March 2013

Fri, Mar 1st
Belfast Cowboys (at the Dudley Chateau in Wayland, MA)
Metrowest's premier Irish band performs at the Dudley Chateau (Babe Ruth's Bar) in Wayland on March 1, 2013 at 8:30PM. *** All proceeds to benefit Project Children, a charity that enables Catholic and Protestant children to enjoy a summer stay with host families in the United States. *** For more info about the Belfast Cowboys or Project Children visit the website, (use link below), or email Jerry Robinson at: belfastcowboy@rcn.com
http://belfast-cowboys.com/

Sat, Mar 2nd
Free Town-Wide Event: ''I Love Framingham '' (at Framingham High School)
From 9:30am 'til 1:30pm, Join Transition Framingham for a day of fun, community, learning, and loving our town. *** "I Love Framingham" celebrates groups that are building community resilience in town and bringing neighbors together to spark new projects that will make Framingham a better place. *** There will be tables featuring local organizations grouped according to the following broad areas: Local Food, Transportation, Energy Efficiency, Disaster Preparedness, Recycling & Repairing, Community Health, and more! *** There will also be activities for children to encourage sustainability practice - such as making "I Love Framingham" a zero-waste event. *** Framingham High School cafeteria, 115 A St, Framingham, MA. *** (Rain/Snow Date: March 16th) *** TO REGISTER GO TO: http://www.tinyurl.com/ILoveFramingham
http://www.TransitionFramingham.com

Sat, Mar 2nd
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
No session March 2. Will resume March 9
http://vacmetrowest.com

Sat, Mar 2nd
World Day of Prayer (at Edwards Church)
World Day of Prayer will be held on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 at 4:00p.m. at Edwards Church UCC, hosted by Edwards and the Community of Saint Luke followed by a light supper. It will include an open table and eucharistic celebration where all are welcome. The theme this year "I was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me" was written by the women of France. The Speaker will be Gabriel Bol Deng, Founder and Executive Director of Hope for Ariang, an organization that is providing the village of Ariang in South Sudan with a school building and an opportunity for girls and boys to receive quality education. Gabriel fled violence in Sudan as a ten-year-old and has now returned to build schools. *** Edwards Church UCC, 39 Edwards St., Framingham MA 01701
http://www.edwardschurch.org

Sun, Mar 3rd
Street Smarts: Good Luck Farm & The Land Before Shoppers' World
2:00pm to 3:30pm *** It may be hard to imagine Shoppers' World territory as farmland and nurseries, but that's exactly what was there before the first mall east of the Rockies came to town. Join Charlie Holt, a current Framingham resident with a connection to the area that dates to 1840, as he takes us back to a time when this bustling area of Speen Street and Route 30 had a more agricultural and horticultural flavor. Guests are also encouraged to share stories of how the explosive growth of the 1950s affected their families. *** $5/person. *** Refreshments served. *** Village Hall, 2 Oak Street, Framingham Centre (Village Hall is located at the south end of the Centre Common)
http://www.framinghamhistory.org

Sun, Mar 3rd
Summer Camp & Recreation Expo for Children with Special Needs
12:00 Noon 'til 3:00pm -- Come to the 6th Annual Summer Camp and Recreation Expo for Children with Special Needs. *** Meet staff and learn about summer camps and recreational organizations in Massachusetts and the surrounding area. Speak directly with the representatives, pick up literature and get fully informed about what is out there for your child. *** Free Admission!! **** Activities for Children!! *** Food!! *** Framingham High School, (in Cafeteria), 115 A Street, Framingham, MA 01701
http://www.f-sepac.org/events-3/summer-camps/

Thu, Mar 7th
Framingham Winter Farmers Market (at First Parish)
Framingham Farmers Winter Market is an indoor market taking place the first Thursday of every month. *** Vendors products include: fresh fish and lobster; greenhouse produce; salsa; jams; breads; soaps; and pottery to name a few. Check us out! *** 12:00 noon to 5:30pm *** To sign up for email distribution simply send "add me" email to farmers_market@verizon.net or like us on Facebook. *** Market held at: First Parish Framingham, 24 Vernon Street, Framingham, MA (opposite Framingham Centre Common).
http://www.framingham.fmweb.org

