Showing posts with label cub scouts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cub scouts. Show all posts

Friday, September 11, 2020

Franklin's weekend - Sep 11-12

Friday, Sep 11 - Two shows with outdoor seating at THE BLACK BOX
The Peacheatersat 6:30 and 8:30 PM. 

Saturday, Sep 12 - Cub Scout Join Day
from 12-3 PM at the Franklin Historical Museum

Franklin's weekend - Sep 11-12
Franklin's weekend - Sep 11-12 


Monday, September 7, 2020

Cub Scouts - Join Day - Sep 12 - 12 - 3 PM

If you are interested in having your son or daughter join Cub Scouts this year, we are having a Join Day next Saturday the 12th from 12-3 PM at the Franklin Historical Museum in the center of town.  

Come Learn more about Scouting, our plans for the year, and how to sign up! 

https://joinscoutingday.org/

Follow the Facebook event   https://www.facebook.com/events/621116372176461/


Cub Scout Join Day - Sep 12
Cub Scout Join Day - Sep 12


Thursday, November 29, 2018

Pancake Breakfast with Santa - Cub Scout Pack 126 - Dec 1

Cub Scout Pack 126 will hold its annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 8–11 AM at the Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond Street, Franklin, Mass. 

For just $7 per person, enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea. Kids under 3 eat for free!

Have your picture taken with Santa! Only $5, including frame.


Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts Annual Pancake Breakfast - Dec 1


For info on the event, visit the Cub Scout Pack 126 page

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Cub Scouts Annual Pancake Breakfast - Dec 2

Cub Scouts Annual Pancake Breakfast on December 2 from 8 - 11 AM at the Franklin Elks. 

Santa will be in attendance! 

$7/ per person, Children under 3 & Scouts in uniform are free.







Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts Annual Pancake Breakfast - Dec 2

Friday, November 17, 2017

Pack 126: Pancake Breakfast - Dec 2

The Cub Scouts annual Pancake Breakfast is scheduled for December 2nd from 8 - 11 AM @ the Franklin Elks. 

Santa will be in attendance! 

$7/ per person, Children under 3 and Scouts in uniform are free.

Franklin Elks
Franklin Elks
For more about Pack 126 visit their webpage   https://franklinpack126.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/layout-b.jpg

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Cub Scout Information available at Town Common June 4

Franklin Cub Scout Packs will be holding an info and registration event on Sunday June 4th from 1-3pm on the Town Common. 

If you are interested in Cub Scouts for your son entering K-5th grade in the fall, please stop by and say hello! 

Leaders from the 3 Scout Packs in town will be onhand to answer your questions and help get you registered.


  • Pack 92 serves families in Charter. Parmenter, and Jefferson schools. For more information visit us at http://franklinpack92.org



https://franklinpack92.org/
https://franklinpack92.org/

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, Dec 3

The Cub Scouts Pack 126 will hold their Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Dec 3 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Franklin Elks Lodge.  

$7 per person, Scouts in uniform and children under 3 are free.


Cub Scouts Pack 126 will hold their Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Dec 3
Cub Scouts Pack 126 will hold their Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Dec 3

Friday, October 21, 2016

Franklin Cub Scout Recruitment Day! This SUNDAY - Oct 23

Franklin Cub Scout Recruitment Day! This SUNDAY!

  • When: Sunday, October 23rd 12 Noon to 2:00 PM
  • Where: Beaver Pond - Beaver Street
  • Who: All Boys in Kindergarten - Fifth Grade

Are you interested in Cub Scouts for your son? It's never too late to sign up! Join us at Beaver Pond on Sunday October 23rd from 12pm-2pm to learn more about scouting. There will be fun scouting activities (pinewood derby test track, rubber band target practice) and local pack leaders will be available to answer questions.

Hope to see you there!

Franklin Cub Scout Recruitment Day! This SUNDAY - Oct 23
Franklin Cub Scout Recruitment Day! This SUNDAY - Oct 23

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Kennedy School Recycling Drive - June 4, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Save your cans and bottles and get ready to clean out the garage!  
Kennedy's Recycling Drive is approaching smile emoticon Most electronic items are $5.00 with a max of $25.00 (Larger appliances and TVs additional).  
Get the junk out, keep it out of the landfill, and help out the kids. join us on JUNE 4th! 10-1

Kennedy School Recycling Drive - June 4, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Kennedy School Recycling Drive - June 4, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

For more about the Kennedy School visit their webpage
http://kennedyelementary.vt-s.net/Pages/index

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Cub Scouts Pack 126 Annual All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast


Franklin Elks Hall, Pond St.

