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Events this week: Mental Health story times and documentaries, Cultural Voices, Teen/Tween Stress, SOLF meeting, Go the Distance, Community Read, NECC 5K, and Gardeners Show & Sale

Events this week: Mental Health story times and documentaries, Cultural Voices, Teen/Tween Stress, SOLF meeting, Go the Distance, Community Read, NECC 5K, and Gardeners Show & Sale

Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week. Several of the events are tied into the Town’s Mental Health Awareness series.

Monday, May 16, 2022

  • Preschool Story Time – Mental Health Awareness Series (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Join Miss Kim for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required. This session will be part of Mental Health Awareness Month, with appropriately selected stories.
  • Bereavement Group (1:00 – 2: 00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: The Bereavement Group is a monthly support group is for ages 50 and older. To sign up to join the group, please call Leslie Chamberlin, R.N. at 508-229-4453.
  • Youth Writing Club (3:30 -4:30 pm) @ zoom: The Southborough Library is hosting this virtual creative writing club for ages 10-18. The zoom sessions are a fun and supportive space to get creative and build skills with peers. For details, see dedicated post.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

  • Strength Training Class for seniors (8:30 am) @ zoom: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
  • Advanced Tai Chi for seniors (9:45 am) @ zoom: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
  • Preschool Story Time – Mental Health Awareness Series (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Join Miss Kim for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required. This session will be part of Mental Health Awareness Month, with appropriately selected stories.
  • Senior Songsters (11:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Weekly rehearsal for the singing group open to all area seniors regardless of singing ability. For details, see dedicated post.
  • Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
  • Knitting Club (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Knitters, welcoming new members. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
  • Tuesday Tech Time (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library Teen Room: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
  • Cultural Voices: Sebastian Ebarb (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ zoom: Southborough Library program featuring a speaker about modern Native American cultural identity. Sponsored by The Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see dedicated post.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

  • Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center, see newsletter. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
  • Young Scientists STEM Beginnings (10:30 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: A free in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. The program through the Southborough Library is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership.
  • For Parents – Managing Teen and Tween Stress (12:00 – 1:00 pm) @ zoom: Parents are invited by Southborough Youth & Family Services to this “discussion on reframing your child’s emotions and behavior and how to respond and support them while maintaining healthy boundaries.” For details, see related posts.
  • SOLF Annual Meeting with Naturalist Presentation (6:00 pm) @ Community House, 28 Main Street: The public is invited to attend Southborough Open Land Foundation’s annual meeting. It includes a presentation by wildlife author Peter Alden. For details, see dedicated post.
  • Southborough Rotary Club – Mental Health Awareness Series (7:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: This meeting of the Rotary Club (open to the public) will feature Southborough Youth & Family Services’ Director Sarah Cassell to speak about the department’s mission and services. This event is part of the Town’s series for Mental Health Awareness month. For details, see related posts.

Thursday, May 19, 2022

  • Strength Training Class for seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
  • Advanced Tai Chi for seniors (9:45 am) @ zoom: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
  • Mah Jongg (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: The weekly program would love new players to join. Feel free to stop by to watch or talk to one of the players to see if you would be interested. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
  • Baby/Toddler Storytime – Mental Health Awareness Series (11:00 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. No registration required. This session will be part of Mental Health Awareness Month, with appropriately selected stories.
  • Chair Yoga for seniors (12:30 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration required. For details on weekly class, see newsletter.
  • NSPAC’s “Go the Distance” Awards Night (6:00 – 7:30 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School: The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will host its 12th annual “Go the Distance” Appreciation Awards evening. For details, see dedicated post.
  • Community Read Discussion (7:00 pm) @ zoom: A virtual community discussion of Brené Brown’s book “Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone”.This event is part of the Town’s series for Mental Health Awareness month. For details, see related posts.
  • Genealogy Club (7:00 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: This is an informal group meeting where you can learn and share tips about resources for researching family history. Group meetings are free and open to the public. Bring your laptop, log into Ancestry.com at the library, and join in.

