September 2009 Archives

The Autism Society is collaborating with AMC Entertainment to present movies in an atmosphere conducive to families with members who experience autism and other disabilities. There won't be any ads or previews, and the lights will be slightly dimmed. Families are welcome to bring in their own gluten-free (etc) snacks. The audience members are welcome to walk around, and the "Silence is Golden" policy is suspended.  Sensory Friendly Films will present “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” at AMC Framingham 15 movie theater, 22 Flutie Pass, Sept 26 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $6. Up-coming features include Where the Wild Things Are, A Christmas Carol, Planet 51.  For more information and participating theaters: www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms.

• Davis Farmland
• Purgatory Chasm
• Running around the Grist Mill at Wayside Inn. If you go you must play “Pooh sticks”.  (Racing of leaves or branches to see whose goes over the waterfall first)
• This weekend is Talk like a Pirate weekend at the Higgins Armory in Worcester.
• Apple picking at Honey Pot in Stow
• Mini-golf and ice cream at Trombettas Farm.

Child Protection Resources Benefit Craft Fair/Yard Sale – Sat 9/19 from 9 am – 3 pm at Navin Skating Rink parking lot, 451 Bolton Street

Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary flea market – Sat 9/19 9am-2 pm at the Marlborough Hospital (Union Street)

Citizens Scholarship Fund of Marlborough and Firefly’s third annual motorcycle ride – Sat 9/19 at the Moose Lodge on Fitchburg Street. The ride begins at 11 am and riders return at 3 pm. BBQ begins at 3 pm and chili recipe judging is at 4 pm.

The MetroWest Outreach Connection, Inc. is an all volunteer nonprofit organization that is dedicated to preventing homelessness and to assist those who have lost their housing obtain permanent housing. Last year, this organization gave out $131,000 to 129 families to help them stay out of shelters, most often in $1000 grants to help prevent eviction or to help a family move from a shelter to an apartment. Recipients are referred by groups such as Advocates, Marlborough’s Department of Human Services, and other local agencies. The MetroWest Outreach Connection’s sixth annual walk will be held on Sunday 9/27 starting at 12:30 p.m. The four mile walk from the Framingham Common to the Brophy School and back has been described as family friendly, complete with a high school band and refreshments. No donations are too small. For more information: www.mwoconnection.org or 508-481-2423.

State Senator Jamie Eldridge will have office hours on Friday 9/18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at his office at 255 Main Street, Room 106. No appointment necessary.