Fri, Mar 8th
Belfast Cowboys (at Marlboro Country Club)
Metrowest's premier Irish band performs at the Marlboro Country Club in Marlborough on March 8, 2013 at 9:00PM. *** All proceeds to benefit Project Children, a charity that enables Catholic and Protestant children to enjoy a summer stay with host families in the United States. *** For more info about the Belfast Cowboys or Project Children visit the website, (use link below), or email Jerry Robinson at: belfastcowboy@rcn.com
http://belfast-cowboys.com/

Fri, Mar 8th
SCHOOLS CLOSED *** NO PUBLIC SCHOOL **** DUE TO SNOW STORM
Framingham Public Schools are closed Friday, March 8th, 2013 due to the snow storm which has been affecting the area for the past 24 hours.

Sat, Mar 9th
Belfast Cowboys (at JJ McKay's in Wayland, MA)
Metrowest's premier Irish band performs at JJ McKay's in Wayland on March 9, 2013 at 9:00PM. *** All proceeds to benefit Project Children, a charity that enables Catholic and Protestant children to enjoy a summer stay with host families in the United States. *** For more info about the Belfast Cowboys or Project Children visit the website, (use link below), or email Jerry Robinson at: belfastcowboy@rcn.com
http://belfast-cowboys.com/

Sat, Mar 9th
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. For more information, call 508 626 0896
http://vacmetrowest.com

Wed, Mar 13th
Author Event with Nadine Johnstone
Writer and Framingham State University instructor, Nadine Kenney Johnstone, will read fictional pieces in addition to excerpts from her memoir-in-progress, Nine Babies On Ice, about facing death while on her quest to create life through IVF (in vitro fertilization). Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Thu, Mar 14th
Blazing the Trail: Catholic Nuns in America
Guest Speaker: Dr. Sarah Mulhall Adelman, Department of History, Framingham State University.This is an overview of the work and community life of Catholic nuns in the nineteenth-century United States and fosters a discussion about the ways in which they pioneered new paths for American women. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington St.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Mar 16th
A Day of Healing; A Time of Transformation
As we look around our universe, we can see a world in need of healing. Perhaps we could help heal the world around us, and ourselves and families, if we gave some attention to our own personal healing. This Day of Healing will provide an opportunity for both. You will take home simple and useful tools that you can use every day to increase your well-being and manage stress. The notebook you create will last you the rest of your life. We will cap the day with a powerful anointing and healing service. The Open Spirit Center is located at Edwards Church, 39 Edwards St, Framingham
http://www.openspiritcenter.org

Sat, Mar 16th
Belfast Cowboys (at Morse Tavern in Natick, MA)
Metrowest's premier Irish band performs at the Morse Tavern in Natick on March 16, 2013 at 9:00PM. *** All proceeds to benefit Project Children, a charity that enables Catholic and Protestant children to enjoy a summer stay with host families in the United States. *** For more info about the Belfast Cowboys or Project Children visit the website, (use link below), or email Jerry Robinson at: belfastcowboy@rcn.com
http://belfast-cowboys.com/

Sat, Mar 16th
Friends of Framingham Library Monthly Book Sale
All are welcome to the Friends of the Framingham Library monthly book sale on Saturday, March 16 from 10am-3pm at the main library: 49 Lexington Street, Framingham. Get a head start on your spring and summer reading lists by stocking up on books this month! Explore our large selection of books, videos, books on CD, and other literary materials, all at discounted prices. Then stop by the Bag Room to fill a paper grocery bag with as many books as you can for just $5. If you are a Friends member, doors open at 9:30am. We'll see you there!
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/friends/friends.htm

Sat, Mar 16th
Monthly Food Drive (at the Main Library)
(9am-5pm). Our Monthly Food Drive coincides with the Friends' Book Sale. Most-needed items: hearty beef stew, peanut butter, cereal, juice, coffee, tuna fish, rice and canned fruit, but any IN DATE non-perishable food is welcome. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, checks can be made out to "A Place to Turn", 99 Hartford Street, Natick, MA, 01760. Please lend a helping hand to those in need! Thank you! Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Mar 16th
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. For more information, call 508 626 0896
http://vacmetrowest.com