Friday, May 20, 2022

  • Canasta (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
  • Dull Men’s Club (10:00 am) @ zoom: Casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in. For details, see dedicated post.
  • Outdoor Pre-K Yoga (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Lawn: Yoga program for 3-6 year olds (and siblings and caregivers). Registration is required. For details, see dedicated post.
  • Decompression Session (3:30 – 4:30 pm) @ Southborough Library Teen Room: 12 – 18 year olds are invited to destress. Stop by the teen room for a chill atmosphere with a therapy dog and other activities. For details, see dedicated post.

Saturday, May 21, 2022

  • Southborough Gardeners Flower Show & Plant Sale (8:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Southborough Gardeners Flower Show & Plant Sale: The Gardeners celebrate 50 years, with a special exhibit – “A feast for the eyes with over 30 arrangements” made by members of the club. The special arrangements will be raffled off to attendees at the end of the event. Admission is free. At the event, the group will also be selling “locally grown perennials and annuals. For details, see dedicated post.
  • NECC 5K for Autism (8:30 am – 2:30 pm) @ Neary School campus, 53 Parkerville Road: New England Center for Children’s 16th Annual Walk/Run for Autism. Registration is free this year. For details on the fundraiser for autism research and education, see dedicated post.
  • Community Watch: Resilience (12:00 – 1:00 pm) @ Southborough Library upper level: Screening of documentary “Resilience: the Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope”. This event is part of the Town’s series for Mental Health Awareness month. A short discussion of the film will follow the screening. For details, see related posts.
  • Community Watch: Paper Tigers (1:00 – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Library upper level: Screening of documentary “Paper Tigers: One High School’s Unlikely Success Story”. This event is part of the Town’s series for Mental Health Awareness month. A short discussion of the film will follow the screening. For details, see related posts.

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Ukraine’s foreign ministry voices concern at events in Moldova’s Transdniestria region

KYIV — Ukraine’s foreign ministry expressed concern on Tuesday about the situation in Moldova’s pro-Russian breakaway region of Transdniestria, and condemned what it said were Russian attempts to drag the region into Russia’s war against Ukraine.

After a series of explosions in Transdniestria, the Ukrainian foreign ministry reaffirmed its support for Moldova’s territorial integrity, and said that Ukraine’s armed forces were ready to defend their country against any threat. (Reporting by Pavel Polityuk, writing by Max Hunder, editing by Timothy Heritage)

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Gearing up for a vast array of winter events as Festival of Voices tickets go on sale

Gearing up for a vast array of winter events as Festival of Voices tickets go on sale

16 April 2022

Nic Street,

Minister for Hospitality and Events







The Tasmanian Liberal Government has always invested in events that are seasonally and regionally diverse, with more than $11 million having been invested into 31 events that will take place in the coming six months alone.

From AFL football in the north and south, the Australian Musical Theatre Festival in Launceston, Dark Mofo in Hobart and the new AgriCULTURED festival in the north, the variety ensures there is something for everyone.

I’m pleased to confirm that tickets for the Festival of Voices have gone on sale for the coming festival that will take place from 1 July through to 10 July 2022 and I would encourage Tasmanians to snap up a ticket.

A long-time anchor of our winter events program, the Festival of Voices began in 2005 and forged the way for Tasmanians and mainlanders to get out and celebrate our state when it was traditionally quiet. Events have repositioned our state through this part of the year and fundamentally changed people’s perception of how to spend the longer nights.

This year’s festival will have a strong focus on encouraging participation from Tasmania’s regional communities, with activations and programmed events scheduled to occur on Tasmania’s East Coast, North West Coast and Derwent Valley areas, as well as in our major cities.

Highlight performances of this year’s event include Australian singer-songwriter Lior, Monica Trapaga and The Pocket Trio, and cabaret style band The Loveys as well as the iconic Big Sing event retuning to Macquarie Point.

