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  • Stop, Shop, Sip and Sit for a while at Annie’s

    Espresso Paulo at Annie’s Book Stop, Nobscot Shopping Center, Framingham MA.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Tucked away on one end of Nobscot Shopping Center is one of Framingham’s unique shops: Annies Bookstop and more. We say “more” because within Annie’s is a small gallery of art, crafts, and jewelry, plus Espresso Paulo, a mini-coffee bar.

    Owner Paul Ashton, aka Paulo, serves up coffee, tea, expresso, smoothies, plus fresh baked goods along with discounted pre-read paper and hardcover books, books on tape, and DVD’s. He will also take your gently used books in partial trade. Not only do you recycle books, but also save money at the same time. Call or visit the website for details on trading in your paperbacks and children’s hardcover books.

    There is a new book on request service. Usually recent titles can be obtained within 48 hours. All New Hard Cover titles are offered at 20 percent discount from the publisher’s recommended price. All new Paper Backs are offered at 10 percent discount.

    In addition to books and great coffee, Paul also provides copy and FAX services. Paul has added additional tables for people to meet friends or business associates. Folks who want a game of chess or backgammon are welcome, as well as those who want a WIFI connection.

    Annie’s is host to a mystery book club and periodically holds special events. A popular guest speaker is Dave Retalic, a local ghost hunter, who speaks on the paranormal in MetroWest and New England. Reservations are suggested as the room is limited to about 20 people. Call 508-877-1891 or visit http://www.espressopaulo.com for information on Dave’s next talk and other events.

    Periodically Annie’s will host gatherings to watch events on a wide screen TV, such as the presidential debates. New installations of art work are celebrated with artist’s receptions.

    Come browse and relax at Annie’s!

    Annie’s is located in the Nobscot Shopping Center on Water St., opposite the fire station and Anton’s Cleaners. The shop opens at 7 a.m. daily, except for Sundays, so you can stop in for coffee and a baked goodie for your morning commute or schedule an early morning meeting there. The shop closes at 6 p.m. most evenings, except Thursday, when it closes at 7 p.m. On Sundays the shop’s hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Paul will keep the shop open later for group meetings upon request. There is plenty of free, convenient parking.

    Related Link: http://www.espressopaulo.com

    – Photos Curtesy of Paul Ashton

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  • Ballot Question Night sponsored by Framingham League of Women Voters

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham League of Women Voters will present Ballot Questions 2008 on Monday, October 20, 2008. The forum will be in The Blumer Room of The Memorial Building, 150 Concord Street, Framingham and will begin at 7:00 p.m.

    Both proponents and opponents of Ballot Questions 1, 2 and 3 will present information on each Ballot Question and there will be opportunity for questions and comments from the audience.

    The forum is part of the League’s mission of citizen education and all residents are welcome and encouraged to attend and learn about these important issues upon which we will be voting on November 4.

    Directions can be found at the LWV of Framingham website: http://www.framingham.ma.lwvnet.org

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  • Last Days for Big Bugs at Garden in the Woods

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods presents BIG BUGS Sculpture Exhibit and Web-of-Life Extravaganza through October 31, 2008. David Rogers’ dino-sized sculptures on 45 acres with 1,500 varieties of native plants. Special events each weekend.

    Visit the BUGMOBILE for crafts and live bugs. Stamp your Big Bugs Map two weekends to win a BUGOLOGIST Pin. Create a sculpture at the Build-a-Bug Interactive Park. Take a Grasshopper jump. Borrow a Bug Activity Bag and a Bug-Venture Guide from the Visitor Center. Submit digital images to the BIG BUGS online gallery at bigbugsart@newenglandWILD.org.

    Admission $8 for adults; $6 seniors 65+ /students with ID; $4 youths 3-18. Free for members and children under 3. Open 9-5 through Oct 31. Rain or shine. Tours weekdays at 10, weekends at 2 included with admission. Shop the native plant nursery. 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA. (508) 877-7630, www.newenglandwild.org.

    Special Weekends in October:

    October 18-19 SPIDER WEEKEND: Special events from 12-3 p.m., Sat and Sun. Get ready for Halloween. Learn spider skills for weaving webs. Make your own spider and web to take home.

    October 25-26 BYE BYE BUGS: Final weekend to see them before they leave the Garden. Wear a bug costume, vote for your favorite bug. Design a good-bye card.

    October 31 FINAL BIG BUGS DAY: Last chance to see the 13 giant BUG sculptures at the Garden. Enjoy the fall foliage, hike the Garden, learn about predators and pollinators, and build your own giant sculpture.

    Classes:

    Please contact the Registrar at 508-877-7630, ext. 3301 to register for programs, and visit www.newenglandWILD.org for full descriptions of programs

    Thursday, Oct 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m THE GROUND WE WALK ON Children in Grades 2-5,: CHP5950, with Steven Scholom, $12M/$14NM per child (includes materials). Get down & dirty to identify healthy soils and discover helpful insects.

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