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  • Framingham Fall Fairs and Yard Sales

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Once again MetroWest Framingham boasts a wide variety of fairs and yard sales this fall. Edwards Church and St. George’s in Saxonville both have sales on Sat. Oct. 18th. Various schools are having fairs in the coming Saturdays. And the annual Pies on the Common on the Framingham Centre Common, is also on Oct. 18th.

    Parents of young children take note of the free Early Childhood fair for FRAMINGHAM FAMILIES with YOUNG CHILDREN 0-5 – Early Years are Learning Years!

    It will be held Saturday, November 8th from 10:00-12:30 8 Flagg Drive — McCarthy Elementary School. Enjoy activities in science, language, and math, sample mini-classes in art, music- and much more!

    There will be information for parents about Preschool Programs, Community Classes & Services, Child Development, Pre-Registration for Kindergarten in 2009. There will also be fingerprinting, vision screening, Big Trucks, healthy snacks & free raffles!

    For information about these fairs and area events and yard sales, go to framingham.com’s community calendar.

    Schools, non-profits, and families having yard sales are invited to post their events and sales. Simply click on the “add event” box and take it from there….See you at a fair!

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  • October is Massachusetts Archeology Month

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Come join the excitement during Massachusetts Archaeology Month, October 2008! This is the 18th annual celebration of archaeology in Massachusetts.

    Archaeology Month features more than 60 events that promote awareness of the Commonwealth’s rich archaeological past through fun and engaging programs.

    This year’s theme is “Pointing to the Past.”

    Archaeology Month offers a variety of programs for adults, children, parents, and teachers. Programs highlight local history as well as archaeology around the world.

    Events include lectures, tours, storytelling, exhibits, walks, canoe tours, and demonstrations.

    Archaeology Month is sponsored by Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin, Chairman of the Massachusetts Historical Commission, (MHC).

    The Calendar of Events and Poster for Massachusetts Archaeology Month are available for download on the MHC website, <www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc>.

    Printed posters and calendars are also available. Call the MHC at 617-727-8470 to receive a copy or to be added to our mailing list.

    In addition to the event listings, the calendar includes information about Massachusetts museums with archaeology programs and archaeological websites, for use as a year-round resource on archaeology.

    Related Link: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcarch/arch08/arch08idx.htm

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  • Framingham Community Theater Planning Meeting

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham Community Theater will be holding a planning meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the Framingham Civic League Board Room, 214 Concord St., Framingham.

    Framingham Community Theater is a group of enthusiastic, theater-loving people who are committed to providing a rich environment for members of the community to enjoy high quality theatrical productions at affordable prices. Framingham Community Theater is a program of Framingham Civic League.

    Whether you’ve been involved in every production or ready to jump in for the first time, please join us for our pre-season planning meeting, to be held at the Civic League Board Room on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at 7:00 PM.

    Topics of discussion include the schedule for our next production, “The Pirates of Framingham,” sponsoring other theater events, other possible productions, and outreach. If you can’t make it but would like to get involved please call the Civic League office at 508-875-5218, press 3.

    We’re seeking new members: actors, producers, directors, costumers, set builders, lighting designers, technicians, publicity/Marketing, ushers, graphic designers, and more! Anyone with a smile is welcome!

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  • STUDENT ART SHOW AT GARDEN IN THE WOODS

    Framingham, MA — New England Wild Flower Society, America’s oldest plant conservation group, announces the BIG BUGS Student Art Show, Sunday, October 5, noon to 3 p.m. at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham.

    The Society invites students K-12 to show work inspired by the BIG BUGS Exhibit. Visit the exhibit, check out the BIG BUGS and the little bugs, examine the interactions between bugs and plants, and create a masterpiece of two dimensional art which can be hung between noon and 3 pm at the Garden’s Education Building. Rain or shine.

    The Art Show is cosponsored by Artscope Magazine. Kaveh Mojtabai, publisher, states, ““As New England’s Culture Magazine, we have a strong interest in fostering creative talent of all ages. The interpretation of the BIG BUGS, little bugs, and bug/plant interactions provides a wonderful opportunity for children and youths to express themselves in many media and to interact with nature. The many gardens at Garden in the Woods offer stunning visuals to inspire student work. We are thrilled to be associated with this event at Garden in the Woods and the BIG BUGS Exhibit.”

    The BIG BUGS exhibit is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 31, 2008, with special events, occurring weekends. Rain or shine. Parking is free. Leave plenty of time to walk the BIG BUGS Path. Submit your own BIG BUGS images to the online BIG BUGS Community Art Gallery at bigbugsart@newenglandwild.org. Explore the exhibit and Garden in the Woods at http://www.newenglandwild.org

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  • Fourth of July 2008 Fireworks, Parades and More

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – MetroWest and MetroBoston offer parades, fireworks, flea markets, road races, fairs, concerts, and more as part of Fourth of July celebrations.

    Below are links to information about local events in Greater Framingham during the 2008 Fourth of July weekend:

    Parades and more in Natick, Sudbury, and Lincoln:

    natick4th.org

    Sudbury Parade

    Lincoln Parade & more

    Framingham’s Concert on the Green:

    Concerts on the Green

    Fireworks, concerts and more:

    wbztv.com

    boston.com

    Newton Celebration

    more Framingham area events

    Boston Events:

    Boston Pops on the 4th

    Boston Harborfest

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  • Into the Woods produced by Framingham Summer Theater Workshop

    Youth Theater Group performs at Framingham High

    FRAMINGHAM,MA –Framingham Summer Theatre Workshop produces INTO THE WOODS this summer!

    Framingham Summer Theater Workshop, a newly formed youth theater program at residence at Framingham High School Performing Arts Center will perform Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” on July 18th and 19th 2008 @ 7PM. Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for kids under 12. For reserved tickets, please call: 508-620-4963 ext. 1605.

