October 2008

Thu, Oct 2nd
Vice Presidential Debate Party at Annie's
Annie's Book Stop,in Nobscot Shopping Center, Water St, 9 p.m. All welcome to watch debate on wide screen TV.

Wed, Oct 8th
Assessments
Clear, concise, parent-friendly, understanding of what it means to have an assessment and what is the outcome. The presenter will touch on neuropsychology evaluations and other relevant issues. At the Framingham High School 115 A Street in Framingham, Room H100. Sponsored by the Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council
http://www.f-sepac.org

Tue, Oct 14th
Girl Scout Registration
Framingham Girl Scouts is holding a Town-wide Girl Scout Registration Day on Tuesday, October 14 from 7-9 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Hall.Framingham Girl Scouts is open to girls ages 5-17 (Kindergarten through grade 12).* The registration year is from October 1 through September 30.* A parent or guardian signature is required on each girl's registration form.* The annual membership fee is $10 person (financial aid is available on request). Each individual troop may require an additional fee per meeting or per year.* Checks should be made payable to Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scout Council.* Girls are divided into Daisy-Brownie-Junior-Cadet-Senior troops based on age/grade level.*Girls may join an existing troop, if space is available.* New troops may form throughout the year, and every effort will be made to place each girl in a troop.* If no troop is available for a girl, she may register as a "Juliette" Girl Scout. This enables her to attend Framingham-wide events (like roller skating or bowling activities) as well as council events (including camps).** Adults/parents who wish to attend a meeting or an event must register as a volunteer with Girl Scouts, including paying the $10 membership fee. NEW Leaders are also needed. a leader information session will be held on Oct. 25 at the library. For more information visit the Framingham Girl Scouts' Web site at www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com
http://framinghamgirlscouts,blogspot.com

Wed, Oct 15th
Business Women Unite FREE Networking for Women of MetroWest
Have you ever wished for a FREE networking group specifically designed to support women entrepreneurs who want to expand their customer base, encourage other women and exchange ideas? Your wish just came true. Join us for this unique event:Office Depot1 Worcester Road Shopper's World PlazaFramingham, MA5:30 to 6:30 pm Meet and Munch6:30 pm Business Women Unite Meetingfollowed by informal networkingBring lots of business cards to share and you will be able tomake a short presentation about your business to the group.For more information call: Rhona at 508-877-4244Refreshments
http://rhonamk@rcn.com

Wed, Oct 15th
Saint Bridget School Tour - 9:00am
We invite you to come see our school and to learn more about our Curriculum and our High Standard of Excellence. All are welcome!!
http://www.saintbridgetschool.info

Thu, Oct 16th
Free Oct. 16th Kitchen Design Seminar
Award-winning designer Mariette Barsoum will host a free seminar, "How Much Will My Dream Kitchen Cost?" on Thursday evening, October 16th, 6:30-8PM at her Divine Kitchens Showroom on Lyman St. in Westborough. "We want to give people an opportunity to explore what goes into a new kitchen or bath project in a pressure-free setting," said Barsoum. More than 90% of the guests at her previous seminars reported the information "very valuable." The seminar is free, but space is limited, so reservations are required by calling 508-366-5670 or visiting www.divinekitchens.com.
http://www.divinekitchens.com

Sat, Oct 18th
Evening of Paranormal Intrigue
Illustrated lecture by local paranormal investigator Dave Retalic at Annie's Book Stop
/http://www.espressopaulo.com/11.html

Sat, Oct 18th
Framingham Friends Book/CDs/Videos & more Sale
9:30am to 3:00pm at Main Library, corner of Lexington & Lincoln Sts. For more info call 508-532-5570.

Sat, Oct 18th
Free Public Speaking Workshoop
Whether you fear public speaking or simply feel like your speaking skills need sharpening, this two hour workshop will put you on the right track to becoming a more comfortable and confident speaker. In this session, you'll learn: Why people fear public speaking and what you can do to overcome this fear. How becoming a better speaker can put your career in overdrive. How to use the 3 P's of Powerful Public Speaking to speak with confidence and competence. You'll be able to put these skills to use immediately and much of what you'll learn is transferable to interpersonal communication.
http://www.jvf.com/services/events/2008-10-tatnuck.asp

Sat, Oct 18th
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for Iraq/Afghanistan veterans and their families or those from any past conflicts. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at the Framingham Civic League 214 Concord St. Framingham, MA. The ongoing clinic will be open the hours of 10-12 every Saturday. Walk in. No appointment needed. For more information, call 508 626 0896.

