December 2018

Sat, Dec 1st
Framingham Community Vigil (Scott Hall / Centre Common)
4:00pm - Join Framingham FORCE as we remember those who lost their lives due to substance use disorder and support their families. We will start in Scott Hall hearing from those who have lost their loved ones. Then we will proceed to the Common to place purple flags representing every individual who lost their life in Massachusetts in 2017 due to the opioid epidemic. *** Scott Hall, Parish House is located at 24 Vernon Street, Framingham, MA, on the northern side of the Framingham Centre Common.
https://www.facebook.com/events/855621944634812/

Sat, Dec 1st
Framingham Rotary Auction (Online)
Hundreds of items available for you to view and bid on, including: Red Sox and Patriot tickets, theater tickets, restaurant certificates, travel and hotel getaways, store gift cards, wine, swan boat rides, jewelry, and much more. *** Auction proceeds fund local charities and service organizations that address the most needy in the community. *** Bid Online November 10th to December 5th, 2018 *** Set up an account at www.RotaryAuction.com and let your fingers do the shopping! *** Framingham Rotary serves the communities of Framingham, Ashland, Hopkinton, and Holliston.
http://www.rotaryauction.com

Sat, Dec 1st
Veterans Acupuncture Care Metrowest
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.
http://vacmetrowest.com

Sun, Dec 2nd
Rotary on-line auction
Rotary Club On-Line Auction!Bidding starts November 10 and ends December 5. Set up an account and let your fingers do the shopping. Hundreds of items available for you to view and bid on, including: Red Sox and Patriot tickets, theater tickets, restaurant certificates, travel and hotel getaways, store gift cards, wine, swan boat rides, jewelry, and much more. To bid, go to: www.RotaryAuction.com. Auction proceeds fund local charities and service organizations that address the most needy in the community.Framingham Rotary: Serving the communities of Framingham, Ashland, Hopkinton, and Holliston.
http://www.rotaryauction.com

Mon, Dec 3rd
Rotary on-line auction
Rotary Club On-Line Auction!Bidding starts November 10 and ends December 5. Set up an account and let your fingers do the shopping. Hundreds of items available for you to view and bid on, including: Red Sox and Patriot tickets, theater tickets, restaurant certificates, travel and hotel getaways, store gift cards, wine, swan boat rides, jewelry, and much more. To bid, go to: www.RotaryAuction.com. Auction proceeds fund local charities and service organizations that address the most needy in the community.Framingham Rotary: Serving the communities of Framingham, Ashland, Hopkinton, and Holliston.
http://www.rotaryauction.com

Tue, Dec 4th
Rotary on-line auction
Rotary Club On-Line Auction!Bidding starts November 10 and ends December 5. Set up an account and let your fingers do the shopping. Hundreds of items available for you to view and bid on, including: Red Sox and Patriot tickets, theater tickets, restaurant certificates, travel and hotel getaways, store gift cards, wine, swan boat rides, jewelry, and much more. To bid, go to: www.RotaryAuction.com. Auction proceeds fund local charities and service organizations that address the most needy in the community.Framingham Rotary: Serving the communities of Framingham, Ashland, Hopkinton, and Holliston.
http://www.rotaryauction.com

Wed, Dec 5th
Dinner with the Doctor - Navigating Psychiatric Care
Join us for "Dinner with the Doctor" and attend a free seminar on how to navigate psychiatric care. You're already uncertain and worried when a loved one has a psychiatric problem. You don't need to add to that uncertainty with complicated care plans that are hard to understand. Our panel of experts will help you navigate the complexity of psychiatric care and understand each stage, from initial incident to recovery and onward. Use link below for more info or to register.
https://www.mwmc.com/about-us/classes-events/Detail/2862

Wed, Dec 5th
Rotary on-line auction
Rotary Club On-Line Auction!Bidding starts November 10 and ends December 5. Set up an account and let your fingers do the shopping. Hundreds of items available for you to view and bid on, including: Red Sox and Patriot tickets, theater tickets, restaurant certificates, travel and hotel getaways, store gift cards, wine, swan boat rides, jewelry, and much more. To bid, go to: www.RotaryAuction.com. Auction proceeds fund local charities and service organizations that address the most needy in the community.Framingham Rotary: Serving the communities of Framingham, Ashland, Hopkinton, and Holliston.
http://www.rotaryauction.com

