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  • Salute to Framingham Nominations Open

    Salute to Framingham Nominations Open

    Framingham High School Foundation, 19th Annual Salute to Framingham
    Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their contributions to Framingham youth?

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham High School Foundation, (FHSF), has announced they are now accepting nominations for the 19th Annual “Salute to Framingham”, which honors three individuals each year who have “made a real difference in the lives of Framingham’s youth“.

    “The Salute to Framingham is the largest single annual fundraiser for Framingham High School.”

    In the past monies raised have helped to support a seemingly endless list of arts, sports and extra-curricular activities including; uniforms, (more…)

  • Tue. March 30th – Help Support N.E. Wildflower Society

    Shop at Whole Foods Framingham store on Tuesday, March 30, and your purchases also support New England Wild Flower Society’s celebration of Earth Day at Garden in the Woods.

    5% of the proceeds will be donated to New England Wild Flower Society.

    NOTE: Earth Day at Garden in the Woods has FREE admission, special storytelling, Mother Earth, games, scavenger hunts, and more.

    Stop by the Society’s information table at Whole Foods Framingham on March 30 to learn more about Earth Day and all of the other activities planned by the Society for 2010.

    Garden in the Woods Open to the Public April 15-October 31

    New England Wild Flower Society
    180 Hemenway Road
    Framingham, MA 01701
    508-877-7630
    newenglandwild.org

  • Introducing SOAR 55

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — SOAR 55, your local volunteer resource in MetroWest, offers opportunities to give back, expand your skills, and gain experience.

    Connect and Serve Today!

    SOAR 55, Service Opportunities after Reaching 55, a program of Newton Community Service Center and with a satellite office location at the Framingham Public Library, connects adults 55 and over with (more…)

  • Divine Kitchens Offers Showroom to Non-Profit Organizations

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Is your non-profit organization looking for a new venue to hold a fundraiser or meeting? Divine Kitchens on Lyman Street in Westborough, just off Route 9, offers its luxury kitchen showroom to area groups free of charge for just that purpose!

    Host a local chef for a cooking demonstration to attract your membership. Hold a dinner meeting of your board there. Perhaps your organization would like to offer a cooking class as part of its programming, but no one member wants to host the activity in their home kitchen? Here’s your chance.

    “We’ve worked with several local organizations, including Ovations for a Cure, to host evening cocktail parties, wine and cheese receptions and cooking demonstrations,” said Divine owner Mariette Barsoum. “This is our way to give back to the community and meet new people.”

    Barsoum is available for educational talks as part of the event, but that is not a requirement for using the free space. Divine provides its space, as well as dishes, glasses and silverware for the event. For more information call 508-366-5670 or visit www.divinekitchens.com.

  • Call for Volunteers for Framingham Emergency Reserve Corps

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Volunteers are needed to develop, practice and deploy aid in an emergency response to a town-wide event.

    The Framingham Emergency Reserve Corps (FERC) is a group of volunteers who assist the town in its emergency planning and help protect the health of the community. Members are local residents of different ages and abilities. No medical back-ground is necessary!

    In the event of disasters, either natural or man-made, FERC volunteers supplement trained emergency personnel, thereby providing a boost in public health resources.FERC members:

    Receive FREE emergency trainings.

    Staff town flu clinics.

    Provide emergency preparedness education to the public.

    Interested in Joining? Please come to a meeting on June 12, 2008 at 6:00 PM at the Memorial Building in Nevins Hall.

    Meet other volunteers. Hear more about what you can do for Your family! Your friends! Your community!

    Need more information? Call the Framingham Board of Health: 508-532-5470.

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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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  • Framimgham Auiliary Police Recruiting New Members

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Auxiliary Police announced today that they will be holding an open house on Monday, November 7, 2005; 7:30 PM at the Framingham Police Station, One William Welch Way, Framingham. The purpose of the open house is to provide information to people who may have an interest in participating in Homeland Security and Public Safety by becoming a member of the Framingham Auxiliary Police.

    The Framingham Auxiliary Police is a VOLUNTEER organization that has been assisting the Framingham Police Department for over 63 years. Membership in the Framingham Auxiliary Police provides a means for residents of Framingham to make their town a safer and better place to live and work.

    The Framingham Auxiliary Police is a component of Framingham Emergency Management, and is trained and prepared to assist our community in the event of an emergency or disaster. Recent disaster events caused by hurricanes in the Gulf States reinforces the need to have additional trained personnel available when disaster strikes. The Framingham Auxiliary Police assisted with the recent flooding incident in town.

    Captain Marc Spigel, Commanding Officer of the Framingham Auxiliary Police, stated that: “We are currently looking for residents of Framingham who have a strong interest and commitment to community service in the areas of Homeland Security and Public Safety”.

    The Framingham Auxiliary Police collectively provide over 4,000 hours of community service each year to the town. Our community service includes activities such as weekend patrols, assisting at the police station, road races, (including the Boston Marathon), Concerts on the Green, and the annual Flag Day parade.

    The Framingham Auxiliary Police also sponsors a child safety program each year, which to date has educated the families of over 7,500 children from our community. The Framingham Auxiliary Police has received Presidential Service Awards for their community service and commitment during 2003 and 2004.

    If you are interested in community service, over 21 years old, a US citizen, have no criminal record, and have been a resident of Framingham for over six months you are invited to attend the open house. Applications will be available at the open house for interested residents. All applicants will be subject to an entrance examination, interviews and background verification. All new members will be expected to complete a 200 hour academy training program, and commit to between 15 and 20 hours of community service each month.

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