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  • Summer Stuff To Do (for Bored Kids)

    Summer Stuff To Do (for Bored Kids)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – During summer vacation many parents may be hearing the all too familiar “I’m bored” from their school age progeny.

    Hey Ma! I'm bored!In these “difficult economic times” things to do that are are free or only cost a few dollars — and don’t require excessive driving can help stretch the family budget between trips to Six Flags, Canobie Lake Park or other New England area day trips.

    For activities in the list that require traveling in town — consider having kids go places on MWRTA routes.  Older kids can walk to a neighborhood bus stop, and go by themselves — relieving their parents of driving duty — and helping reduce local daytime traffic.

    Things to do in Framingham in the Summer:

    • Make some Sidewalk Chalk and color on the driveway, a concrete deck or the sidewalk with colored chalk.  If you find a big enough area, you can use the chalk to make a bike riding course or (more…)

  • FRAMINGHAM READS TOGETHER DEBUTS

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham Public Library is inviting the entire community to participate in the first annual Framingham Reads Together program. In similar programs across the country, this type of One Book, One Community initiative promotes reading and helps build community. The selected book is Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.

    Start Reading Now for February Events

    Three Cups of Tea describes Mortenson’s near-fatal attempt to scale the treacherous K2, one of the world’s deadliest mountain peaks, and his rescue by Pakistani villagers. A grateful Mortenson accepts the villagers’ challenge to return with the resources to build a school for girls. His ten-year struggle to live up to his promise makes for a spellbinding story. He battles poverty and ignorance and survives kidnapping, fatwas, and family separations. He’s built 55 schools serving Pakistan and Afghanistan’s poorest communities.

    The book is a combination adventure story, travelogue, and case study of how one person can positively change lives.

    In February 2009, the library, local schools, and other organizations will offer special programs connected with the book selection, including a presentation by the author, Greg Mortenson, on Saturday, February 7, at Nevins Hall.

    The special events planned for this program will appeal to all ages. A schedule of events is available on the Framingham Reads Together Events page, including release forms for the REI Climbing Wall program and the details of Greg Mortenson’s visit.

    Copies of Three Cups of Tea, in book and audio form, are available at both the main library and at McAuliffe so if you have limited sitdown reading time, you can listen to the book while in your car or doing activities around the house.

    Check the library’s website or call 508-532-5570 for updates.

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  • Framingham School Receives International Reading Assn. Exemplary Reading Program Award

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The International Reading Association (https://www.reading.org/) has awarded Hemenway School the Massachusetts state winner of the 2007-2008 International Reading Association Exemplary Reading Program Award!

    “The Exemplary Reading Program Award recognizes outstanding reading and language arts programs in schools throughout North America.” This honor goes to all the teaching and volunteer staff, to our students and parents.

    In particular, Sheila Harper of Hemenway worked to capture the program in words and pictures, in interviews and data sheets. Sheila will present the Hemenway program at the International Reading Association conference in April.

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