FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Auxiliary Police announced today that they are holding their nineteenth annual Craft Fair / Flea Market and Child Identification Program from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2007. The event will be held at the Keefe Vocational Technical High School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA.
The Craft Fair / Flea Market will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During this fund raising event we anticipate over 100 exhibitors will be (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Auxiliary Police announced today that they are holding their nineteenth annual Craft Fair / Flea Market and Child Identification Program from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2007. The event will be held at the Keefe Vocational Technical High School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA.
The Craft Fair / Flea Market will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During this fund raising event we anticipate over 100 exhibitors will be selling various merchandise including hand made crafts, hand crafted jewelry, hand decorated clothing, sketches, photographs, assorted flea market merchandise, and much, much more!!! Admission $2.50, children under 12 free.
(more…)FRAMINGHAM, MA — If you want to raise money for a local charity and run in the Boston Marathon on April 16th, you may be able to receive a number from the Hopkinton Athletic Association.
The HAA has some Boston Marathon numbers available for those who pledge to raise $ 2500 or more for the group’s outreach programs in Hopkinton and MetroWest.
Charity runners do not have to have meet qualifying times.
Contact Stephanie Whelan at stephaniewhelan@msn.com about running for charity.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Salute to Framingham Committee is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the 2007 Salute to Framingham Award: Joe Casperowitz, James O’Connor, and Michael Phipps.
Please join them in honoring these recipients who have given unselfishly of their time to thousands of children, at the 15th Annual Salute to Framingham Dinner on Wednesday, March 14th, 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel.
For information on the event, please visit framinghamflyers.com.
The Salute benefits students involved in the Arts, Activities, and Athletics at Framingham High School. Tickets for this event are $60 per person and are a wonderful way to show support for Framingham High School and the people that help make it special.
For more info, see: http://www.framinghamflyers.com
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MASSACHUSETTS – Starting today, (October 2, 2006), low income and otherwise uninsured Massachusetts residents who formerly used uncompensated care are now eligible to apply to the state’s new low cost health care insurance program called “Commonwealth Care”.
The program, available to residents who’s income is below 100 percent of the federal poverty level ($9,800 for an individual) will provide participants with; inpatient hospital and outpatient services, prescription drugs, mental health, substance abuse, vision and dental services, including preventive and restorative procedures.
Enrollees may receive Commonwealth Care with no premiums or deductibles, but will pay (“very modest”) co-payments.
Applicants will be notified by the end of January (2007) if they have been approved for coverage, and will then have 14 days to select from plans offered by; Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan, Fallon Community Health Plan, Neighborhood Health Plan or Network Health.
Beginning January 1, 2007, a premium assistance program will open enrollment for residents with incomes above $9,800 and below $29,400.
Individuals who believe they are eligible can call a Commonwealth Care customer service representative toll-free Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1-877-MA-ENROLL (1-877-623-6765), (or by TTY at 1-877-623-7773).
Applications are also available through hospitals and community health centers where staff has been trained to help people file applications online.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — This is the fourth year of formal winter parking regulations in Framingham. There are two tiers to this program: one is a standing parking prohibition and the other comes into play only when a snow emergency is declared and announced through the media.
The permanent part of the program bans parking for 24 hours a day on the even numbered side of all streets from November 1, 2006 to April 1, 2007. The side of the street prohibited alternates each year to make the program equitable. Parking meter spaces are exempt, as are streets where parking is permanently prohibited on one side of the street for the entire length of the street.
The purpose of these restrictions is to keep all streets passable for the entire winter. It is the responsibility of the building owner to provide off street parking for their own cars and those of their tenants.
The second portion of the ban prohibits all parking on posted arterial routes during a snow emergency. Vehicles parked on these posted routes will be towed during a declared snow emergency. The Boston television stations will provide information regarding the declaration of snow emergencies, as will the Town’s Government Access Channel (Comcast channel 10, RCN channel 13), which is also available via streaming video on our website at www.framinghamma.gov.
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Framingham, MA – New England Wild Flower Society’s ROCK ON! sculpture exhibition goes out in a blaze of fall foliage on a FREE FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL day 12-4 on Sunday, October 15th.
On view since July 15th, this compelling sculpture exhibition at Garden in the Woods was attended by tens of thousands of visitors. Enjoy 37 sculptural and environmental works by New England artists surrounded by 1,500 wildflower species in their fall glory on 45 acres of garden trails at the living museum, New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, Massachusetts, on view 9-5.
Guided tours are included with admission daily at 10 except on Sundays when they are at 2 p.m., no reservations required. Blooming plants include the late gentians, bugbane, obedient plant, goldenrods, asters, snakeroot, and remarkable native plant foliage in every color. Adult admission $7.
Don’t miss the last opportunity to see the sculptures at Garden in the Woods. Many pieces are still available for purchase.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham will celebrate Town Meeting Day on Sunday, October 22nd through the efforts of Town Moderator Joel Winett, who spearheaded the idea.
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 6: Section 15PP. Town Meeting Day states:
“The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting a Town Meeting Day in commemoration of the holding of the first town meeting, recommending that said day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.”