Sat, Dec 8th
31st Annual Framingham Auxiliary Police Holiday Craft Fair
The Framingham Auxiliary Police are holding their thirty-first annual Craft Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2018. The event will be held at the Keefe Vocational Technical High School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA.The Craft Fair will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. where you will find a unique holiday shopping experience. During this fund raising event there will be over 200 exhibitors selling various merchandise including hand made crafts, hand crafted jewelry, hand decorated clothing, sketches, photographs and much, much more!!! Admission $2.50, children under 12 free.
http://www.framinghamauxpolice.org

Sat, Dec 8th
Clean Comedy Stand Up (at Beacon Street Bar and Grill)
December 8th, 2018 @ 7:30pm - The stand-up comedy show that won't make you uncomfortable, but the performers might be! Great for family, dates, and business outings. Hosted by David McLaughlin and joined by a great selection of comedians. Rated Pg-13 for the nature of live performance, but every performer strives to keep bad language and explicit material out of their set. Not clear enough? Okay, every performer does material that would be clean enough to pass the censors on network TV. A little better? Okay, it's not a show for kids, but kids are welcome to come. Still not enough? Feel free to email davidthecomic@gmail.com *** Beacon Street Bar and Grill, 2 Beacon St, Framingham, MA 01701 *** Use link below to order tickets.
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gl-dinner-comedy-show-boston-2018

Sat, Dec 8th
Department of Public Works Open House
The Framingham Department of Public Works will host its second annual open house on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Public Works Operations Center located at 100 Western Avenue, Framingham MA *** The community is invited to this free family-friendly event to visit the public works operations center and learn more about the Department and what it takes to keep Framingham moving. *** Activities will include a photo booth, touch-a-truck, demonstrations, and more! *** Light refreshments will be available. *** For questions, email DPWprojects@FraminghamMA.gov or call 508-532-5600 *** NOTE: Event is WEATHER PERMITTING, (will be rescheduled if snowing).

Sat, Dec 8th
Downtown Framingham Holiday Stroll
Downtown Framingham, Inc. (DFI) is hosting its second annual Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 8th from 7pm to 11pm. Get to know your community on this four-hour adventure through Downtown Framingham!There is zero pressure to drink or even spend money at every venue.7pm - Exhibit 'A' Brewing Co. (81 Morton Street, on-site parking)8pm - Springdale Beer (102 Clinton Street, on-site parking)9pm - El Mariachi (358 Waverly Street, on-site parking)10pm - RR6 Kitchen & Bar (398 Waverly Street, Park at 380 Waverly Street)
https://downtownframinghaminc.org/holidaystroll

Sat, Dec 8th
Veterans Acupuncture Care Metrowest
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.
http://vacmetrowest.com

Fri, Dec 14th
Timothy's Toy Box Benefit Concert (at St. Andrew's)
December 14th at 6:30pm -- Celebrate the season of giving at Timothy's Toy Box Benefit Concert to help raise money and awareness for Timothy's Toy Box, a Framingham-based non-profit organization with a mission of giving toys to children during the holiday season who wouldn't otherwise receive them. These toys are provided to children in hospitals, homeless shelters, schools, and churches. *** "Alt-Hideaway" (the Centre Music House band of higher skill level students age 12 to 18 with at least 3 years playing experience) will headline the concert with opening act, "Emmaline". *** All proceeds from event go to Timothy's Toy Box, Inc. *** Concert held at: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 3 Maple St, Framingham, MA 01702. *** Purchase tickets online using link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=52448082627

Sat, Dec 15th
Framingham Library Book Sale
Huge Library Book Sale!Framingham Library (49 Lexington Street)10am-3pm; (Friends members enter at 9:30) Huge Sale: 3 Rooms + the Lobby of books, DVDs, music CDs, and more! This month DVDs are just $2; the BOGO special is holiday books: Buy One book for $1.00, Get One Free! Proceeds from the sale support library programs, ROKUs loaded with Netflix, printing of the library newsletter, and much more!
https://framinghamlibrary.org/support-the-library/friends-of-the-library/book-sales/

Sat, Dec 15th
Veterans Acupuncture Care Metrowest
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.
http://vacmetrowest.com

Mon, Dec 17th
Downtown Celebration
It's time to come together and celebrate 2018 - a year full of business and community accomplishments in Downtown Framingham! Join us for a fun night of building meaningful community connections as you participate in a silent auction and hear from special guests and entertainers. Get ready to embark upon a positive 2019 and meet a shared vision for a healthy and vibrant community. Monday December 17, 2018 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, La Cantina Italiana Restaurant - 911 Waverly Street
https://downtownframinghaminc.org/celebration

Sat, Dec 22nd
Veterans Acupuncture Care Metrowest
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.
http://vacmetrowest.com

Sat, Dec 29th
Veterans Acupuncture Care Metrowest
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.
http://vacmetrowest.com