April 2015

Tue, Apr 7th
Framingham Lions Porketta
The Framingham Lions Club will be holding its annual Porketta Feast on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 6:30 PM and it will be held at Columbus Club, 11 Fountain St, Framingham, MA 01702. Good Food, Great Fun & Lots of great raffles. Tickets are $25 per person Please contact Lion Peter Friel (508-872-0737) for more information. Thank you for your support.
http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/framinghamma/

Tue, Apr 7th
Main Library Book Club: The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
7:00pm--When Barry Fairbrother dies unexpectedly in his early forties, the little town of Pagford is in shock. Pagford is an outwardly idyllic English village, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war. Barry's death has left a vacancy on the town's council, which escalates into a war between the haves and have-nots. "A vivid read with great, memorable characters and a truly emotional payoff....Rowling captures the humanity in everyone." -- People Magazine. Liz Fideler will lead the discussion. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Trustees Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Tue, Apr 7th
Poetry Workshop Led by Alan Feldman
7:00pm--Tuesdays April 7, 21 and 28. This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. Each session begins with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets who wish to have their work discussed need to provide copies to distribute during the session. Alan Feldman is a professor emeritus at Framingham State University, a published poet, and for 22 years, taught the advanced creative writing course at Harvard's Radcliffe Seminars. Alan's new collection, Immortality, was awarded the Four Lakes Prize, from the University of Wisconsin Press in 2015. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Trustees Room (April 7, J Program Room).
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Wed, Apr 8th
Boston Marathon History by the Mile, with Author Paul Clerici
7:00pm--Author Paul Clerici talks about his new book about the Boston Marathon, the course, towns and cities, the people and its history, all from an experienced runner's viewpoint. He shares historical facts, stories, tidbits, tales and landmarks and more. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing. Refreshments provided by Trader Joe's. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Wed, Apr 8th
Youth Art in Bloom-Dunning Students
Framingham Garden Club presents "Youth Art in Bloom" - A salute to young artists. Garden Club floral designers will pair designs with Charlotte Dunning students K-5 to make two and three dimensional creations. Reception at Open Spirit, Edwards Church Hall, 39 Edwards St., April 8th from 4:00- 6:00 pm.
http://www.FraminghamGardenClub.org

Thu, Apr 9th
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series: Lee and Grant at Appomattox
7:00pm--GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Gary Hylander, Visiting Professor, FSU. April of this year marks the sesquicentennial of General Lee's surrender to General Grant at Appomattox Court House in southern Virginia. *LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURE SERIES* This free lecture series is a collaboration of Framingham State University and Framingham Public Library. The series is funded in part by the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency of the Massachusetts Cultural Council- www.massculturalcouncil.org. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Fri, Apr 10th
Friday Night Film: The Imitation Game (2014)114 min PG-13 (for some sexual references, mature thematic material and smoking)
7:00pm--In 1939, the newly created British intelligence agency MI6 recruited mathematics genius Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) to crack the Enigma Code, previously thought to be unbreakable. Turing and his team succeeded and became heroes. But in 1952 the quiet genius was disgraced and imprisoned because he was a homosexual. Also starring Keira Knightley. Please enter on the Lexington Street side from 6:30-7:15pm. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Apr 11th
Edwards Church Rummage Sale
Edwards Church will host a Rummage and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 11, from 9 am to 1 pm (12-1 bag sale), rain or shine. Clothing, white elephant items, books, toys and baked goods. Edwards Church is located in Saxonville, at 39 Edwards Street. From Elm Street, turn onto Maplewood Street, by Stapleton School. For more information, please call 508 877-2050.
http://edwardschurch.org

Sat, Apr 11th
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for veterans, active military, first responders and their families. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew's Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing clinic will be open the hours of 10 a.m.-12 noon every Saturday. Last sitting is 11:30 am. Walk in. No appointment needed. Winter snow cancellation made by 8 a.m., please check facebook page or call info line 508 626 0896 for a message.
http://vacmetrowest.com

