MARLBOROUGH – Labor Day weekend in Marlborough can be a fun time for everyone. There is Sts. Anargyroi Greek Church’s Festival on Friday (5-11 p.m.), Saturday (noon to 11 p.m.) and Sunday (noon to 11 p.m.). Memorial Beach will be available for swimming and making sand castles. There will be a Mummers performance Sunday with the Quaker City String Band of Philadelphia (4 – 5:30 p.m.) at the Whitcomb Middle School. Marlborough’s 71st Labor Day Parade will highlight Monday, beginning at noon. Admission to all events is free.
A DONATION of backpacks and school supplies was made to the Marlborough Public Schools in memory of Katy Mahoney, spearheaded by her mom, Liz. Katy passed away from cancer as a young child. To keep her memory alive, donations were made by members of the First Church in Marlborough, Congregational.
A HUGE SHOUT OUT goes to Isaac Ladas, a Marlborough High School freshman, who collected over 400 pairs of sneakers (his goal was 300) as the results of his “Stepping Up” sneaker drive benefitting the Marlborough Community Cupboard. Local students picked out a favorite pair to wear back to school. Big thanks to Isaac and his mom, Amanda, for organizing this to help those who needed new shoes.
MARLBOROUGH MAYOR Arthur Vigeant invites residents to help beautify a public space on a busy thoroughfare in Marlborough. Join local muralist Melissa Stratton to create paint squares, that will make up the face of the Mayor’s Mural Project, on Sunday, Sept., 3, noon to 2 p.m., at Union Common. All are welcome to participate, kids included.
MARLBOROUGH will be part of the ‘Town Takeover Series’ at Polar Park as
the Worcester Red Sox host different towns and cities during a game. Join the Woo Sox on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 6:45 p.m. The non-profit to be honored during this game will be the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metrowest. You can purchase tickets here: https://fevogm.com/event/MarlboroughatWooSox. Tickets purchased through the link will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metrowest. Polar Park is located at 100 Madison Street, Worcester.
MARLBOROUGH MAYOR Arthur Vigeant and Labor Day Parade Director Melanie Whapham are pleased to announce that the Quaker City String Band of Philadelphia will perform in this year’s parade and hold a special performance the day before. This String Band is a Philadelphia Mummers group entertaining since 1901. The performance will take place on Sunday, Sept. 3, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. at the Whitcomb Middle School auditorium. Admission is free. Those attending are encouraged to bring canned goods and non-perishables to be donated to the Marlborough Community Cupboard.
THE PETER RICK HOMESTEAD at 377 Elm St., Marlborough, the home of the Marlborough Historical Society, will be open for free tours on Sept. 17, 1 to 4 p.m. Come and enjoy the homestead and its rich history. It will also be a time to learn about Marlborough’s heritage.
THE MARLBOROUGH Food Truck and Arts Festival will be held Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the corner of Rte. 85 and Main Street. Admission is free.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sept. 1 – Nancy Klein and Dan Valianti
Sept. 3 – George Conway
Sept. 6 – Camille Vigeant and Greg Short
Sept. 7 – Ken Wheeler
Sept. 8 – Bev Broz
Sept. 9 – Jack Evangelous
Sept. 11 – Richard Collins and Maureen Cappadona
Sept. 12 – Ricky Christo
Sept. 13 – Olivia Goliger, Rob Seymour and Katie Spacek
Sept. 14 – John Usinas, Christine Seymour and Alissa Broz Watters
Sept. 15 – Shirley Ney and Sharon Levy
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Sept. 2 – Mary Lou and Dick Vanzini
Sept. 9 – Holly and Jack Evangelous and Ed and Joan Beauchemin
Sept. 10 – Katie Robey and Eric Baur
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