Saturday December 5

8:00-11:00am

$7.00 per person, children 3 and under are free, Pack 126 scouts in uniform are free.

Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, eggs, coffee and tea.

Pictures with Santa $5

Themed baskets will be raffled ($1/1 ticket, $5/6tickets, $10/15 tickets)


Franklin Elks
Franklin Elks

Thursday, September 17, 2015

In the News: GMO food labeling law, Tri-County kids group, cub scouting registration, Solar Challenge extended



Before eating an ear of sweet corn on the cob or opening a package of cookies from the grocery store, do you want to know if it contains genetically modified organisms? 
With science now allowing for crops to be genetically manipulated to better tolerate herbicides and produce their own insecticides, a growing group of advocates and legislators want to let consumers know if there are GMOs in their food. 
The group Citizens for GMO Labeling is gearing up for a big hearing at the Statehouse next Tuesday on a bill that 75 percent of the Legislature is co-sponsoring.

Continue to read the article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150916/NEWS/150917086/1994/NEWS


The Tri-County Regional Children’s Center, 147 Pond St., seeks to fill openings in its weekly toddler playgroup. 
The Toddler Program is open to children who are between 18 months and 30 months by Oct. 1. 
Sessions are held on Mondays from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. Parents or caregivers are required to stay during the toddler session. The cost of the Toddler Program is $8 per week.

Continue to read the article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150916/NEWS/150916839/1994/NEWS


Franklin Cub Scouts are now accepting registration for the 2015-2016 school year. Cub Scouts is for boys grades 1-5. 
A registration event to learn more about scouting and join in on some scouting activities is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2-4 p.m., at the King Street baseball field in Franklin. 
At 2 p.m. there will be a live entertainment event.

Continue to read the article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150915/NEWS/150917474/1994/NEWS


Officials announced this week that the Franklin Solar Challenge had been extended for a month to encourage as many residents as possible to sign up for solar systems. 
The challenge's original deadline was Tuesday, but it has been extended until Oct. 15. 
Town Councilor Brett Feldman, who coordinates the challenge, said he felt it was appropriate to extend the program given the interest. 
"We still have people thinking over existing proposals, so we wanted to give them more time," he said. "Also, when you're near a deadline, you start to get new interest, so we wanted to accommodate that."

Continue to read the article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150916/NEWS/150916685/1994/NEWS

Monday, September 14, 2015

Check out the cub scouts Sep 19th 2-4 PM at King St Field

The Cub Scouts of Franklin, MA would like to invite any boys in 1st - 5th grades to come to our fall recruiting event.

When: Sept 19th 2pm-4pm
Where: King Street Park, Franklin (on/near the baseball field).

Check out the cub scouts Sep 19th 2-4 PM at King St Field
Check out the cub scouts Sep 19th 2-4 PM at King St Field

This is the fall outing for one of the packs so you will have an opportunity to see and participate in some of the fun activities with a live scouting themed entertainment.

Scouting is a fun activity based program which focuses on character building, citizenship training and physical fitness.

For more information, e-mail chair@franklinpack126.org


Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Reminder: Cub Scout registration - May 31

Friendly reminder!

Franklin Cub Scouts are holding a registration drive on Saturday, May 31st from 2-4pm on the Franklin Town Common, Main Street. 

Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts
Scouting is a fun way to foster friendships, life skills and build character. For more information, contact Chris at scoutbotchis@verizon.net






For additional information on Pack 17, you can visit their webpage
http://pack17franklinma.scoutlander.com/publicsite/unithome.aspx?UID=24129

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Franklin Cub Scouts - Registration - May 31


Franklin Cub Scouts are holding a registration drive on Saturday, May 31st from 2-4pm on the Franklin Town Common, Main Street. 

Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts
Scouting is a fun way to foster friendships, life skills and build character. For more information, contact Chris at scoutbotchis@verizon.net






For additional information on Pack 17, you can visit their webpage
http://pack17franklinma.scoutlander.com/publicsite/unithome.aspx?UID=24129

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Recycling Drive - May 3

I would like to let you all know that Kennedy Elementary School and Cub Scout Pack 126 will be having our annual Recycling drive this weekend. We are accepting recyclable glass bottles, aluminum cans and plastic soda bottles. 
NEW! We are accepting all gently worn, paired mens, womens and kids sneakers and shoes and sports cleats that are still reusable and re-wearable! 
Please no big winter boots, UGG boots, rubber boots, big fuzzy slippers, ice & roller skates, slippers, flipflops or moldy shoes or with holes/rips. Shoes must be wearable and in pairs. Get those pairs of shoes going! 
You can just pull through the drop off lane and we can help unload your recyclables. 
Please help spread the word. Share this on Facebook, Twitter, e-mail etc. .

