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Girls Scouts to host Mother's Day teaThe Westborough Girl Scout troop 30635 is sponsoring a Mother's Day Tea on May 6th from 2 to 4 p.m All are invited to bring a mom, grandmother, aunt, sister or special friend to enjoy the afternoon. Children are invited to bring a guest. — Wicked Local Westborough Volunteer for 2012 Project GraduationProject Graduation Westborough is an independent non-profit organization whose mission is to provide graduating high school seniors a safe, chemical-free celebration event the evening of their graduation. — Wicked Local Westborough Westborough Education Foundation seeks new membersThe Westborough Education Foundation is seeking new members to join its organization. As funding decreases, teachers seek to enhance their teaching and the excitement of their students through innovative programs, utilizing grants such that the Westborough Education Foundation provides. To continue the success of this organization, new members are needed. Activities may include event planning, publicity, newsletter writing, being part of the grants committee, and meeting new people. It takes a community to raise children today. Becoming a member of the Westborough Education Foundation is a great way to support teachers and children of the Westborough community. — Wicked Local Westborough Scholarships available through Melfa Wealth ManagementMelfa Wealth Management is pleased to announce that it will be awarding scholarships to graduating Westborough High School seniors. The applicants must be majoring in business or finance and have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA during his or her four years at Westborough High. Please refer to WHS’s Naviance website or the WHS guidance office for more details. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2012. — Wicked Local Westborough Your News: St. Joseph’s DinnerParishioners, friends and guests of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Three John Street, Westborough, enjoyed St. Stephen’s celebration of St. Joseph’s Day, Patron Saint of Sicily on Saturday, March 24th. — Wicked Local Westborough Special Town Election scheduled for May 15Westborough residents will head to the polls on May 15 to vote for a $11.2 million debt exclusion to build a new Fire Station on Milk Street. — Wicked Local Westborough Wclt celebrates 15 yearsAs the Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, the organization’s president John Metzger said he is proud of the areas in town the group has been able to preserve over the years. — Wicked Local Westborough Scholarships Available from Westborough Garden ClubThe Westborough Garden Club is pleased to announce the availability oftwo scholarships in the amount of $750 each to graduating high school seniors who reside in Westborough. These scholarships will be awarded tostudents interested in pursuing a college major in landscape architecture,botany, environmental engineering or a related field at a two or four year college. — Wicked Local Westborough Your News: WASA donates to the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.This past month WASA (Westborough Athletic Social Association) donated $1000 to the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind on behalf of “Champ.” Champ, a Labrador Retriever, has spent the last 13 months in Westborough with puppy raiser and WASA member Jim Meikle. Puppy raisers are essential members of the Foundation family whose mission is: To improve the quality of life for people that are blind, visually impaired or have other special needs. Puppy raisers open their hearts and home to a Foundation puppy and teach the puppy basic obedience and social skills while exposing it to many different situations. A special thanks goes to the Boston Sports Club and the many establishments in Westborough that Champ visited the last 13 months. — Wicked Local Westborough Movie night at library tomorrowThe next movie in the Westborough Public Library’s monthly movie presentation for adults will be on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 11 am. & 6 p.m. — Wicked Local Westborough "Basics of Borrowing" tomorrow at libraryThe Westborough Public Library will be offering five free programs in April to promote personal financial literacy during Money Smart Month. — Wicked Local Westborough Local swimmer qualifies for Canadian Olympic Swim TrialsWestborough resident and collegiate swimmer Lindsey Hagens will swim in the upcoming Canadian Olympic trials in Montreal Canada for a spot on the 2012 Canadian Olympic Team, which will swim in London at the 2012 Olympic Games. Hagens, a Junior and member of Villanova University's swim team, recently competed at the Big East Championships and USA Swim Grand Prix Meet at Ohio State University in prep for the trials later on in March. — Wicked Local Westborough More News