Showing posts with label contest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label contest. Show all posts

Friday, March 22, 2024

Monday, January 22, 2024

Entries for "The Sowell Man Essays" open until Saturday, March 23, 2024 no later than 5 PM

Two Awards Totaling $1,500

Essay submissions should be submitted by Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 no later than  5 PM. Details below: 
  • 1st Place Award - $1,000
  • 2nd Place Award - $500
First and second place winners will have their essays published online. 

The mission of The Sowell Man Essays is to introduce students to Thomas Sowell and learn about people who use facts to challenge the orthodoxy of mainstream social, cultural, and other narratives  - those who often stand alone and are “putting truth above popularity”.

The Sowell Man Essays is sponsored by some residents of Franklin.

The contest is open to Franklin, MA residents currently attending any high school grades 9-12, including public, private, and home schools. We are limiting this to Franklin residents this year and will consider opening this up next year.

The winners of the essay contest will be contacted on Saturday, April 9, 2024. 

The Essay
Each contestant will write an essay showcasing Thomas Sowell’s story and contributions. For example, but not limited to:
  • Who is Thomas Sowell? What should we know about him?
  • How does he challenge the orthodoxy of social and cultural mainstream narratives?
  • What does it mean to be “A man alone”?
  • Examples of his contributions
The essays will be judged for quality of content, grammar, writing style, and how well you understand and describe Thomas Sowell to the reader. Each contestant must cite references. There is no length restriction. AI generated content will disqualify you from the contest.

Additional details from the organizer of this essay contest ->

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Franklin Food Pantry announces contest looking for names for their purple donation bin

CONTEST TIME!!!!
Kids!  
We are looking for a name for our donation bin and need your help! Our purple bin collects all of the food donations and we'd love to hear your ideas for its name!
Grownups! 
-Like & follow The Franklin Food Pantry
-Comment below with your child's choice for the name
-The winner will receive a $25 Target gift card!!
-One entry per child please
-Enter by August 18th and the winner will be announced on the 1st day of school!
*Staff will vote on the winning name and the winner will be notified via DM on Facebook. We cannot wait to see what you come up with!
Click here to learn more about donating to The Pantry, https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/donate-food/

Franklin Food Pantry announces contest looking for names for their purple donation bin
Franklin Food Pantry announces contest looking for names for their purple donation bin

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

What is the sound of human knowledge?

"Sound helps shape our perception and how we learn about the world around us. Some sounds are quite simple to identify, like the sound of a rocket launch or the sound of waves crashing against the shore. But how about the sound of all human knowledge?

The Wikimedia movement is searching for a sound logo that will identify content from all of our projects, like Wikipedia, when visual logos are not an option — for example, when virtual voice assistants answer queries.

Through an open contest, organised by the Wikimedia Foundation, we are inviting the world to create The Sound of All Human Knowledge. This sound will help communicate what the Wikimedia movement stands for — trustworthy, reliable, open, and accessible knowledge for all."


What is the sound of human knowledge?
What is the sound of human knowledge?

Sunday, August 7, 2022

Reminder: Would you like to paint a Town of Franklin fire hydrant? Registration due Aug 12, 2022

Fire Hydrant Painting Event Rules

The design should be appropriate for a public space and should not be political in nature, or be offensive in any way.

Potential design themes include:
  • Designs inspired by the Historic Places, People and Events in Franklin
  • Designs with a whimsical or humorous twist that will make viewers smile
  • Context-sensitive designs that would uniquely connect a particular fire hydrant with its immediate surroundings
  • Colorful, abstract designs
The public and private space immediately around the fire hydrant should be kept clean and neat when not directly working on the fire hydrant. Please respect the property.

Registration is open until Aug. 12, 2022. Proposed designs must be submitted for approval during this period, along with a completed application. Applicants will be notified by Aug. 19, 2022.

Painting of fire hydrants can begin upon notification of your assigned hydrant and must be completed by Sept. 30, 2022.

Paint only on the assigned fire hydrant. The caps must be able to open after the paint dries. You must provide your own exterior paint or sealant. Nothing can be attached to the fire hydrant.

If words are included in your design, all words must be approved as a part of the design.

You may use stencils, air brush with masking tape, or freehand your design.

You must apply the design submitted in this application. If you desire to make changes, you must seek approval from the Town of Franklin prior to changing your design.

If rules are not followed your hydrant will be painted over.

Judging will take place between Oct. 3 and Oct. 7, 2022. Winners will be announced at the DPW Touch a Truck event on Oct. 15, 2022 for most whimsical, most patriotic, most creative, and judges’ choice.

