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FREE Kids Nature Activities at Cochituate State Park (July 2014)

There’s lots to do at Cochituate State Park!

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Between the towns of Framingham, Wayland and Natick, MA, Lake Cochituate offer many recreational summer activities including swimming, boating and fishing.

Many locals may not realize that just a few hundred yards east of the Framingham/Natick town line, (on Rt. 30), the beach, picnic area, boat launch, snack bar and canoe rental shop are in “Cochituate State Park”, which is part of the Massachusetts State Park system and operated by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation.

Throughout the months of July and August, (Tuesdays-Saturdays), the park provides fun, educational, and FREE summer activities for kids and families!

Most of the activities have a different theme each week, so (more…)

July 7, 2014
World YoYo Champion to Perform at Library April 27th

John Higby, World Yo-Yo Champion

Framingham, MA – World YoYo Champion John Higby will presenting his YoYo Show at the Framingham Public Library on Sunday, April 27th, 2014 starting at 1:30pm.

When John was 10 years old, his Grandfather gave him a yo-yo he found in the attic, showed John a few tricks — and the rest was history!

John now holds 4 Guinness World Records and is a World YoYo Champion! He regularly per performs at “Busker Festivals” in the U.S.A., Canada, Japan and other countries, has been seen on the David Letterman show, performed many times for U.S. troops stationed in Europe and the Mid-East — he even ran a National Yo-Yo contest in Malaysia. John now performs with his wife Rebecca who at metin 2000 at a Yo-Yo event in his home town, Denver, Colorado.

Skilled precision, deft timing, swingin’ music and humor make the YoYo Guy a favorite for people of all ages as he performs old favorite yo-yo tricks and amazing new ones.

Show will be held in the Costin Room of the Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA. There is no charge for admission. Refreshments will be served.

For more info about John, Rebecca and the YoYo Show, visit: http://www.yoyoshow.com/

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April 9, 2014
FREE Kids Summer Activities at Cochituate State Park

There’s lots to do at Cochituate State Park!

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Between the towns of Framingham, Wayland and Natick, MA, Lake Cochituate offer many recreational summer activities including swimming, boating and fishing.

Many locals may not realize that just a few hundred yards east of the Framingham/Natick town line, (on Rt. 30), the beach, picnic area, boat launch, snack bar and canoe rental shop are in “Cochituate State Park”, which is part of the Massachusetts State Park system and operated by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, (“DCR”).

Throughout the months of July and August, (Tuesdays-Saturdays), the park provides fun, educational, and FREE summer activities for kids and families!

All programs are (more…)

June 30, 2013
GeoCaching & LetterBoxing at Callahan State Park

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Conservation Commission and Framingham REI are hosting and sponsoring a Geocaching & LetterBoxing event at Callahan State Park on Saturday, September 24th, 2011. (Enter park at Edmands Rd. entrance to meet up with organizers and other participants. See directions below).

On Saturday, September 24th, 2011, people in 176 countries around the globe will be taking part in Moving Planet events.

Moving Planet is “a day to put our demands for climate action into motion“, marching, biking, skating — calling for the world to move beyond the use of fossil fuels. Moving Planet is sponsored by 350.org

According to the 350.org website, “350 means climate safety” and is based on the concept of reducing the amount of CO2 in Earth’s atmosphere from its current 392 parts per million level to below 350 ppm.

As Framingham’s part in this global effort, those who arrive for the events at Callahan State Park on foot, by bike, on roller-blades — or other non-fossil-fuel based transportation will be entered to win coupons, water bottles, an REI Flash 18 Pack, and more!

The GeoCaching event begins at 10:00a.m. Participants must bring their own cache and GPS units.

According to The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site, (www.geocaching.com), “Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences online”.

The LetterBoxing hunt begins at 10:00a.m., but participants need to arrive at 9:00a.m. to create logbooks.

According to Letter Boxing North America, (www.letterboxing.org), “LetterBoxing involves reading clues to find small weatherproof boxes hidden in public places (like parks). Each box contains a stamp and a visitor book. When a LetterBoxer finds a box they print that box’s stamp on their logbook or game card and then imprint their own personal stamp in the letterbox’s visitor book to prove they found the box and to let other letterboxers know who has been there already. Letterboxing combine navigational skills and rubber stamp art in a charming treasure hunt style outdoor quest.”

The LetterBoxing event is open to children in grades K-5, (friends and family members may participate).

For the LetterBoxing hunt, participants will attempt to use clues and solve riddles that will help them find where the letterboxes are hidden. Each letterbox will contain stickers, and the child will take one and place it into their logbook as evidence that they’ve found that box.

(Note, the Framingham LetterBoxing event will use stickers instead of rubber stamps).