Mon, Oct 20th
Business Women Unite Lunchtime FREE Networking for Women of MetroWest
Have you ever wished for a FREE networking group specifically designed to support women entrepreneurs who want to expand their customer base, encourage other women and exchange ideas? Your wish just came true. Join us for this unique event:Hostess: Rhona George, Great Impression!Monday October 20th6 Turner RoadFramingham, MA11:30 am Meet and Munchnoon to 1:30 pm Business Women Unite MeetingBring lots of business cards to share and you will be able tomake a short presentation about your business to the group.For more information call: Rhona at 508-877-4244Refreshments
http://rhonamk@rcn.com

Mon, Oct 20th
Framingham League of Women Voters BALLOT QUESTION FORUM - 7 pm
Please join the Framingham League of Women Voters for a forum presenting the Ballot Questions on our Nov. 4th election (i.e. 1. State Personal Income Tax 2. Possession of Marijuana 3. Dog Racing). Pro and Con format will be followed by audience questions. Folks can also submit concise questions confidentially in advance via email to Kathie McCarthy, Voter Services Chair: Kathie1739FLWV@msn.com. All are invited to attend. Come, listen, get your questions answered and be prepared to VOTE on Nov 4th!

Wed, Oct 22nd
Scholar-Led Book Discussion
7:00pm.---Join Moderator Dr. Mary Murphy, and guest speaker Dr. Bernard Horn, discussing " When a Crocodile Eats the Sun: A Memoir of Africa" by Peter Godwin.Publisher's Weekly gives a starred review to Godwin's deeply moving and personal memoir of his father's death set against the backdrop of Zimbabwe under the cruel regime of president Robert Mugabe.Refreshments.Framingham Public LibraryMain Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Thu, Oct 23rd
Farmer's Market today
The market still going on until the end of October. 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. Produce, breads,flowers, herbs, more! Pick up a pumpkin! Framingham Centre Common, Edgell Road.

Thu, Oct 23rd
Persepolis
Thursday, October 23, 7:00pm.---Persepolis (2007) 96 min PG-13 (for mature thematic material including violent images, sexual references, language and brief drug content)Nominated for an Oscar, this animated coming-of-age film is about an outspoken young Iranian girl (Marji) who shows us Iran through her eyes. Starring Chiara Mastroianni (voice of Marji) and Catherine Deneuve (voice of Marji's mother).Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Oct 25th
Framingham Girl Scouts registration
Framingham Girl Scouts will hold its second Town-wide Girl Scout Registration Day on Saturday, October 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Costin Room at the Framingham Public Library downtown. A NEW Leader information session will also be held at this time.Framingham Girl Scouts is open to girls ages 5-17 (Kindergarten through grade 12).* The registration year is from October 1 through September 30.* A parent or guardian signature is required on each girl's registration form.* The annual membership fee is $10 person (financial aid is available on request). Each individual troop may require an additional fee per meeting or per year.* Checks should be made payable to Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scout Council.* Girls are divided into Daisy-Brownie-Junior-Cadet-Senior troops based on age/grade level.*Girls may join an existing troop, if space is available.* New troops may form throughout the year, and every effort will be made to place each girl in a troop.* If no troop is available for a girl, she may register as a "Juliette" Girl Scout. This enables her to attend Framingham-wide events (like roller skating or bowling activities) as well as council events (including camps).** Adults/parents who wish to attend a meeting or an event must register as a volunteer with Girl Scouts, including paying the $10 membership fee. NEW Leaders are also needed. For more information on Framingham Girl Scouts visit www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com
http://framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com

