January 2017

Tue, Jan 17th
Veterans Acupuncture Care Metrowest
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

Fri, Jan 20th
100 Days of Loving-Kindness Shabbat Celebration
Open Spirit will kick-off 100 Days of Loving-Kindness on with a Jewish Shabbat dinner and celebration that will include the Buddhist Loving-Kindness Meditation, a potluck dinner, and facilitated discussions on loving-kindness. During the first 100 days after the inauguration, Open Spirit will be sending messages of loving-kindness out to the community. Experience and explore tools for maintaining and growing loving-kindness, and add your wisdom to the conversation. Bring a friend and a vegetarian dish to share. Led by Rabbi Katy Allen and Neela de Zoysa, with support from other community leaders.Please RSVP by emailing info@openspiritcenter.org.Suggested donation of $5-20This program is generously funded by a Combined Jewish Philanthropies Metrowest Community Grant.
http://www.openspiritcenter.org/events/100-days-of-loving-kindness-shabbat-celebration/

Sat, Jan 21st
Framingham Library Book Sale
It's a new year but the Friends continue to hold their huge monthly book sale! Thousands of items are bargain priced and many are in top-notch condition. Shop for books, CDs, DVDs, and more. Doors open at 10 am but Friends members may enter at 9:30 for a first look. Proceeds support adult and children's programs, movies, museum passes, and much more.
http://framinghamlibrary.org/support-the-library/friends-of-the-library/

Sun, Jan 29th
Reconstruction of the "Singing Bridge" or Main St. Bridge
Presented by the Framingham History Center: Whether you're an engineer, a river watcher, historian or generally interested in goings on about town, you will want to join us for a presentation of photographs documenting the reconstruction of the Main St. bridge over the Sudbury River. What took 8 months to build in 1878 took 4 years in modern times – 2005-2009. Cliff Henrickson lived in the historic house on the Sudbury River next to the bridge and had a perfect vantage point to document the tearing down and reconstructing of the old bow string pony truss. Town Historian Fred Wallace will provide a brief history on the original construction (General George Gordon oversaw the project) followed by Cliff's photographs. Refreshments served. Suggested donation $5.00 Sunday, January 29, 20172:00 P.M.Edgell Memorial Library3 Oak St, Framingham
http://www.framinghamhistory.org/reconstruction-of-the-singing-bridge-or-main-st-bridge