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William Hall

Boston Metropolitan Area

Framingham

Massachusetts

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Join the Framingham Garden Club for its first National Garden Club Standard Flower Show in 26 years on Wednesday Sept. 16 from 2- 4 p.m. &amp; Thursday 17 from 11 a.m. &ndash; 6:00 p.m. in the Village Hall, 2 Oak St., Framingham, MA. This major event is free and open to the public. It is your chance to see 48 floral designs created by our members inspired by important aspects of Framingham&rsquo;s history, and over 100 horticulture exhibits from our members&rsquo; floral and vegetable gardens. Join us to see stunning floral designs that honor what made Framingham special in the past and what makes it vibrant today. Village Hall is handicapped accessible.

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Join the Framingham Garden Club for its first National Garden Club Standard Flower Show in 26 years on Wednesday Sept. 16 from 2- 4 p.m. & Thursday...

Spectacular Flower Show Presented by the Framingham Garden Club

Parents: What if one simple writing challenge could inspire a story that would live on for more than 200 years?
Today is National Frankenstein Day&mdash;and Mary Shelley&rsquo;s birthday! &#127874;&#128214;
Mary Shelley was only 18 years old when she began writing what would become Frankenstein. The idea was sparked during a summer spent with fellow writers, when they challenged one another to write a ghost story.
Mary struggled at first to come up with an idea.
Then, she had a thought:
What if a scientist could create life?
That single idea became one of the most famous novels in literary history.
&#128161; This is a powerful lesson for young writers: You don&rsquo;t have to begin with a perfect story.
Sometimes, you just need a prompt, a challenge, and the freedom to imagine.
Try a &ldquo;Frankenstein Challenge&rdquo; with your child!
Give your child a simple prompt:
&ldquo;What if&hellip;&rdquo;
Then let their imagination take over.
What if your pet could talk? What if you discovered a secret door? What if you woke up in a world where everyone could fly? What if an ordinary object came to life?
Encourage your child to take that one idea and develop it into a story with characters, a setting, a problem, and a sequence of events.
The goal isn&rsquo;t to write the perfect story.
The goal is to wonder, imagine, create, and write. &#10024;
Mary Shelley&rsquo;s story reminds us that great writing can begin with something as simple as asking:
&ldquo;What if?&rdquo;
At Fostering Student Growth, we believe writing isn&rsquo;t just about putting words on a page. It&rsquo;s about helping students develop the confidence to express their ideas and bring their imagination to life.
&#128221; What &ldquo;What if&hellip;&rdquo; question would your child turn into a story?
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As children across Massachusetts return to school, parents may be wondering:
Is my child where they should be with reading?
You don&rsquo;t have to wait for the first report card to find out.
Fostering Student Growth offers a FREE Reading Skills Worksheet that parents can download and complete at home with younger readers. The worksheet provides a quick check of foundational skills, including CVC words, short vowels, sound blending, simple sentences, and spelling.
Start with the free worksheet.
If your child is older, or if the worksheet raises concerns about your child&rsquo;s reading skills, you can take the next step with a personalized Reading Check-Up through Fostering Student Growth.
&#128073; Visit <a href="https://www.fosteringstudentgrowth.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">fosteringstudentgrowth.com</a>&#8288; to learn more about reading support for K&ndash;8 students.
For Massachusetts families, a little information now can make a big difference in knowing how to support your child this school year.
Every small step builds strong readers. &#128155;

Back-to-school reading check for Massachusetts...

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&#128218; Is your child ready for the new school year?<a href="https://www.fosteringstudentgrowth.com/book-online" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">fosteringstudentgrowth.com/book-online</a>
Whether your child is already back in school or still has a few weeks before their first day, August is a great time to think about reading support.
I&rsquo;m Kelsey, founder of Fostering Student Growth, and I provide personalized virtual reading support for K&ndash;8 students.
The goal isn&rsquo;t simply to help a child &ldquo;get through&rdquo; reading&mdash;it&rsquo;s to help them build skills, gain confidence, and feel more prepared in the classroom.
Support can focus on reading foundations, comprehension, fluency, writing, or strengthening skills that may have slipped during the summer.
&#127890; Enrollment is open for the 2026&ndash;27 school year.
If you&rsquo;re looking for personalized reading support for your child, I&rsquo;d love to help.
&#128073; Learn more at <a href="https://www.fosteringstudentgrowth.com/book-online" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">fosteringstudentgrowth.com/book-online</a>
#BackToSchool #ReadingSupport #Tutoring #FosteringStudentGrowth

