May 2023

Sat, May 6th
Stearns Farm CSA 2023 Seedling Sale
2023 Seedling Sale *** Stearns Farm offers seedlings for sale to the public each May. Choose from dozens of varieties of flowers, herbs and vegetables! *** The 2023 Seedling Sale will run over two weekends: May 6th & 7th and May 13th & 14th from 9:00am 'til 2:00pm *** Online orders for the Annual Seedling Sale will go live on Monday, April 17th at 8AM and end on Wednesday, May 3rd at 8PM *** Seedling price list: 2″ pot (basil, cilantro, dill): $2, 2″ pot (other plants): $3, 4″ pot: $5, 4-pack: $4, 6-pack: $5, Buy TEN 6-packs, get one FREE. Use promo code GET1FREE *** We accept cash, checks and credit cards. A $50 minimum purchase is required for online orders. *** Sterns Farm CSA, 862 Edmands Road, Framingham, MA, 01701
https://stearnsfarmcsa.org/annual-seedling-sale/

Sun, May 7th
Stearns Farm CSA 2023 Seedling Sale
2023 Seedling Sale *** Stearns Farm offers seedlings for sale to the public each May. Choose from dozens of varieties of flowers, herbs and vegetables! *** The 2023 Seedling Sale will run over two weekends: May 6th & 7th and May 13th & 14th from 9:00am 'til 2:00pm*** Seedling price list: 2″ pot (basil, cilantro, dill): $2, 2″ pot (other plants): $3, 4″ pot: $5, 4-pack: $4, 6-pack: $5, Buy TEN 6-packs, get one FREE. Use promo code GET1FREE *** We accept cash, checks and credit cards. *** Sterns Farm CSA, 862 Edmands Road, Framingham, MA, 01701
https://stearnsfarmcsa.org/annual-seedling-sale/

Mon, May 8th
Family Food Garden Workshop: Seed Leaf Root Fruit (at Open Spirit Center)
Monday, May 8th, 2023 from 3:15pm 'til 4:15pm, Open Spirit Center is hosting a family food garden workshop. *** Open Spirit presents a new family food garden workshop series: "Seed, Leaf, Root, Fruit" - a fun and interactive program designed to educate and engage families in the wonders of growing their own food. Tasty Harvests Food Garden Coach Safiyat Hamiss will lead the workshop. which will be held in Edwards Hall. *** All ages are welcome. *** This workshop is grant funded through our generous grantors and donors. *** Registration is not required but is appreciated to help us estimate needed supplies. *** To register, use link below. *** Open Spirit Center, 39 Edwards Street, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701 / 508-877-8162 / info@openspiritcenter.org
https://tinyurl.com/2p8bt42e

Tue, May 9th
Friends of Saxonville Meeting (at Open Spirit / Edwards Church)
7:00 pm -- Friends of Saxonville (FOS) will host Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky at a community meeting in Saxonville on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Edwards Church Open Spirit Hall in the village center. All are invited to attend. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. The Mayor's remarks will address the future of Saxonville with topics ranging from restoration of Athenaeum Hall, renewal of McGrath Square, the "Wild and Scenic Sudbury River" designation of the City, the Carol Getchell Natural Trail and Reservation accessibility for individuals with disabilities. *** Friends of Saxonville is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to educate the public about the special identity of Saxonville and to preserve, enhance, and protect its cultural, economic, environmental and historical qualities. *** Open Spirit Hall / Edwards Church, Edwards St., Framingham, MA, (off Elm St., by Stapleton School). For more information, contact FOS Clerk Kathy Gagen at kgagen28@hotmail.com.
https://www.friendsofsaxonville.org/

Sat, May 13th
Cooler Communities Fair (at Harmony Grove Elementary School)
Framingham Public Schools in collaboration with the Cooler Communities Program is inviting the public to attend Framingham's second annual Cooler Communities Fair on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harmony Grove Elementary School, 169 Leland St, Framingham, MA 01702 *** Learn about opportunities to help reduce the community's carbon footprint and reducing utility costs. *** Educators and students will be showcasing projects on climate change, energy efficiency, and other related subjects. *** View student projects, hear from the Framingham Sustainability Committee on various ways to save on energy bills and live in more climate-friendly ways. *** Admission is FREE! *** There will also be free food, ice cream, as well as fun games and activities for children, and an appearance by the Framingham Public Libraries' Bookmobile if weather permits. *** Use link below for more info.
https://coolercommunities.org/framingham/

Sat, May 13th
Stearns Farm CSA 2023 Seedling Sale
2023 Seedling Sale *** Stearns Farm offers seedlings for sale to the public each May. Choose from dozens of varieties of flowers, herbs and vegetables! *** The 2023 Seedling Sale final weekend: May 13th & 14th from 9:00am 'til 2:00pm *** Seedling price list: 2″ pot (basil, cilantro, dill): $2, 2″ pot (other plants): $3, 4″ pot: $5, 4-pack: $4, 6-pack: $5, Buy TEN 6-packs, get one FREE. Use promo code GET1FREE *** We accept cash, checks and credit cards. *** Sterns Farm CSA, 862 Edmands Road, Framingham, MA, 01701
https://stearnsfarmcsa.org/annual-seedling-sale/

