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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 27

The Big Doozie Presents Ed Morgan and Carrie Rowan at the Amazing Things Arts Center at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. respectively. Tickets for the family-friendly musical show are $10, $8 for members.

1. The Governor has declared a state of emergency with the anticipated arrival of Irene. Right now a hurricane, it is expected to hit Massachusetts as a tropical storm on Sunday. However, rain bands could start as early as 10 a.m. today, according to www.weather.com. Framingham will activate its Emergency Operations Center at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Click here for emergency numbers you may need during the storm. 2. Take in a musical performance before the storm hits. The Big Doozie Presents Ed Morgan and Carrie Rowan at the Amazing Things Arts Center at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. respectively. Tickets for the family-friendly musical show are $10, $8 for members. 3. Rent a movie. These are the top rentals via Redbox in Framingham. Pop some popcorn …

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Susan Petroni

10:51 am on Saturday, August 27, 2011

I'll add a sixth today --- Jack's Abby Brewery has tours at its brewery scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. and are planning to do a tasting at Southside Liquors at 4:30pm.   more ›

Annie's Book Stop/Espresso Paulo to Close

Nobscot is losing another business. Paul Ashton, the owner of Annie's Book Stop/Espresso Paulo announced he is closing shop.

Nobscot is losing another business and soon there will be another vacant store in the Nobscot Shopping Plaza. Paul Ashton, the owner of Annie's Book Stop/Espresso Paulo announced he is closing shop. He sent an e-mail to framcom, an online community bulletin board for framingham.  "It seems that all good things must come to an end, and I'm afraid that applies to my stewardship of Annie's Book Stop/Espresso Paulo. The store is in the process of closing down. There is a need to clear all stock and fittings, so there are some amazing prices on books, retail display and coffee service equipment," he wrote in an e-mail to the list group. Ashton has been active in the community. Earlier this spring, he allowed Framingham High students to hold a …

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Social Media Saturday Night

Become a Fan of Annie's Book Stop

In Social Media Saturday Night, Framingham Patch gives you a roundup of what people are talking about on Facebook and suggests a page to fan. Don't forget to like us on Facebook, too!

Welcome to Social Media Saturday Night. With this weekly feature, Framingham Patch will highlight what's happening on Facebook, Twitter, and other Social Media platforms in Framingham. We'll also make a suggestion for which organizations or individuals you may wish to like on Facebook or follow on Twitter. As of midnight, Framingham Patch has 746 fans on Facebook and 318 followers on Twitter, with numbers growing weekly. Spread the word to fan Framingham Patch on Facebook. We'd love to have 800 fans by our 8th month anniversary on Aug. 1. This Week's Highlights on Facebook: For Twitter, check out today's Look Who's Tweeting column. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray was tweeting one of Framingham Patch's videos this week. Social Media Page Pick of the …

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Scrubbing for Cash

Fuller Middle School 8th grade students held a car wash last weekend to raise money for end-of-the-year activities.

Organized by Colleen Biron, Fuller Middle School 8th grade students held a car wash in Nobscot last weekend. The students raised more than $600 for end-of-the-year activities. Annie's Book Stop generously donated the water hook-up for the car wash.

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Pioneer Episcopal Priest Travels to Framingham

Rev. Susan Bowman was one of the first female priests to be ordained by the Episcopal church. She was in Framingham yesterday to read from and sign copies of her memoir "Lady Father."

Yesterday, one of the first female priests to be ordained by the Episcopal church Rev. Susan Bowman was at Annie's Book Stop & Espresso Paulo in Framingham. The Albany-based priest was a long way from home. She said she came to Framingham after visiting a friend, she met online. The Massachusetts friend has a connection to Endicott College and she spoke there earlier. Rev. Bowman read from and signed copies of her memoir "Lady Father" yesterday. Residents can still still receive an autographed copy of her book by visiting her website at http://ladyfather.com. Bowman, a writer and a grandmother, was ordained as an Episcopal priest in the mid 1980s. She said she wrote the book to tell of her experiences of discrimination during the …

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High School Photography Exhibit at Annie's Book Stop

More than 20 students from Framingham High School's Photo 2 program are part of a photography exhibit at Annie's Book Stop this month.

Students in Framingham High School's Photo 2 program will hold an exhibit of their work at Annie's Book Stop/Espresso Paulo (Nobscot Shopping Center) for the month of January. The juried exhibit of approximately 40 original framed photos are the works of 20+ Framingham High upperclassmen, enrolled in Rebecca Cauchon's second year photography program. On Sunday, Jan. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. a reception for the student photographers is scheduled, at which time the judges' decisions for juried photos will be announced, including the People's Choice Award. Framingham High students who are participating in the exhibit include: Camille Bauer Lostaunau, Natalie Beier, Zach Bloomstein, Corey Bois, Nicole Caponetti, Nayara Da Silva, Alex De Sena, …

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