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  • Riverfest: Paddle Down The Sudbury River

    Riverfest: Paddle Down The Sudbury River

    RiverFest 2011FRAMINGHAM, MA – This weekend, June 11th and 12th, 2011, The Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council is holding “RiverFest” its annual celebration of the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers. The following 3 events are taking place in Framingham.

    Paddle The Sudbury River

    Saturday, June 11th at 8:30AM – Join Bill Fadden and the Framingham Conservation Commission for a scenic 2 mile paddle on the Sudbury River. *** UPDATED: Although the RiverFest website indicates canoes will be put in at Little Farms Rd, others are putting in at the Central St. / Kellog St. canoe drop at the bottom of the hill by the Learning Center for Deaf Children and paddling to the reservoir in Saxonville *** The Little Farms Rd. landing is located just north of the Cameron School, off Elm Street.  Participants are encouraged to (more…)

  • Good Words Wanted by Framingham Education Foundation

    Good Words Wanted by Framingham Education Foundation

    Framingham Education Foundation (logo)
    Preparation for the the Framingham Education Foundation 20th Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee is underway!

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – This coming November the Framingham Education Foundation will host its 20th Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee.

    They are currently asking for suggestions for words to add to the study list for the bee.

    Last year the list of words ranged from aardwolf, (a hyena-like animal of southern and eastern africa), abaciscus, (a small abacus), and (more…)

  • Bring The Kids to Petting Zoo in Saxonville

    Bring The Kids to Petting Zoo in Saxonville

    Worker unloads camel for traveling zoo in Framingham, MA
    Take a camel ride! Pet and feed baby animals! Enjoy some family fun at the Pinefield Shopping Center, June 8th through June 12th, 2011.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Looking for some family fun? The Records & Burpee Traveling Zoo is setup in the Pinefield Shopping Center parking lot and will be here for the rest of the week!

    They will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday June 9, 10 and 11th from 11:00am until approximately 8:00pm, and Sunday June 12th until 5:00pm.

    Bring the kids to see, pet and feed baby llamas, pygmy goats,  sheep and other farm animals!

    Next to the petting zoo (more…)

  • Xtreme Riders 10th Annual Leukemia Run

    Xtreme Riders 10th Annual Leukemia Run

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Since the year 2001 the Xtreme Riders motorcycle club has held a fund-raising motorcycle run to benefit kids with Leukemia.

    This morning hundreds of gleaming motorcycles gathered in front of Robinson’s Hardware in the Pinefield Shopping Center and lined up for the 10th Annual Xtreme Riders Leukemia Run. At 10:15AM, the group left the Nicholas Rd. lot and headed up Pinewood Dr. for the start of the 53 mile run. (more…)

  • New FPAC-TV Show: The Framingham Beat

    New FPAC-TV Show: The Framingham Beat

    The Framingham Beat - new FPAC-TV show
    The Framingham Beat is a news magazine format television show produced at FPAC-TV.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Since taking the helm at Framingham Public Access TV, (FPAC-TV), Bill McColgan has brought several new programs to the station.

    This month, FPAC-TV introduces a new show called ‘The Framingham Beat’.

    Using a news magazine format, McColgan acts as commentator setting up the stories which are shot at locations throughout Framingham.

    In the first episode, videos from the Earth Day celebration on the Centre Common, from a Cultural Council awards banquet, and interviews on a day when radio station Mix 104.1 broadcast live from J&M Diner on Old Connecticut Path — along with other local interest stories.

    The show runs on Framingham Public Access channels, (RCN 3, Comcast 9 and Verizon 43), or can be viewed online at (more…)

  • Framingham Farmer’s Market at Centre Common

    Framingham Farmer’s Market at Centre Common

    Framingham Farmers Market
    Fresh produce from local family farms can be found at the Framingham Farmer's Market on the Village Green in Framingham Centre each Thursday from noon 'til 5:30pm throughout the summer and fall.

    Framingham, MA – With a nationwide effort to eat healthier and to support local business and family farms, shopping at the Framingham Farmer’s Market helps locals meet these goals.

    The market, located on the Framingham Centre Common, (also known as “The Village Green”), will be open each Thursday afternoons from 12:00 noon until 5:30PM from June 9th through October 27th, 2011.