Sun, May 14th
Stearns Farm Seedling Sale (Final Day)
2023 Seedling Sale *** Stearns Farm offers seedlings for sale to the public each May. Choose from dozens of varieties of flowers, herbs and vegetables! *** The 2023 Seedling Sale final day, May 14th from 9:00am 'til 2:00pm *** Seedling price list: 2″ pot (basil, cilantro, dill): $2, 2″ pot (other plants): $3, 4″ pot: $5, 4-pack: $4, 6-pack: $5, Buy TEN 6-packs, get one FREE. Use promo code GET1FREE *** We accept cash, checks and credit cards. *** Sterns Farm CSA, 862 Edmands Road, Framingham, MA, 01701
https://stearnsfarmcsa.org/annual-seedling-sale/

Sat, May 20th
Annual Perennial Plant and Rummage Sale (at Plymouth Church)
The Plymouth Church in Framingham will hold its annual, community-wide Perennial Plant Sale on May 20th, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. *** The Annual Perennial Plant Sale features hardy perennial plants from the 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 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.
https://www.plymouthchurchframingham.org/

Sat, May 20th
DPW Touch-A-Truck & Open House (at DPW Building)
The Framingham Department of Public Works is holding a Touch-A-Truck & Open House Saturday, May 20th, 2023 from 10:00am 'til 2:00pm at the DPW garage on Western Ave. *** A fun-filled event for kids of all ages! Jump into a dump truck, a frontend loader, an excavator and more! *** Demonstrations by the Highway & Sanitation, Water & Sewer, Engineering, Fleet, Lighting & Signals Departments will be on hand. *** Little (and big) kids can fill out a form to name a DPW truck! Design a poster/billboard sign for a Framingham DPW truck! *** There will be painting and coloring, sandbox activities, games, and demonstrations during the open house. There will also be light refreshments and snacks, as well as giveaways. *** Location: Framingham Deparment of Public Work Facility, 100 Western Ave., Framingham, MA 01702

Sat, May 20th
Volunteers Needed to Help Place 2,800 Flags (at Edgell Grove Cemetary)
On Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at 9:00am volunteers are needed to help place 2,800 flags in Edgell Grove Cemetery. *** If you are interested in volunteering please join us at Edgell Grove, 53 Grove St, Framingham, MA 01701. *** For more information, please call the Veteran's Officer at 508-532-5515, (RAIN DATE: May 27th)

Sun, May 21st
20th Framingham House Tour
The Framingham History Center is celebrating 20 years of the Framingham House Tour and welcoming back our first in-person tours since 2019! For this momentous occasion, join us for a self-guided tour of six unique builds ranging from the oldest standing dwelling in the City to a 5,000 square-foot estate overlooking John Macomber's former Raceland. Enjoy complimentary refreshments along the way as well as the opportunity to reconnect with friends! *** Tickets: $35 ($30 for FHC Members) *** This event is rain or shine, no refunds. *** All tourgoers must pick up their tickets on the day of the event at the Academy Building (16 Vernon St.) between 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. *** For more information, call 508-626-9091. This tour is the FHC's largest event and all proceeds benefit our operations in support of our mission. FHC is a 501(c)3 non-profit.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-framingham-history-center-house-tour-tickets-602678245857

Mon, May 22nd
Committee to Re-Elect Janet Leombruno Fundraiser (at 135 Grille)
A reception and fundraising event for the Committee to Re-Elect Janet Leombruno will be held on Monday, May 22nd, 2023 at the 135 Grill, 672 Waverly Street, Framingham, MA. *** Former MA Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito will be there to support Janet. *** Leombruno (and all other City Councilors) are up for re-election in November. *** Donations in any amount are appreciated. Checks to help support Janet's re-election can be made to: The Committee to Re-Elect Janet Leombruno, 2 Cider Mill Road, Framingham, MA 01701.

Mon, May 29th
Framingham Memorial Day Ceremony (at Memorial Building / Nevins Hall)
The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony in the Memorial Building / Nevins Hall on Monday, May 29th, 2023 beginning at 11:00am *** Nine Massachusetts Medals of Liberty will be awarded to Gold Star families in recognition of the service and sacrifice of their family member, (awarded to service men and women killed in action or died as a result of wounds received in action). *** The City will also issue its first-ever Massachusetts Medal of Fidelity. This medal recognizes individuals with service-connected injuries related to exposure to harmful substances like Agent Orange and conditions like Gulf War Syndrome, in addition to combat-related mental illness. *** Framingham Veterans' Services Officer Kathleen Lang will oversee the ceremony. *** Framingham Fire Department Honor Guard, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, members of the Veterans Council, Framingham's Mayor and other city officials will participate. *** Guest speaker: Hal Griffin, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, Retired. *** Quilts by Deanne Joy will be on display in Nevins Hall. *** After dark, the Memorial Building will be lit up in red, white, and blue colors! *** Framingham Memorial building, 150 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702