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Sat. Feb. 1st 2014
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 […]

Mon. Feb. 3rd 2014
55-Plus Job Seekers Networking (at Callahan Center)
Computer Resources Offered by the Callahan Center: “55-Plus Job Seekers Networking” *** Mondays, February 3rd and 24th, 2014 from 10:00am til 11:00am. *** Please note: this is a 2 session course. *** For more information or to register please call Diane at 508-532-5980 x4118. *** Pre-registration is required! *** Callahan Center, 535 Union Avenue, Framingham, […]

Tue. Feb. 4th 2014
Introduction to Personal Computers (at Callahan Center)
Computer Resources Offered by the Callahan Center: “Introduction to Personal Computers” *** Please note: This is a 4 session class to be held Tuesdays, Februrary 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th, 2014 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm *** Fee $20.00 *** For more information or to register please call Diane at 508-532-5980 x4118. *** Pre-registration is required! […]

Tue. Feb. 4th 2014
Main Library Book Club – In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin. By Erik Larson

Wed. Feb. 5th 2014
*** FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL CANCELED ***
Framingham Public Schools will be CLOSED Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 due to snow. *** School Administration Offices are also CLOSED ***

Thu. Feb. 6th 2014
Professional Artist Series: Creating and Presenting Your Portfolio
Do you ever wonder if your portfolio is up to snuff? Do you want to improve the impression that you make? What are other artists doing to showcase their work, and what’s the best format for showing art to gallerists, judges, and curators? Obtain the answers to these questions and more in this fun, interactive […]

Fri. Feb. 7th 2014
Friday Night Film: Captain Phillips (PG13) (at Main Library)

Sat. Feb. 8th 2014
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. Feb. 9th 2014
Heritage Chorale Pops Concert ”Going Our Way?” (at Nevins Hall)
Sunday, February 9th, 2014, 4:00pm — Heritage Chorale’s 2014 Pops Concert, with songs about trains, cars, boats, and even balloons, will “Ease on Down the Road,” travel on the “Chattanooga Choo-Choo” and motor west on “Route 66.” *** The concert draws from Broadway, Folk, Pop and Jazz.Conducted by John Finney and accompanied by a small […]

Sun. Feb. 9th 2014
Sunday Concert Series: Kaleidoscope Chamber Ensemble (at Main Library)
3:00pm — The ensemble will perform a wide musical repertory, diverse in style, period and instruments. The Cleveland Plain Dealer called one of their performances “kaleidoscope in shading and expressive nuance.” Sponsored in part by Framingham Ford, the Friends of the Framingham Library and the Metro Credit Union. Refreshments. *** Framingham Public Library, Costin Room. […]

Wed. Feb. 12th 2014
Internet and E-Mail Security (at Callahan Center)
Computer Resources offered at the Callahan Center, 535 Union Ave., Framingham, MA *** Internet & E-Mail Security *** Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 from 10:00am – 12:00 noon. *** Fee: $5.00 *** For more information or to register please call Diane at 508-532-5980 x4118 *** PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Wed. Feb. 12th 2014
Your Resume in MS Word (at Callahan Center)
Computer Resources offered by Callahan Center, 535 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA *** Your Resume in MS Word. *** Wednesdays, February 12th and 19th, 2014 from 1:00pm – 230pm *** Please note: this is a two session course *** Fee: $10.00 *** For more information or to register please call Diane at 508-532-5980 x4118. *** Pre-registration […]

Thu. Feb. 13th 2014
Professional Artist Series: Approaching Galleries
Here’s your chance to learn from leading gallerists, how they acquire new talent, what prompts them to take a chance on a new artist, and how they handle contracts, commissions, and consignments, and much more. Panel discussion moderated by Debbie Hagan, writer, editor, and former editor-in-chief of Art New England. Hosted by Danforth Art. 6:30-8:30pm. […]

