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  • United Way of Tri-County Backpack Donation Drive

    FRAMINGHAM,MA — Kids Helping Kids!!! Many children want to go back to school each fall with the latest and greatest notebooks, pens, backpacks and other supplies. However, for some parents buying even the basic necessities is difficult. The United Way of Tri-County is asking for your help in making sure that every kid in the community has the tools they need to be ready to learn.

    Donate a backpack & supplies to a child in need

    It’s a great opportunity for children to feel good about helping others.

    How can you and/or your child help?  Purchase a backpack and all the supplies to go with it. (See the list below of supplies needed)  In order for the children to receive the backpacks before school starts please have the complete backpack to the United Way of Tri-County by August 4th.

    The backpacks can be dropped off at The United Way of Tri County office at 46 Park Street, Framingham MA, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm or at the MetroWest Daily News office.

    Please call 1.888.811.3291 ext. 57 for more information.

    You can also help local schools out while shopping for backpacks and supplies when you shop for them at Office Depot in Shoppers World, which has some great buys this week and backpacks starting at $ 9.99. Just mention a local school at checkout and Office Depot will donate 5 percent of your purchase to the school of your choice. See store for details and restrictions.

    Supply list: Grades K-2
    Qty./ Component/ Description
    6 Folder, 2 pocket, Assorted Colors
    3 Spiral Notebooks, 70 Ct., Wide Rule
    2 Glue, School, Washable, 4 oz,
    White 2 Glue Sticks, Dries Clear, .28 oz
    1 Filler Paper, Wide Rule, 10.5 X 8, 150/Pack
    2 Eraser, Pink, Large
    1 Crayola Crayons, Tuck Box, 24/Box
    1 Pencils, #2, All Wood, dozen
    1 Facial Tissue, 2 Ply, 100 count
    1 Scissors, 5 1/4″, Blunt Tip
    1 Ruler, Plastic, 12″, Inches & Metric
    1 Markers, 8 count, Washable, Wide
    1 Sharpener, Pencil, Double Barrel, Canister
    1 Pencil Case, Heavy-Duty, with zipper
    2 Pencil Cap Erasers, 12 Pack
    2 Pen, Medium Point, Red
    1 Paint Set, Watercolor, 8 Colors with Brush
    1 Backpack

    Grades 3-5
    Qty./ Component/ Description
    4 Folders, 2 Pocket, Assorted Colors
    3 Spiral Notebooks, 70 Count, Wide Rule
    1 Glue, School, Washable, 4 oz, White
    2 Glue Stick, Dries Clear, .28 oz
    3 Pen, Medium Point, BLUE
    3 Pen, Medium Point, RED
    1 Filler Paper, Wide Rule, 10.5 X 8, 150/Pack
    2 Eraser, Pink, Large
    1 Crayola Crayons, Tuck Box, 24/Box
    1 Pencils, #2, All Wood, dozen
    1 Facial Tissue, 2 Ply, 100 count
    1 Scissors, 5 1/4″, Pointed Tip
    1 Ruler, Plastic, 12″, Inches & Metric
    1 Markers, 8 count, Washable, Wide
    1 Colored Pencils, 12 count, 7″
    1 Sharpener, Pencil, Double Barrel, Canister
    1 Pencil Case, Heavy-Duty, with zipper
    1 Paint Set, Watercolor, 8 Colors with Brush
    1 Backpack

    Grades 6-12:

