May 2019

Fri, May 3rd
Plymouth Church in Framingham Spring Sales
The Plymouth Church in Framingham will hold its annual, community-wide Perennial Plant Sale, Rummage Sale, and Bake Sale during the first weekend in May.All three spring sales take place Friday, May 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and continues Saturday, May 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Rummage Sale features a great selection of gently-used clothing at low prices. Womens, Mens, Kids, and everything in between! The annual perennial plant sale features hardy perennial plants from home gardens of the Plymouth Church community. All plants we sell have been successful in Framingham gardens. The sale is staffed by our own experienced gardeners, who can help customers select plants suited to their particular garden conditions. Come early for the best selection. The bake sale features a selection of homemade cakes, cookies, bars, muffins, etc. Coffee is also available Saturday mornings.The Plymouth Church in Framingham is located at 87 Edgell Road in Framingham, MA. For more information, please call the church office at 508-875-1364.

Sat, May 4th
Mural Mile Road Race & Market
Downtown Framingham, Inc. and the Greater Framingham Running Club (GFRC) are thrilled to invite you to the 3nd Annual Mural Mile Road Race, Kids Dash, and Mural Market on Saturday, May 4th from 9 am to 12 pm. We are bringing the community together to demonstrate art, athleticism, and overall wellness. Race down the Mural Mile or Kids 200 Meter Dash. After the race, get immersed in music, interactive painting, local vendors, yoga and zumba with friends old and new at the Mural Market. Race Info: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=10255General
https://downtownframinghaminc.org/muralmile

Sat, May 4th
Plymouth Church in Framingham Spring Sales
The Plymouth Church in Framingham will hold its annual, community-wide Perennial Plant Sale, Rummage Sale, and Bake Sale during the first weekend in May.All three spring sales take place Friday, May 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and continues Saturday, May 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Rummage Sale features a great selection of gently-used clothing at low prices. Womens, Mens, Kids, and everything in between! The annual perennial plant sale features hardy perennial plants from home gardens of the Plymouth Church community. All plants we sell have been successful in Framingham gardens. The sale is staffed by our own experienced gardeners, who can help customers select plants suited to their particular garden conditions. Come early for the best selection. The bake sale features a selection of homemade cakes, cookies, bars, muffins, etc. Coffee is also available Saturday mornings.The Plymouth Church in Framingham is located at 87 Edgell Road in Framingham, MA. For more information, please call the church office at 508-875-1364.

Sat, May 11th
Framingham Garden Club Plant and Gift Sale on May 11
Celebrate Spring at Framingham Garden Club, Inc.’s Annual Plant Sale, Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., featuring annuals, perennials, native plants, and garden themed Mother's Day gifts. Inside the Cushing Maintenance Building, use Winter Street entrance by Keefe Tech, and look for signs and arrows.Stop by the Secret Garden after shopping at the plant sale - this garden theme boutique will carry teacups with flowers, silver with succulents, hand painted pots, garden signs, tools, greeting cards and more. Perfect gifts for Mother's Day or that special friend or neighbor! Framingham Garden Club, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit. All proceeds from the sale fund our many local civic activities, including public garden design and maintenance, senior classes, scholarships, and much more.
https://www.facebook.com/events/413689969426521/

Sat, May 11th
Spring Plant and Gift Sale at Cushing Building
Framingham Garden Club's eagerly awaited spring plant and gift sale is Saturday, May 11 from 9 to 12. In addition to native plants, sun and shade perennials, annuals, hanging baskets and more, shop for gifts for Mother's Day and other occasions at the Secret Garden. Indoors at the Cushing Maintenance Building. Enter at Keefe Tech on Winter Street, and follow signs and arrows down a winding road
https://www.framinghamgardenclub.org/2019/04/annual-spring-sale

Fri, May 17th
Testing Einstein with Lasers and the Moon: The APOLLO Project
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Dr. James Battat, Wellesley College Dr. Battat will share updates on the precision tests of gravity with the Apache Point Observatory Lunar Laser-ranging Operation (APOLLO) project that uses Apollo-era mirrors left on the lunar surface. The talk is introduced and complemented by a full dome planetarium presentation by Mary MacDonald of the McAuliffe Center. Sponsored by: McAuliffe Center and the MetroWest STEM Education Network *** Location: Framingham State University Planetarium, 100 State St, Framingham, MA 01702
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/testing-einstein-with-lasers-and-the-moon-the-apollo-project-tickets-60759793177

Sat, May 18th
Huge Library Book Sale!
Thousands of books, music CDs, DVDs, books on CD in stock. This month hardcover fiction discards are 2 for $1. Most Books are $1.00 or less, Children’s $.50 or less. Join the Friends now and your name will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Visa gift card, generously donated by TD Bank. Click here for more information: https://framinghamlibrary.org/support-the-library/friends-of-the-library/membership/
https://framinghamlibrary.org/support-the-library/friends-of-the-library/book-sales/

Sun, May 19th
Framingham History Center House Tour
The 17th Framingham History Center House Tour will be held on May 19th, 2019. Join us for this rare opportunity to visit six beautiful homes throughout Framingham and enjoy delicious treats at our surprise refreshment stop. We'll be featuring three antique homes built by Hemenways, Wheelers and Belknaps, a remodeled homestead, a former gentleman's farm and family estate, and a contemporary farmhouse. Come for the remarkable history, the chance to inspire your own decorating, or the fun of seeing old friends along the tour.
https://framinghamhistory.org/17th-framingham-house-tour/

Sun, May 19th
Transition Framingham Open House (at Open Spirit)
Join us for a chance to meet some like-minded neighbors who enjoy building community! Refreshments will be provided. Transition Framingham's mission is to support our cities' transition from fossil fuel dependence to local resilience through community solutions. We are hosting our third annual Open House to share how our active group of volunteers works together with the community to achieve this mission. *** Agenda for Open House: 1). Presentation - A brief history of Transition Framingham, 2). Introductions, 3). Updates from working groups, 4). Upcoming events: Repair Cafe, Locavore Potluck Picnic, Garden Tour, 5). New ideas from the group. *** Location: Open Spirit, 39 Edwards St, Framingham, MA.
https://www.facebook.com/events/449349475822737/