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Natick

Jessie Castellano

Wayland

Sudbury

Marlborough

Holliston-Hopkinton

Dover-Sherborn

Norfolk County

Wellesley

Weston

Worcester County

Westborough

Needham

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Where will the music take you? Join the Allegra Commonwealth Singers for their Fall 2026 Guest Nights, where SSAA singers are warmly welcomed to come sing and experience the ensemble firsthand. Sit and sing Mondays in September as they prepare for the December concert!

Local Event: Allegra Commonwealth Singers Guest Nights

Allegra Commonwealth Singers Guest Nights

Where will the music take you? Join the Allegra Commonwealth Singers for their Fall 2026 Guest Nights, where SSAA singers are...

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Run the World: Ladies Only Dance Night (Act 2)Back by Popular Demand!
You asked... and we're doing it again!
After an unforgettable first dance party, so many of you asked, "When's the next one?" We couldn't wait to make it happen. Join us this September as we kick off the new season with another high-energy Ladies Only Dance Night!
Gather your friends, leave the stress behind, and celebrate an evening dedicated to great music, amazing women, and the incredible community we love. Whether you danced until the lights came on at our first event or are joining us for the first time, this is your chance to laugh, sing along, reconnect with friends, and make some new ones—all while supporting the Natick Academy of Performing Arts.
Dance as much or as little as you'd like. One of the things everyone loved about our first event was that there was no pressure. Want to spend the whole night on the dance floor? Go for it! Prefer to grab a drink, catch up with friends, and enjoy the music from your table? That's perfect too. However you choose to spend the evening, you'll be surrounded by an incredible community of women who are there simply to have a great time.
It's everything you want from a girls' night out:
<ul><li>🎵 Music you'll know and love</li><li>💃 A fun, welcoming dance floor</li><li>🥂 Time to relax and reconnect with friends</li><li>🍹 Drinks available from the cash bar</li><li>❤️ An uplifting community of amazing women</li><li>🕙 And you'll still be home by 10:00!</li></ul>
Wear whatever makes you feel confident and comfortable—there's no dress code. Drinks will be available for purchase at the cash bar (ATM on site). Please plan to eat before you arrive, as food will not be served.
Summer may be ending, but the party is just getting started.
Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes (or don't!), and join us for another unforgettable night. We can't wait to see you on the dance floor—or around the table!

Local Event: Run the World: Ladies Only Dance Night (Act 2)

Run the World: Ladies Only Dance Night (Act 2)

Run the World: Ladies Only Dance Night (Act 2)Back by Popular Demand!
You asked... and we're doing it again!
After an...

Mechanics Hall

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Ballet Magnificat! performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story, a full-length dramatic ballet portraying the courage and faith of the Pilgrims, their perilous Atlantic crossing, and the remarkable friendship that developed with Native Americans. Meticulously researched and beautifully choreographed, Anchored brings this inspiring chapter of American history to life for audiences of all ages. Presented by FirstLoveWorks.

Local Event: Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story

Worcester

Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The...

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Ballet Magnificat! performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story, a full-length dramatic ballet...

Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story

Join us on Saturday, September 26th at Green Meadows Cannabis Dispensary to celebrate... You!&nbsp;We'll have exclusive menu offerings, free food, partner pop-ups all day long, AWESOME raffle prizes, and a free gift for the first 100 customers of the day. We'll be grooving from the time we open at 9am until we close at 10pm, so stop by any time and check out what we've got going on in celebration of you - the guests and patients that we're honored to welcome each and every day!&nbsp;Check out our socials or sign up on our website for the Green Meadows Harvest Club to gain exclusive access and information. Must be 21+ or have a valid medical marijuana card to enter.&nbsp;

Local Event: Customer Appreciation Day at Green Meadows Dispensary

Customer Appreciation Day at Green Meadows...

Join us on Saturday, September 26th at Green Meadows Cannabis Dispensary to celebrate... You! We'll have exclusive menu...

