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Sat. Dec. 1st 2012
5th Annual FHS Holiday Marketplace
Please join us at our 5th Annual Framingham High School Marketplace Event, being held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 10 -4 at Framingham High. Come do some holiday shopping and support the Atletic Programs at FHS! We expect to have 90+ vendors attend our event again this year selling items such as jewelry, handbags, […]

Sat. Dec. 1st 2012
Fountain Street Winter Open Studios
Fountain Street Winter Open Studios *** Saturday December 1st, 2012 from 11:00am to 5:00pm *** Visit more than 15 Framingham artists along with 25 other visual artists, plus art educators, musicians, and publishers are participating in A Celebration of Art and Learning at Fountain Street Winter Open Studios. Fountain Street Studios is the largest artists’ […]

Sat. Dec. 1st 2012
Discover Saxonville / Jingle Bell Day
Discover Saxonville 2012 will occur throughout the entire Village on December 1st between Noon and 5 PM. There will be Horse-Drawn Hay Rides, arts and craft activities, Cameron and Framingham High School music performances, a Ballet performance, a roving Barber Shop Quartet, Photos with Santa, a chance encounter with Mrs. C. and fabulous food and […]

Sat. Dec. 1st 2012
Alternative Gifts Fair
Saturday, December 1, 1-4:00 pm. Edwards Church, 39 Edwards St., Framingham, MA, Tired of buying gifts that don’t mean anything? Stop by the Alternative Gift Fair at Edwards Church, featuring Gifts with a Heart available for purchase: Fair Trade coffee and tea, Handicrafts from Artists co-ops around the world, Dog Calendars to support NEADS (Assistance […]

Sat. Dec. 1st 2012
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for veterans, active military, first responders and their families. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew’s Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing clinic will be […]

Sun. Dec. 2nd 2012
Back Bay Ringers Holiday Concert: Let it Snow! (at Amazing Things)
Sunday, December 2nd, 2012, 2:00p.m. at Amazing Things Arts Center: Back Bay Ringers Holiday Concert: Let it Snow! *** The Back Bay Ringers, one of New England’s leading handbell ensembles, present their 2012 holiday concert: Let it Snow! The program will feature traditional holiday favorites including “Carol of the Bells” and “O Little Town of […]

Sun. Dec. 2nd 2012
Sunday Concert Series: Eclatant Trio (at Main Library)
Sunday December 2nd, 2012 at 3:00pm — “Eclatant Trio” plays Framingham Library Sunday Concert Series. *** Members of the trio include Sam Ou on cello, Michael Jacobs on violin and pianist Keun-Young Sun. Their performance will include selections from Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel and Felix Mendelssohn. *** Refreshments! *** Framingham Main Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington […]

Mon. Dec. 3rd 2012
Mystery Writer at Rotary Meeting (at Ken’s Steak House)
William Martin, author of The Lincoln Letter, called “quite simply the best writer of historical suspense in the business today,” will speak at the Rotary Club meeting, December 3rd, 2012, (12:15pm to 1:30pm), at Ken’s Steak House. *** The Framingham Rotary Club is a service organization made up of business owners and professionals from Framingham, […]

Tue. Dec. 4th 2012
Main Library Book Club: Train Dreams: A Novella by Denis Johnson.

Thu. Dec. 6th 2012
Framingham Winter Farmers Market (at First Parish)
Framingham Farmers Winter Market is an indoor market taking place the first Thursday of every month. *** Vendors products include: fresh fish and lobster; greenhouse produce; salsa; jams; breads; soaps; and pottery to name a few. Check us out! *** 12:00 noon to 5:30pm *** To sign up for email distribution simply send “add me” […]

Sat. Dec. 8th 2012
25th Annual Framingham Auxiliary Police Holiday Craft Fair
The Framingham Auxiliary Police are holding their twenty-fifth annual Craft Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2012. *** The event will be held at the Keefe Vocational Technical High School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA. *** The Craft Fair will be open from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. where you will find […]

