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May 13th	Documentary film "Uncounted" A documentary film by David Earnhardt, "UNCOUNTED: The New Math of American Elections" will be shown at the Framingham Library, Costin Room on Tuesday May 13th. Seating beings at 6:45PM and the film starts at 7PM. Discussion to follow the viewing. Light refreshments. Free and open to the public. The Framingham Public Library is located at 43 Lexington Street, Framingham. <http://www.geocities.com/parwez_wahid/uncounted2>
May 14th	A Look Back at Cushing Hospital Wednesday, May 14, 7:00pmA Look Back at Cushing HospitalMr. Fred Wallace, Framingham Town Historian, will look at the rich history of this hospital. Cushing General Hospital, as it was known originally, was an important part of the Framingham scene for almost fifty years. Mr. Wallace will take a look at its history from the time it opened as a U.S. Army hospital in January of 1944, until it became a center for research on aging in the late 1980's, and finally to its closure in 1991. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library,Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street. <http://www.framinghamlibrary.org>
May 15th	Film: Juno 7:00pm. Juno (2007) 96 min PG (for mature themes, sexual content, language). Oscar-nominated Juno is a comedy with the serious subject of teenage pregnancy. Starring Ellen Page, Jennifer Garner, and Jason Bateman. Refreshments served.Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street. <http://www.framinghamlibrary.org>
May 17th	Barbieri Indoor Yard Sale Indoor Yard Sale at Barbieri Elementary School, 100 Dudley Road, Framingham. Sale from 9-2 (bag sale from 1-2). Come find a treasure. Come find a bargain. Clothing, housewares, books, sporting goods and lots more!
May 17th	Baypath Humane Society Giant Spring Yard Sale 5 Rafferty Road, Hopkinton. 8am - 2pmCome shop great bargains and support the shelter. Come early and get great deals on furniture, small household appliances, baby products, books, toys, sporting goods, and much more! All proceeds go directly to Baypath Humane Society and support the cats and dogs. <http://www.baypathhumane.org>
May 17th	Craft Fair and CHIP Identification Program 10-4 at the Middlesex Lodge, 404 Concord St., Framingham. Food, Crafters and CHIPS: Families are given a FREE identification kit which includes: fingerprint records, dental impression records, DNA swab, and a brief videotaped interview of the child. These tools are then presented to the parent or guardian of the child for future use in the unfortunate case of a child being missing.
May 17th	GET OUT AND PLAY--METROWEST YMCA METROWEST YMCA--GET OUT AND PLAY! In conjunction with the Activate America initiative and the No Child Left Inside act the MetroWest YMCA at Hopkinton is offering a program for families to get out and play. Each month we will offer a fun, seasonal based activity that will allow for the entire family to step away from the norm and enjoy the season. On May 17 from 10:00am-1:00pm we will host a Wildflower event. Please contact Jason Marker for dates and times. (508) 435-9345 xt 12. $10/family (members) and $15/family (nonmembers). Get ready to put down those remotes and turn off the computers and then “get out and play.” www.metrowestymca.org <http://www.metrowestymca.org>
May 17th	PERENNIAL PLANT SALE The Pinefield Garden Club and Simpson Park Garden will be holding their Annual Perennial Plant Sale on Saturday, May 17th from 9am to noon at the Framingham Common, Edgell Road, rain or shine.