Customer Appreciation Day at Green Meadows Dispensary

Join us for an Open House &amp; Celebration! September 26th 10am-2pm. We are so excited to share our hospital, introduce our staff, and get to know our community! There will be hospital tours, giveaways, raffles, education about pet care, and treats. We LOVE meeting your furry family members, but for our Open House, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home. With lots of people, new smells, and other furry friends, we want to make sure everyone has a safe, happy and stress-free visit! Don't worry, we'll have plenty of fun activities for the whole family and we can't wait to welcome YOU!
Thank you for keeping our Open House safe and enjoyable for everyone!

Local Event: Nobscot Pet Hospital Open House - Fun for the whole family!

Nobscot Pet Hospital Open House - Fun for the...

Join us for an Open House & Celebration! September 26th 10am-2pm. We are so excited to share our hospital, introduce our staff,...

Nobscot Pet Hospital Open House - Fun for the whole family!

Needham Town Hall

Experience a vibrant quilt show presented by the Boston Modern Quilt Guild, featuring over 150 quilts that explore styles from minimalism to traditionalism. Admission is $10 (children free) and includes access to a well-stocked guild marketplace and a chance to win a sparkly raffle quilt benefiting Project Bread.

Local Event: Quilts for Today

Quilts for Today

Experience a vibrant quilt show presented by the Boston Modern Quilt Guild, featuring over 150 quilts that explore styles from...

Sudbury Meetinghouse

<h1>Sudbury Meetinghouse annual dinner, bar and concert by the Catnip Junkies.&nbsp; Sept. 26</h1>
Dinner will be provided by <a href="https://franklincaterers.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Franklin Caterers</a>, with music featuring <a href="https://thecatnipjunkiesband.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Catnip Junkies Band</a>. Happy, tappy, and brassy, they are definitely NOT your ordinary cover band! Infused with the energy of New Orleans street bands, their stylized pop covers, Tin Pan Alley, and trad jazz favorites, combined with hilarious antics, guarantee to engage and entertain your audience from start to finish.

Local Event: Catnip Junkies

Catnip Junkies

Sudbury Meetinghouse annual dinner, bar and concert by the Catnip Junkies.  Sept. 26
Dinner will be provided by Franklin...

Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History

Join NobleSpirit at the Spellman Museum for a special Appraisal Roadshow and discover the stories — and potential value — behind the items you’ve collected, inherited, or tucked away over the years.
Guests are invited to bring a wide variety of collectibles and historical material for evaluation, including stamps, coins, paper money, gold &amp; silver jewelry, space &amp; aerospace memorabilia, vintage technology and computing, signed material and autographs, cryptology and code-related artifacts, pop culture collectibles, and historical artifacts.
Whether you’ve inherited a collection, are downsizing, settling an estate, or simply want to learn more about an unusual item, our specialists will be available to help identify, evaluate, and provide insight into what you have.
There is no obligation to sell. For items or collections that may be a good fit for the marketplace, information will also be available about consignment opportunities and upcoming live auctions.
Bring your albums, boxes, collections, documents, memorabilia, and curiosities — you may be surprised by what you have.
Saturday, October 3
10am - 4pm 
Spellman Museum of Stamps &amp; Postal History 
Weston, Massachusetts Reserve your appointment today at:
<a href="https://www.noblespirit.com/roadshow" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">noblespirit.com/roadshow</a>

Local Event: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum

Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal...

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Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum

Established in 1985, Heavey Quinn Irish Dance provides exper

Heavey Quinn Irish Dance

Established in 1985, Heavey Quinn Irish Dance provides expert Irish dance instruction across the Greater Boston, Merrimack Valley, and Metrowest areas. With dedicated studio locations in Chelmsford and Natick, Massachusetts, the school offers a welcoming environment for students of all ages and skill levels to explore traditional Irish dance. The curriculum focuses on authentic techniques, including the Reel, Jig, Hornpipe, and Ceili, while immersing students in the rich history and culture of the art form. Programs range from the Jump'n Jig preschool course and recreational classes for fitness and enjoyment to intensive competitive training for those pursuing championship-level performance goals. Heavey Quinn Irish Dance is recognized for its supportive community and commitment to building student confidence, athleticism, and focus. New students are invited to experience the program firsthand by claiming a complimentary trial class, ensuring a perfect fit for every aspiring dancer.

