Westborough Spring Festival outshines damp weekend

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By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

The Bresnahan siblings – Cade, 3, and Sloane, 5 – play with water beads in a sensory bin at the F3 Friends–Fitness–Fun booth.
The Bresnahan siblings – Cade, 3, and Sloane, 5 – play with water beads in a sensory bin at the F3 Friends–Fitness–Fun booth.

Westborough – A weekend filled with activities outshone intermittent drizzle and sunny breaks when the Rotary Club of Westborough presented its 14th annual Westborough Spring Festival. This year’s festivities began May 6 with the second annual Red, White and Brew, a fundraiser to benefit local military veterans, held at the Knights of Columbus Council 85 and sponsored by Ball Financial Services Company.

Festivities continued May 7 with the Westborough Civic Club’s ninth annual Fishing Challenge at Minuteman Park. Then families gathered at the Bay State Green for a Kids Carnival hosted by the Westborough High School (WHS) Student Council. Children also enjoyed racing slot cars, the roaming railroad and free bike helmet fittings.

Live entertainment was provided with a Music Fest sponsored by Central One Federal Credit Union. Festival guests browsed booths showcasing local businesses and organizations. Appetites were satisfied with the Rotary Grill and Food Expo. Later that evening, the Westborough Lions Club served its 22nd annual Italian dinner with a silent auction at WHS. Also that evening at WHS, the Westborough Woman’s Club introduced a Town Variety Show. Reduced combo pricing was available to attend both evening events.

On Mother’s Day, May 8, festivities resumed with several sponsored activities: 13th annual Rotary 5K Road Race and 4th annual Kids Dash at WHS, Westboro Tennis & Swim Club, Boroughs JCC Preschool, PR Running and South County Physical Therapy; Car and Military Vehicle Show at Hastings Elementary School, Avidia Bank; and activities for pooches at Bay State Green including a 1.5-mile race, spa and dog show, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Another new offering this year was a Food Truck Festival. The scheduled return of tethered hot-air balloon rides to be sponsored by ReMax got grounded due to inclement weather.

Proceeds from the festival go toward ongoing charitable endeavors of the Rotary Club of Westborough. For more information, visit westboroughrotary.org and on Facebook.

Photos/Ed Karvoski Jr.

Local singer and songwriter Luanne Crosby performs at the Music Fest, moved indoors because of inclement weather.
Local singer and songwriter Luanne Crosby performs at the Music Fest, moved indoors because of inclement weather.
Myra Saxena, 3, propels a toy sailboat in the “Raingutter Regatta” at the Cub Scout Pack 33 booth.
Myra Saxena, 3, propels a toy sailboat in the “Raingutter Regatta” at the Cub Scout Pack 33 booth.
Annie Tan, 3, gets a high-five from her dad when she wins a slot car race.
Annie Tan, 3, gets a high-five from her dad when she wins a slot car race.
Reha Chaudhari, 2, waves a balloon wand at the Kids Carnival.
Reha Chaudhari, 2, waves a balloon wand at the Kids Carnival.
Nicole LeBlanc rides with her son, Maddox, 2, on the Roaming Railroad.
Nicole LeBlanc rides with her son, Maddox, 2, on the Roaming Railroad.
Kavin Siva Subramanian, 9, catches windblown cash inside “The Vault” at the Central One Federal Credit Union booth.
Kavin Siva Subramanian, 9, catches windblown cash inside “The Vault” at the Central One Federal Credit Union booth.
Gabriel Sena, 2, fishes for a prize at the Marlborough Savings Bank booth.
Gabriel Sena, 2, fishes for a prize at the Marlborough Savings Bank booth.
Lauren Dennis, 4, is pleased with the flower design painted on her face at the Kids Carnival.
Lauren Dennis, 4, is pleased with the flower design painted on her face at the Kids Carnival.
Sara Anderson, a WHS senior and Student Council member, paints fingernails for Graysen Hanson-Marshall, 5.
Sara Anderson, a WHS senior and Student Council member, paints fingernails for Graysen Hanson-Marshall, 5.
Alejandro Arias-Benitez, 4, prints his name on a Frisbee at the Westboro Tennis & Swim Club booth.
Alejandro Arias-Benitez, 4, prints his name on a Frisbee at the Westboro Tennis & Swim Club booth.
Logan Esquilin, 3, examines a toy tooth that he got at the Westborough Dental Associates booth.
Logan Esquilin, 3, examines a toy tooth that he got at the Westborough Dental Associates booth.
Michele Duke (center) rides the Roaming Railroad with daughters Holland, 3, and Summer, 5.
Michele Duke (center) rides the Roaming Railroad with daughters Holland, 3, and Summer, 5.
Ariana Dube, 4, stacks blocks at the Miss Tanya’s Family of Nursery Schools booth.
Ariana Dube, 4, stacks blocks at the Miss Tanya’s Family of Nursery Schools booth.

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