May 17th	Rathskellar Seating is limited and tickets are subject to availability, so buy your tickets today!!RATHSKELLARHosted by The Learning Center for the Deaf and the MA State Association of the DeafShow Times: 2:00 PM and 7:30 PMADMISSION INFORMATION: $15.00 for general admission BEFORE the event.$10.00 for students/senior citzens BEFORE the event. Otherwise, Tickets at door will cost $20.00 and $15 for students/senior citzens. 3 years old and under are free.LOCATION: At the Keefe Technical School auditorium. 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA 01702Directions at http://www.keefetech.org/page.asp?page=Contact%20Us.ORDER TICKETS: Send an Email request to Carla Del Pizzo at carla_delpizzo@tlcdeaf.org.Or you can order online at www.rathskellar.com and click on "shows."SHOW INFO: Rathskellar has swept the globe, touring various professional and community venues, residential schools, and universities since 1998. It is a 85-minute, non-stop energetic performance. that will leave you mesmerized. Presenting various performances through the use of ASL Poetry, Dancing, Mime, Storytelling, Handshape Stories, and Comedy, Rathskellar is enjoyed by hearing and Deaf audience alike worldwide. <http://www.tlcdeaf.org>
May 18th	Annual House Tour Framingham Historical Society and Museum 8th Annual House Tour: Opening Doors to Framingham's Past. 12-5. A self-guided tour of 8 historic sites. Pick up tickets at the museum at 16 Vernon St or order online at framinghamhistory.org. Advance purchase before May 10th $ 20 members, $ 25 non-members. After May 10th $ 25 members, $ 30 non-members. Call 508-872-3780 for museum hours and more information <http://www.framinghamhistory.org>
May 18th	Public Tour & Gallery Talk at Danforth Museum Tour of museum (free with museum admission,)at 12:15 pm; gallery talk and reception with Katherine Gulla at 3 p.m. <http://www.danforthmuseum.org>
May 19th	AARP Chapter 3557 The AARP Chapter #3557 general meeting will be held on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 535 Union Avenue, Framingham. Ms Ellen Pothier, RN, MS, CPHQ will present the Masspro, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Massachusetts. The Topics will be "How to Get Most out of Medicare" and for people who will soon joined Medicare". The program has been well received by the AARP groups in Taunton and Brockton. A question and answer period will follow.The meeting is open to all, and refreshments will be served.AARP members are reminded to bring non-perishable food as part the chapter,s community service project. The Callahan Center is handicap-accessible. Let,s open up the meeting to all new members. <http:// 508-532-5980>
May 19th	Townwide PTO Meeting Townwide PTO Meeting at the Framingham High School Library. <http://www.framinghamtwpto.org/html/meetings.html>
May 22nd	Vietnam: Then and Now A Slide Show & Talk with Photographer Sherry FendellThursday, May 22, 7:00pm.In 2004 Vietnam was just opening up to tourism, and nature photographer Sherry Fendell traveled there to learn about the country and its people. She traveled over 1,000 miles from the north to the south, all the while recording images of farms, temples, pagodas and monasteries. Don’t miss this beautiful and educational program!Ms. Fendell is a member of the Wayland-based Sudbury Valley Photographers, and has participated in many club exhibits. Refreshments served.Framingham Public Library,Main Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street. Questions? Call508-879-3570 x4347 or visit our website. <http://www.framinghamlibrary.org>
May 24th	Mike Lopez Americana Hear Mike at Amazing Things, 160 Hollis St.,at 8 p.m., $ 18, students/seniors $ 17, Members $ 15.
May 28th	Framingham Rec Swim Team! Sign up for the Framingham Rec Swim Team is on May 28th, 5:30-6:30 PM, at the Academy Building in Framingham. FST is a developmental swim program over about 140 children, and is open to those ages 6-18. The team typically practices and competes Monday-Thursday evenings from June-August, with some weekend commitments. To join, you must be able to swim at least 25 yards of front crawl and 25 yards of backstroke continuously. No prior competitive swimming experience is required, but all members must be able to swim the required distances and be comfortable in the water. The team is a lot of fun for all ages and a great introduction to swimming! For details, please contact Coach Joey at joeysementelli@gmail.com. <http://framinghamswimteam.org>
May 28th	Scholar-Led Book Discussion The final scholar-led book discussion with the theme "The Power of Ideas: the ‘60s" will take place onWednesday, May 28, 7:00pm. Guest Speaker Dr. Alan Feldman, Professor of English, Framingham State College and Moderator Dr. Mary Murphy, Past President of the Framingham Historical Society & Museum will discuss "The Things They Carried" by Tim O’Brien. This powerful literary work is an artful blend of memoir, novel and short stories on Vietnam, and won Tim O’Brien a finalist position for both the 1990 Pulitzer Prize as well as the National Book Critics Circle Award. The New York Times calls it a “marvel of storytelling…”.Refreshments served. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street. Questions? Call 508-532-5570 x4347 or visit our website. <http://www.framinghamlibrary.org>
May 29th	Fairies in the Garden at Garden in the Woods Kids Grades K-2 - Find out where tiny woodland fairies live at NE Wild Flower Society at Garden in the Woods.
May 29th	Film: Starting out in the Evening (2007) 111min PG-13 (for sexual content, language, brief nudity).Thursday, 7:00pmA female graduate school student convinces an aging, sickly writer that her thesis can revive his career. Starring Frank Langella and Lauren Ambrose. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street. <http://www.framinghamlibrary.org>
May 31st	Patron's Preview & Opening Reception at Danforth Museum 6-8 pm - Annual members' juried exhibition & a community of artists show at Danforth, May 31 - August 3. <http://www.danforthmuseum.org>

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