Teacher Appreciation week is May 7-11, 2018. Honor that special staff member in your child’s life with a Golden Apple accompanied with a RedBox gift certificate and candy treat. Certificates will be delivered on May 10th. For more information on the program, click here or order online no later than May 7th to ensure delivery.  All donations will help NEF award academic grants for school initiatives that fall outside the realm of the annual school budget.

For the 2017-18 School Year, all Golden Apple donations will be generously matched by Wheelhouse Wealth  Advisors (www.wheelhousewealthadvisors.com).

NEF invites you to the 6th annual Mother/Daughter Princess Tea Party on Saturday, May 12 from 2 pm – 4 pm at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough.

Appearances by Anna and Elsa are scheduled so be sure to bring a camera and wear your princess attire.

Reservations are required and spots fill up quickly. To register, click here.

Time to brush up on your trivia. The annual NEF Team Trivia Night will be held on Friday, April 6th, 2018 at the Doubletree, 5400 Computer Drive in Westborough. Doors open at 7 pm and first question is at 7:30 pm.

Register before March 23rd at the early bird cost of $140 per team. After this date, the cost will increase to $160/team. Spectators are welcome with a $10 suggested donation at the door.  Our 2018 Team Trivia Night is now sold out! Spectators are welcome. $10 suggested donation at the door.

Team costumes are optional (and encouraged!)

Click here for complete details, or

Register online today!

All proceeds will benefit NEF. Your entry fee is a tax-deductible contribution to NEF, a registered 501(c)3 organization.

NEF is proud to announce that SullivanKreiss Financial, Inc. has become our 2018 Platinum Sponsor with a donation of $10,000.00. SullivanKreiss Financial, Inc. provides superior, independent wealth management and investment advisory services to affluent and emerging affluent individuals and their families. To learn more, visit www.sullivankreissfinancial.com.

NEF is grateful for this generous donation which will help fund grants that will improve curriculum, programs and services above and beyond the level supported by the annual school budget.

If you have been thinking about having your kids give karate a try, here’s the perfect opportunity. T. Rose Karate Dojo is offering a 3-month Starter Program (which includes a free uniform), and the first month’s tuition will be donated to the Northborough Education Foundation.

Sign up today at www.trosekarate.com

Girls and boys, choose your favorite grown-up, put on your favorite fancy clothes, and join us for a very special evening of dancing, games, hors d’oeuvres, sweets and more!

Tickets for the Gala Jr. are now on sale!

Order yours today at: galajr2018.eventbrite.com

Date: Saturday, February 10, 2018

Time: 4:30-6:00PM recommended for kids ages 6 and under, 6:30-8:00PM recommended for kids ages 7-12

Location: Algonquin Regional High School Cafeteria (79 Bartlett Street, Northborough)

NEF supported a grant for Community Reading Day 2018 for all Northborough Elementary Schools and Melican Middle School. (NEF Grants Chair Susan Ogar, Proctor Principal Alana Cyr, Zeh Principal Sue Whitten, Lincoln Street Principal Jennifer Parson, Peaslee Principal Jill Barnhardt, Melican Principal Michelle Karb, NEF Communications Chair Noel Silvia)

On September 15th, NEF awarded $36,075 in funds to 18 grant recipients during a special ceremony held at the Northborough Free Library.

To learn more about the grants funded, click here.

Join NEF for a night of Cocktails and Dancing Under the Stars. There will be a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres followed by dancing to live music provided by Fever (www.feverband.net). Cocktail attire is requested.

The Gala will be held on Friday, September 15th at 7:30 at the Juniper Hills Golf Course Pavilion.

Tickets are $50/person and can be purchased August 1st at Lowe’s Market or online at www.ApplefestGala.eventbrite.com..