    The Mission of Framingham Summer Theatre Workshop is to educate students with the skills they need to successfully and professionally enter the theater world. Framingham Summer Theatre Workshop is open to students entering ninth grade through sophomore year of college. The cast consists of students from Framingham, Wayland, Southborough, Rutland, and Sterling.

    Synopsis: An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch…who raps? They’re all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and his Wife learn they’ve been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone’s wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy in the style of “The Princess Bride” becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

    Into the Woods
    Director: Donna A. Wresinski
    Executive Producer: Chris Brindley
    Asst. Director/Choreographer: Teri Shea
    Musical Director: Dan Moore
    Set Design: Steve McGonagle
    Lighting/Sound Design: Jared Sell

    Members of the company:

    Kara Andrew
    Kayla Andrew
    Sandra Bates
    Robert Brown
    Vanessa Chouman
    Julie Clarke
    Kyle Collins
    Amanda Cooper
    Mia Cross
    Patrick Curran
    Shari Feldman
    Patrick Greeley
    Emily Grove
    Kristina Lando
    Kayon Lewis
    Stephanie Lindsey
    Zach McGrath
    Harry Meltzer
    Olivia Moriarty
    Caitie O’Connell
    David Olson
    Ty Rosa
    Kathlyn Sell
    Lauren Spagnuolo
    Jill Sulfaro
    Sarah Theurkauf
    Ryan Williams

    Into the Woods is produced through special arrangements with Music Theatre International. For more information e-mail FraminghamSTW@gmail.com .

  • BIG BUGS EXHIBIT RETURNS TO GARDEN IN THE WOODS JULY 12-OCTOBER 31, 2008

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The DINOSAUR-sized BIG BUGS Sculpture Exhibit lands at New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road in Framingham.

    July 12- October 31, 2008 get a bug’s eye view of the world when you come nose to knee with an 18-foot, 1200-pound praying mantis and 12 other ENORMOUS and beautiful natural sculptures by New York artist David Rogers. Join in the fun when BIG BUGS brings a swarm of summer and fall events to “one of the most beautiful places on the planet.” Enjoy a picnic and swarm over to the nursery to buy native plants bugs love, gifts, books, and bug-themed toys for sale at the Society’s Museum Shop.

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  • FRAMINGHAM FLAG DAY FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — This Saturday and Sunday, June 14th & 15th, the Framingham Celebration Committee with the support of Framingham Park & Recreation, will be holding the 2008 Flag Day festival at Cushing Memorial Park. Cushing Park is on Dudley Road and was formerly called Tercentennial Park. The festival will include a Civil War encampment and battle re-enactment being called the “Battle of Farm Pond.” More than 200 civil war re-enactors are expected to participate in the encampment.

    The festival hours are 10am till 4pm on both days and the public can park onsite through the park entrance off Dr. Harvey Cushing Way. There will be a craft show with approximately 50 vendors, live music, festival food and fun for the kids.

    This year’s festival entertainment will be kicked-off by a local favorite. Sergeant Dan Clark, formerly of the Massachusetts State Police, is known as “the singing trooper” and will begin the musical line-up that also includes patriotic tunes by the Natick American Legion Band.

    The battle scene re-enactment will begin at 1pm on each day. The Battle of Farm Pond name was chosen to
    give it a Framingham connection. The scene is expected to be authentic to the smallest detail, including uniforms, muskets and cavalry units.

    In addition to the civil war component, classic cars and local jeep clubs will be there to show their vehicles to the public.

    The schedule for Sunday includes a 10am camp dress parade of the civil war re-enactors and the second skirmish in the Battle of Farm Pond at 1pm. In addition, there will be the Flag Day patriotic procession and salute to the flag at 2:30pm and the moving Flag retirement ceremony run by the Framingham Veteran’s Council at 4pm.

    More information is available at www.geocities.com/flagdayframingham or from the Framingham Park & Recreation office: 508-532-5960.

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  • Celebrate Framingham Free Family Fun Sunday June 1, 2008

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Don’t miss the first Celebrate Framingham Day in Downtown Framingham this Sunday, June 1st from 1 – 5 p.m. From music to moonwalks, horses to Army hummers, there will be lots of things to see and do for people of all ages and interests.

    The event will take place in the heart of Downtown Framingham, from the Danforth Museum and the Civic League to Downtown Common and the Fabric Place. Bands will play at the Memorial Building. The Lancers, the Ceremonial Cavalry trop of the Massachusetts Militia will appear. There will be a 3 lane bungee challenge and chalk drawing competition as well as a 60 foot monkey rope bridge constructed by the Boy Scouts.

    The Oldies 103 Radio Wagon will be on hand as a series of performances are presented at the Civic League Auditorium. Framingham Park & Rec will offer a Basketball power shooting contest at Danforth Gym while there will be a Kids Bicycle Rodeo at the Fabric Place Parking lot.

    Find more information about these and other activities at the Danforth Museum, Framingham Library, and the Downtown Common across from the Fabric Place at celebrateframingham.com. Downtown merchants will be offering specials as well as refreshments.

    Celebrate Framingham is a project of this year’s class of the Leadership MetroWest Academy. The event is designed to bring families downtown to experience the unique shops and restaurants the downtown district has to offer.

    Several town agencies and organizations are participating in this event, including Park and Recreation, Public Works, Fire, Police, Information Technology, Building Services, Framingham Library, Danforth Art Museum, Danforth Gym, Framingham Historical Society, Framingham Civic League , and many more. This event is rain or shine. In case of rain, outdoor activities will be moved indoors to the Memorial Building.

    See link below for schedule, details, and map of where the activities will take place. Please note that a portion of Union St. will be closed to traffic during the event.

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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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