Chris Evans, Carnival For Girl, Best Teacher: 2019's Fun Moments

WAYLAND, MA — As 2019 draws to a close, we wanted to take a look back at some nicer, happier things that happened this year. We found several heartwarming fundraisers, a local pillow-fighting firefighter, and, of course, Chris Evans.

Here's more:

Wayland Throwing Carnival For Girl With Cancer

An entire town got together to help a 5-year-old girl with cancer. And the organizers didn't stop there.

Teacher Answers Holiday Wish Of Child Waiting For New Heart

A Framingham teacher who received a transplant last year rallied the entire school district for a young boy waiting on a heart transplant in Boston.

Worcester County's Ricky Duran To Appear On 'The Voice'

The story of the rise of singer Ricky Duran on "The Voice" was certainly one of the most inspiring tales of the year.

Milford Teacher Named Semi-Finalist For 2020 Teacher Of Year

A nice honor for Milford High School English teacher Eamon Cunningham.

Chris Evans Films In Massachusetts Neighborhood

Sudbury's most famous native returned to his home state in May to film for the Apple TV mini-series "Defending Jacob."

Natick Rallies Behind 8 Shops Destroyed In Fire

This massive fire in downtown Natick in July was not one of the year's happiest moments — but the way the community rallied for the business owners was a bright spot.

Milford Resident, Pillow Fighting Firefighter Is Back at It

Speaking of Natick firefighters, have you heard about the pillow-fighting elf?

Norwood Food Truck Served Jennifer Lawrence's Wedding

The food truck owner didn't really know which celebrities he was serving at Lawrence's October Rhode Island wedding.

Marijuana-Infused Ice Cream Floated In Framingham

For some people, this might've been the best news all year.

Ryan Reynolds Movie Filming In Framingham

A lot of celebrity activity in the MetroWest area in 2019. Reynolds was at Framingham's historic downtown bank to film a scene for "Free Guy."

Chris Evans Shows Appreciation To Concord Police With A Visit

OK, one more Chris Evans story.

Some other 2019 fun stories to check out:

• PHOTOS: Framingham High School Athletes Honored
• Sudbury Business Named In Boston Magazine's 'Best of Boston'
• Winning Mass Cash Lotto Ticket Sold In Framingham
• MA Officials Break Ground On Cochituate Trail; Reveal Bike Plan
• Framingham High School Named Top 100 School By Boston Magazine
• Milford Emergency Responders Honored With Citation