Date: May 3rd
Time: 9am - noon
Location: Kennedy Elementary - 550 Pond Street

Ladybug rug at Kennedy School
Ladybug rug at Kennedy School

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Reminder: Pancake Breakfast - Dec 1


Saturday Dec. 1 from 8:00 - 11:00 AM

Elks Hall 1077 Pond St. Franklin

Pictures with Santa for $3

Themed raffle baskets $1 per ticket

All you can eat pancake breakfast $6 per person, children 2 and under and scouts in uniform are free.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Pack 126: Annual Pancake Breakfast


Saturday Dec. 1 from 8:00 - 11:00 AM

Elks Hall 1077 Pond St. Franklin

Pictures with Santa for $3

Themed raffle baskets $1 per ticket

All you can eat pancake breakfast $6 per person, children 2 and under and scouts in uniform are free.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Franklin cub scouts running registration event after tying up shoe drive loose ends


Franklin Packs to hold Spring Registration May 20th on the Town Common after a successful 5-week shoe drive.

Franklin Cub Scouts have Fun!

FRANKLIN, MA – May 15th, 2012 – This past Saturday marked the fifth and final weekend of the Franklin Cub Scouts’ shoe drive.  During this town-wide drive, the five Cub Scout packs in Franklin collected hundreds of used shoes that will be finding new homes and keeping our landfills a little less full.

“If I had to make a rough guess, I would say the packs collected at least 500 pairs of shoes,” said Chris Botchis, cubmaster of Pack 17.  “I believe we can call our 
community service project a success.  Our thanks go out to the Franklin community and to those volunteers who both manned the stations and spread the word to family and friends.”
 
On Sunday, May 20th, the five packs will be hosting a membership registration event on the Franklin Town Common from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  This week the packs are taking a final tally and will reveal the number of shoes collected during the event. The lucky boy who guesses the closest to the actual number of shoes collected will win a free registration to Cub Scouts for a year, a prize worth $60. Additionally the pack that’s collected the most shoes will win an ice cream social, courtesy of the other four packs.

“We will have a number of fun and interesting Scouting stations set up for the boys to sample,” said Botchis.  “One of the more popular events for Pack 17 is our annual Rocket Night that we hold each summer.  I think the parents are as excited as the Scouts to see the rockets take off, and it becomes a competition of who spots the parachute first.  We will be displaying some of the models that have been built, along with examples of the launching systems at the event on the Common.”

Kids will also be able to participate in a “Rain Gutter Regatta” that involves actual rain gutters filled with water on which the boys race small boats that they build themselves.  The event is one of many that Cub Scout packs across the country include in their annual programs.  The goal of the Regatta and other Cub Scout competitions, such as the famous Pinewood Derby, is to stress the Cub Scout motto of “Do Your Best.” While learning good sportsmanship, the competitions give the Scouts a chance to learn new building skills. At Sunday’s event, there will be both pre-made boat kits as well as some that kids will be able to build and race themselves.

Other events that day will include a compass course, a knot tying demonstration and an interactive animal tracks display.

“Our goal is to include a number of activities that touch upon the skills the boys will acquire and some events in which the boys will participate while in Cub Scouts,” Botchis said.

Boys currently in kindergarten through fourth grade will be able to sign up right at the event.  One important benefit of signing up on Sunday is that they will be able to start participating in all of the summertime activities that all five packs have planned right away, including marching in this year’s Memorial Day parade through downtown Franklin.

Like the other packs, Pack 17 already has a number of activities planned for the summer.  In addition to the parade, the Scouts will do their part during the Memorial Day weekend and join all the packs and Boy Scout troops in town to honor veterans by helping replace worn flags on veterans’ graves.  Later in the summer, Pack 17 will take part in a two-night sleepover at Cub World in Rhode Island.  Additional activities will include day hikes, the July 4th parade, a fishing derby and plans to see a Brockton Rox baseball game with a sleepover in the outfield.  Other events from throughout the past year include the Pinewood Derby, a sleepover on the USS Massachusetts and their annual holiday party in December.