    Qty./ Component/ Description
    3 Folders, 2 Pocket, Assorted Colors
    3 Spiral Notebooks, 70 Count, Wide Rule
    1 Glue, School, Washable, 4 oz, White
    1 Glue Stick, Dries Clear, .28 oz
    4 Pen, Medium Point, BLUE
    2 Pen, Medium Point, RED
    1 Filler Paper, Wide Rule, 10.5 X 8, 150/Pack
    2 Eraser, Pink, Large
    1 Pencils, #2, All Wood, dozen
    1 Facial Tissue, 2 Ply, 100 count
    1 Scissors, 5 1/4″, Pointed Tip
    1 Ruler, Plastic, 12″, Inches & Metric, Asst.
    1 Colored Pencils, 12 count, 7″
    1 Sharpener, Pencil, Double Barrel, Canister
    1 Highlighter, Student Size, Yellow 1 Highlighter, Student Size, Pink
    1 Pocket Dictionary
    1 Calculator, Solar Power, Large Display
    1 Pencil Case, Heavy-Duty, with zipper
    1 Protractor, Plastic, Transparent, 6″, 1 80û
    1 Backpack

    See www.unitedwaytri-county.org for more info.

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  • Discover Saxonville on June 10th & 11th

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Discover Saxonville on the weekend of June 10th and 11th. This year the Friends of Saxonville are inviting you to re-discover the restored Danforth St. Bridge, the Sudbury River, and historic Saxonville as part of National Parks Service’s Regional Riverfest!

    On Sunday, June 11, Friends of Saxonville joins in the Celebration with its annual Discover Saxonville event. The day begins with a 7:00 am. Bird Walk along the Carol Getchell Nature Trail hosted by Michele Grzenda of the Framingham Conservation Commission. At 9:00 a canoe and kayak trip leaves Kellogg Street and travels the Sudbury River to Centennial Place. At 10:30 inside the historic Athenaeum, guests may see the presentation “Stormwater Matters”,then at 11 a.m. take a guided walking tour through Saxonville’s Historic District, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

    The walking tour finishes with a lunch party, complete with balloons, hot dogs, chips and drinks…plus free ice cream social, raffle, student art exhibit and storm drain activities from 12-2 upon the newly restored Old Danforth Street Bridge.

    At 2:00 pm, there will be an official dedication of a newly installed kiosk, designed by Framingham landscape architect Julie Ferrari and built by Keefe Tech, displaying interpretive panels and offering a water/storage resource for the Nature Trail and planned park surrounding the bridge and trail area.

    A twilight fundraiser, “A Sunset Celebration in Saxonville”, featuring music by Late Night Radio, wine, hors d’oevres, student art exhibit and desserts, will take place from 6-8 pm upon the Old Danforth Street Bridge, a unique location where preserved history meets with a nationally recognized “Wild and Scenic” river environment.

    Schedule of Events:

    Saturday June 10:

    • 1-3 p.m. River Kayak Scavenger Hunt

    Sunday June 11:

    • 7:00 a.m. Bird Watch – Carol Getchell Nature Trail
    • 9:00 a.m. Canoe Kayak Trip from Central Street at Kellogg Street
    • 10:30 a.m. “Stormwater Matters” presentation at the Athenaeum
    • 11:00 a.m. Historic Walking Tour – departs from Athenaeum
    • 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Lunch Party on the Old Danforth Street Bridge, including an Ice Cream Social, Raffle, and Storm Drain Activities
    • 2:00 p.m. Dedication of the new Information Kiosk at the bridge
    • 6-8 p.m.Twilight Wine & Cheese Fundraiser – Old Danforth Street Bridge

    All event proceeds benefit Friends of Saxonville.

    For more information and/or for fundraiser tickets ($25/evening) phone Charlene at 508-330-3252 or visit www.saxonville.org

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  • Yard Sale to Support Our Troops

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Grace Chapel of Lexington, Framingham Community will hold a MULTI-FAMILY YARD/BAKE SALE 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, May 13, 2006 RAIN OR SHINE at 99 Baldwin Ave., Framingham.

    PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING YARD SALE ITEMS: 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit & support our local troops through one or all of the following local non-profit charities “Operation Homefront, Homes for Our Troops, and Mass Local Heroes.”

    Contact Larry at 774-279-2276 or jen at jeniebeens@aol.com to arrange pick up/drop off times & for more info. Don’t miss out on your chance to clear out your closets & support our local troops! Come, browse, have a donut or cup of coffee TO BENEFIT OUR TROOPS and get a great deal!!