Sun, Mar 17th
Monthly Food Drive - at the Main Library, 1-5pm
Most-needed items: hearty beef stew, peanut butter, cereal, juice, coffee, tuna fish, rice and canned fruit, but any IN DATE non-perishable food is welcome. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, checks can be made out to "A Place to Turn", 99 Hartford Street, Natick, MA, 01760. Please lend a helping hand to those in need! Thank you! Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Tue, Mar 19th
*** FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSED (Tuesday 3/19) ***
Due to snow, Framingham Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, March 19, 2012.

Tue, Mar 19th
*** WINTER STORM WARNING (from National Weather Service) ****
SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM TONIGHT AND TUESDAY .A COASTAL STORM WILL MOVE ACROSS THE SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND COASTLINE TONIGHT AND TUESDAY *** AND DELIVER A PERIOD OF HEAVY SNOW FOLLOWED BY SLEET *** FREEZING RAIN AND THEN ALL RAIN FOR SOME LOCATIONS. THE FINAL SNOWFALL TOTALS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE TIMING OF THE TRANSITION FROM ALL SNOW TO MIXED PRECIPITATION. *** THIS WILL RESULT IN TREACHEROUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS LATER TONIGHT INTO AT LEAST TUESDAY MORNING. THERE WILL LIKELY BE A HIGH IMPACT ON THE TUESDAY MORNING COMMUTE ACROSS MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. *** CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA- EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF *** FRAMINGHAM *** LOWELL *** LAWRENCE *** BLANDFORD *** AMHERST *** NORTHAMPTON *** MILFORD *** WORCESTER 203 PM EDT MON MAR 18 2013 WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY * LOCATIONS *** WESTERN ESSEX *** CENTRAL MIDDLESEX *** WESTERN HAMPDEN *** EASTERN HAMPSHIRE *** SOUTHERN WORCESTER COUNTIES IN MASSACHUSETTS FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY. * HAZARD TYPES *** HEAVY SNOW AND ICE. * ACCUMULATIONS *** SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 6 TO 10 INCHES *** ALONG WITH AROUND LESS THAN A TENTH OF AN INCH OF ICE. * TIMING *** TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. THE HEAVIEST SNOW WILL FALL LATE TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACTS *** HEAVY SNOW WILL LIKELY HAVE A HIGH IMPACT ON THE TUESDAY MORNING COMMUTE. * WINDS *** NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH. * TEMPERATURES *** IN THE LOWER 30S. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS *** A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN AN AVERAGE OF 6 OR MORE INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD *** OR FOR 8 OR MORE INCHES IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AT BEST ON WELL TREATED SURFACES *** AND QUITE DIFFICULT ON ANY UNPLOWED OR UNTREATED SURFACES.
http://weather.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/iwszone3#t1

Thu, Mar 21st
The History of a Failed State - Part Two
Guest Speaker: Dr. John Heineman, Professor Emeritus, Boston College.The "Second Reich" in 1870 succeeded in only a partial unification since it excluded German-speakers, creating instead the militarist rule of Bismarck's Prussia. Refreshments.Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Mar 23rd
Acclaimed Author Nathaniel Philbrick - Keynote Speaker for Framingham Reads Together!
10:00am---Framingham Reads Together - March & April 2013 is Framingham Public Library's third "one book, one community" program. Nathaniel Philbrick's book "In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex" is the book chosen for FRT 2013, and events take place in different locations, so be sure to check information carefully!Acclaimed author Nathaniel Philbrick will talk about his book and the writing process. The New England Mobile Book Fair will have copies of his books to purchase and have signed as well as the children's book "Moby Dick" as retold by K. Olmstead. LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT: Fuller Middle School Auditorium, 31 Flagg Drive. For more information visit Framingham Public Library's website.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Mar 23rd
Boy Scout Troop 12 Pancake Breakfast Extravaganza (at Plymouth Church)
You're Invited to Framingham Boy Scout Troop 12's 33rd Annual Pancake Breakfast Extravaganza *** Menu includes: pancakes, ham, sausage, juice and hot beverages, yum! *** All you can EAT! *** Helps fund major Troop 12 activities! *** Tickets: $4.00, ($3.00 for Seniors and Children Under 11) *** Tickets may be purchased at the door *** Plymouth Church, (Main Dining Hall), 87 Edgell Rd Framingham, MA 01701
http://www.troop12framingham.com

