April 2014

Wed, Apr 23rd
Men Still at Work (at Main Library)
7:00pm -- Men Still at Work: Professionals Over Sixty and On the Job. *** Guest Speaker: Elizabeth F. Fideler, EdD, Sloan Center on Aging & Work, Boston College, Research Fellow and Chair of the Framingham Public Library Trustees. *** Men Still at Work explores the reasons why many men are continuing to work well beyond the traditional retirement age. Filled with profiles of older working men this book tackles thorny issues such as masculinity and the "need to provide," as well as economic issues, job satisfaction, financial security, and more. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. *** Refreshments *** Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Thu, Apr 24th
Filmmaker Documentary Screening: The Ghost Army (at Main Library)
7:00pm -- Documentary Film: The Ghost Army (2013) 68 min. *** With Filmmaker Rick Beyer *** War, deception and art come together in this documentary film. The Ghost Army was a secret WWII unit that duped Hitler's army. *** Mr. Beyer will introduce the film and answer questions following the screening. *** Copies of the DVD will be available for purchase. *** Refreshments *** Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Fri, Apr 25th
''Atwitter of Terror'' Comedy Mystery Dinner Theater (at Bella Costa)
7:00pm -- Join Framingham Community Theater and Bella Costa Ristorante for an evening of FOOD and FUN! *** Help solve the mystery of "Atwitter of Terror". *** General Admission $45, Seniors & Youth $43 (Tickets include show, three-course meal and a chance to solve the mystery for fun and prizes) *** Cash bar *** In Atwitter of Terror, audience and cast members alike are attending Dr. Dill McGraw's self-help seminar, "Navigating Social Media for the Celebrity in All of Us." But who knew social networking could be so deadly? Someone is tweeting and texting death threats to one of the seminar participants. Will the guilty party act on those threats before salad is served?! *** Venue: Bella Costa Ristorante, 147 Cochituate Rd, Framingham, MA 01701 *** For more info, or to order tickets, visit the Framingham Community Theater website (use link below), or contact the FCT Box Office at: 508-709-5328, or by email to: StageDoor.FCT@gmail.com
http://FraminghamCommunityTheater.org

Sat, Apr 26th
''Atwitter of Terror'' Comedy Mystery Dinner Theater (at Bella Costa)
7:00pm -- Join Framingham Community Theater and Bella Costa Ristorante for an evening of FOOD and FUN! *** Help solve the mystery of "Atwitter of Terror". *** General Admission $45, Seniors & Youth $43 (Tickets include show, three-course meal and a chance to solve the mystery for fun and prizes) *** Cash bar *** In Atwitter of Terror, audience and cast members alike are attending Dr. Dill McGraw's self-help seminar, "Navigating Social Media for the Celebrity in All of Us." But who knew social networking could be so deadly? Someone is tweeting and texting death threats to one of the seminar participants. Will the guilty party act on those threats before salad is served?! *** Venue: Bella Costa Ristorante, 147 Cochituate Rd, Framingham, MA 01701 *** For more info, or to order tickets, visit the Framingham Community Theater website (use link below), or contact the FCT Box Office at: 508-709-5328, or by email to: StageDoor.FCT@gmail.com
http://FraminghamCommunityTheater.org

Sat, Apr 26th
Framingham Earth Day Festival (on Centre Common)
Mark your calendars for the 2014 FRAMINGHAM EARTH DAY FESTIVAL on Saturday, April 26th from 11:00am 'til 3:00pm! *** Join your neighbors at our FOURTH annual Festival Event on Framingham Centre Common. *** Learn about ways to conserve energy, make sustainable choices, support local businesses, preserve natural habitats, and of course, reduce, reuse and recycle, all while having a great time with your friends and neighbors! *** Live music, kids activities, yummy local food, and this year we are adding workshops and educational events. What's not to love! *** Framingham Centre Common, ("The Village Green"), located at corner of Edgell Rd and Vernon St. *** For more info visit website using link below.
http://www.framinghamearthday.org

