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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Square One presents: Screenagers - Growing Up in the Digital Age
Oct
25
7:00 PM19:00

Square One presents: Screenagers - Growing Up in the Digital Age

  • Charlottee C. Spinney Auditorium (Westborough High School) (map)
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The Square One collaboration team is pleased to present Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age.

For more information and a link to register, click HERE. (en español aquí)

Square One is a collaborative partnership between Westborough Public Schools, Westborough Youth and Family Services, the Rotary Club of Westborough, Westborough Public Library and Westborough Connects. It offers free programming and resources designed to support community education and resilience around substance use and mental health.

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Spring into Wellness
May
7
3:00 PM15:00

Spring into Wellness

Square One presents this free community program for all ages- from children through senior adults. Through a wellness expo, hands-on activities, and opportunities to learn about health benefiting tools, we will connect attendees to resources which support mental and behavioral health, showcase various ways to positively impact well-being, and decrease the stigma surrounding mental health.

For more information, click HERE.

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Westborough Unplugs 2023
Apr
30
to May 6

Westborough Unplugs 2023

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In this 4th local celebration of National Screen-Free Week, Westborough Connects encourages people to consider our relationships with screens and how we may restore balanced use in our everyday lives. The week will feature several “unplugged” local activities, recommendations and opportunities to connect with community, inviting people to disconnect to reconnect.

Click HERE for more information.

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Journey Mapping - follow-up to the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration in Westborough
Jan
28
2:00 PM14:00

Journey Mapping - follow-up to the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration in Westborough

How can we commit to Dr. King's Dream? What steps will help bring us there? Modeled after the Journey Mapping approach of our 2022 keynote speaker, Dr. Todd "Bowtie" Jenkins, we will come together to offer our thoughts on the steps along the way and build on each other's ideas.

All are welcome!

Click HERE for more details.

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