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Mon. Dec. 1st 2008
Business Women Unite Lunchtime FREE Networking for Women of MetroWest
Have you ever wished for a free networking groug to support women in business? Your wish just came true. We are Business Women Unite and our lunch meeting will be Monday, December 1st. At the Southborough House of Pizza located at 5 Main St Southborough. (RT 30 and Rt 85). We gather between 11:30 and […]

Tue. Dec. 2nd 2008
Whole Foods 5% Day
Whole Foods Market Benefit: Framingham Education Foundation Mini-Grant Programs that serve all Framingham Public Schools. 5% of all revenue for the whole day is donated to FEF. 575 Worcester Rd. Restock after the holiday and tell your friends from here and elsewhere! No coupons needed. Framingham Store only

Wed. Dec. 3rd 2008
Horizons for Homeless Children Volunteer Training

Wed. Dec. 3rd 2008
Scholar-led Book Discussion
“The Power of Ideas: Colonialism in Africa”.Wednesday, December 3, 7:00pm.Moderator: Dr. Mary Murphy, past president of the Framingham Historical Society & MuseumGuest Speaker: Dr. Lisa Eck, Assistant Professor of English, Framingham State CollegeTitle: “Half of a Yellow Sun” by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieJoin moderator Dr. Mary Murphy and guest speaker Dr. Lisa Eck as they explore […]

Thu. Dec. 4th 2008
Horizons for Homeless Children Volunteer Training

Fri. Dec. 5th 2008
Holiday Green Sale, Fram. Garden Club
A Holiday Green Sale & More! A large selection of wreaths, center pieces, baskets, gifts, candy and More! Dec. 5th, 9 AM – 4 Pm. Dec. 6th 9 AM – 1 PM.

Fri. Dec. 5th 2008
Holiday Green Sale, Fram. Garden Club
A Holiday Green Sale & More! A large selection of wreaths, center pieces, baskets, gifts, candy and More! Dec. 5th, 9 AM – 4 Pm. Dec. 6th 9 AM – 1 PM.Dir. Cushing Maintenance Building off Dudley Road Follow Signs.

Fri. Dec. 5th 2008
Holiday Revelry
A Magical Celebration of the Winter Holidays. Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 pm. Sponsored by the PAC Family Players and the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest. Show includes traditional holiday songs, solo and choral works, dancing, dramatized stories, and a politically-inspired Mummer’s Play. Show at Framingham Civic League (214 Concord Street, […]

Sat. Dec. 6th 2008
Holiday Boutique at First Parish in Framingham
Join us at the annual Holiday Boutique at First Parish Church, 9 Vernon Street in Framingham on Saturday, December 6th from 10-3 and Sunday, December 7th from 10-1.Find a wide selection of gifts, homemade candies and cookies, and beautiful basket arrangements of greens for decorating your holiday tables.

Sat. Dec. 6th 2008
First Annual FHS Holiday Marketplace
10 – 6 at Framingham High School to benefit the Framingham athletic program. 90 vendors – great gifts!

Sat. Dec. 6th 2008
How Much Will My Dream Bath Cost?
Learn all you need to know to consider remodeling your master, guest or children’s bath in this friendly, free seminar. Held at the Divine Kitchens showroom on the corner of Route 9 and Lyman Street in Westborough from 10:30AM-Noon, these monthly seminars are a great way to research your next home design project. Seating is […]

Sat. Dec. 6th 2008
Grace Church Christmas Fair
9am to 3pm – Gifts, holiday crafts, baked goods, gift baskets, children’s activities – luncheon76 Salem End Road, Framingham, MA

Sat. Dec. 6th 2008
Charity Breakfast and Food Drive at the Framingham Masonic Hall
The Monthly Charity Breakfast and Food Drive will be held on Saturday, the 6th of December, 2008 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, at the Framingham Masonic Hall, 404 Concord Street, Framingham.Pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausages are available for $4.00 per person.Proceeds go to various children’s charities. All are welcome. We are continuing our Food […]

