5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: October 16

1. The MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, headquartered in Framingham, is hosting its first-ever Women’s Leadership Conference today at the Doubletree by Hilton In Westborough,

Same day registration is available for the 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. event. Cost is $50 for Chamber members and $75 for not-yet Chamber members. To register online, click here.

The event is a great place to network with like minded women in business, learn from an amazing group of speakers, and shop from the variety of goods sold in MetroWest at the marketplace.

2. The Town of Framingham Assessing Department announced in a press release it is now using Patriot Properties’ AssessPro software system. Real Estate value information can be found on the link on the Assessing homepage under the SEARCH section, then Real Estate Database. The Town said the new software will provide more information to the public about property characteristics, classifications, and values.

3. A local Mary Kay Unit earned its 9th pink Cadillac. Click here to read more. Photo courtesy

4. FLYERS in action:

• Girls swim & dive team travels to Acton-Boxborough for a meet against the Colonials at 4 p.m.
• Football hosts Rockets of Needham at 7 p.m.
  
• The Framingham Youth Football cheerleading teams will join the varsity cheerleaders tonight at Bowditch Field.
  

5. The trio of Cindy Kallet, Ellen Epstein and Michael Cicone will perform tonight at Amazing Things Arts Center at 8 p.m. Tickets are still available. The trio sings both a capella and accompanied by guitar and hammered dulcimer, drawing material from contemporary and traditional music of the British Isles and North America, with a liberal sprinkling of sea music and occasional forays into other cultures as well.