February 2015

Mon, Feb 2nd
Rotary Club Meeting (at Ken's Steakhouse)
Luncheon meeting every Monday 12:15–1:30pm at Ken's Steakhouse, 95 Worcester Road (Route 9 West), Framingham. Feb. 2nd, 2015 featured speaker Peter Harvell, Director, Framingham Veterans Services. $20 for visitors. Rotary offers its members -- who come from Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton and Ashland -- opportunities for community service, and fellowship. For general information visit website (using link below), or call Bob Schecter at 508-820-7789.
http://FraminghamRotary.org

Tue, Feb 3rd
Main Library Book Club: Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser
7:00pm - The group will discuss Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser. Robert Dodd will lead the discussion. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Trustees Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Thu, Feb 5th
Christa McAuliffe Charter School Admissions Information Session
9:00-10:30am -- At our Information Session on Thursday, February 5th, 2015, you'll learn about about McAuliffe's Expeditionary Learning program from the Student Admissions Team and the Executive Director, Kristin Harrison. We'll ask you to reflect on your own experience in middle school, consider what you would like your child to experience in middle school, and illustrate what our program looks like from the perspective of a McAuliffe scholar. *** For more info, please visit website using link below, or call (508)879-9000 *** Christa McAuliffe Charter School, 139 Newbury St., Framingham, MA 01701
http://www.mcauliffecharter.org/

Thu, Feb 5th
I Want You: World War I Posters (at Main Library)
7:00pm - I Want You: World War I Posters *** Thursday, February 5th, 2015 *** GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Erika Schneider, Associate Professor of Art History at FSU. *** Dr. Schneider will discuss some of the major graphic design artists and images from 1914-1918. *** LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURE SERIES *** This free lecture series is a collaboration of Framingham State University (FSU) and Framingham Public Library (FPL). All lectures take place on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Main Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street Framingham, MA 01702
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Fri, Feb 6th
FRIDAY NIGHT FILM: Gone Girl (2014) 145 min R (for a scene of bloody violence, some strong sexual content/nudity, and language)
7:00--Based on the global bestseller by Gillian Flynn, the film unearths the secrets at the heart of a modern marriage. Nick Dunn's beautiful wife, Amy, disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary. Under pressure from the police and media, Nick's portrait of a happy marriage soon begins to fall apart. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room. Enter on the Lexington Street side between 6:30-7:15pm.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Feb 7th
Valentine's Day Open Craft (at Main Library)
10:00am-3:00pm -- Valentine's Day Open Craft *** Saturday February 7th, 2015 *** Ages 3 and up. *** Drop by and make something heart-felt or, at least, heart-shaped for someone who makes you feel special. *** Materials and ideas provided; you bring the creative love! *** Main Library, J Craft Room, 49 Lexington Street Framingham, MA 01702
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Feb 7th
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. Winter snow cancellation made by 8 a.m., please check facebook page or call info line 508 626 0896 for a message.
http://vacmetrowest.com

Sun, Feb 8th
SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES: Pianist Constantine Finehouse and Violinist Tudor Dornescu
3:00pm--The duo will perform works by Brahms and Beethoven. Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Framingham Library, the Metro Credit Union and Morton J. Shuman, attorney at law. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Mon, Feb 9th
MATINEE FILM: The 100 Foot Journey (2014) 122 min PG (for thematic elements, some violence, language and brief sensuality)
2:00pm--The Kadam family leaves their native India to settle in a quaint village in the south of France. They plan to open an Indian restaurant there, until Madame Mallory, the chilly chef proprietress of Le Saule Pleureur, gets wind of it. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Wed, Feb 11th
Building Your Social Media Circle of Trust
7:00pm - GUEST SPEAKER: Seth Worby, CEO and Founder of Champ Internet Solutions.This presentation is geared to small businesses. Learn how to: • Develop your brand and establish your circle of trust• Engage your customers on a more personal level• Learn how to elevate your social media presence• Develop relevant, engaging contentProgram is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended at www.framinghamlibrary.org/Trust. Refreshments.SETH WORBY has a decade of experience in the SEM and SEO fields, and founded Champ Internet Solutions in March 2009.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Wed, Feb 11th
Job Corps Orientation Session
Job Corps is a program funded by the Federal government that provides free education and career training to young adults between the ages of 16-24, based on eligibility requirements. Please join us at one of our Orientation sessions which are held weekly. For further details and to register for an Orientation session, please contact Maria Cascio, Administrative Assistant for Job Corps at (781) 397-1900. Thank you.
www.jobcorps.org