Sat. Dec. 6th 2008
Holiday Revelry
A Magical Celebration of the Winter Holidays. Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 pm. Sponsored by the PAC Family Players and the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest. Show includes traditional holiday songs, solo and choral works, dancing, dramatized stories, and a politically-inspired Mummer’s Play. Show at Framingham Civic League (214 Concord Street, […]

Sat. Dec. 6th 2008
Holiday Shopping Spree @ McCarthy Elementary School
The McCarthy Elementary School PTO is sponsoring its 4th annual Holiday Shopping Spree on Saturday, December 6 from 9am to 3pm. Come shop our 45+ vendors and stop for a snack in our “world-renowned” cafe. Don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets for items donated by our vendors. Mention this ad and receive 1 free […]

Sun. Dec. 7th 2008
Holiday Boutique at First Parish in Framingham – Continues
Join us at the annual Holiday Boutique at First Parish Church, 9 Vernon Street in Framingham on Saturday, December 6th from 10-3 and Sunday, December 7th from 10-1.Find a wide selection of gifts, homemade candies and cookies, and beautiful basket arrangements of greens for decorating your holiday tables.

Sun. Dec. 7th 2008
Classical Music Concert: Marimba and Piano
Sunday, December 7, 3:00pm.Acclaimed marimbist Fumito Nunoya, accompanied by pianist Eliko Akahori, will perform the music of J.S. Bach, Astor Piazzolla and Emmanuel Sejourne. The Boston Herald calls Mr. Nunoya “agile and terrifically talented”. Copies of Mr. Nunoya’s CD will be available for purchase (cash or check only). Refreshments provided by Trader Joe’s! Framingham Public […]

Sun. Dec. 7th 2008
Grace Church Living Natvity
4:00 pm. Free and open to the public. Come and view nativity, listen to carols, drink cocoa76 Salem End Road, Framingham, MA

Sun. Dec. 7th 2008
Framingham DTC Holiday Party
“NEW START TIME — The Framingham Democraticn Town Committee holds its annual Holiday Party on Sunday December 7th from 3pm to 5pm. This will take place in the Activities Room of the Oaks Building, Summerville At Farm Pond, 200 West Farm Pond Road, Framingham. (Formerly Cushing Hospital.)”

Sun. Dec. 7th 2008
Holiday Open House – For Sale!
54 COTTAGE STREET, FRAMINGHAM…Join Charlene Frary of Realty Executives for some special holiday refreshment and enter the free raffle for a Winter Warmup Basket of goodies! For every guest that stops in, $2 will be donated to the Framingham High School holiday drive! Grand antique homes on quiet Saxovnille side streets rarely come on the […]

Mon. Dec. 8th 2008
Business Women Unite FREE Networking for Women of MetroWest
Have you ever wished for a FREE networking group to support women in business? Your wish just came true. We are Business Women Unite and our evening meeting on Monday, December 8th will be hosted by Paul Ashton at Annie’s Bookstop and Cafe Paulo, in the Bank North Shopping plaza on the corner of Water […]

Wed. Dec. 10th 2008
Woodrow Wilson Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School PTO is hosting a Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. Many vendors will be available to take orders OR sell you their products on the spot! Don’t miss this spectacular event!! FREE ADMISSION!Raffles, food and lots of shopping!! 6pm-9pm Wednesday Dec 10th 169 Leland St Framingham Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Fri. Dec. 12th 2008
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Framingham’s annual tree lighting ceremony takes place in front of the Memorial Building Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. Lighting and photos with Santa, singing and school band concert.

