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  • 2008 Annual Tree Lighting with Santa

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Town of Framingham celebrates the holiday season with their annual holiday tree lighting on Friday, December 12th, 2008 starting at 6:15 p.m.

    The large donated tree in front of the Memorial Building will be lit following a countdown led by radio personality Scott Gibbons. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive courtesy of the Framingham Fire Department.

    Girl Scouts will lead a sing a long of holiday songs as part of the festivities. Following Santa’s arrival, members of the Framingham Fifth Grade Band will perform inside of Nevins Hall. Santa will take a seat in Nevins and photos with Santa will be available for a reasonable price.

    Hot cocoa, cookies, and candy canes will be available. During the evening festivities, the downtown merchants will be offering specials and giveaways and will be staying open later. Be sure to tour and sample their treats and wares.

    Visit the framingham.com table for a free raffle of school supplies courtesy of Office Depot as well as goodies and giveaways and for information about local organizations.

    The 17th annual tree lighting is sponsored by The Town of Framingham, Downtown Solutions, Framingham Co-operative Bank, The MetroWest Daily News,Starbucks, Oldies 103.3, and Dunkin Donuts.

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  • GIRL SCOUT REGISTRATION THIS MONTH

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham Girl Scouts will have 2 Town-wide Girl Scout Registration Days in October:

    • Tuesday, October 14 from 7-9 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Hall
    • Saturday, October 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Costin Room at the Framingham Public Library downtown.

    Framingham Girl Scouts is open to girls ages 5-17 (Kindergarten through grade 12).  The registration year is from October 1 through September 30.  A parent or guardian signature is required on each girl’s registration form.  The annual membership fee is $10 person (financial aid is available on request). Each individual troop may require an additional fee per meeting or per year.  Checks should be made payable to Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scout Council.

    Girls are divided into Daisy-Brownie-Junior-Cadet-Senior troops based on age/grade level.  Girls may join an existing troop, if space is available.  New troops may form throughout the year, and every effort will be made to place each girl in a troop.  If no troop is available for a girl, she may register as a “Juliet” Girl Scout. This enables her to attend Framingham-wide events (like roller skating or bowling activities) as well as council events (including camps).

    Adults/parents who wish to attend a meeting or an event must register as a volunteer with Girl Scouts, including paying the $10 membership fee. NEW Leaders are also needed. a leader information session will be held on Oct. 25 at the library.

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