Let's Talk About It: Cannabis, Alcohol and Today's Youth
Mar
31
6:30 PM18:30

Let's Talk About It: Cannabis, Alcohol and Today's Youth

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POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE (IN MARCH)

The Square One Collaboration presents a community program and Q&A with local pediatrician and expert, Dr. Safdar Medina, and a young adult with lived experience. Together, they'll share what adults with teens and tweens in their lives need to know and where to go if they need support.

Teens are encouraged to attend. Hidden in Plain Sight interactive exhibit and local resources will also be at the program.

Learn more and register HERE.

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Community QPR Gatekeeper Training
Dec
9
6:00 PM18:00

Community QPR Gatekeeper Training

Learn to recognize and respond to suicide warning signs. 90 minute training led by certified trainer and Westborough resident Maria Van Pelt PhD, CRNA, CNE, CPPS, FAAN, FAANA.

Program limited to 25 adults. Must be registered to attend. Learn more and register HERE.

This program is brought to you by the Square One Collaboration - Westborough Connects, Westborough Youth & Family Services, Westborough Public Schools, Westborough Public Library and Rotary Club of Westborough.

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Kindness Week 2025
Nov
9
to Nov 15

Kindness Week 2025

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Our 8th annual Kindness Week!

  • MANY events, beginning with the Kickoff to Kindness Week and continuing all week

  • 13 donation drives

  • More than 100 service opportunities

  • Over 80 “Partners in Kindness” making it all possible!

    Click HERE for all the details.

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Better Together Film Festival: A Local Screening and Discussion featuring The Tennessee 11
Apr
23
6:00 PM18:00

Better Together Film Festival: A Local Screening and Discussion featuring The Tennessee 11

National Week of Conversation is April 21-27, 2025 and Westborough Connects is once again participating in the Better Together Film Festival, hosting "The Tennessee 11." The program will include a screening of the film (watch the trailer HERE) followed by facilitated conversation focusing on the skills and process for bridging differences (not the subject matter of guns from the film).

Learn more HERE.

Register HERE.

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Community Iftar Dinner
Mar
13
6:15 PM18:15

Community Iftar Dinner

Families and individuals of all ages and faith traditions are invited to this special event. We hope you will join us in connecting with neighbors and friends while enjoying an Iftar (breaking of the fast) and learning about Ramadan observances.

Co-hosted by Westborough Connects and your Muslim neighbors in Westborough.

RSVP requested by March 6th; Language interpretation available with pre-registration. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/WIftar2025

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3rd Annual Celebration of International Women's Day in Westborough
Mar
6
5:00 PM17:00

3rd Annual Celebration of International Women's Day in Westborough

Join us for an inspiring evening focused on this year's International Women's Day theme: Accelerate Action.

Come enjoy this third annual multigenerational program connecting women leaders, friends and neighbors. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from women in various professional and service roles, including entrepreneurs, doctors, nonprofit organization leaders, and student leaders. There will be a chance to learn more about Westborough Connects' Bridging Differences and Divides initiative and to take part in several fun activities. Raffle prizes and light refreshments too!

This program is co=sponsored by Westborough Women’s Club, The Boroughs Collective and Westborough Connects. ALL ARE WELCOME!

RSVP requested by March 3rd. Language interpretation available with pre-registration by February 24th. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/WCiwd2025

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Elephant in the Room Film Screening and Group Discussion
Feb
27
6:30 PM18:30

Elephant in the Room Film Screening and Group Discussion

Join us for a screening of Elephant in the Room, a romantic comedy about political polarization, followed by a facilitated group discussion. Sandwiches & light refreshments will be served.

Hosted by Westborough Connects, co-sponsored by Rep. Hannah Kane, Rep. Kate Donaghue & Senator Michael Moore.

This program is part of Westborough Connects' Bridging Differences & Divides initiative, a community conversations project aimed at increasing community members' sense of belonging through increased understanding between diverse groups, increased respect & appreciation across differences.

This event is limited to 40 attendees. Please register here: tinyurl.com/BDDeitr

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Westborough Unplugs' - Connect Over Coffee
Jan
4
9:00 AM09:00

Westborough Unplugs' - Connect Over Coffee

Westborough Connects is hosting a special Connect Over Coffee with WHS Grads!

Come hear from 3 WHS grads who were part of the Westborough Unplugs/WHS Lobby O podcast about smartphones and social media. They will be on-hand for a casual conversation and Q&A around their views on youth use of smartphones and social media, how they balance tech and other parts of their lives, and thoughts on how parents and caregivers can best support kids.

Register HERE

This event is best for parents and caregivers of children in grades K-8.

For those of you who haven't seen the podcast, you'll find it HERE (thanks to Westborough TV!).

This program supplements recent Square One programs focused on digital health for youth and families, including Screenagers Elementary School Age Edition. Read the Square One program follow-up Resource Bulletin HERE.

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Westborough Unplugs 2024
May
5
to May 11

Westborough Unplugs 2024

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Our 5th annual local celebration of National Screen-Free Week will feature several “unplugged” local activities, recommendations and opportunities to connect with community, inviting people to disconnect to reconnect.

Westborough Connects understands that digital devices are necessary for navigating many parts of life and relationships today. Westborough Unplugs, part of National Screen Free Week, encourages us to "unplug" in order to nurture our in-person social connections and discover the incredible local opportunities beyond our screens. We work with community partners to host and promote local events, culminating in the annual Unplug and Explore Nourse Farm.

We are grateful for the generous support of Westborough Unplugs from Westborough Civic Club, Reliant Foundation, Central One Federal Credit Union, Grossman Development Group, Central National Gottesman Foundation, Avidia Foundation & Prototype Training Systems.

Details on all 2024 Westborough Unplugs events can be found HERE.

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Better Together Film Festival : A Local Screening and Discussion of "Dialogue Lab: America"
Apr
17
6:00 PM18:00

Better Together Film Festival : A Local Screening and Discussion of "Dialogue Lab: America"

During National Week of Conversation (April 15-21), Westborough Connects is participating in the Better Together Film Festival helping to bring together diverse groups of people to view films that showcase hopeful stories of bridging divides. Learn more, including how to register HERE.

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