Sun, Apr 12th
Spirit and healing in a Violent World: An Experiential Multi-faith Conversation
Sunday, April 12, 2-5 pm at Open Spirit: A Place of Hope, Health& HarmonyViolence touches all of our lives -- we see it, we hear about it, we experience it, sometimes we participate in it. Join Open Spirit for a conversation about how our faith practices and spiritual traditions help us heal from the violence, and help us be part of healing our world. Our keynote speakers will be: Pat Scanlon from Veterans for Peace, and Rev. Lucy Marshall, Protestant Chaplain at MCI Framingham. They will be joined by a Multi-faith Panel, including Rabbi Don Splansky, Rabbi Emeritus at Temple Beth Am; Christine Lee, coordinator of Veterans Acupuncture Care Metrowest; Philip Cantor from the Baha'I community; Chaplain Mary Lahaj from Islamic Center of Boston in Wayland.Open Spirit is located on the campus of Edwards Church, 39 Edwards Street, Framingham, Ma 01701. For more information, please see www.openspiritcenter.org.
http://www.openspiritcenter.org.

Sun, Apr 12th
Sunday Concert Series: Opera on Tap
3:00pm--Opera on Tap features the talents of baritone Ron Williams, tenor Brian Landry, soprano Rachele Schmiege, mezzo-soprano Angela Jajko and pianist Danny Padgett. Refreshments. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance. Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Framingham Library, the Metro Credit Union, and Morton J. Shuman, attorney-at-law. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Wed, Apr 15th
My Mother Gave Me Riches, Featuring Storyteller Libby Franck
7:00pm--Talented local storyteller Libby Franck celebrates libraries through the sharing of her mother's life story. Libby's mother, Elisabeth Hamilton Friermood, was a librarian, storyteller and the author of 18 historical novels for teen girls. When Elisabeth was a little girl, her mother took her to their town's new Carnegie Library every week, and told her "a body's never poor who lives within walking distance of the public library." Libby weaves the back story of Elisabeth's novels with some of her own stories, and along the way pays tribute to her mother, the importance of libraries, and the wonder of storytelling. Refreshments provided by Trader Joe's in Framingham. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Thu, Apr 16th
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series: One World, Many Worlds: Searching for Life on Other Planets
7:00pm--GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Irene Porro, Director, Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Center for Education and Teaching Excellence, FSU. An exploration of astrobiology, a science devoted to the search for, and study of, the origins, evolution, distribution, and future life of the universe. *LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURE SERIES* This free lecture series is a collaboration of Framingham State University and Framingham Public Library. The series is funded in part by the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency of the Massachusetts Cultural Council- www.massculturalcouncil.org. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Apr 18th
''The Lancers are Coming! The Lancers are Coming!'' (at Main Library)
"The Lancers are Coming! The Lancers are Coming!" to alert the Mighty Makers Mob!, Saturday April 18, 2015, from 3:00-4:00pm, to the Framingham Main Library, Reading Garden (on the Lexington Street side, near the parking lot). *** Join the Mighty Markers Mob as they greet The National Lancers, a ceremonial cavalry troop in the Massachusetts Organized Militia based in Framingham. Prior to their Patriot's Day Re-enactment of Paul Revere's and William Dawes's rides to alert the Minuteman, the Lancers are riding to Framingham Public Library to meet and greet the public. **** Come meet their horses while their riders answer any questions you may have about the Lancers, their history, how to join and what else they do during the year. *** All ages. ***

Sat, Apr 18th
DIVINE MOVES: ''Step Into the Light'' Workshop
Saturday, April 18thm 2015 from 11:00-12:30pm. Discover your divine light and let it shine! Divine Moves is a joyful, moving meditation practice that offers spiritual connection and holistic healing through the creative flow of movement. Easy, repetitive moves and free dance to music and mantra invite you to deepen your connection to earth, open your heart, and awaken and embody spirit. Align, expand, uplift! Awaken to awareness through sensation and the natural flow and ease of the body. Experience dancing meditation as a spiritual practice and path to wellness. Drawing from dance, tai-chi, kundalini yoga, reiki, chakra energy healing, mantra, and meditation, Divine Moves offers a homecoming; a sacred time for meditation, prayer, and your own love and nurturing. Follow the joy trail and embrace the light within! This program will take place at Open Spirit in Edwards Hall on the Edwards Church campus, 39 Edwards Street, Framingham. The cost for this program is $17 if registered by 4/17; after the 17th it will be $20. Payment by cash or check at the door. Payment by Paypal available online. For more information, visit info@openspiritcenter.org.
http://www.openspiritcenter.org/events/divine-moves-step-into-the-light-workshop/