Pack 17 is chartered by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 71 and is made up mostly of boys from the Helen Keller and Davis Thayer schools’ neighborhoods. The Pack meets one night each month from September through June to present awards earned the prior month, perform skits, and generally to have a great time together.

Of course, while having fun in Cub Scouts is an important aspect of the program, just as important is the goal of the Boy Scouts of America, which is to provide a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and develops personal fitness.  The Boy Scouts of America believes – and, through over a century of experience, knows – that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society. And the Cub Scout program strives to accomplish this in a safe environment for the boys.  Adult leaders are required to take a course specific to youth protection, and there are numerous resources and training courses available to leaders and parents alike.  These courses provide information on various topics including safe swimming, physical wellness, hiking and camping.

So in between church or brunch and your weekly yard work, this Sunday bring your sons down and get them started on the road to becoming courteous, trustworthy and kind young men.  Registration for new recruits is $60 per boy for more than 18 months worth of programs, and the fee includes a rank-specific handbook, neckerchief and neckerchief slide.  For those who cannot make the event, visit BeAScout.org today to register with your local pack.  The packs of Franklin hope to see you there.


Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Franklin Cub Scouts looking for shoes and a few good boys to have fun




Boy Scouts Maxwell McGuire and Liam McGuire from Troop 2 in Franklin 
If you’ve been at any of the local playing fields or the Town Common any of the last few Saturday afternoons, you’ve probably seen a few Cub Scouts – and lots and lots of shoes.  The five Cub Scout packs in Franklin, in conjunction with the charities Soles4Souls® and Rerun ShoesTM, have been running a charitable drive to collect gently worn shoes for impoverished and disaster-stricken people worldwide.  They are urging Franklin area residents to clean out their closets and donate their old shoes this Saturday, the last day of the drive.

“To tell the truth, we don’t even know how many pairs of shoes we’ve collected so far,” said Ed Milham, cubmaster of Pack 29.  “Thanks to the Franklin area community, as well as the efforts of many dedicated volunteers from our Cub Scouting families, the collection effort has been so successful that there’s been little we could do to keep count!”  The packs will be getting an accurate count after this Saturday’s final day of the shoe drive, though, because the pack that’s collected the most shoes will win an ice cream social, courtesy of the other four packs.

Another reason they’ll need that count is that the five packs are collaborating on a membership registration event on the Franklin Town Common on Sunday, May 20th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and the newly-registered boy who guesses the closest to the actual number of shoes collected will win a free membership in Cub Scouts for his first year.  The packs plan an afternoon of fun activities that show off some of the things boys can learn and do in Cub Scouts.  Kids can participate in a “Rain Gutter Regatta,” a compass course, a knot tying demonstration, an interactive animal tracks display and a model rocketry activity.  Boys currently in kindergarten through fourth grade will be able to sign up right at the event, and start participating in the packs’ summer activities right away. Of course, if they can’t wait one more week, the boys can sign up online today at BeAScout.org.

“We’ve been really excited about the community getting to see our boys participating in a public service activity like the shoe drive,” added Milham. “It's activities like this that help the boys learn to be responsible members of their community, a concept that is central to Scouting. Last month, Pack 29 participated in the Franklin Earth Day activities, as we do each year.  And of course, there’s the nationwide ‘Scouting for Food’ drive every November.  One of the core values of Scouting that the boys learn is to ‘do a good turn daily,’ to help other people without thought of recompense or reward.”

Pack 29 is chartered by the Franklin United Methodist Church, and is made up mostly of boys from the Oak Street School neighborhood.  The pack meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Franklin VFW post on Pond Street.

“The best thing about Scouting is that the boys learn about a huge variety of subjects, without really feeling like they’re learning,” Milham continued, “They’re self-motivated to learn.  And it’s not just the hiking and camping and other such things that people associate with Scouting; it’s history, civics, science, the arts, sports, the whole gamut of what makes up a well-rounded individual.”

And there is no shortage of fun activities for the boys, as well.  In recent months, Pack 29 has gone hiking in the Blue Hills Reservation, gone to see the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Providence Bruins, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and sent boys to the Seven Rivers District Pinewood Derby at Bass Pro Shops at Patriot Place.  In the near future, you’ll see them marching in parades and replacing flags on veterans’ graves.  They also plan a summer of hiking, camping and fishing, as well as a trip to the Boston Harbor Islands, a visit to Battleship Cove in Fall River, and a sleepover at McCoy Stadium after a PawSox game.

