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  • Yelling Doesn’t Work! Free Parenting Workshop

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — “Yelling Doesn’t Work!” workshop on what you can do to help a child with special needs comply at home and in the classroom using positive behavioral supports will be held Tuesday, April 8, 7 – 9 p.m. at the King Building.

    Yelling does not teach the necessary skills a child needs to learn in order to comply. This presentation provides insight into why a child with special needs misbehaves and how changing your behavior will in turn change theirs.

    Learn to recognize the function of behavior and how a front-end approach will show results. Functional Assessments, which are at the heart of a Positive Behavior Support Plan, are discussed at length and samples plans are provided.

    This workshop was created by Rebecca Goniwich, Barbara Gopen Memorial Fellow, in collaboration with the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN).

    HOSTED BY: The Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council * F-SEPAC * www.f-sepac.org

    DATE: Tuesday, April 8, 2008

    TIME: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

    PLACE: The King Administration Building
    454 Water Street
    Framingham, MA 01701-7670

    WHO MAY ATTEND: This workshop is free and open to the public.

    RSVP: Please RSVP for this event so that we have
    enough handouts for all attendees

    To register/RSVP for these and other FCSN workshops, go to:
    http://fcsn.org/pti/workshops/home.php#register

    or call the Federation at 617-236-7210
    (in Massachusetts toll-free at 800-331-0688)

    Related Link: <http://fcsn.org/pti/workshops/home.php#register>

  • Discounted CPR Course Offered on April 2nd

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Circle of Friends Preschool is offering a CPR Class/Fundraiser Wednesday April 2nd, from 7-10pm. The class will take place at the preschool–61 Nicholas Rd, Framingham, 01701.

    Learn adult and infant CPR as well as basic first aid. This class is normally $75 through the Red Cross, however, thanks to a generous donation from the instructor, we are able to offer this the training for $50.

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  • Framingham School Receives International Reading Assn. Exemplary Reading Program Award

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The International Reading Association (https://www.reading.org/) has awarded Hemenway School the Massachusetts state winner of the 2007-2008 International Reading Association Exemplary Reading Program Award!

    “The Exemplary Reading Program Award recognizes outstanding reading and language arts programs in schools throughout North America.” This honor goes to all the teaching and volunteer staff, to our students and parents.

    In particular, Sheila Harper of Hemenway worked to capture the program in words and pictures, in interviews and data sheets. Sheila will present the Hemenway program at the International Reading Association conference in April.

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  • FRAMINGHAM IRISH BAND TOUR BENEFITS CHILDREN

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — A popular Framingham, Massachusetts band, the Belfast Cowboys, started their Annual St. Patrick’s Day Tour at the Snug Irish Pub in Hingham, MA last weekend.

    The band’s primary purpose is to benefit Project Children, an organization that brings Catholic and Protestant children from Northern Ireland for a month long summer reprieve to the United States. The timing pulls the children away the violence and tension that periodically erupts during the summer in Northern Ireland. The net proceeds from CD sales and performances are donated to Project Children.

    The Massachusetts Coordinator for Project Children is the founder of the Belfast Cowboys, Jerry Robinson. If you would be interested in hosting an Irish child this summer or would like more information please contact Jerry at (508) 877-9624.

    The Belfast Cowboys schedule which includes performances at Marian High School, Elk’s Club, Carmel Terrace, Nobscot’ Pub and the Snug Irish Pub etc. can be found on their website www.belfast-cowboys.com.

    Related Link: <http://www.belfast-cowboys.com>

  • Teen Events during Youth Art Month

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Here are some teen events during Youth Art Month:

    MA State High School Drama Festival: Preliminary Round
    Framingham High School
    Saturday, March 1, 2008, 9-5pm

    Poetry Out Loud MA State Semi-Finals
    Framingham Civic League
    Saturday, March 8, 2008, 9-5pm

    ¨collAboRaTe〃- Teen Art Night at the Danforth Museum of Art
    Danforth Museum School
    Saturday, March 29, 6-9pm

    Framingham High School – hosts the preliminary round of the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival, sponsored by the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild, Inc. on Saturday March 1, 2008 from 9-5pm. More than 3,000 students from over 100 schools will participate from across the state.

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  • Free Air Force Band Concert in April

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Town of Framingham is hosting the United States Air Force Band from Washington, DC on Saturday April 12th at 4:00pm in Nevins Hall, Memorial Building, Downtown Framingham.

    This premiere national band has over 85 members including the 20 member “Singing Sergeants” choral group. This group has performed all over the world and is named “America’s Musical International Ambassadors.”

    This rare Framingham performance is free and sponsored by the Framingham Police Association and the Framingham Police Superior Officer’s Association.

    Tickets are free and may be picked up at the Selectmen’s Office, Building Services and the Framingham Police Headquarters Record Section. Seating is limited. They are limiting ticket requests to four (4) per person. For more information; call 508-532-5485

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  • MassPIRG Educating Public & Store Clerks About Digital TV Transition

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — If you are one of the 22 million Americans who use free over-the-air analog broadcasting to watch television, exactly one year from now your screen will go blank. What’s worse, according to MassPIRG, stores like Circuit City are ready to sell you some “fixes” that are unnecessary and very expensive, like telling you to get a new TV.

    MassPIRG did a “secret shopper” survey of retailers around the country to make sure electronics stores were prepared for consumer questions about the DTV transition. They found that clerks were offering inaccurate and misleading information.

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  • New Cable Show about Local Economy

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Everyone is feeling the pain of the economy. We’re bombarded with national reports on the subject, but what about the local implications. How is it really affecting our community and the region? Mark this on your calendar: Tune into the Audrey Hall Show on FPAC-TV beginning Monday, 1/19/09 for the first show in a new series on the local economy.

    The first discussion in this series is an overall look at how the business community is responding to economic challenges and the economic impact on employment in this area.

    Special guests are Ted Welte, President & CEO, MetroWest Chamber of Commerce and Maureen Dunne, Professor, Framingham State College Dept. of Economics and Business and Employment Research Specialist for the MetroWest Economic Research Center (MERC) Located at Framingham State College.

    The show airs:

    Monday, 1/19/09 at 7:00PM

    Tuesday, 1/20/09 at 9:00AM

    Wednesday, 1/21/09 at 9:00AM

    and can be seen on: RCN Channel 3 / Comcast Channel 9 / Verizon Channel 43.

    Announcements will be made as each new topic in this series is scheduled to air.  Is there a someone you would like to see as a guest on the show? Are there specific topics you would like to hear discussed on the show?  Your ideas are welcome. Send them to: Ms.AudreyHall@gmail.com

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  • Framingham Board of Selectmen Set New Tax Rate for 2008

    Framingham Board of Selectmen Set New Tax Rate for 2008

    Framingham's Town Hall, the Memorial Building is located at 150 Concord Street in Downtown Framingham.
    The Memorial Building, Downtown Framingham

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — At their board meeting on Tuesday evening, December 18, 2007, the Framingham Board of Selectmen voted to raise the residential rate from $ 11.86 assessed value in fiscal 2007 to $ 12.53 in fiscal 2008.

    The business rate was lowered from $ 28.43 per $ 1000 assessed value to $ 28.09.

    This new rate will add an average of $ 250 to residential property tax bills. For assessed property values, visit the Town of Framingham’s web site: www.framinghamma.gov and click on the property inquiry link under the “online services” dropdown menu.

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  • “Keys” to a new piano for Framingham Library

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Help the Framingham Public Library buy a new Baby Grand Yamaha Piano for the Costin Room at the Main Library. One third of the funding has been received from a very generous individual and that donation has been matched by the Friends of the Framingham Library.

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