Sat, Apr 18th
Framingham Library Book Sale
All are welcome to the Friends of the Framingham Library book sale on Saturday, April 18 from 10 am - 3 pm at the main library: 49 Lexington Street. Stock up on books of all genres, including fiction, biographies, nature, and much more. Is English not your primary language? Or maybe you enjoy listening to music in Spanish and Portuguese? We have shelves bursting with foreign language books and CDs. Please stop by -- all sales support the library!
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/friends/friends.htm

Sat, Apr 18th
Framingham Library Book Sale
All are welcome to the Friends of the Framingham Library book sale on Saturday, April 18 from 10 am - 3 pm at the main library: 49 Lexington Street. Stock up on books of all genres, including fiction, biographies, nature, and much more. Is English not your primary language? Or maybe you enjoy listening to music in Spanish and Portuguese? We have shelves bursting with foreign language books and CDs. Please stop by -- all sales support the library!
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/friends/friends.htm

Sat, Apr 18th
Inner Directions Workshop (at Open Spirit Center)
Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm -- April 18 & 19; May 30th & 31st; August 8th & 9th, Inner Directions is a series of experiential workshops and online courses using a method that takes a mind-body approach to work with and heal life challenges by accessing, interpreting, and acting on the inner signals that guide us towards wellness, empowerment, and purpose. In this process, we use mind-body dialoging, the chakra system, and intuition to get a deeper understanding of what is really at the rootof the physical, emotional, or spiritual issue we are up against, and give us practical next steps as part of a self determined, unique healing strategy to support us as we mindfully follow through our process. Join for this first in a series of workshops. *** Please use link below to visit our website for more information. *** Open Spirit, 39 Edwards St., Framingham, MA 01701.
http://openspiritcenter.org

Sat, Apr 18th
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for veterans, active military, first responders and their families. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew's Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing clinic will be open the hours of 10 a.m.-12 noon every Saturday. Last sitting is 11:30 am. Walk in. No appointment needed. Winter snow cancellation made by 8 a.m., please check facebook page or call info line 508 626 0896 for a message.
http://vacmetrowest.com

Thu, Apr 23rd
Family Program: The Cure For The Common Show!!
3:00pm-Bryson Lang performs his creative, high-energy, family-friendly comedy-juggling act. All ages. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Thu, Apr 23rd
Ladies Night Out
Ladies Night Out is happening at Alumni House on Thursday, April 23rd, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. sponsored by the Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni (IAFSA). There will be food, fun, networking, activities, raffles, and door prizes. Fabulous Stella & Dot jewelry and handbags, local honey and beeswax products, health, safety and beauty consultants, spray tanning demo, free munchies, giveaways, entertainment. Free admission. All welcome – Bring friends. More information and to R.S.V.P.: 508-879-9770. Can't make it but would like to shop online: http://www.stelladot.com/ts/wnp56. Proceeds benefit IAFSA and its scholarship programs.
http://www.alumnihouse.org

Fri, Apr 24th
DON'T TOUCH THAT DIAL! Live 1940s Radio-on-Stage Dinner Theater
Comedy! Mystery! Suspense! Don't miss this fun and unique show! -- Join Framingham Community Theater as we transport you to the 1940′s for an evening 'round the family radio. Each performance of "Don't Touch That Dial" recreates attending a studio broadcast by combining live and recorded sound effects, music, and actors reading from classic scripts. -- Friday and Saturday evening performances will feature different scripts. -- AT BELLA COSTA RISTORANTE: Dinner Theater April 24 & 25 @ 7:30pm (Adults $45 / Seniors & Youth $43 / FCT Members $42 includes three-course meal with the show) To reserve Dinner Theater Tickets, please call 508-709-5328
http://framinghamcommunitytheater.org