The Tasmanian Government is committed to assisting our thriving events sector rebuild and recover. As part of this commitment, the Government, through Events Tasmania provides funding opportunities to a variety of events that attract people to our state and encourage regional dispersal of these visitors.

Tickets for the Festival of Voices are on sale now at www.festivalofvoices.com, and a full events calendar can be found at www.discovertasmania.com.au

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Carson Conversation: Transitioning into the events season (Voices)

Carson Conversation: Transitioning into the events season (Voices)

Carson Conversation: Transitioning into the events season (Voices) | Serving Northern Nevada
















By Ronni Hannaman

Thursday, April 7, 2022

As we transition out of our forced hibernation over the past two years caused by the pandemic, we can’t help but wonder how this season’s large and small events will attract the number of attendees enjoyed pre-pandemic.

For Northern Nevada, events have been the lifeblood of each community that were abruptly halted in March 2020. Since then, so many restrictions have been placed in the name of protecting the population that attending an event can cause personal anxiety whereas prior we just said, “let’s go!”

As we listen to the constant barrage by the media about a new COVID strain that, as of this writing, has some parts of China once again on complete lockdown, it can cause panic for the event planner and wariness on the part of the guest. It takes a lot of pre-planning to pull off a successful event and to cancel at the last minute can be devastating to all.

In Carson City, events are the lifeblood of many businesses beginning Memorial Day and ending with the granddaddy event of them all, Nevada Day.

For residents, it’s the opportunity to reconnect with their neighbors, see what is new in the community, and plan ahead for the visiting of friends and relatives.

Though Carson City does not have the local infrastructure to host large signature events as does Reno/Sparks to attract nationwide and international visitors, our events are important no matter how small, for these events bring the community together and keep our local identity strong, or as we like to say, “Carson Proud.” A number of our larger events attract visitors who bring in new dollars.

Even Reno’s largest signature events attract overflow to this city as well as give the organizers a smaller venue to piggy back on to the main event. Think Hot August Nights and Street Vibrations.

Some of our most popular signature events benefit our important non-profits such as the very popular Taste of Downtown to be held on June 18. This event draws people from within the region to showcase all that is new to the downtown while showcasing local restaurants and most importantly getting out the message of the host, Advocates to End Domestic Violence.

The organizers hope to attract pre-pandemic numbers.

The Downtown Wine Walk has returned the first Saturday of the month and is gaining momentum as those who enjoy wine, camaraderie, and the chance to shop return in larger numbers each month as further restrictions continue to be lifted. For those who prefer a cold brew, Rotary will host its once-annual Capital City Brewfest June 25 to benefit their scholarship programs.

New this year is the Great Western Steam Up, July 1-4 ending with the traditional patriotic July 4 fireworks. A presentation of the Nevada State Railroad Museum, this event will bring in train buffs from all over the U.S. along with unique rolling stock to include nine visiting steam locomotives to make up the largest collection of V&T locomotives in one location since the 1930s.

What would Carson City be without the Nevada Day Parade! This beloved event originated in Reno and then moved to Carson City in 1938 becoming one of the largest Admission Day parades in the U.S. On Saturday, Oct. 29, Carson City’s history will shine, for after all, it’s here where the history of Nevada began.

Already in the planning stage is Mark Twain Days slated for April 21, 2023, to celebrate the life of this famous writer who became known as Mark Twain during his time in Carson City where he lived with his brother Orion Clemens from 1861-1864. Stay tuned.

There are many history focused events to attract visitors during the traditional events season. A full list of all events can be found by accessing the Chamber Community Calendar http://www.carsoncitychamber.com/events/members. All are cordially invited to see what makes Carson City so unique.
“Carson Conversation” is a monthly NNBW Voices column authored by Ronni Hannaman, executive director of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce. Reach her for comment at director@carsoncitychamber.com.