The GeoCaching and LetterBoxing events will end at 2:00p.m.

Events will be held RAIN or SHINE!

Directions: Follow Edgell Road or Water Street to intersection of Edmands/Water/Edgell, (in Nobscot). Turn onto Edmands Rd. and follow approximately 2 miles, pass Nixon Road (on right) then look for “Callahan State Park” sign and small parking lot on the left.

To register for this event, contact Maeghan Walters, of the Framingham Conservation Commission at (508) 532-5460, or by email to: mnw@framinghamma.gov

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September 23, 2011
Join Cub Scout Pack 78 in North Framingham

Scout Pack 78, North Framingham meets at First United Methodist Church, 360 Water Street

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Scouting is alive, well and continues the same traditions founded over 100 years ago.

In North Framingham, Pack 78 is comprised of boys who attend the Hemingway, Dunning, Potter Road and Stapleton schools — and they’d like to see even more boys join!

While the focus is on the boys — moms, dads and the whole family can be involved in scouting activities and spend quality time with their sons.

Could over 100 years of having fun be a good reason to join?

Last year family events included; a day-trip and sleep-over on the U.S.S. Massachusetts, an overnight sleep-over at (more…)

September 9, 2011
Kids Fishing Derby at Lake Cochituate Saturday August 27th

1st Annual Cochituate State Park Fishing Derby, August 27th, 2011 (for kids 14 and under).

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation and the MassWildlife Angler Education Program is sponsoring the “1st Annual Cochituate State Park Fishing Derby“, Saturday, August 27th, 2011 from 8:00a.m. ’til 11:00a.m.

The derby is open to children ages 14 and under and will be held at the Boat Ramp at Cochituate State Park on Rt. 30, (just over the Framingham/Natick town line, to the left of the park entrance).

All children must be supervised by an adult.

Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish, smallest fish, and most fish caught!

Instruction will be available for inexperienced participants. A limited supply of bait and equipment will be available. Pre-registration is (more…)

August 15, 2011
Fun, Food & Friendly Farmers in Framingham

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Farmer’s Market is more than just a place to pick up some fresh produce, (although there is plenty to choose from), it’s a community event. You could just grab a few farm-fresh groceries and jump back in your car — but you’d be missing most of the fun.

Twin brothers Will and Miles do a free craft project with Jackie Meninno, Market Manager at the Framingham Farmer's Market on Thursday, August 4, 2011.

Each week, Market Manager Jackie Meninno has a different free craft project for kids to do. This week twin brothers Will & Miles stopped by the (more…)

August 5, 2011
New England Wildflower Society Photo Contest
N.E.W.F.S. Photo Contest – Prize for adult winners will include signed copy of the book ''Wildflowers'' by William Cullina

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Do you enjoy taking photos of plants and flowers in their natural habitat?

The New England Wildflower Society, (“NEWFS”), which operates the “Garden in the Woods“ on Hemenway Road is sponsoring a photo contest!

The photograph may be from any season, but the photo must have been shot between April 15, 2011 and October 31, 2011, (October 31st is the deadline for submissions).

Prizes will be awarded for photos in several categories including:
- single plants
- groups of plants
- polinators
- “scenes“ – did you capture a breath-taking scene in the Garden? Submit it! (Note: photos may not have any people in them.)
- artistic merit – photos in this category may be a (more…)
July 1, 2011
Classic Cars Cruise to CJ’s Northside Grill

The classic cars that made Riley's in Nobscot a favorite Saturday night cruise destination has re-opened as CJ's Northside Grill.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – For nearly a decade, every Saturday night when the weather was nice, antique autos, high performance hot-rods and vintage vehicles cruised to Framingham to meet with other car enthusiasts at a restaurant in the Nobscot section of town.

The restaurant, formerly operated by Joe Breed as “Riley’s Roast Beef” is now CJ’s Northside Grille — brought back to life by Framingham natives Chris Gagen and Jamie Anderson.

Chris and Jamie are both Framingham North High class of 1989 graduates and both worked at Riley’s when Joe owned the place

Along with the partners, Chris’ brother Sean, some cousins and other family members (more…)

June 29, 2011
Pinefield Goes to the Dogs

K9 outfitted with bullet proof vest from Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog (photo by Christian Kozowyk)

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Once again, Robinson’s Hardware and the merchants of the Pinefield Shopping Center in Saxonville are hosting and a family fun (and dog friendly) event for a good cause.

On Saturday June 18, 2011 from 10:00AM ’til 2:00PM,the shopping center merchants are raising money in support of the Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog organization which raises money to purchase bullet proof vests for K-9 officers (more…)

June 14, 2011