Framingham Town Meeting Members, elected officials, and all town residents are invited to an event in appreciation of Town Meeting Members’ public service.
Town Meeting Day will be observed on Sunday, October 22, 2006 in the Costin room of the main library at 3:00 pm.
This event is co-sponsored by the Library Trustees, who will provide some light refreshments.
Fred Wallace, of the Framingham Historical Society and Museum will present a brief talk on the history of Framingham and Town Meeting.
Afterwards, Town Meeting Members can socialize with other Town Meeting Members, elected officials, and residents.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The buzz in Downtown Framingham is about the filming of a segment of a new motion picture by Disney at the Framingham Civic League.
The film stars popular wrestler turned film star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as single man who suddenly finds out that he has a daughter by a previous relationship. The segment being filmed is about his daughter taking dancing lessons.
The Civic League received a $20,000 sprucing up of it’s front steps and it’s auditorium/theater area as well as a rental fee.
The film crew used the Christa McAuliffe Regional Charter School parking lot for its trailers and equipment.
Area catering and restaurants are benefiting from the Hollywood visit.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – What’s happening at the Callahan Senior Center in October:
SENIOR’S AUTUMN DANCE – Friday, October 20th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Callahan Center. Come and join us for a few hours of dancing to the tunes of Bob Fisher of “Music, Music, Music Memories”. Bob has over 800 CD’s so he most likely has your favorites and he is happy to take requests. Couples and singles welcome. If you don’t have a partner, there are plenty of line dances including the Margarena and the Electric Slide, jitterbugs, strolls and more! Light Snacks * Soft Drinks * Door Prizes * Come enjoy and bring your friends! (Bob keeps playin’ if you keep dancin’!) Donation: $5.00 pp.
Framingham State College’s Lifelong Learners Program in Partnership with Callahan Center Presents: Concert: Classic Songs from Many Traditions: The Rhoda Bernard Klezmer Trio Date: Sunday, October 22, 2006 Time: 2:00—4:00 pm Location: Callahan Center, Cost: No charge – Call the Center at 508-532-5980 to reserve a seat!
Course: “The Trilogy of Love: Three Operas” – Instructor: Mark Evans, Administrator of the Arts and Humanities Program Series Date: Thursdays, October 12th, 19th & 26th, Time: 10:00 am Fee: $18.00 per person
RAFFLE!!! Stop by the Heritage Gallery at Callahan Center and take a chance on winning a beautiful, Fisherman knit-look, Cardigan Sweater. Handmade by Bianca Saporetti. The sweater is made with Acrylic yarn and brown, leather buttons. Looks like the real thing only it’s washable! The sweater is on display at the Heritage Gallery. Donation of $2.00 for 1 ticket or $5.00 for 3 tickets. All proceeds go to the Friends of Callahan Building Fund.
Bereavement Support Group: Mondays, October 16th, 23rd and 30th at 10:00 am. No group meeting on Yom Kippur and Columbus Day.
Diabetic Support Group: Please call Center for date and time.
Grandparent Support Group: Please call Center for date and time.
Low Vision Group: Friday, October 20th at 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
Massage Therapy: Thursday, October 5th (by appt. only).
Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, October 17th at 1:30 pm.
Podiatry: Thursday, October 12th from 12:30 pm to 3:15 pm, by appt. only.
Stroke Survivors’ Support Group: Tuesday, October 3rd at 1:00 pm.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FOR SEPTEMBER – Wednesdays, September 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 9:30—11am & 12—1 pm.
CARDIOVASCULAR CLINIC IN OCTOBER – The Cardiovascular Clinic will be on Tuesday, October 3rd at 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM. A doctor from the MetroWest Medical Center and nurse Kitty Mahoney from the Framingham Board of Health will be at the Senior Center to check your blood pressure, answer any questions and address individual concerns. For further information, please contact Kitty Mahoney at 508-532-5472.
MASSAGE THERAPY AT CALLAHAN CENTER – Deborah Tompkins, Licensed Massage Therapist, is at the Center every first Thursday morning of the month, by appointment only at 508-532-5980. Deborah administers a chair massage, concentrating on the upper body, however she also can focus on specific areas of concern. The cost is $15.00 for a 15-minute massage, payable directly to Deborah, cash or check only.
COMPUTER ROOM NEWS (New Course): “Diagnosing Computer Ills” (Intermediate level experience required.) First come, first served. Class is limited to 10 people. Start Date: Monday, November 13, 2006 (one-day only) from 1:00—3:00 PM, Subjects to be covered: Trouble-shooting printers, Spyware, Anti-Virus Software and cleaning the hard drive. Please call to register at 508-532-5983.
Heritage Gallery – You will find a treasure trove of beautiful and useful objects. The Gallery is a hidden gem with its unique collection of antiques, original artwork, prints, china, crystal, jewelry, handbags, dolls, crafts and small miscellaneous items – all at low prices! We’re open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 am until 2:15 pm. We are located at the Callahan Center, 535 Union Avenue in Framingham. For further information , please call Evelyn Langley at 508-532-5980, extension 4105.