Sat, Mar 23rd
Heritage Craft Fair (at Keefe Tech)
40TH ANNUAL HERITAGE CRAFT FAIR will include more than 100 crafters selling glassware, clothing, woodwork, jewelry, leather goods, quilts, metalwork, paintings and more. *** Serving food, home baked goods for sale. *** Bring the family! *** Admission $3.00, ($2.50 Seniors / Children under 12 FREE!). **** 10:00AM - 4:00PM, Keefe Tech High School, 750 Winter St., Framingham
http://heritagefair.org

Sat, Mar 23rd
Over the Moon (at Danforth Museum of Art)
On Saturday, March 23, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, the Danforth Museum of Art will host Over the Moon: a night of live music by guitarist Jimmy Lanzillotta, sparkling wines, gourmet desserts from Broadway Gourmet of Boston, and art making. *** The event is a fundraiser for the Deborah D. Blumer Fund, which supports the Danforth's art education program. *** Children's book artist Andrew Glass, illustrator of Eric A. Kimmel's Moby Dick: Chasing the Great White Whale, will be attending to sign books and discuss his art, and his visit is made possible through Framingham Reads Together. *** Tickets are $65 for Danforth members, $75 for nonmembers, and $85 at the door. Groups of six or more can purchase tickets in advance for $60. *** Framingham residents can purchase tickets in advance for $50 each, provided they register in groups of six or more. *** For more information or to register, visit webiste or call 508-620-0050.
http://www.danforthmuseum.org/overthemoon13.html

Sat, Mar 23rd
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. For more information, call 508 626 0896
http://vacmetrowest.com

Sun, Mar 24th
Women's History Month Program: Mary Ware Dennett (at Village Hall)
Women's History Month Program: "Mary Ware Dennett - Survivor of Scandal, Agent of Reform", Sunday, March 24th, 2013 at 2:00pm, Historic Village Hall, 2 Oak Street, Framingham Centre *** While living in the Dennett enclave in Framingham, Mary and her architect husband Hartley were leaders of the local Arts and Crafts Movement. Mary faced public disgrace as her husband pursued his client and "soul mate" Margaret Chase. After notorious divorce trials to win custody of her two young sons, Mary turned to her New England roots as a fearless reformer for the betterment of sociey. Her contributions to Women's Suffrage, World Peace and Birth Control were significant, yet her fear of public scrutiny borne from her personal trials compelled her to hide from the limelight. Libby Franck, well known resident Reenactor, brings Framingham's Mary Ware Dennett to life with an amazing true-life story that is deserving of study and appreciation. *** $5/person. *** Refreshments served *** RSVP to: charlene@framinghamhistory.org
http://www.framinghamhistory.org/

Thu, Mar 28th
Disasters at Sea: Paintings by Copley, Homer and Turner
Guest Speaker: Dr. Erika Schneider, Art History Department, Framingham State University.This illustrated lecture allows the audience to view notable events at sea through paintings that depict the sublime power and elusive beauty of the sea. This lecture is part of the Lifelong Learning Lecture series and the Framingham Reads Together initiative. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington St.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Mar 30th
''Life at Sea, A Voyage in Song'' with Performer David Coffin
2:00pm --This family program explores the life of a sailor, a whaler and a fisherman with Coffin and his limberjack, Pierre. Sing along! This event is part of the 2013 FRAMINGHAM READS TOGETHER initiative Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Mar 30th
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. For more information, call 508 626 0896
http://vacmetrowest.com

Sun, Mar 31st
Easter Celebration (at New Hope Christian Ministries)
11:00am Easter Service, 3 Pierce Street, 2nd floor, Framingham, MA, New Hope Christian Ministries. *** All are invited to attend! *** Dinner immediately following service at 100 Regal Street, Holliston, MA 01746