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  • Students Display Artwork at Barnes and Noble, Shoppers World

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Metrowest community is invited to enjoy an art exhibit showcasing creative works made by students from the MetroWest Jewish Day School(MWJDS) of Framingham.

    The works are exhibited at Barnes and Noble at Shoppers World for the month of February; visit during school vacation. All 54 students have at least one piece of art displayed. Represented are portraits of Jerusalem, designs of Native American Molas, alphabet art in the style of Stuart Davis, mathematical designs in symmetry and two collaborative quilts.

    The quilts were crafted by students to represent their images of Israel and Jewish life as we anticipate the celebration of Israel’s 60th birthday. MWJDS welcomes eager learners for grades K – 6. Families from across the spectrum of Jewish observance, including interfaith families, are encouraged to apply. For information call (508) 620-5554 or e-mail joyce.bohnen@mwjds.org.

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  • Framingham Historical Society presents Free Family Day on the Common

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Historical Society and Museum presents a Family Day on the Common on Saturday April 26th starting at 1:00 p.m. (antiques for sale at 9:30 a.m.)on the Framingham Centre Common in front of the Village Hall

    Take your family back in time. Come learn to play old fashioned games like rounders, graces, hoops and more. Tour one of Framingham’s first school houses (The Old Academy) and the Village Hall. Visit the Floyd Walser exhibition at the Edgell Memorial Library. Enjoy treasure hunts, games and hands-on activities. There will be refreshments for sale. Free to the Public. For information call 508-872-3780 or visit www.framinghamhistory.org

    Sponsored by Banknorth.

    Framingham Historical Society and Museum
    16 Vernon Street
    Framingham, Massachusetts 01703
    508-872-3780
    www.framinghamhistory.org

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  • Spring into Arts – Framingham 2008

    Framingham’s Cultural Organizations Present Activities for All Ages from April through June

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Arts and cultural events flourish as part of the Spring Into Arts celebration from April 26-June 15, 2008. Find highlighted events and activities by participating organizations in the START Framingham Partnership’s Spring Into Arts brochure available at participating organizations throughout Framingham, or see a full list of events and activities by visiting www.framingham.com. (See link below.) Kick-off weekend events begin on Friday, April 25th.

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  • Framingham: Concerts on the Green (2008)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Below is information about the 2008 Framingham Concerts on the Green / Summer Concert Series held on the Framingham Centre Common (The Village Green), located at Edgell Rd. and Vernon St, near Rt. 9.

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  • Grace Church to host Duck Soup Event

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The community, friends and neighbors are invited to Grace Congregational Church’s Duck Soup Event on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Why call it Duck Soup? Because there will be a fun mix of activities for the entire family!

    There will be a huge Trash & Treasures (Yard Sale) and a Garden Shop. Again this year, the church crafters have hand-crafted May Baskets (just in time to deliver to special friends on May Day). There will a separate children’s yard sale, as well as baked goods, books/CDs/DVDs, and house pins.

    Diet before you come so you can enjoy (without guilt) making your own sundaes. Children (of any age) will be able to decorate a duck (and take it home)! There will also be information on Darfur, Ecology and recycling. A special guest will be the Great Green Ambulance! Plus – there will be several enticing raffle items!

    Grace Church is now located at 76 Salem End Road (near Framingham College). Refer questions to 508-872-3342

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  • Framingham Reads Together : Framingham’s First “One Book” Program in the works

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – To encourage reading and to bring communities together, Springfield, Natick, and Lexington, and other American towns have held a “one book” or “on the same page” program. Townspeople read one book (children read related books), and libraries and other civic, educational, and cultural organizations arrange programs related to the book selected. Programs have included author-led book talks, book (more…)

  • Callahan Senior Center Happenings – April 2008

    FRAMINGHAM,MA — Callahan Center Happenings – April 2008

    Support Groups at Callahan Senior Center: Bereavement Support Group: Mondays, April 7, 14 & 28 at 10:00 am. Caregivers’ Support Group: Tuesday, April 8 at 10:30 am. Diabetes Support Group: Tuesday, April 29 at 10:00 am. Grandparent Support Group: Please call Center for date and time.

    Low Vision Group: Friday, April 18 at 1:00 pm. Massage Therapy: Thursday, April 3, by appt. only.
    Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, April 15 at 1:30 pm. Podiatry: Thu., April 10 with Dr. John 12:30 – 4:30 pm and Wed., April 30 with Dr. Lukoff from 1:00 – 4:30 pm, by appt. only. Stroke Survivors’ Support Group: Monday, April 7 at 1:00 pm.

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  • Framingham April 2008 Town Election Results

    April 02, 2008  (20:10:29 EST)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Town of Framingham has a new selectman and planning board member as a result of Tuesday’s election.

    See election results of the April 1, 2008 election at:

    Town Offices:

    http://www.framinghamma.gov/web/pages/official_election_results_2008_offices.htm

    Town Meeting Members:

    http://www.framinghamma.gov/web/pages/official_election_results_2008_tmm.htm

    Related Link: <http://www.framinghamma.gov/web/pages/official_election_results_2008_offices.htm>

  • Friends of Saxonville Celebrate 10th Anniversary

    March 25, 2008  (20:50:39 EST)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Please join the Friends of Saxonville for the Tenth Anniversary Celebration on Friday, April 4th at 7 p.m. at Edwards Church Hall, next to the church, 39 Edwards Street, off Elm Street in Saxonville village.

    Come and enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, conversation, and the history of Edwards Church. Celebrate the Friends accomplishments and plans for the future.

    This is also the Annual Meeting of the membership. Every year there is at least one member from out of state who attends to support the group. Members are encouraged to volunteer for our Board of Directors! New members are always welcome!

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  • Annual Art Doyle Road Race

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — On Saturday, May 10, 2008, the Greater Framingham Track Club, in conjunction with Framingham State College, will sponsor a 3.2 mile road race. This event is a yearly tribute to a beloved teacher and former Framingham State Academic Vice President, Arthur Doyle, who died tragically in 2002 as a result of a car accident.

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