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Holiday Guide 2011

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown; List of Greater Framingham Events

Hanukkah parties and happenings for the week ahead.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 3rd Annual Young Families Chanukah Party/Jewish Family Services of Metrowest: Heritage Assisted Living 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 Cantor’s Coffee: Temple Beth Am 11:30 a.m. LifeLong Learning Trial of Abraham: Temple Beth Am noon Whimsical Wednesday: MetroWest Jewish Day School 10-11:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 Yom Tov Party for Chanukah:Temple Beth Am  noon Friday, Dec. 23 Torah Service & Anniversary Blessings: Temple Beth Am 7:15 p.m. Friends & Family Shabbat Dinner: Temple Beth Shalom 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24 Chinese Food & Movie: Night Temple Beth Am 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25  Project Ezra: Temple Beth Am noon

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Patch Picks

5 Great Gifts for Dads

If your Dad is at the top of your nice list, then these gifts will be perfect for him.

1. Bluetooth Keyboard for the ipad 2: Makes your tablet feel like a laptop. Comes with a case with built-in stand and has a magnetic closure. About $99. 2.Remote Controlled Rolling Beverage Cooler: For the Dad that has everything, but a waitress. This remote controlled rolling beverage cooler works up to 40 feet from the controller. About $65 3.POP Phone Handset for the iPhone: "Old school" design for he modern Dad. Handset built like the old days plugs into an iPod, Blackberry or iPad.  $25+ 4. Garmin Approach S1 GPS Watch:  The Approach S1 is "golf's first full-featured sports watch and golf GPS in one." About $250 5. Xperience Days: Perfect for the hard to buy for. Chose from wine tasting to a helicoptor tour of Boston, this is the kind…

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Gina Fishman

8:31 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011

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Saturday, December 17, 2011

Patch Picks

5 Great Gifts for Guys

Stuck on a gift for a guy on your list? Try one of these.

1. Pangea New England Patriots Pro Toast Toaster:  This is the perfect gift for the sports nut in your life. This "retro-style," 2-slice toaster leaves the Patriots' logo emblazened on the piece of toast! Now that's a hot gift! Approx $40 2. Beer of the Month Club: May be purchased month to month or in 3,6,12 or quarterly lengths. (There are many different Gift of the Month clubs available)  3. Brookstone Pillow Remote: This remote will never get lost or swolled up by the couch, because it is a pillow, with built-in 6-in-1 universal remote control. Approx. $40 4. Bose Audio Headphones: So he'll "Enoy true-to-life sound and a comfortable fit." Approx. $150 5. Membership to the Danforth Museum or Amazing Things Art Center- This is a great …

Friday, December 16, 2011

What is This Season's Most Wanted by Kids?

Take our unscientific poll and tell us which item tops your child's holiday wish list!

Take our unscientific poll and tell us which item tops your child's holiday wish list!

Patch Picks

5 Best Gifts for Pets

What to get your four-legged family members this Christmas.

1. Cat Towers & Kitty Condos: Price range from $20-$200+ Your feline will feel like a king perched up ontop of his new castle. 2. Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper Duplex Bunk Bed: What pet wouldn't love a cozy new bed for Christmas? This is really a gift for the master more than the mutt. It looks like a baby's co-sleeper (portacrib) but is designed for your pet so he can snuggle next to mom and dad, without hogging the bed. (approx $200) 3. PetHoliday Dog & Kitty Collars: Cute, glittery, pet collars suitable for any holiday party!  (down to earth price of $6-$20) 4. Fleece Jacket of Hoodie: Ohh Baby it's cold outside ... Don't send them out into the snow, naked; bundle up your pooch with a stylish fleece hoodie or jacket. ($10+) 5. Walk-a-Day: This…

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Patch Picks

5 Places Open On Christmas Day

Most area businesses are closed on Christmas day, but here are 5 that will be open.

1. AMC Theaters: Open All day, so consider a movie Christmas Day. 2. Chef Orient: Choose from the Chinese or Japanese Menu. Dine in or take out! 3. Samba Steak and Sushi: Samba specializes in Hibachi (Teppanyaki), Sushi and entrees that fuse traditional Japanese cuisine with South American spices and techniques. On Sundays: Samba offers a Family Day Special: kids under age 10 eat free! 4. CVS: Pharmacy and store open 24 hours. 5. Walgreens: Pharmacy and store open 24 hours

The Social Scene

VIDEO: High Schoolers Entertain Holiday Crowd

Framingham High School's jazz band, wind ensemble and a cappella groups provided musical entertainment at the 20th Annual Tree Lighting Friday night.

Framingham High School's jazz band, wind ensemble and a cappella groups provided musical entertainment at the 20th Annual Tree Lighting Friday night.

Photo of the Day

Chat With Santa Sunday Via Access Framingham

Access Framingham will have Santa and Mrs. Claus in their studio on Sunday from 7-8 p.m.; and your child(ren) can call in and chat with him.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Photo of the Week

Santa, The Grinch, Snowmen and More

This house on Grant Street, near the C Street end, is worth a drive by. These inflatables line the entire driveway.

This house on Grant Street, near the C Street end, is worth a drive by. These inflatables line the entire driveway.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

The Social Scene

VIDEO: Santa Claus Came To Town

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived on a fire truck to the Memorial Building for the 20th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The Framingham Girl Scouts led the huge crowd in a sing-a-long until Santa flipped the switch to turn the tree's lights on.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived on a fire truck to the Memorial Building for the 20th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Friday night. The Framingham Girl Scouts led the huge crowd in a singalong until Santa flipped the switch to turn the tree's lights on. Inside, many children and families lined up to meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus. Framingham High School's musical department performed for the crowd. Framingham Patch will have video from the performances up shortly.

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