Sat, Oct 25th
The Forest Finns of Sweden
"The Forest Finns of Sweden" is the title of a talk to be given to the members of SARA (Swedish Ancestry Research Association) at the Sudbury Senior Center, October 25 2008. Elisabeth Thorsell, editor of "The Swedish America Genealogist" and Ulla Skold, both renowned Swedish genealogists will be our speakers. Elisabeth will speak at 11am before lunch and Ulla will speak after lunch on "The Finnish War of 1808-1809 and the effects on Sweden". This is the last war Sweden fought and when Finland became part of Russia This meeting is free only to current members of SARA. However the meeting is open to the public, but a fee of $7 must be charged for non-members. Meeting time is 10am-3pm The Sudbury Senior Center is located on Fairbank Rd. Sudbury MA Members have reinstituted the Pot Luck Luncheon but if a guest prefers brown bag lunch it will not be a problem. For more information call Ruth at 978~897~8089 or Harry at 978~897~7658

Sat, Oct 25th
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for Iraq/Afghanistan veterans and their families or those from any past conflicts. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at the Framingham Civic League 214 Concord St. Framingham, MA. The ongoing clinic will be open the hours of 10-12 every Saturday. Walk in. No appointment needed. For more information, call 508 626 0896.

Wed, Oct 29th
Bay State Phantoms from 1638-present
7:00pm----To get you in the mood for Halloween, folklorist John Horrigan will present a chronology of encounters with "phantoms" in Massachusetts from 1638 to present. Hear stories about odd creatures, strange lights, popular ghosts and dangerous animals that have been witnessed by residents of Massachusetts over the past five centuries. Some of the topics discussed will be: The Great Light in the Night (1638), The Lynn Sea Monster (1641), The Gloucester Sea Serpent (1817), Mysterious Air Ships (1909) and Phantom Clowns (1981). Not appropriate for small children. Refreshments provided by Trader Joe's! Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street. Call 508-532-5570 x4347,
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Wed, Oct 29th
Effective Networking : How to really work a room
Do you feel out of place at networking events? Do you struggle with carrying on or ending conversations? Networking events (both business and social) are becoming increasingly popular. If you feel like you don't make the most of business functions or a social events (such as weddings or reunions) then this course is for you.In this course, we'll cover: • How to Prepare for a Networking or Social Event • What to do upon arrival and how to start networking • How to develop your "knock 'em dead" introduction• How to work a room• Effective follow-up strategiesAfter going through this course, you'll network like a pro at your next event. Tuition includes a CD.
http://www.ktconed.org/money.htm

Wed, Oct 29th
Waking Dream Press Reading Series
60nobscot is proud to announce the debut evening of a new literary series presented by Waking Dream Press. The series, held about every other month, will take place in our showroom at:60nobscot,Sudbury, ma 01776 Call: 978 440 8066
http://www.60nobscot.com/futureevents.htm

Thu, Oct 30th
Farmer's Market today
The market's last day for 2008: 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. Produce, breads,flowers, herbs, more! Pick up a pumpkin! Framingham Centre Common, Edgell Road.

Thu, Oct 30th
Film: "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day"
"Miss Pettigrew Lives For a Day" 92 min PG (for some partial nudity and innuendo).--7:00pm--Reminiscent of screwball comedies of the past, the film stars Frances MacDormand as Miss Pettigrew, a recently-fired governess, who finds herself in the dazzling world of an American actress when she is hired as her social secretary! Also starring Amy Adams. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Fri, Oct 31st
Life Sciences Leadership Forum
Join industry and education leaders to learn more about the recently enacted Massachusetts life sciences legislation.Featured speakers include:Daniel O'Connell, Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic DevelopmentDr. Susan Windham-Bannister, President & CEO, Massachusetts Life Science CenterFriday, October 31, 2008, 8:00 - Noon at Framingham State CollegeSponsorsMassachusetts State Senator Karen SpilkaFramingham State CollegeMetroWest STEM Education NetworkMetroWest Chamber of CommerceMetro S/W Regional Employment BoardFor more information, contact kthurston1@frc.mass.edu.
http://www.massbio.org/membership/calendar/232-life_sciences_leadership

Fri, Oct 31st
PAC Halloween Party
Halloween Party and Sing-A-Long with Ed Morgan at Performing Arts Center of MetroWest. Friday, October 31 at 10:00 am. Party is geared for toddlers, pre-schoolers and their families. Costumes for children and adults encouraged. Halloween treats included. Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, 140 Pearl Street in downtown Framingham. The cost is $6 for one parent and one child, and $1 for each additional child. Pre-registration is NOT required - drop-ins are welcome. For more information, call (508) 875-5554 or visit: www.pacmetrowest.org.
http://www.pacmetrowest.org