    Thank you to Dunkin Donuts at 1170 Worcester Road, Framingham for their generosity in donating coffee & donuts! Thank you to Ashland Mini Storage, 11 Nickerson Rd. (off 126) in Ashland for donating storage space to house our donations.

    Volunteers and donations welcome!

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  • Texas Hold ’em Tournament

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Marian High School Boosters is holding a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker tournament on Saturday, April 22 to benefit Marian High School Athletics. The tournament will take place from 7-11 PM in the MHS cafeteria.

    Doors open at 6:00 for registration and novice instruction for anyone new to Texas Hold ‘Em that would like to play. Prizes will be awarded for 1st through 5th place, with 60% of the proceeds going to MHS Athletics. Prizes will be in the form of American Express gift certificates.

    Beer and wine will be sold. There will also be a 50-50 raffle and a silent auction for some great sports items. If you pre-register by April 16th you will receive $10 off the $85 entry fee and 500 in bonus chips. Players must be 21 years of age or older.

    For more info or a registration form, please visit our website at www.marianhigh.org, call Doug Monahan at 508-877-8574 or email mustangboostersclub@comcast.net

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  • Computer Recycling Fundraiser

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation will hold a Computer Recycling Event on Saturday April 29, 2006 at the Framingham High School parking lot, from 9 AM to 3 PM.

    Computers contain very toxic materials, including mercury, lead, cadmium and flame-retardents, which if released into the air and water can severely damage our environment.

    Your electronic equipment will be recycled in an environmentally responsible way by Onyx Environmental Services.

    Suggested tax-free donations to support the Mazie Mentoring Program at Framingham High are:

    • CRT Monitors: $15 ea.
    • Desk top or lap top computers: $10 ea.
    • Printers, Fax machines: $10 ea.
    • Other electronic devices: $10 ea.
    • Keyboards, Mice, Speakers: Free

    Area residents and businesses are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to help the planet and support this community based mentoring program.

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  • Enduring Tributes Campaign Launched

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Over the past few months the concept of a major fundraising project to benefit Fine Arts Education in the Framingham Public Schools has taken shape and the process of communicating and informing the various constituencies in town has begun.

    Since early December, a small planning group has met with School Superintendent Dr. Martes, the Framingham School Committee and most recently with the PTO Presidents Council. The Enduring Tributes Campaign has received widespread and enthusiastic support from everyone. One school committee member even asked, “Can I give you a check tonight!”

    The Enduring Tributes Campaign will benefit all public school students K-12 in Framingham in the area of Fine Arts education. The campaign is designed to raise funds for capital investments and programming resources that will truly add value above and beyond current fine arts department funding levels. As the campaign is introduced, the organizers will be sharing some of the possible ways in which our students and thus our town will benefit. At the heart of the project is the sale of naming rights for each of the seats in the soon to be renovated FHS auditorium and similar facilities at Walsh, Fuller and Cameron Middle Schools. Other naming opportunities will be considered for other Fine Arts related spaces.

    The Town of Hull Massachusetts, one fifth the size of Framingham, recently raised $50,000 for Fine Arts Education through a similar campaign….we can do much more!

    Today the invitation goes out for active support for the Enduring Tributes Campaign organizing committee. In particular, the committee appeals to parents of current and former students in all schools with interest in theater, music and the visual arts, and anyone else with a strong interest in the benefits of Fine Arts education to the creation of a truly outstanding public school system.

    This initial information piece is specifically intended to inform Framingham residents of the Enduring Tributes Campaign project and to invite interested parties to a planning and organizing meeting on Monday February 6 at 7:00PM in the new Studio 100 Theater Room at FHS.

