May 2018

Sat, May 12th
First Parish Spring Craft & Vendor Fair (at First Parish)
First Parish in Framingham is hosting a Spring Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, May 12th, 2018 from 9am to 3pm at First Parish in Framingham, 24 Vernon Street, Framingham (next to the common/green). The fair will feature exhibitors with high quality, original handmade items, artisans and boutique items such as quilting, pottery, glassware, jewelry, soaps & lotions, candies, bakery breads & treats, home decor, holiday items and gifts. With the Spring Craft & Vendor Fair scheduled the day before Mother's Day and so close to many graduations and weddings, it is the perfect day for shopping!
https://www.uuframingham.org/events/spring-craft-fair/

Sat, May 12th
Framingham Rotary Carnival (at Pinefiled Shopping Cntr.)
Framingham Rotary Club Carnival!RIDES!!! GAMES!!! FAMILY FUN!!! Thursday May 10–Sunday May13 at Pinefield Shopping Center (Saxonville), Framingham. Thursday 6 pm–10 pm; Friday 6 pm–10 pm; Saturday 12 pm–10 pm; Sunday 12 pm–8 pm. Free admission. Cost per ride: 1 ticket is $1.25. Number of tickets required per ride varies from 3 to 6 tickets. Food & games are separate costs. A portion of the proceeds helps fund Rotary local community service projects.
http://framinghamrotary.org

Sat, May 12th
Plant Sale and Garden Gift Boutique (at Cushing Building)
Celebrate Spring at the Framingham Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale, Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., featuring annuals, perennials, native plants, and garden themed gifts - perfect for Mother's Day or that special friend. Inside the Cushing Maintenance Building, use Winter Street entrance by Keefe Tech, and look for signs and arrows.
http://http://www.framinghamgardenclub.org/

Sun, May 13th
Framingham Rotary Carnival (at Pinefiled Shopping Cntr.)
Framingham Rotary Club Carnival!RIDES!!! GAMES!!! FAMILY FUN!!! Thursday May 10–Sunday May13 at Pinefield Shopping Center (Saxonville), Framingham. Thursday 6 pm–10 pm; Friday 6 pm–10 pm; Saturday 12 pm–10 pm; Sunday 12 pm–8 pm. Free admission. Cost per ride: 1 ticket is $1.25. Number of tickets required per ride varies from 3 to 6 tickets. Food & games are separate costs. A portion of the proceeds helps fund Rotary local community service projects.
http://framinghamrotary.org

Fri, May 18th
Veterans and Spouses / Coffee and Conversation (at McAuliffe Library)
9:30am-10:30am *** Coffee and Light refreshments , conversation and camaraderie. This weeks topic, "New Benefits and Services for Veterans". I do not think you want to miss this current event. *** Co-sponsored by: The Jewish War Veterans Post 157, (the only post in Framingham), in conjunction with the Framingham Library. Thanks for reading, Larry.

Sat, May 19th
Dinner Dance to Benefit the Africa Exchange Project (at Plymouth Church)
The African Exchange Project proudly presents:A Benefit Dinner and DanceSaturday, May 19, 2018The Plymouth Church in Framingham87 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA. Reception at 6:00 p.m./Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Followed by dancing to the music of The Chris Tosti Band, featuring Michelle Brunson. Secure your seat for another fabulous dinner/dance event for the African Exchange Project. We will be serving a delicious Italian dinner and dancing our cares away with the fabulous Chris Tosti Band. A cash bar including wine, beer, and soda will be available. We will hold a 50/50 raffle and we'll also have a photo booth to help you capture the fun and the memories with family and friends. Donations are gladly accepted.For more than a decade, the Africa Exchange Project has been working with Pomerini, a rural community in Tanzania, building schools and supporting school programs, installing fresh water wells, and providing healthcare. Donations from this event will fund school programs, help bring clean, fresh water to families and provide much needed medical services to this region. *** Hurry: Tickets Required and Space is Limited.Tickets $30 per person. Cash bar including wine, beer, and soft drinks. *** To purchase tickets online, go to https://aep2018.eventbrite.com, or visit www.africaexchangeproject.org. (Online tickets price includes a processing fee.) *** To obtain tickets by mail, send your check, payable to Plymouth Church UCC, and indicate AEP Dinner/Dance in the memo line. Send payment to: Plymouth Church UCC, 87 Edgell, Rd., Framingham, MA 01701
http://plymouthchurchframingham.org

Sat, May 19th
Framingham Library Book Sale (Main Library)
From 10am to 3pm. Friends members may enter at 9:30. Great deals on books, CDs, DVDs, and more. Most Books $1.00 or less; Children's .50 or less; single DVD's $3.00. This month, why not try a new author? Many of your favorite popular authors are Buy One hard cover book for $1.00, Get One Free in the BOGO bookcase in the book room. Gorgeous art books are just $2 in the lobby. The Bag Room WILL be open this month.
https://framinghamlibrary.org/support-the-library/friends-of-the-library/book-sales/

Sun, May 20th
Framingham History Center House Tour
Please join us for the 16th Framingham History Center House Tour on Sunday May 20th, from 12:00 - 5:00 P.M.Tickets are now on sale!This year's sites include:A recently restored historic homestead established in 1693 by a family fleeing the Salem witch hysteria A 1798 tavern and family residence built by Lawson Buckminster Sr.A charming Federal period one-and-a-half story home built in the 1830sAn 1871 grand Italianate home and now school listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesA beautifully updated mid-century modern Campanelli ranchA 1920s Craftsman style home designed by renowned Boston architect Frank Kendall now serving official functions on the Framingham State University campus
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-framingham-house-tour-tickets-43716493208?ref=elink