Thu, Feb 12th
One World, Many Worlds: Searching for Life on Other Planets (at Main Library)
7:00pm -- One World, Many Worlds: Searching for Life on Other Planets *** Thursday, February 12th, 2015 *** GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Irene Porro, Director, Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Center for Education and Teaching Excellence, FSU. An exploration of astrobiology, a science devoted to the search for, and study of, the origins, evolution, distribution, and future life of the universe. *** Refreshments. *** LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURE SERIES *** This free lecture series is a collaboration of Framingham State University (FSU) and Framingham Public Library (FPL). *** All lectures take place on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Main Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street Framingham, MA 01702
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Feb 14th
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. Winter snow cancellation made by 8 a.m., please check facebook page or call info line 508 626 0896 for a message.
http://vacmetrowest.com

Wed, Feb 18th
Access Framingham-Beat Information Night
Be a part of Framingham's Own News Program! *** Find out about Framingham's own News Show; "The Framingham Beat". *** Access Framingham, (AF-TV), is looking for a few Framingham residents to be News Anchors, Reporters, or Segment Producers and help tell the stories of our neighborhoods. *** On Wednesday, February 18th from 7-8:30 Access Framingham will be having a Framingham Beat Information night. You can see the studio, practice reading a news script, and ask questions about the different roles needed to put together a news program. No experience is necessary, just a desire to help communicate all the great stories happening around Framingham. Please call to register at 508-875-5434 or email:1 info@accessfram.tv *** Access Framingham is a membership based organization which provides training with video recording and editing equipment as well as access to our cable television channel to show locally recorded programming. *** AF-TV's local production studio is located in the back of the Fuller Middle School, at 31 Flagg Drive, Framigham, MA
http://www.accessfram.tv/

Wed, Feb 18th
Benjamin Sears & Bradford Conner present: The World War I Centenary in Song
7:00pm--Benjamin Sears & Bradford Conner have been called "Boston's favorite song duo" by the Boston Globe, and "the delightful cabaret team" by the Boston Phoenix. Historians as well as performers, they reconstructed Irving Berlin's World War I show Yip! Yip! Yaphank! In 2010 the duo produced its only revival since 1919. Refreshments. This concert is provided in partnership with Sage Educational Services. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Thu, Feb 19th
Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Poets and Lovers (at Main Library)
7:00pm -- Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Poets and Lovers *** Thursday, February 19th, 2015 *** GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Helen Heineman, President Emerita, FSU This talk covers the extraordinary courtship and secret marriage of these English poets, and looks at their very different poetic achievements. *** Refreshments. *** LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURE SERIES *** This free lecture series is a collaboration of Framingham State University (FSU) and Framingham Public Library (FPL). *** All lectures take place on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Main Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street Framingham, MA 01702
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Thu, Feb 19th
Vacation Movie Matinee: The Boxtrolls (at Main Library)
2:00-4:00pm -- Vacation Week Movie Matinee: The Boxtrolls (Rated PG) *** Thursday February 19th, 2015 *** All ages at parents' discretion. *** When Cheeseborough's villainous Archibald Snatcher comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs, an orphaned human boy raised by the quirky creatures underground, decides to venture above ground where he meets and teams up with a feisty girl named Winnie. Together, they devise a daring plan to save Eggs' adopted family. *** Main Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street Framingham, MA 01702
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Fri, Feb 20th
Drop-in Craft (at McAuliffe Branch Library)
1:00-3:00pm --- Vacation Week Drop-in Craft *** Friday February 20th, 2015 *** All ages are welcome to drop in at the McAuliffe Branch Library Children's Room for a fun craft and browse through our many book collections. *** Free parking in lot across street. *** Christa McAuliffe Branch Library, 10 Nicholas Rd., Framingham, MA 01701
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Feb 21st
Drop-in Craft (at McAuliffe Branch Library)
10:00am - 12:00noon --- Vacation Week Drop-in Craft *** Saturday, February 21st, 2015 *** All ages are welcome to drop in at the McAuliffe Branch Library Children's Room for a fun craft and browse through our many book collections. *** Free parking in lot across street. *** Christa McAuliffe Branch Library, 10 Nicholas Rd., Framingham, MA 01701
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Feb 21st
Framingham Library Book Sale
From 10:00am 'til 3:00pm stop by the library at 49 Lexington Street for the Friends monthly book sale. Shop for bargain books, videos, music CDs, and more. Special this month: 50 cents for organizations' fundraiser cookbooks, like the Cookbook Album of Lancaster County, Tea-Time at the Masters, Heritage Plantation Fan-Fare, and much more.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/friends/friends.htm