Sat, Apr 26th
Rotary Craft Fair (at Keefe Tech)
10:00am to 4:00pm -- Framingham Rotary Craft Fair welcomes all to a Fair featuring the works of 100 crafters and vendors, a show running Saturday, April 26th, 2014 at the Keefe Technical High School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham. *** The Fair is a perfect opportunity to shop for gifts for Mother's day, graduation, confirmation, first communion and other family events. *** 50-50 raffle! *** Food concessions! *** 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 non-profit organizations who provide vital community services. *** The Rotary Club has provided support to hundreds of services over its many years of fund raising.
http://www.framinghamrotary.org

Sat, Apr 26th
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.
http://vacmetrowest.com

Sun, Apr 27th
Spirit and Healing in Times of Crisis (at Open Spirit)
1:30pm - 4:30pm -- You are invited to an experiential, multi-discipline, multi-faith conversation, reflecting on the role of spirit and spiritual communities in times of community crisis. *** How do we respond to crisis in our community? *** How do we find meaning, comfort, and hope in the face of natural and human-made disasters? *** How do we help one another cope with vulnerability and find a healthy sense of security? *** Keynote speakers: Rabbi Dr. Larry Bazer, from Temple Beth Sholom in Framingham (also Colonel and Joint Forces State Chaplain for the Massachusetts National Guard) and Rev. Ian Lynch, pastor of First Congregational Church of Brimfield (which became a community healing center following the tornado that swept through the town). *** Joining them for a panel discussion will be: Neela deZoyso, New England Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center *** Lynne Miller, a church musician from Sackcloth Ministries *** Chaplain Shareda Hosein, Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center and Association of Muslim Chaplains *** Judith Chaloux, Bereavement Coordinator at Beacon Hospice *** For more info contact: info@openspiritcenter.org or call 508-877-8162. *** Open Spirit, 39 Edwards St., Framingham, MA 01701.
http://openspiritcenter.org

Sun, Apr 27th
The YoYo Guy! (at Main Library)
1:30pm -- John Higby, a YoYo Master, brings back that nostalgic toy, reminding you of old favorite tricks, then amazing you with new tricks. *** High skill and deft timing to swingin' music coupled with high energy and humor make the YoYo Guy a favorite for every age. *** As seen on David Letterman, he holds 4 Guinness World Records and is a World YoYo Champion! *** Refreshments *** Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Mon, Apr 28th
Introduction to iPhone Photography (at Main Library)
7:00-8:30pm -- An Introduction with Nicole Connolly of Nicole Connolly Photography *** For Beginners and Frustrated Intermediates. *** Learn to love your iPhone camera and your iPhone photos through Nicole's signature iPhone photography course. A quintessential workshop for any iPhone photographer who is just starting to use this new powerful tool, and for the one that has used the camera app many times but feels frustrated with the results. *** All iPhone versions are welcome. *** Refreshments *** (Also Monday May 5th) *** Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Wed, Apr 30th
Framingham High School Poetry Slam Finals (at Amazing Things)
7:30pm -- Framingham High School will hold the final round of its 8th Annual Poetry Slam Wednesday, April 30, 2014 *** A "slam" is a competition between teams of poets who perform their own original work, bringing poetry off the page and onto the stage in a gloves-off, no-holds-barred verbal boxing match with judges chosen randomly from the audience. This FHS slam began as a class project in 2004, and turned into a school-wide, and now community-wide event. *** Ticket Prices: $5 (FHS students free) *** This event is generously sponsored by the Framingham Education Foundation and the FHS PTO. *** Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St, Framingham MA
http://www.amazingthings.org

Wed, Apr 30th
Re-enactment: Julia Ward Howe & Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (at Main Library)
7:00pm -- Actors Libby Frank and Rob Vilella bring to life the long friendship between Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Julia Ward Howe *** Refreshments *** Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org