Any questions should be addressed to: Doug Martin, Town of Franklin Water & Sewer Superintendent at 508-553-5500 or domartin@franklinma.gov.

Town of Franklin will be basing their decision to approve applications for painting based on creativity, originality, imagination, and appropriateness. All decisions on applications are final. 

By participating in the Fire Hydrant Design Event you acknowledge that the Town of Franklin and its affiliates are not responsible in any way for any injury or property damage directly or indirectly associated with this event.

By signing you acknowledge that participants are aware of all rules, guidelines and criteria associated with this event

For more information including event rules, application and frequently asked questions, please visit:   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/pages/town_of_franklin_2022_fire_hydrant_painting_event_0.pdf

Would you like to paint a Town of Franklin fire hydrant?
Would you like to paint a Town of Franklin fire hydrant? 

Sunday, July 31, 2022

Would you like to paint a Town of Franklin fire hydrant? Register by Aug 12, 2022

Fire Hydrant Painting Event Rules

The design should be appropriate for a public space and should not be political in nature, or be offensive in any way.

Potential design themes include:
  • Designs inspired by the Historic Places, People and Events in Franklin
  • Designs with a whimsical or humorous twist that will make viewers smile
  • Context-sensitive designs that would uniquely connect a particular fire hydrant with its immediate surroundings
  • Colorful, abstract designs
The public and private space immediately around the fire hydrant should be kept clean and neat when not directly working on the fire hydrant. Please respect the property.

Registration is open until Aug. 12, 2022. Proposed designs must be submitted for approval during this period, along with a completed application. Applicants will be notified by Aug. 19, 2022.

Painting of fire hydrants can begin upon notification of your assigned hydrant and must be completed by Sept. 30, 2022.

Paint only on the assigned fire hydrant. The caps must be able to open after the paint dries. You must provide your own exterior paint or sealant. Nothing can be attached to the fire hydrant.

If words are included in your design, all words must be approved as a part of the design.

You may use stencils, air brush with masking tape, or freehand your design.

You must apply the design submitted in this application. If you desire to make changes, you must seek approval from the Town of Franklin prior to changing your design.

If rules are not followed your hydrant will be painted over.

Judging will take place between Oct. 3 and Oct. 7, 2022. Winners will be announced at the DPW Touch a Truck event on Oct. 15, 2022 for most whimsical, most patriotic, most creative, and judges’ choice.

Any questions should be addressed to: Doug Martin, Town of Franklin Water & Sewer Superintendent at 508-553-5500 or domartin@franklinma.gov.

Town of Franklin will be basing their decision to approve applications for painting based on creativity, originality, imagination, and appropriateness. All decisions on applications are final. 

By participating in the Fire Hydrant Design Event you acknowledge that the Town of Franklin and its affiliates are not responsible in any way for any injury or property damage directly or indirectly associated with this event.

By signing you acknowledge that participants are aware of all rules, guidelines and criteria associated with this event

For more information including event rules, application and frequently asked questions, please visit:   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/pages/town_of_franklin_2022_fire_hydrant_painting_event_0.pdf

Would you like to paint a Town of Franklin fire hydrant?
Would you like to paint a Town of Franklin fire hydrant? 

Saturday, July 9, 2022

Would you like to paint a Town of Franklin fire hydrant?

Fire Hydrant Painting Event Rules

The design should be appropriate for a public space and should not be political in nature, or be offensive in any way.

Potential design themes include:
  • Designs inspired by the Historic Places, People and Events in Franklin
  • Designs with a whimsical or humorous twist that will make viewers smile
  • Context-sensitive designs that would uniquely connect a particular fire hydrant with its immediate surroundings
  • Colorful, abstract designs
The public and private space immediately around the fire hydrant should be kept clean and neat when not directly working on the fire hydrant. Please respect the property.

Registration is open until Aug. 12, 2022. Proposed designs must be submitted for approval during this period, along with a completed application. Applicants will be notified by Aug. 19, 2022.

Painting of fire hydrants can begin upon notification of your assigned hydrant and must be completed by Sept. 30, 2022.

Paint only on the assigned fire hydrant. The caps must be able to open after the paint dries. You must provide your own exterior paint or sealant. Nothing can be attached to the fire hydrant.

If words are included in your design, all words must be approved as a part of the design.

You may use stencils, air brush with masking tape, or freehand your design.