Fri, Apr 24th
FSU's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Framingham State University's new Theatre Program presents its inaugural performance, a 60's-themed version of Shakespeare's comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Be transported from the black and white 50's into the psychedelic colors of the decade of love, all while attending to the antics of Oberon, Titania, Puck, and the Mechanicals.Tickets $10 available at www.showtix4u.com (credit) or at the door (cash only) as space allows.
http://showtix4u.com

Sat, Apr 25th
DON'T TOUCH THAT DIAL! Live 1940s Radio-on-Stage Dinner Theater
Comedy! Mystery! Suspense! Don't miss this fun and unique show! -- Join Framingham Community Theater as we transport you to the 1940′s for an evening 'round the family radio. Each performance of "Don't Touch That Dial" recreates attending a studio broadcast by combining live and recorded sound effects, music, and actors reading from classic scripts. -- Friday and Saturday evening performances will feature different scripts. -- AT BELLA COSTA RISTORANTE: Dinner Theater April 24 & 25 @ 7:30pm (Adults $45 / Seniors & Youth $43 / FCT Members $42 includes three-course meal with the show) To reserve Dinner Theater Tickets, please call 508-709-5328
http://framinghamcommunitytheater.org

Sat, Apr 25th
FSU's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Framingham State University's new Theatre Program presents its inaugural performance, a 60's-themed version of Shakespeare's comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Be transported from the black and white 50's into the psychedelic colors of the decade of love, all while attending to the antics of Oberon, Titania, Puck, and the Mechanicals.7:30 show. Dwight Performing Arts Center, 100 State Street, Framingham. Tickets $10 available at www.showtix4u.com (credit) or at the door (cash only) as space allows.
http://showtix4u.com

Sat, Apr 25th
Rotary Craft Fair
The Annual Craft Fair produced by the Framingham Rotary Club will have a 100 crafters and vendors displaying their goods, indoors at Keefe Tech, 750 Winter Street, Saturday, April 25th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $2.00, Seniors and Students $1.00, Children 12 and under Free. For more information, see www.framinghamrotary.orgGet a head start on your spring shopping. Find that special gift for Mother's day, graduations, birthdays, first communion, Bat and Baz Mitzvahs. The Fair will have a 50-50 raffle and will feature a food concession.All funds that Rotary receives from admissions and display space rental to crafters at the Fair will go into a fund that Framingham Rotary operates to provide grants to community organizations that provide vital services.
http://www.framinghamrotary.0rg

Sat, Apr 25th
Spring 2015 Comedy Series with John Turco
The next entry in the Sheraton Framingham's 2015 Spring Comedy Series brings a fantastic night of comedy featuring a killer lineup: John Turco, Dave Rattigan and Jimmy Bowes. One of the best comedians in New England, Turco is also one of the most animated, punctuating his smart, sarcastic, satirical material with expressive faces and dead-in impressions. By contrast, Rattigan's dry wit has drawn comparisons to Ray Romano, and landed him on XM-Sirius Satellite Radio and Nickmom.com. Bowes is a school teacher by day, comedian by night, making his mark on the Boston club scene.Doors open at 7 for 8 p.m. show.Come early for dinner at the Postern Grile, and for tickets-and-overnight-stay packages, call the hotel at (508) 879-7200. Sports and other fund-raising groups welcome.Tickets are $20, available on line and also at the door (cash only) on show night, if space permits.For reservations, call (774) 414-7020. Parking is free
http://www.scampscomedy.com/

Sat, Apr 25th
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for veterans, active military, first responders and their families. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew's Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing clinic will be open the hours of 10 a.m.-12 noon every Saturday. Last sitting is 11:30 am. Walk in. No appointment needed. Winter snow cancellation made by 8 a.m., please check facebook page or call info line 508 626 0896 for a message.
http://vacmetrowest.com