Fri. Dec. 12th 2008
Friday Night Film Series
7:00PM. Remember the Night (1940) 94 min G (TV rating).Lee Leander is caught shoplifting during Christmas, but when she meets the prosecuting district attorney, he is reluctant to put her in jail during the Christmas season. Starring Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray. Refreshments. ENTER ONLY THROUGH THE LEXINGTON STREET DOORS, AND ONLY BETWEEN 6:30-7:15PM. Framingham […]

Fri. Dec. 12th 2008
Craft jewelry fair & sale
Three local, craft jewelers will hold an open house & sale at Annie’s Book Stop, Nobscot Shopping Center, 4 – 8 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 13th 2008
Free Kitchen Seminar
HOW MUCH WILL MY DREAM KITCHEN COST? Overwhelmed with how to start your kitchen remodeling project and make sure you hit the budget you can afford? This is the perfect (FREE) seminar to explore the many factors that go into remodeling your kitchen. Award-winning designer Mariett Barsoum guides you through the design/build process and shares […]

Sat. Dec. 13th 2008
Local, craft jewelry fair & sale
Three local, craft jewelers continue their open house and sale at Annie’s Book Stop, Nobscot Shopping Center, 10 am – 3 pm

Wed. Dec. 17th 2008
A Chrismas Carol
An Illustrated Reading of Charles Dickens’ masterpiece.Performedby Dr. Helen Heineman, President Emerita, Framingham State College.Wednesday, December 17, 7:00pmDr. Helen Heineman, in Victorian costume, will perform this dramatic public reading of “A Christmas Carol”, keeping alive a tradition started by Charles Dickens himself! Dr. Heineman will use Dickens’ own special reading version, which he prepared for […]

Sat. Dec. 20th 2008
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for Iraq/Afghanistan veterans and their families or those from any past conflicts. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at the Framingham Civic League 214 Concord St. Framingham, MA. The […]

Sun. Dec. 21st 2008
NBBC Community Drive
On behalf of New Bethel Baptist Church, we would like to request donations for NBBC Community Drive being held on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 2pm for families. Our goal for the Community Drive is to provide toiletries, food, toys, and clothing to provide for low-income families and those in shelters or foster homes. This […]

Fri. Dec. 26th 2008
The Brian Stark Group and The Isaac Young Group at Amazing Things Arts Center, Framingham, MA
Friday, December 26, 2008 8:00 pmPrice: $12 (Stu/Sen $11, Mem $10) Brian Stark is a 2004 graduate of Natick High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of North Texas with a major in Jazz Arranging. He really enjoys playing saxophone, and always looks forward to his annual show at Amazing Things, in which […]

Sun. Dec. 28th 2008
Elena Zoubareva, soprano presents A Christmas Benefit at Amazing Things Arts Center, Framingham, MA
Sunday, December 28 (2008) ~ 3:00PM Price: $15 (Student/Seniors $14, Member $12)A Christmas Benefit – with soprano Elena Zoubareva Russian-born soprano Elena Zoubareva in program Christmas Toys for Russian Orphans. Also, Elena presents her beautiful brand new CD, Allure. A portion of the proceeds from this concert and CD sale will go to two orphanages: […]

Wed. Dec. 31st 2008
New Years Eve Comedy Show With Brian Kiley, Joe Wong And Derek Gerry at Amazing Things Arts Center, Framingham, MA
Wednesday, Dec 31 8:00p Price: $20 (Stu/Sen $19, Mem $17)Brian Kiley won his first Emmy Award in 2007 as a staff writer for Late Night with Conan O’Brien. In addition to his long-term writing stint for Conan, Kiley is one of the best and most prolific comedians on television, with more than 28 standup performances […]

Wed. Dec. 31st 2008
Celebrate New Year’s Eve Historically
New Year’s Eve at the Village Hall, Centre Common, on Edgell Road: From 8:30-12:30 am,December 31, 2008,Dance All Night! Enjoy Appetizers & Dessert Catered by Currier & Chives, A Champagne Toast at Midnight and more…Music by local Radio DJ and TV Personality:David O’LearyTickets are limited at $100/non-member* and $80/member Cash bar and fun-filled raffleAdults Only […]