May 2017

Sun, May 21st
15th Framingham House Tour
Join the Framingham History Center for a tour of the following sites:--A 1749 gambrel fashioned after the Wayside Inn and owned by Henry Ford from 1932-1947--An artfully restored shingle-style bungalow in the Salem End Rd. neighborhood--A stately stone Italianate mansion built by an iron dealer who was one of Massachusetts' richest men in 1851--A mid-century modern ranch refurbished by its master craftsman owner in a country setting--A charming cape-style cottage, that was once a stable for a nearby mansion, infused with the owner's art--Don't miss refreshments at a stunning new office space in a former Saxonville Mill warehouse with cutting-edge design incorporating the mill's history.How a House Tour works: This is a self-guided tour. The ticket holder receives the House Tour Booklet at the Framingham High School parking lot (115 A St, Framingham), which acts as your ticket, and it lists the homes on the tour with historical descriptions. Once the ticket holder has the booklet, he/she is free to visit the homes at their own pace between 12 and 5pm. Ticket holders must use their own mode of transportation to reach the designated homes. Parking instructions will be included in each home description – read carefully! Restrooms will be available at the refreshment stop, which will be highlighted in the booklet as well.This tour is the Framingham History Center's largest fundraiser and all proceeds benefit our operations in support of our FHC's mission. We are a non-profit 501c3 organization. We are not funded by the Town of Framingham and we are dependent on your participation in events like this, membership dues, donations and bequests. Thank you.
http://www.framinghamhistory.org/house-tours

Tue, May 23rd
Cooking Class: Plant-Based Smoothies that Taste Like Dessert
Join us to learn how to eat healthier and incorporate more plant-based foods in our diets. Smoothies are a great way to start your day – giving you energy when need it most, with food that your body (and mind) will thank you for! In this class you will learn how to easily make your own fresh almond milk, plus four smoothie recipes that taste like dessert but are loaded with nutrients and energy to keep you going through morning!Taught by Colin McCullough. Colin McCullough has been a vegan for over 20 years, and enjoys teaching people ways to incorporate whole-foods, plant-based meals into their diet. He believes that eating healthy food is the single most important step we can take to improve our health and happiness.Please register on our website.$20 per person.
http://www.openspiritcenter.org/events/plant-based-cooking-class-smoothies-that-taste-like-dessert/