Meanwhile, the shoe drive continues for one more week.  This Saturday, May 12th, Franklin area residents can bring their used but still usable shoes to any of the following locations between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. (with one exception, as noted):

  • Fletcher Field on Peck Street
  • Dacey Community Fields on Lincoln Street (from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • King Street Memorial Park on King Street
  • Beaver Pond on Beaver Street
  • Town Common across from St. Mary’s Church

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Cub Scouts to Franklin Residents: If the Shoe Doesn't Fit, Donate It!


In the third week of the Franklin Cub Scout shoe drive, Franklin residents stepped it up and donated scores of pairs to help those in need of good footwear. Combined with the previous two weeks worth of donations, the Scouts have collected approximately 300 pairs of gently worn shoes to benefit two shoe charities: Souls4Souls® and Rerun Shoes. With two weekends of collections left, the Cub Scouts continue to encourage everyone to find those forgotten or underutilized shoes and contribute them to those affected by impoverishment or disaster.

"With spring cleaning happening all across town, we know that there will be many terrific pairs of shoes uncovered that, in other parts of world, can be put to good use protecting people’s feet," said Gregg Klawson, cubmaster of Pack 99 in Franklin. "We are very grateful for the support and encouragement families in Franklin have shown us through their donations and kind words. And we are thankful that our Scouts and their families have donated so much time to helping the greater community."

Franklin, MA: Pack 99 collecting shoes


As with the cubmasters of the four other Cub Scout packs in Franklin, Mr. Klawson realizes that community is an important concept to teach the future leaders of America. In Cub Scouting, Scouts and their families have fun and adventure in a program that builds character and instills values. Cub Scouting embraces the values of citizenship, compassion, cooperation, courage, faith, health and fitness, honesty, perseverance, positive attitude, resourcefulness, respect, and responsibility. These values come to boys in all parts of the Cub Scout program, all while they're having a great time with their friends and families.

Cub Scout Pack 99 is no stranger to combining fun with building character. Like the other packs, the pack has helped those in need many times. Whether it be through the annual Scouting for Food Drive, a national drive sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America, or helping the Knights of Columbus collect needed funds as part of their annual Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities, more commonly known as the “Tootsie Roll Drive,” the Cub Scouts of Pack 99 have assisted.

Cub Scout Pack 99 is chartered locally by the Franklin Knights of Columbus, Council 1847, and the pack welcomes boys from all parts of town. However, Pack 99 consists mostly of students who attend Jefferson Elementary School or are home schooled in the surrounding neighborhoods. They’re boys whose parents want them to realize their full potential and become the best young men they can be, and they’re boys who are given the opportunity to do this while having fun in a safe environment. Some of Pack 99's recent adventures include attending P-Bruins and Harlem Globetrotter games; the annual Pinewood Derby; overnight camping and a campfire at King Street Memorial Park; and marching in the town’s annual Memorial Day parade. Like other packs, Cub Scout Pack 99 also participates in regular hiking activities, and so much more.

“When you sign your son up for Cub Scouting, you're signing him up for much more than an after-school activity,” added Mr. Klawson. “Whether it's camping for the first time or climbing your first indoor rock wall, your son will take part in activities that are fun, but also build character and start him on a path to success. While there are lots of cool badges to earn, the experiences had along the way are the true rewards.”

Of course the many experiences couldn’t occur without Scouts and their families, old and especially new, and that’s why the Franklin Cub Scouts are holding an open registration event this month. The Cub Scouts welcome all boys currently in kindergarten through fourth grade to join a pack on the Franklin Town Common on Saturday, May 20th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be some typical Scout activities for the boys to sample while parents can find out more information and register their boys on the spot to become part of a fantastic group of kids doing incredible things. For those that prefer to become part of the fun immediately, visit BeAScout.org today to register with your local pack.

Meanwhile, the shoe drive continues. Please clean out those closets, donate those shoes and join the fun! All five packs from across Franklin will be out again collecting shoes at the following locations from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (with one exception noted below) this Saturday, May 5th, and next Saturday, May 12th:
  • Dacey Community Fields on Lincoln Street (from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • King Street Memorial Park on King Street
  • Fletcher Field on Peck Street
  • Beaver Pond on Beaver Street
  • Town Common across from St. Mary’s Church