Chris Rhatigan

Chelmsford

Established in 1985, Heavey Quinn Irish Dance provides expert Irish dance instruction across the Greater Boston, Merrimack Valley, and Metrowest...

Ski Haus | NOTB | Patio Place: Gear, Style & Outdoor Living

Ski Haus | NOTB | Patio Place

Since 1965, Ski Haus | NOTB | Patio Place has been a trusted destination for outdoor enthusiasts and homeowners throughout New England. As a locally owned business, the company offers an exceptional selection of premium ski, snowboard, skate, apparel, and outdoor furniture brands, delivering a one-stop shopping experience for every season. Customers benefit from the knowledge and personalized attention of an expert staff dedicated to helping every visitor find the right equipment, apparel, accessories, or outdoor living solutions to fit their lifestyle and goals. Whether you're preparing for a winter adventure, upgrading your snowboard setup, or creating the perfect backyard retreat, Ski Haus | NOTB | Patio Place combines top-tier products with outstanding customer service. The company also stands out for its extensive range of services, including Junior Leasing &amp; Trade-Ins, Adult Custom Fittings, Custom Mounting, Tuning, Waxing, and White Glove Patio Delivery. These specialized services help ensure customers receive expert support before, during, and after every purchase. With three convenient locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Ski Haus | NOTB | Patio Place continues to be the local's favorite go-to resource for quality products, name brands, professional expertise, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. From mountain adventures to outdoor entertaining, their team is dedicated to helping customers enjoy every season with confidence and style. Locations: Salem, NH (Tax-Free) 317 S. Broadway Salem, NH 03079 (603) 898-1722 Framingham, MA 686 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 875-5551 Woburn, MA 2 Elm Street Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 270-2600 For store hours and additional information, visit SkiHaus.com.

Rockingham County

Tony Schinella

Salem

New Hampshire

Since 1965, Ski Haus | NOTB | Patio Place has been a trusted destination for outdoor enthusiasts and homeowners throughout New England. As a...

Insurcomm Restoration

After everything goes wrong, you deserve the confidence and comfort of everything going right. Insurcomm Restoration is your trusted local partner for full-service property damage restoration — from emergency response and mitigation through complete reconstruction, all under one roof. For over 30 years, we've helped homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and insurance carriers recover from water damage, fire and smoke, mold, biohazard incidents, and catastrophic events. Our Services: • Water Damage Cleanup &amp; Mitigation • Fire &amp; Smoke Damage Restoration • Mold Remediation • Biohazard &amp; Environmental Cleanup • Contents Cleaning &amp; Restoration • Full Reconstruction &amp; Rebuild • 24/7 Catastrophe Response Why Insurcomm: • 24/7 Emergency Help Line — fast response when minutes matter • IICRC-Certified Professionals delivering precision craftsmanship • Dedicated project management with a single point of contact • Clear, transparent communication from first notice of loss to final walkthrough • Trusted by national and regional insurers for day-to-day claims and complex losses Insurcomm is a Fortify Company, a national property protection platform with 100+ markets nationwide. Locally rooted, nationally backed. Call our 24-hour response line: (844) 424-9283

Foxborough

After everything goes wrong, you deserve the confidence and comfort of everything going right. Insurcomm Restoration is your trusted local partner...

Ms cleaning svc 

⸻ About MS Cleaning MS Cleaning is a dedicated residential cleaning company committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and detailed cleaning services. We specialize in deep cleaning, regular home maintenance, and customized cleaning solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Our mission is simple: to create clean, comfortable, and stress-free homes for our clients. We take pride in our attention to detail, professionalism, and consistency. Whether it’s kitchens, bathrooms, floors, or those often-overlooked areas like baseboards, we make sure every space feels fresh and renewed. ⸻ My Story My name is Marlene Silva, and I am the founder of MS Cleaning. I started this business with a simple goal — to build something of my own and provide excellent service that people can trust. I have always believed that a clean home brings peace, comfort, and happiness, and I wanted to help families experience that. Through hard work, dedication, and passion, I began offering cleaning services and quickly realized how much people value reliability and quality. What started as a small idea has grown into a business focused on building long-term relationships with clients and delivering results that exceed expectations. Every home I clean is treated with care, respect, and attention as if it were my own.

⸻ About MS Cleaning MS Cleaning is a dedicated residential cleaning company committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and detailed cleaning...

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