Enter one of the Framingham Photo Contests going on now!

FRAMINGHAM, MA - There's still time to enter two photo contests that are taking place in Framingham. The photos for one contest must be shot in the greater Saxonville area, and the other requires the photo be taken at the "Garden in the Woods" botanical garden located in the Nobscot area of town.

Saxonville Photo Contest

The Friends of Saxonville and a local realtor are sponsoring a contest for photos taken within the greater Saxonville area. The contest is open to amatuer photographers of all ages and First Prize is $100, Second Prize is ...[read more]

Luau at the Lake - Save the date: August 21, 2010, 3:00pm-6:30pm

SAXONVILLE, MA - Aloha! The Friends of Saxonville invite you & your family to an afternoon of fun at Saxonville Beach for their "Luau at the Lake", Saturday August 21, 2010 from 3:00pm-6:30pm.

Saxonville Beach is located on Lake Cochituate with entrance and parking at Lake Road, (off Old Connecticut Path, near Wayland town line).

The Luau Feast will include foods from local Saxonville area restaurants.  Admission is $15 per person, kids 12 & under are free! Live entertainment will be provided by the George Ede Trio.  Refreshments, raffles & prizes, fun & games are planned.  Bring a chair or blanket.  No alcohol permitted.

For more information or to order advance tickets, call (508) 877-7034.  Tickets will also be available at the Luau.

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FRAMINGHAM, MA – Discover Saxonville on the weekend of June 10th and 11th. This year the Friends of Saxonville are inviting you to re-discover the restored Danforth St. Bridge, the Sudbury River, and historic Saxonville as part of National Parks Service’s Regional Riverfest!

On Sunday, June 11, Friends of Saxonville joins in the Celebration with its annual Discover Saxonville event. The day begins with a 7:00 am. Bird Walk along the Carol Getchell Nature Trail hosted by Michele Grzenda of the Framingham Conservation Commission. At 9:00 a canoe and kayak trip leaves Kellogg Street and travels the Sudbury River to Centennial Place. At 10:30 inside the historic Athenaeum, guests may see the presentation “Stormwater Matters”,then at 11 a.m. take a guided walking tour through Saxonville’s Historic District, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The walking tour finishes with a lunch party, complete with balloons, hot dogs, chips and drinks...plus free ice cream social, raffle, student art exhibit and storm drain activities from 12-2 upon the newly restored Old Danforth Street Bridge.

At 2:00 pm, there will be an official dedication of a newly installed kiosk, designed by Framingham landscape architect Julie Ferrari and built by Keefe Tech, displaying interpretive panels and offering a water/storage resource for the Nature Trail and planned park surrounding the bridge and trail area.

A twilight fundraiser, “A Sunset Celebration in Saxonville”, featuring music by Late Night Radio, wine, hors d’oevres, student art exhibit and desserts, will take place from 6-8 pm upon the Old Danforth Street Bridge, a unique location where preserved history meets with a nationally recognized “Wild and Scenic” river environment.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday June 10:

• 1-3 p.m. River Kayak Scavenger Hunt

Sunday June 11:

• 7:00 a.m. Bird Watch - Carol Getchell Nature Trail
• 9:00 a.m. Canoe Kayak Trip from Central Street at Kellogg Street
• 10:30 a.m. "Stormwater Matters" presentation at the Athenaeum
• 11:00 a.m. Historic Walking Tour - departs from Athenaeum
• 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Lunch Party on the Old Danforth Street Bridge, including an Ice Cream Social, Raffle, and Storm Drain Activities
• 2:00 p.m. Dedication of the new Information Kiosk at the bridge
• 6-8 p.m.Twilight Wine & Cheese Fundraiser - Old Danforth Street Bridge

All event proceeds benefit Friends of Saxonville.

For more information and/or for fundraiser tickets ($25/evening) phone Charlene at 508-330-3252 or visit www.saxonville.org

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FRAMINGHAM, MA - The Friends of Saxonville are organizing a work party to rebuild the boardwalk along the Carol Getchell Nature Trail. Fall flooding caused some of the boardwalks to leave their supports and be displaced.

Volunteers are needed to help on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to put the boardwalks back in place.

To register, or for information, please call George Dixon at 508-877-7268 or David Longden at 508-877-7034 or visit www.saxonville.org

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FRAMINGHAM, MA - The Friends of Saxonville invite you to Discover the Pinefield Shopping Center in Saxonville during a day of family fun on Saturday, June 11th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The program includes a morning "round-up" of Town trucks and vehicles for youngsters to explore as part of the Framingham Library's "Going Places" Summer Reading program Kick-Off. A classic car cruise-in will complement the town vehicles.

The Pinefield Shopping Center restaurants will offer specials and Robinsons Ace Hardware will present Weber Grill day with specials and 15 percent off all grill accessories when purchasing a grill. The merchants will participate in a flower beautification competition while sidewalk artists compete for "Chalk It Up" prizes.

There will be a huge yard sale to benefit the Friends of Saxonville projects. Donations are welcome! Please call Jim Barry at 508-877-1832.

Amazing Things Arts Center will host Jazz musicians and storytelling.

There will also be raffles, balloons, and surprises. Come have fun with your neighbors!

Discover Saxonville 2005 is organized by the Friends of Saxonville and made possible through generous donations by Framingham Cooperative Bank, Patterson & Gerry CPA's, Middlesex Savings Bank, Kathy Foran, ReMax Associates, and framingham.com

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