Thu. Feb. 13th 2014
Let’s Laugh Today Yoga! (at Callahan Center)
Thursday, February 13th, 2014 from 10:00am ’til 11:00am at the Callahan Center, 535 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA. *** Fee: $3.00 *** Laughter Yoga encourages playfulness, deep belly laughs, social connection, and a balance of mind, body and spirit. It combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing. This brings more oxygen to the body and the brain […]

Thu. Feb. 13th 2014
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series: John Lennon, the Beatles and Us. (at Main Library)
7:00pm *** Lifelong Learning Lecture Series: John Lennon, the Beatles and Us. Guest speaker: Tim Riley, Assistant Professor, Emerson College *** The talk covers myths surrounding Lennon’s life and work, while bringing key insights to his most famous songs. *** Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.

Fri. Feb. 14th 2014
29th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival (at Sheraton Framingham)
The Boston Bluegrass Union presents the 29th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, Sheraton Framingham Hotel, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701. Friday, February 14 7:00 PM to Midnight; Saturday, February 15 10:30 AM to Midnight; Sunday, February 16 10 AM to 6 PM. Weekend tickets $100. Friday $35, Saturday $60, Sunday $40. Discounts for advance ticket […]

Sat. Feb. 15th 2014
29th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival (at Sheraton Framingham)
The Boston Bluegrass Union presents the 29th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, Sheraton Framingham Hotel, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701. Friday, February 14 7:00 PM to Midnight; Saturday, February 15 10:30 AM to Midnight; Sunday, February 16 10 AM to 6 PM. Weekend tickets $100. Friday $35, Saturday $60, Sunday $40. Discounts for advance ticket […]

Sat. Feb. 15th 2014
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. Feb. 15th 2014
Friends of Framingham Library Book Sale (at Main Library)
10:00am-3:00pm, Saturday, February 15th 2014 — Need a pick me up to get through a wintery February? Shop at the Friends of the Framingham Library monthly book sale! Explore large selection of books, videos, books on CD, and other literary materials, all at discounted prices. Then stop by the Bag Room to fill a paper […]

Sun. Feb. 16th 2014
29th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival (at Sheraton Framingham)
The Boston Bluegrass Union presents the 29th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, Sheraton Framingham Hotel, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701. Friday, February 14 7:00 PM to Midnight; Saturday, February 15 10:30 AM to Midnight; Sunday, February 16 10 AM to 6 PM. Weekend tickets $100. Friday $35, Saturday $60, Sunday $40. Discounts for advance ticket […]

Sun. Feb. 16th 2014
”The White House Chair” Presidential Campaign Songs That Changed America (at Callahan Center)
Sunday, February 16th, 2014 at 2:00pm — JFS Healthy Aging and the Callahan Center Present In Good Company Musical Theater, History & You “The White House Chair” Presidential Songs that Changed America. Before the days of radio, TV and the internet, campaign songs were the most effective ways for candidates to spread their message. Many […]

Tue. Feb. 18th 2014
Matinee Film: Lee Daniels’ The Butler, (PG13), (at Main Library)
2:00pm – Matinee Film: Lee Daniels’ The Butler (2013) 132 min (PG-13 for some violence, disturbing images, language, sexual material, thematic elements and smoking) *** Cecil Gaines was a sharecropper’s son who grew up in the 1920s as a domestic servant, and eventually became a butler in the White House. There, he served numerous US […]

Tue. Feb. 18th 2014
Calling all veterans

Wed. Feb. 19th 2014
Writer’s Workshop with Nadine Kenney Johnstone (at Main Library)
7:00-8:30pm *** Writer’s Workshop with Nadine Kenney Johnstone, Writer & Instructor, Framingham State University *** In this four-session workshop, participants will read published non-fiction examples, brainstorm a list of ideas for their own story or essay, workshop each others’ rough drafts, revise, and bring in their final drafts (of up to five pages) to read […]