Sat. Dec. 8th 2012
Framingham Public Library’s 4th Annual Winter Art & Craft Fair!
Saturday December 8th, 2012 from 10:00am ’til 3:00pm — Don’t miss the Annual Framingham Public Library Art & Craft Fair *** Featuring handmade gift items created by local artisans, music, a bake sale and raffle! *** Free admission. *** Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington St., Downtown Framingham

Sat. Dec. 8th 2012
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for veterans, active military, first responders and their families. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew’s Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing clinic will be […]

Sun. Dec. 9th 2012
Caroling on the Common

Tue. Dec. 11th 2012
A Holiday Tea! (at Callahan Center)
Tuesday, December 11th from 1-3 p.m. at Callahan Center. We will share tea sandwiches and goodies while we reflect on past holidays and discuss plans for the holiday season. Bring your favorite ‘teacup’ and fondest memories. *** Callahan Senior Center, 535 Union Ave., Framingham, MA 01702 *** Call to sign up at 508-532-5980.

Thu. Dec. 13th 2012
A Christmas Carol: A Dramatic Reading (at Main Library)
7:00pm—Performed by: Dr. Helen Heineman, President Emerita, Framingham State University. *** This reading has become an annual tradition, so do not miss the opportunity to see Charles Dickens’ masterpiece come to life! Dickens prepared a special reading version “A Christmas Carol” that he used during reading tours in England and America, ending in Boston. Dr. […]

Fri. Dec. 14th 2012
Discussion/Presentation: Aging with Attitude (at Callahan Center)
Metrowest Eldercare Management’s RN and OT Care Managers present a fun and inspiring talk for seniors on healthy habits, positive attitude, life review. Explore factors that contribute to ongoing health and vitality, learn how to prevent falls, stay safe with medications, create and maintain vitality and purpose, share your life’s lessons, how to extend your […]

Sat. Dec. 15th 2012
Holiday Bake Sale
A Holiday Bake Sale featuring “specialties from the famous” to benefit Literacy Unlimited will be held at the Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington St., 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Literacy Unlimited is a volunteer, non-profit organization that works to help eradicate adult literacy. For more information, please email lubakers@aol.com or call (508) 532-5574.

Sat. Dec. 15th 2012
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for veterans, active military, first responders and their families. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew’s Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing clinic will be […]

Sat. Dec. 15th 2012
Friends of Framingham Library Monthly Book Sale
All are welcome to the Friends of the Framingham Library monthly book sale on Saturday, December 15th, 2012 from 10:00am ’til 3:00pm at the Main Library, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham. *** The book sale is the perfect place to find your last minute literary gifts! Explore our large selection of books, videos, books on CD, […]

Thu. Dec. 20th 2012
Holiday Concert: In Celebration of Winter (at Main Library)
7:00pm — Featuring the Atwater-Donnelly DuoAward-winning and internationally acclaimed duo Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly will present their special Christmas and winter repertoire of ancient and wonderfully obscure folk songs, instrumentation, and dance. Known for gorgeous harmonies, they also perform on an astonishing array of instruments, including guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, […]

Sat. Dec. 22nd 2012
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for veterans, active military, first responders and their families. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew’s Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing clinic will be […]

Thu. Dec. 27th 2012
Callahan Book Discussion Group (at Callahan Center)
Thursday, December 27th from 1-2 p.m. at Callahan Center. The book under discussion will be “The Piano Tuner” by Daniel Mason. For more info, call Eleanor Brody at 508-872-6162 or email at clutterclear@aol.com. *** Callahan Senior Center, 535 Union Ave., Framingham, MA 01702.

Thu. Dec. 27th 2012
Holiday Week Film: I Know Where I’m Going! (at Main Library)

Sat. Dec. 29th 2012
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for veterans, active military, first responders and their families. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew’s Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing clinic will be […]