You must apply the design submitted in this application. If you desire to make changes, you must seek approval from the Town of Franklin prior to changing your design.

If rules are not followed your hydrant will be painted over.

Judging will take place between Oct. 3 and Oct. 7, 2022. Winners will be announced at the DPW Touch a Truck event on Oct. 15, 2022 for most whimsical, most patriotic, most creative, and judges’ choice.

Any questions should be addressed to: Doug Martin, Town of Franklin Water & Sewer Superintendent at 508-553-5500 or domartin@franklinma.gov.

Town of Franklin will be basing their decision to approve applications for painting based on creativity, originality, imagination, and appropriateness. All decisions on applications are final. 

By participating in the Fire Hydrant Design Event you acknowledge that the Town of Franklin and its affiliates are not responsible in any way for any injury or property damage directly or indirectly associated with this event.

By signing you acknowledge that participants are aware of all rules, guidelines and criteria associated with this event

For more information including event rules, application and frequently asked questions, please visit:   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/pages/town_of_franklin_2022_fire_hydrant_painting_event_0.pdf

Would you like to paint a Town of Franklin fire hydrant?
Would you like to paint a Town of Franklin fire hydrant? 

Friday, December 31, 2021

Walpole Police and Franklin Police declared 2021 Gingerbread contest Co-Champions

Who won the contest? It finished with co-champions declared

"What a fantastic contest we had this year!  31 departments entered their gingerbread creations!  We had some very close matches and it all came down to the last 2!  I’d like to congratulate Walpole Police Department and Franklin Police Department on being the 2021 Gingerbread contest Co-Champions!  

We had to get a little bit creative this year with the winners.  It was so close, right down to the last hours when both Walpole and Franklin had some votes come in that were not actual individual votes, but seemed to be some sort of fake votes (no fault of either department at all). So, to keep the purpose and spirit of the competition alive, both departments are this year’s champs!!!  We can’t allow a little something like this ruin the fun we’ve had and the hard work put in from all participating departments and all of the folks that followed and supported their departments throughout the competition! 

We were able to raise $1,500 toward a cause to be chosen on Saturday, January 1st!  Along with the additional awards decided by me!  Have a happy and safe New Year everyone and thank you so much for participating and for your generosity!"

Shared from Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/shelovespolice/posts/936223143702036 



Monday, October 25, 2021

Franklin Cultural Council announce Halloween Decoration Contest winners

Oy! The Facebook Live feature today is cranky! I give up! 

Here are our amazing winners!!! Thank you to all for helping us to BUILD community, STRENGTHEN community and have a little fun and joy while doing so! 
  • 1st Place Winner = "When Dinosaurs Ruled Halloween", 2 Russet Hill Road 
  • 2nd Place Winner = "All Souls Cemetery", 404 Martello Road
  • 3rd Place Tied Winners = "Scorched Souls" (28 Anthony Road)
  •                     AND "The Scary, Scary Skeletones" (6 Hayden Lane)
AMAZING HONORABLE MENTIONS!
 - Horror on East Street
 - Haunting on Shady Lane
 - Pumpkin Patch of the Dead
- Red Rum Manor

Pick up a MAP tomorrow at Allegra Marketing and Print at 317 Union Street and be sure to thank them for always helping out the community! 

Have fun, Franklin!



Franklin Cultural Council announce Halloween Decoration Contest winners
Franklin Cultural Council announce Halloween Decoration Contest winners


Saturday, October 23, 2021

Please Vote for Franklin in America's Main Streets Contest!


Franklin Nominated
for "America's Main Streets" Contest
Franklin's town center is among 114 American Main Streets nominated in the "America's Main Streets Contest," a movement of independently owned businesses dedicated to educating communities about buying local. Learn more about the nomination in the Country Gazette article. You can vote multiple times.
Franklin Downtown Partnership • 774-571-3109 • FranklinDowntownPartnership.org
Franklin Downtown Partnership | 9 E. Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Franklin Halloween Decorations 2021 (map)

Via the Franklin Cultural Council

"The Halloween Map Has Arrived. Everyone wants it and now you've got it first. 😉
We are also working potentially on a hardcopy map that can be picked up and I'm sure someone will be here asking for a driving route...so we'll get going on that too!
Have fun, Franklin!"





