Coinciding with the first day of Early Voting in Massachusetts, two Franklin based organizations are co-hosting an informative and fun event on the town common featuring music, singing, games, refreshments, and stories. Halloween Costumes welcome!
Our major goal is to get people to vote in the upcoming mid-term election. This is traditionally an election time where people tend to discount and not bother to vote. We want to get people enthused about voting and to recognize that their vote does matter. To that end we will have stations set up that will help new voters register to vote, and registered voters to double check that they are listed as active and that their names and addresses” are correct.
Activities geared toward children will include a walk-through story board set about voting; mock voting booths and ballot; lawn games; a coloring station; and a temporary tattoo station with patriotic and Halloween tats, and a button making station. Adults are welcome as well.
Walking through the grounds visitors will be able to view large posters of the official ballot for Franklin and surrounding towns along with the ballot questions. There will also be Displays relative to the history of our democracy and of voting rights.
Appearing on the Gazebo Stage will be local music legend Dave Herlihy performing his newest release “Good Trouble;” sing-along enthusiast Janet Water leading us with new songs and old favorites; and a small array of speakers with messages from the Past, Present & Future.
Keep your eyes peeled for the appearance of various historic characters. There are rumors that Abe Lincoln, Ben, Franklin, Susan B Anthony, and a few Suffragettes may be visiting then.
For a break head over to the Chill Zone’s ice cream truck and get yourself a dairy treat, pastry, soft drink, or even a pup cup for your four-legged friend.
Host booths will have information on their upcoming activities along with opportunities for you to help Get Out the Vote!
Don your costume, grab a few companions of any age, and head to the Franklin Town Common Saturday October 17th from Noon to 2 PM for entertainment and information!
Hosted by Committee to Protect Our Democracy & Franklin Democratic Town Committee
For additional Information email: CPOD.Events@gmail.com
