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  • Buffalo Soldier Programs

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Stony Brook Museum, Inc. will sponsor a series of programs and an impressive collection of artwork depicting the role of the African-American people in our nations military. The collection, belonging to the Buffalo Soldier Heritage, Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts, will be described in detail by knowledgeable “troopers” attired in period Indian Campaign (1866-1890) uniforms.

    Supported by a display of many books and other materials, the collection offers a fresh new look into American History. The history, stories, sacrifices and contributions of these soldiers from early colonial and revolutionary days to the present day in the service of protecting America are presented as an educational experience for all to enjoy.

    Programs will be hosted by the Southborough Historical Society in the museum located at 25 Common Street, Southborough, Massachusetts. They are to be held on two Saturdays each month, 10 AM – 3 PM. A guest speaker will be at each presentation, a fireside chat format (hourly for 15 to 20 min duration).

    Visitors are invited to ask questions of staff and speakers as they view the exhibits in the small museum.

    The schedule:

    February 14 – Colonial Wars, American Revolution, 1812 and Civil Wars, David Cunningham, Rhode Island 1st & 2nd Regiments

    February 28 – Colonial Wars, American Revolution, 1812 and Civil Wars, Benny White, Massachusetts 54th Regiment

    March 14 – Indian War Campaign and Spanish American War (Buffalo Soldiers), Pete DePina, Buffalo Soldiers Heritage

    March 28 – Indian War Campaign and Spanish American War (Buffalo Soldiers), Brig. Gen. (MA) Leonid Kondratiuk, Director, Historical Services, Office of the Adjutant General

    April 4 – WWI and WWII, Pete DePina, Buffalo Soldiers Heritage

    April 19 2PM – 6PM – Major General Joseph C. Carter, Adjutant General of Massachusetts, Tuskegee Airmen and other special guests

    Weekday showings may be arranged by appointments for groups.  Contact: Southborough Historical Society telephone: 508.229.8055, Stony Brook Museum email: stonybrookmuseum@comcast.net

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  • Chowing Down on Chinese Food

    While people may say, “Not another Chinese Restaurant,” when a new one opens up, many people like us are still looking for one that has consistantly good eat in as well take out food at a reasonable price.

    There is a location in Nobscot that has had several reincarnations as a Chinese/Asian take out place and the Asian Buffet, which advertised extensively, yet we heard weren’t very hospitable to diners as the closing hour approached, closed abruptly.

    Green Tea II, which still has ads on the back of Stop & Shop register tapes, also closed in 2008.

    Red Pepper has had good reports, but felt the need to add Brazilian food.

    Lotus Flower is good, but seems a notch or two above others as far as price.

    Sabrina Wong in Nobscot is good, but their soups vary and it is geared for take out, not relaxed dining.

    There are some places that might be good, but put us off due to the location, or the run-down appearance.

    And nothing has survived in the old Hawaiian Village location on Rt. 30 since it closed several years ago.

  • It’s in the Bag

    Tote bags are in.  The LL Bean durable canvas ones have been around for ages, but in the last few years, totes have popped up for sale in a variety of stores and offered as popular premiums and giveaways.

    But now, more than ever, you see them in use in the grocery stores.  It seems to be a combination of the “green” environmental movement and the 5 cent per bag savings  that the stores give you that is motivating the rise in usage.  Reducing the stash of plastic bags in the house is a blessing too.

    Some closet “tree-huggers” who previously felt self-conscious about using tote bags  when grocery shopping can now be part of the tote bag brigade.  And shoppers mix and match, as you will see Whole Foods  and Stop and Shop and Wildlife Conservacy totes in use at Trader Joes.

    One of our favorite totes is the roomy $ 1 bag available at the Framingham Library.   It holds several plastic bags worth of groceries as it promotes the library.

    It comes with a rigid bottom stiffener and is large enough to replace 2 paper bags or up to 4 plastic bags each time it is used. According to its environmentally conscious manufacturer, it’s designed to be used weekly for two years or more and to replace up to 416 plastic bags over its entire lifetime.

    The bags are also washable and stand up straight on their own for loading and the handles are a convenient length.

    Four or five will handle a cart full of groceries, support the library, and save hundreds of plastic and paper bags over the course of a year.  Not to mention the 5 cents per bag savings.

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