Pharoahs today from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Discover ancient Egypt at the library! The free family program will include information about jewelry, clothing, wigs and the process of mummification. No registration is required. 3. Burger King is Westborough, 139 Turnpike Rd., is …

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