Thu. Feb. 20th 2014
Optimizing & Maintaing Your PC (at Callahan Center)
Computer Resources Offered by the Callahan Center: “Optimizing & Maintaing Your PC” *** Thursday, February 20th, 2014, 10:00am til 11:30am *** FREE! *** For more information or to register please call Diane at 508-532-5980 x4118. *** Pre-registration is required! *** Callahan Center, 535 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA

Thu. Feb. 20th 2014
Lecture: The Geopolitical Analysis of the Arab Spring Movements (at Main Library)
7:00pm — Lifelong Learning Lecture Series: The Geopolitical Analysis of the Arab Spring Movements. Guest Speaker, Dr. Yaser M. Najjar, Dean of Graduate Studies, Framingham State University is an expert in the Middle East. *** Lecture held in Costin Room of Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington St., Framingham, MA.

Sat. Feb. 22nd 2014
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. Feb. 22nd 2014
International Cat Association Show (at Natl. Guard Armory)
The International Cat Association, (“TICA”), 2-Day Pedigreed and Household Pet Cat Show *** February 22nd & 23rd, 2014 from 9:00am – 4:00pm at Framingham National Guard Armory *** Come see some of TICA’s 50+ recognized cat breeds and household pets compete for best in show! *** A great opportunity to meet breeds of cats that […]

Sat. Feb. 22nd 2014
Free Movie: Last Call at the Oasis – Turn It Around (at Grace Church)
2:00pm — “Last Call at the Oasis – Turn It Around” (2102), a documentary about Earth’s most valuable resource, water. The film is rated PG13 (for some disturbing content and brief strong language). This film shown is the second in a series that Transition Framingham is showing to help build community and local resilience. Childcare […]

Sun. Feb. 23rd 2014
International Cat Association Show (at Natl. Guard Armory)
The International Cat Association, (“TICA”), 2-Day Pedigreed and Household Pet Cat Show *** February 22nd & 23rd, 2014 from 9:00am – 4:00pm at Framingham National Guard Armory *** Come see some of TICA’s 50+ recognized cat breeds and household pets compete for best in show! *** A great opportunity to meet breeds of cats that […]

Mon. Feb. 24th 2014
Framingham Rotary Club (at Ken’s Steakhouse)
Monday, February 24th, 2014 from 12:15pm to 1:30pm — Join the Framingham Rotary Club at Ken’s Steak House, 95 Worcester Rd (Route 9 West) in Framingham for a luncheon meeting with featured speaker, Dennis Giombetti of the Framingham Board of Selectmen. *** Cost: $20.00 for non-members *** Rotary offers members — from Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton […]

Wed. Feb. 26th 2014
Writer’s Workshop with Nadine Kenney Johnstone (at Main Library)
7:00pm-8:30pm — Writer’s Workshop with Nadine Kenney Johnstone *** In this four-session workshop, participants will read published non-fiction examples, brainstorm a list of ideas for their own story or essay, workshop each others’ rough drafts, revise, and bring in their final drafts (of up to five pages) to read aloud on the last day of […]

Thu. Feb. 27th 2014
Lecture: Teaching Nutrition: From Framingham to Jerusalem. (at Main Library)
7:00pm — Lifelong Learning Lecture Series: Teaching Nutrition: From Framingham to Jerusalem. Guest Speaker: Dr. Susan Massad, Food and Nutrition, Framingham State University. Drawing on her recent experience at Al-Quds University in Palestine, Dr. Massad provides an overview of the agricultural and food policy system in this Middle Eastern country compared to the United States. […]

Thu. Feb. 27th 2014
Laughing Yoga (at Callahan Center)
Let’s Laugh Today Yoga! *** Thursday, February 27th, 2014 from 10:00am ’til 11:00am at the Callahan Center, 535 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA *** FEE: $3Laughter *** Yoga encourages playfulness, deep belly laughs, social connection, and a balance of mind, body and spirit. It combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing. This brings more oxygen to the […]