Sat, Feb 21st
TICA Cat Show! (at National Guard Armory)
The International Cat Association, ("TICA"), 2-Day Pedigreed and Household Pet Cat Show *** February 21st & 22nd 2015 from 9:00am - 4:00pm at Framingham National Guard Armory *** Come see some of TICA's 50+ recognized cat breeds and household pets compete for best in show! *** A great opportunity to meet breeds of cats that you have only seen in photos! *** There will be cats for adoption from local shelters and many vendors selling products and accessories for your feline friends! *** Both Days (Saturday and Sunday) Admission - Adults: $8, Seniors & Students: $5, Active Military & Children Under 12: FREE. *** National Guard Armory, 522 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702 *** For more info contact Melissa Alexander, 508-415-9406, melissa@iwcats.com
http://http://catsonthebeach.com/Salty_Cats.htm

Sat, Feb 21st
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. Winter snow cancellation made by 8 a.m., please check facebook page or call info line 508 626 0896 for a message.
http://vacmetrowest.com

Sun, Feb 22nd
TICA Cat Show! (at National Guard Armory)
The International Cat Association, ("TICA"), 2-Day Pedigreed and Household Pet Cat Show *** February 21st & 22nd 2015 from 9:00am - 4:00pm at Framingham National Guard Armory *** Come see some of TICA's 50+ recognized cat breeds and household pets compete for best in show! *** A great opportunity to meet breeds of cats that you have only seen in photos! *** There will be cats for adoption from local shelters and many vendors selling products and accessories for your feline friends! *** Both Days (Saturday and Sunday) Admission - Adults: $8, Seniors & Students: $5, Active Military & Children Under 12: FREE. *** National Guard Armory, 522 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702 *** For more info contact Melissa Alexander, 508-415-9406, melissa@iwcats.com
http://catsonthebeach.com/Salty_Cats.htm

Wed, Feb 25th
Matinee Film: The 100 foot journey (2014) 122 min PG (for thematic elements, some violence, language and brief sensuality)
2:00pm –(re-scheduled from February 9)//The Kadam family leaves their native India to settle in a quaint village in the south of France. They plan to open an Indian restaurant there, until Madame Mallory, the chilly chef proprietress of Le Saule Pleureur, gets wind of it. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Thu, Feb 26th
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series: The Fuhrer Must Die
7:00pm -- Dr. John Heineman, Professor Emeritus, Boston College.// An analysis of the numerous assassination attempts planned or carried out on Adolf Hitler, with a study of the men and women who participated and an evaluation of why they tragically failed. Sponsored in part by the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Feb 28th
10th Annual Tunes For Toys Benefit Concert (at Amazing Things)
8:00pm - "Ball in the House" is hosting Amazing Things' 10th Annual Tunes For Toys Benefit Concert, Saturday, February 28th, 2015 *** Please bring new, unwrapped toys to donate to Children's Hospital Boston. (Note: All toys must be brand new and unwrapped. No stuffed animals, please). Toy donations supply their activity rooms, provide birthday gifts to patients that have to celebrate in the hospital, and to celebrate major recovery accomplishments. *** The five-member vocal band Ball in the House brilliantly blends a wide range of influences, from classic R&B to pop, hip-hop & gospel. All a cappella, but a sound that will astound and amaze you. 5 Guys, 5 Voices, THAT'S IT! *** Ticket Prices: $22 (Students/Seniors $21, Members $19, Children Under 12 $11) *** Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St, Framingham. MA 01702
http://www.amazingthings.org/

Sat, Feb 28th
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. Winter snow cancellation made by 8 a.m., please check facebook page or call info line 508 626 0896 for a message.
http://vacmetrowest.com