    If you have any questions in advance, please contact either David & Penny Hurwitz (508-877-6424) or Michael & Nancy O’Connell (508-875-3203)

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  • Concord Violinist to Perform at MWICA

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – MetroWest International Concerts Association will hold its 2nd of four concerts on Sunday November 20, at 4:00 pm at Nevins Hall in downtown Framingham. Stephen Shey, a native of Concord has performed in the Philippines, Sweden, and the US. He was the sole performing artist at the WWII memorial Dedication of the Philippine Pillar. While a student at Lexington Christian Academy Stephen initiated and performed in a fundraising concert to benefit the Academy held at the Museum of Our National Heritage in Lexington.

    Tickets for this concert are $20. at the door. Students accompanied by an adult will be admitted free.

    For more information about the MWICA and this concert please call Ruth August 508 879-1612 or Lou Schorr 781-642-8825.

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  • Local Musical Benefit for Hurricane Katrina Victims

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham churches and businesses are sponsoring a “HURRICANE KATRINA” Musical Benefit on Sunday, September 25, 2005 from 12:00 – 8:00 pm at BOWDITCH FIELD, 475 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA. There will be; Worship, Food, Games, Music, Liturgical Dance, Entertainment ,Bands and a Candlelight Vigil.

    Admission is free, but monetary donations will be accepted.

    Event Sponsors include:

    • Antonio Ricardo’s (Black Top)

    • Greater Framingham Community Church

    • New Jerusalem Baptist Church

    • South Middlesex Branch NAACP

    • BRAMAS

    • Downtown Framingham Business

    • Framingham Interfaith Clergy Association

    • MetroWest Chamber of Commerce

    • MetroWest Medical Center

    • Framingham’s Brazilian American Association

    All proceeds will go towards supporting the victims of Hurricane Katrina. If you can’t make the event, you can send a check to: Framingham Hurricane Katrina Musical Benefit, c/o Framingham Cooperative Bank, 828 Concord St., Framingham, MA 01701.

    For more information about the event, call Tony Nixon at 508-875-1978.

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  • Raffle to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Robinsons Ace Hardware in Pinefield Shopping Center, Framingham is sponsoring a raffle to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

    Tickets are now available in the store until Wednesday at 5 p.m. Tickets are $ 1 each or 6 for $5.

    Prizes include: A pair of passes to Six Flags over New England courtesy of framingham.com, A pair of passes to Davis’ Megamaze in Sterling, Mass. courtesy of framingham.com, and an Ace barrel of Ace products courtesy of Robinsons Ace Hardware.

    In addition to the raffle, Robinsons Ace Hardware is also collecting donations for MDA.

    Robinsons Manager Jeff Underwood has agreed to be part of the area MDA “Jail and Bail” fundraiser.

    Store hours are: Mon – Wed, 8 – 6, Thurs – Fri 8 – 7, Sat. 8 – 5.

    Help Jeff get out of “jail” with your donation.

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  • Jail and Bail at Friday’s Concert on the Green

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Robinsons Ace Hardware, Pinefield Shopping Center, Saxonville, is planning a “Jail and Bail” fundraiser to benefit Muscular Dystrophy the weekend of August 19th-21st.

    Jeff Underwood, manager, will be jailed, as well as State Senator Karen Spilka and others, at the Friday night Concert on the Green, August 19th. Concert attendees will be invited to “Jail and Bail” their friends and family members during the concert. Jail a member of your family for $ 5 for 5 minutes, $ 10 for 10 minutes, etc. Or help them get back out by matching the amount donated to put them in.

    A raffle with great prizes is also in the works. Prizes include a barrel full of Ace products and a pair of passes to Six Flags over New England, courtesy of framingham.com

    Details will be available at Robinsons Ace Hardware in the Pinefield Shopping Center on Water St. the week of August 15th and at the concert.

    Please plan to bring cash or a check to the concert to help support this fundraiser. Every $ 5 donor will receive a free gift bag and a $5 coupon good at Robinsons Ace Hardware in Framingham. You may also donate at the store throughout this week and receive the coupon.

    For further information, call Jeff Underwood at 508-877-1888.

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