![[PHOTO] Fireworks](https://framingham.biz/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fireworks-2010.jpg "Fireworks")
If watching the Boston Pops Concert Fireworks on t.v. just won’t cut it, and you are willing to travel a bit, here’s a list of some of the fireworks displays and other July 4th 2010 holiday weekend events taking place in Metrowest, Boston, Cape Cod and the Islands. (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Wednesday June 16, 2010, from 12:00 Noon until 8:00pm, the Town of Framingham Recycle Center is holding a Free! Electronics Recycle Event.
Framingham residents can drop off “anything with a cord“, (tv sets, computers, kitchen appliances, home entertainment equipment, computers, monitors, vacuum cleaners — if it has a cord, they’ll take it).
Residents do not have to have a recycle center sticker for this event, but will be asked to produce a license showing they are a Framingham resident.
In lieu of payment, the Recycle Center is asking that residents donate (1) non-perishable food item for each electronic item dropped-off. The food items will be donated to local food pantries.
The Framingham Recycle Center is located 255 Mt. Wayte Ave., (between Franklin St. and Fountain St., accross from Farm Pond).
###
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Town Manager’s Office has announced that all public meetings normally scheduled at the Memorial Building, (Town Hall), will be held at the Callahan Senior Center for a period estimated to last up to six weeks beginning June 21, 2010.
The Callahan Senior Center is located at 535 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA, (approximately 1.1 miles north on Union Ave from the Memorial Building).
Board of Selectmen and Planning Board meetings will not (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – If you head down to Pinefield Shopping Center this week you might find a camel or kangaroo in your usual parking spot.
Once again, Records & Burpee Traveling Zoo will be set up in the parking lot directly across from the McAullife Branch Library June 9 – 13, 2010 from 11:00am until approximately 9:00pm.
The kids petting zoo, camel rides, pony rides, moonwalk rides and carnival foods concessions, (cotton candy, carmel apples, fried dough and more), are always a popular end of the school year treat for families with young kids.
The Traveling Zoo, named for owners Larry Records and Alexandra Burpee usually arrive with (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham High School team has made it to WGBH’s High School Quiz Show quarterfinals which air tonight, Monday June 7, 2010 at 7:30pm on WGBH 2.
Tonight’s matchup is Framingham High School vs. Longmeadow High School.
Both teams are vying for a spot in the Eastern MA semifinals and hoping to go on to face the winner of the Western MA division and claim the title of State Champion.
High School Quiz Show is produced by WGBH 2 in conjunction with The University of Massachusetts, and sister-station WGBY and its show called (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Circus Una, a female daredevil duo will be performing outdoors in the Paramount Harley-Davidson parking lot on Saturday, June 5, 2010.
The star of the show, Una Mimnagh, performs aerial feats and dances on a trapeze suspended from a motorcycle while it’s ridden across a high wire. Una will be performing at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Una’s performances are part of Paramount Harley-Davidson’s open house event. In addition to the high-wire act, Richard Turner, “The Cheat” will be performing dazzling sleight of hand card manipulations. There will be a kids corner with family fun activities, music, food, prize give-aways, (along vendors and open house specials on motorcycle gear).
Also planned for the day is a H.O.G., (Harely Owners Group), Motorcycle Show with judging starting at noon and and trophy’s awarded at 3:00pm. While you’re checking out the bikes, grab a $5 per plate BBQ lunch “while it lasts”.
Events are planned throughout the day, from 9:30am until 4:30pm.
Paramount Harley-Davidson is located at 266-300 Waverly Street, (Route 135), Downtown Framingham, MA.
###
![[PHOTO] Metrowest Colonial, semi-pro football league.](https://framingham.biz/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/nick.jpg "Metrowest Colonial, Semi-pro football league")
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Metrowest Colonials, a Framingham based semi-pro football team is scheduled to play the first three games of it’s season at Framingham State College‘s football stadium on July 17, 24 and 31, 2010. Adult tickets are $6.00, Teens 13-18 and Seniors are $3.00, and kids 12 and under are free.
The “double-A” team, which is owned and managed by Framingham resident Mario Alvarez is affiliated with the NEFL, (New England Football League), the largest semi-pro league in the country. The NEFL is also the only league that is sanctioned by the NCAA, (National Collegiate Athletic Association).
Alvarez explained that the NEFL, which was started in 1994 with just four teams now runs three divisions, (A, Double-A, and Triple-A), and has forty-three teams.
The league serves as a regional alternative for players who either do not attend college or attend a school which doesn’t have a football team. The NEFL which has seen expansion nearly every year since it’s inception now organizes what is referred to as “NEFL2“, a developmental league which provides new (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The following is a list of events and information for Callahan Senior Center for the month of June, 2010.
BALANCE – EXERCISE WORKSHOP – Join us for the continuing VNA series on FALLS PREVENTION funded by a Tufts Foundation Grant to take place June 3, 2010 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Conducting the workshop will be a physical therapist with over 35 years experience working with older adults. Participants will learn about the importance of exercise to maintain strength and balance; learn seated and standing exercises to improve (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The 2010 Town of Framingham “Concerts on the Green” summer concert series opens June 4th with the Framingham High School Band kicking off the season. The concerts, held Friday nights from 6:30pm – 8:30pm on the Framingham Centre Common feature acts performing music from all genres; country western, bluegrass, big band, gospel, techno-pop, oldies and classic rock cover bands.
This summer’s lineup includes: The Framingham High School Band, Chad Burdick, Marshalee, Summer Street Band, Off the Hook, Sound Assembly Chorus, HELP! (Beatles cover band), The Reminisants, The Glamour Girls, The Infractions, John Penny Band, The Skinny Ties, Amy Gallatin and the Tom Nutile Orchestra.
There is no charge, (concerts are free to the general public), but the organizers would appreciate if concert-goers bring and donate (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Saturday, May 22, 2010 the Pinefield Garden Club and the Simpson Park Garden Clubs are holding their Annual Perennial Plant Sale & Raffle on the Framingham Centre Common from from 9:00am until 12:00 noon.
Perennials & herbs grown by members will be for sale. Each year the club brings beautiful plants — you will not be disappointed with the selection, (or the very reasonable prices).
Come early for the best selection — rain or shine!
In addition to the plant sale, the clubs are also raffling off many items including manicures, pedicures and gift certificates to local businesses and restaurants.
Knowledgeable garden club members will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the plants and gardening.
Framingham Centre Common is located on Edgell Rd. just north of Rt. 9, near the State College exit. Parking may be available in the Village Hall parking lot, or in church parking lots next to the common.
###