The contest was announced earlier

Franklin Halloween Decorations 2021 (map)
Franklin Halloween Decorations 2021 (map)


Friday, September 24, 2021

2nd Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest

The Franklin Cultural Council is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest

We will have two levels of participation this year! Both levels include the FCC sharing the name of your display and your address with the general public. You MUST agree to share your address in order to participate.
"IN IT TO WIN IT!" - These entries will be judged by members of the FCC in the evening on October 22 and/or 23, 2021. All social distancing guidelines will be followed. Winners will be announced on Sunday, October 24, 2021.
"SHARING IS SCARING!" - these entries will not be judged, but will be shared with the community.

Please fill out the form below by Sunday, October 17 to enter the contest.
bit.ly/FCCHalloween2021 We're sorry, but we are unable to accept entries after this date.


2nd Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest
2nd Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Town of Franklin: Stormwater Division Announces Student Art Contests!

Stormwater Division Announces Student Art Contests!

Calling all Franklin students! The Town of Franklin Stormwater Division needs your creative energy!! In an effort to expand our community stormwater awareness campaigns, we are holding a number of art contests for kids ages 5 - 17!!
Find details posted here https://bit.ly/3fyd0LT

 

Town of Franklin: Stormwater Division Announces Student Art Contests!
Town of Franklin: Stormwater Division Announces Student Art Contests!

 


Wednesday, November 4, 2020

#SNETTPhoto2020 photos winners announced

"We are excited to announce the winners of the first annual photo contest #SNETTPhoto2020!

We would like to thank everyone who entered and we are looking forward to your participation again next year."

 

For the winning photos, please visit the Rail Trail Committee page
 
#SNETTPhoto2020 photos winners announced
#SNETTPhoto2020 photos winners announced (just a photo of the new tunnel, not a winning photo)

 



Monday, October 12, 2020

Reminder -> Register by Oct 16: Halloween House Decorating Contest

The Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is pleased to announce its first annual Halloween House Decorating Contest.

Let your imagination and creativity come alive as you bring the spirit of Halloween to your front yard! 

Make this fall one that you and your family will never forget!  
 
Beginning October 22, Franklin homeowners can design an outdoor display to transform their front lawns to a landscape of ghouls, ghosts and goblins; fantasy-filled scenes of magic; or a monument to the macabre.  
Halloween House Decorating Contest

 
Halloween House Decorating Contest

All residences in Franklin are eligible to participate. There is no fee
to enter, but to be part of the contest, interested households will need to go online and complete the registration form at bit.ly/FCC-Halloween by October 16.  Late entries may not be considered.

Judging will take place after dark on Friday, October 30th by FCC members  First, second and third place winners will be announced on the Franklin Cultural Council’s Facebook page. 

Gather family or friends and use your artistic flair to create a front yard for all of Franklin to enjoy!  Additional details can be found on the FCC web page.  https://www.franklinma.gov/cultural-council
 



Franklin Cultural Council: Halloween House Decorating Contest
Franklin Cultural Council: Halloween House Decorating Contest

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

#SNETTPhoto2020 – Photo Contest

Fall photo contest featuring the SNETT Rail Trail! Here is what you need to know.

DETAILS AND RULES

    Who should enter

Anyone, any age. Exceptions: FBRTC Executive Board Members and members of the FBRTC Judging Panel.

    Categories

Under 18, Over 18.

    What to enter


Any photos taken on the SNETT (Southern New England Trunkline Trail) of nature, landscapes, people on the trail.

Note: A signed release from any recognizable people in your images is required, and you must be able to provide copies of those releases to the Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee upon request.

    How to enter

    Take a photo on the SNETT rail trail and post on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter only) with a hashtag #SNETTPhoto2020
    Then email the photo (including the photo caption and photo location), your name, and category (Under 18, Over 18) to fbrtcommittee@gmail.com. Photos should be jpg/jpeg files no larger than 10MB (no screen shots). One photo per contestant.

    When to enter

Contest runs October 1 – October 31, 2020

    Judging

Top 4 finalists from each category will be selected by a panel of the FBRTC volunteer members. All decisions made by the judges are final. The 8 winning photographs will be published in The Country Gazette (Photographer’s Portfolio page).

    Rights

By entering this photo contest, you hereby grant to the Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC):

 -   Non-exclusive, worldwide, irrevocable publication rights for your photos in all FBRTC’s publicity materials (print or electronic), and the right to use your name in such publications.
 -   This includes the right to use your photos on our website, social media, in print and electronic advertisements and promotions.
 -   All photographs will be credited with the caption “©Person’s Name.”

Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee reserves the right at our sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the photo contest. 

Shared from https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/event/snettphoto2020/

#SNETTPhoto2020 – Photo Contest
#SNETTPhoto2020 – Photo Contest