Author: News Staff

  • Linda Bove of Sesame Street to appear at the Learning Center for the Deaf

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC) is proud to announce that actress Linda Bove from Sesame Street and co-founder of DeafWest Theatre will visit TLC’s Parent-Infant Program and preschool classrooms at at its Framingham campus on Tuesday, April 7.

    Bove will be honored at TLC’s 10th annual “Spring on the Charles” Gala to benefit TLC’s early (more…)

  • Don’t Miss This Year’s Festival of Extraordinary Food

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The fourth annual Festival of Extraordinary Food is coming up Tuesday, April 14th. Those of you who know our Festival are already calling for your reservations. For those who haven’t yet tried this fabulous event, here’s the scoop:

    WHAT: 20+ local restaurants and specialty food providers offer you tastings of their signature dishes. Restaurants include Naked (more…)

  • What’s Nouvelle at the Natick Collection

    FRAMINGHAM,MA — Nouvelle is the condominium portion of the Natick (Mall) Collection. After a long wait, which caused some who showed an initial interest to walk away, units are now available for occupancy.

    The property managers recently hosted a MetroWest Chamber of Commerce business after hours networking event to (more…)

  • CALLAHAN CENTER HAPPENINGS IN APRIL 2009

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Here’s what’s happening at the CALLAHAN SENIOR CENTER IN APRIL 2009:

    Red Sox ‘Opening Day’ Celebration! Monday, April 6th, 2009 at 12:00 pm at Callahan. Please sign up at Callahan Center no later than Thursday, April 2nd. Donation of $2.00 is required when you sign up.

    “Acupuncture” with Carl Stimson, Licensed Acupuncturist on Monday, April 27th, 2009 at 10:00 am at (more…)

  • Upcoming DPW Recycling Events

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — This spring the Department of Public Works will be hosting several events aimed at increased recycling and environmental awareness.

    On Saturday, April 18th the second annual Shred Fest will be held at the Recycling Center on Mount Wayte Ave from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. This event provides free and secure paper shredding of your confidential documents. Watch a video monitor as your documents are shredded in their first step to being recycled. The only (more…)

  • Framingham History Book Signing

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Annie’s Book Stop in the Nobscot Shopping Center hosts a signing of the latest book on Framingham this Sunday, March 22, from 2 – 4 p.m.

    James Parr and Kevin Swope who volunteer at the Framingham History Center and have culled the archives for interesting historical tidbits, will be signing copies of their book “Framingham Legends & Lore.”

    James and Kevin will be presenting stories from the book in an informal lecture setting.

    This is a great opportunity to learn about the history of your home town.

    Refreshments will be served by host Paul Ashton.

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  • OpenSpirit – New Jazz-oriented Worship Experience

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Last fall, Edwards Church held a “Day of Spirit,” in which people were invited to experience a variety of opportunities for spiritual renewal: meditation, yoga, art, music. The positive response from the wider community pointed to a strong spiritual yearning among non-church-going residents in the area. Out of this and other similar experiences, a collaborative of churches, clergy, and musicians has formed to offer a new kind of worship opportunity in the Framingham area.

    Beginning on March 1, OpenSpirit is offering a weekly, Sunday evening worship gathering, held in (more…)

  • Food Allergy Presentation

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Why are there a growing number of people with allergies to peanuts and other foods? Do some people “outgrow” food allergies? What are the newest treatments for these possibly life-threatening reactions? Pediatric allergist Douglas McDonald, MD, PhD, will discuss these issues and more on Wednesday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m. at (more…)

  • Framingham Human Relations Commission Legal Services Forum

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Whereas the purpose of the Human Relations Commission is “to establish affirmative action programs to insure equal enforcement of law, and equal protection of law, for all groups regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, handicap, national origin or ancestry,” the Commission will host a forum dealing with legal services provided within our Community.

    As a follow-up to its previous forums dealing with homelessness, mental health issues, and the Jail Diversion Program, the Commission will provide a forum dealing with legal (more…)

  • Staged Combat Series of Classes to be held at PAC Starting Monday, March 16!

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Performing Arts Center of MetroWest announces a five-week Staged Combat Workshop for students in grades 6-10. An actor should be ready for any part in theater, film, television, or opera that comes along. Learn the ins-and-outs of professional staged combat with Mark Bedell from the (more…)