    With fruits and vegetables, (some picked just hours before the market opens), local residents and Framingham visitors have a chance to (more…)

  • Framingham After Dark – Friday June 3, 2011

    Framingham After Dark – Friday June 3, 2011

    Framingham After Dark
    Things to do in Framingham, MA after the sun goes down!

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Looking for some great live entertainment? A free movie? Something to do besides wander the mall? We’ve got a few suggestions for things to do tonight that include four live music venues and a movie at the main library. Here’s the details…

    Local favorites since the late 70’s The Back Pages Band featuring Doug Betschart and Inky Fair, (formerly of Fair, Yates & Betschart), will be playing at Nobscots Cafe from 9:00PM ’til closing. For great live (more…)

  • Callahan Happenings for June 2011

    Callahan Happenings for June 2011

    (photo) Raymond J. Callahan Senior Center, Framingham, MA
    Located at 535 Union Avenue, the Callahan Center is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mon – Fri

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The following information is about activities and services at the Callahan Senior Center for the month of June, 2011.

    NOTICE: Most of the activities, special programs and events listed below require signing up or advance reservation, (unless otherwise noted). Please do so in advance so activities can be scheduled effectively and in the appropriate space.

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    New Member Orientation Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month. If you have just joined Callahan you might want to attend one of these meetings as we enjoy coffee and pastry, answer your questions and (more…)

  • Fuller Middle School Students Finalists in TV Ad Contest

    Fuller Middle School Students Finalists in TV Ad Contest

    FPAC-TV (Framingham Public Access TV)
    Fuller Middle Students learning t.v. production in after-school club are finalists in county-wide Public Service Announcement contest.

    Framingham, MA – Sixth and seventh graders from the Fuller Middle School who have participated in an after-school program at Framingham Public Access are among the finalists in Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone’s new Cyber-Safety PSA Contest.

    The youngsters have been learning television production skills under the watchful eyes of Fuller Middle School teacher Patrick Galligan and FPAC’s Francesca Cerutti-Harris. The weekly classes have been part of a partnership between the 21st Century After School Programs, the Framingham (more…)

  • Concerts on The Green – 2011

    Concerts on The Green – 2011

    FREE Summer Concert Series

    JUNE – JULY – AUGUST

    Friday Evenings 6:30pm to 8:30pm

    Framingham Village Green

    Framingham Centre, Massachusetts

    Kathy Foran, Realty Executives(Concert schedule page sponsored by Kathy Foran, Realty Executives)

    JUNE 2011 – CONCERT SCHEDULE
    June 24 Heritage Pops Orchestra

    JULY 2011 – CONCERT SCHEDULE
    July 1 The Infractions
    July 8 The Reminisants
    July 15 Common Ground
    July 22 Three Swinging Tenors
    July 29 XRB Band

    AUGUST 2011 – CONCERT SCHEDULE
    August 5 Off the Hook
    August 12 Three of a Kind

    ~ Bring a blanket or chair. ~

    • Restrooms • Food • Concession Stand •

    Assistive Listening Devices available.

    Please call ahead for ADA assisted listening device: (508) 532-5485

    Directions: The “Village Green”, (also known as the “Framingham Centre Common”), is located just north of Rt. 9 on Edgell Road. From Rt.9 (East or West), take the Framingham State College / Main St., Framingham Centre exit and proceed north on Edgell Rd. – Village Green is located approximately 1/10 mile from exit. From Sudbury, (Rt. 20), take Edgell Road exit (near Friendly’s) and follow south to Framingham Centre. From Downtown Framingham, take Union Ave. / Main Street heading north, cross Rt. 9 and continue approximately 1/10 mile.

    Parking: FREE parking is available on-street and off-street, (in church parking lots which surround the Village Green). Please park only where instructed by signs or traffic officers.

    Please watch for pedestrians in and around concert and parking areas.

    Arrive early for best parking.

    Transportation provided free of charge from Framingham Senior Public Housing.
    Please call your housing office for bus schedule.

    Concert Cancellation & Info (508)532-5488

    The Town of Framingham is a registered licensee of BMI and ASCAP copyrighted music.

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