10th Annual FBRTC Virtual Race – 5K run or walk 2021 May 22 - May 31

Hello all!

The month of May is here which means our virtual 5k is just around the corner! Attached in this email is all the information you need to register for the event. Follow the link to sign up and get your free neck gaiter. 

Also please forward this to all your friends and family to sign up as well! You can walk or run from anywhere! We will mail the neck gaiter to anyone outside the area so forward it to Aunt Sally in Florida or Uncle George in California! We have a limited number of gaiters so don't be left out! 

Help us to make this a successful fundraiser for the SNETT!

Thanks so much for your support!

Sue Rheaume 
FBRTC Race committee 

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10th Annual FBRTC Virtual Race – 5K run or walk 2021 May 22 - May 31

Greetings!!

Registration is now open for the 10th Annual FBRTC 5K Run or Walk.  

Participants can run (or walk) ANY 5k course they choose (trail or road). But there will be some directions on the SNETT trail from the Grove St trailhead as to start/turn-around/finish locations for those that want to run this on the SNETT trail  (which is the beneficiary of the race) during the time period when the race is "open" (May 22-31).

Here are the details: 

• Entry Fee:  Runners $20, Walkers $15
• There will be a WALKER division (no timed results or awards)
• Race divisions will be Male Open (49 and under), Female Open (49 and under),
• Male Senior (50+) and Female Senior (50+)
• Each Male and Female division winner will receive a gift certificate from 67 Degrees Brewing (158 Grove St, Franklin)
• Race give-aways (guaranteed for participants who register by April 30, and to all others as availability allows) will be neck gaiter/buff which will be distributed from 67 Degrees during the race "open" period (May 22-31) during their regular hours. See the web site: www.67degreesbrewing.com
• Additional Info Available at www.tri-valleyfrontrunners.com

More Info: 

This will be a VIRTUAL 5k Race. The "date" of the race will be Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2021, but participants can submit results of runs from anytime between Saturday, May 22 until the end of the day on May 31 (when registration will also close)

We look forward to you joining us at 67 Degrees Brewing and on the Roads or Trails!  

Thank you,

Mark Capparella 

FBRTC 5K Race Director

mark_capparella@waters.com

FM #522 - Doug MacPherson - HMEA - 04/06/21 (audio)

FM #522 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 522 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Doug MacPherson, Vice-President of Development and Public Relations for Horace Mann Education Association (HMEA). We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Doug and I talked about the preparation for the HMEA’s IncredABLE 5K scheduled for May 23, 2021. In this pandemic period, the road race, community walk, and family fun field day has been converted to a virtual event. Virtual? Yes, we talk about how you can run your 5K on a certified 5K course and send your results to HMEA to count.

Our conversation includes the other elements of fund raising by HMEA event leading up to May 23. Links to the fund raising activities are included in the show notes.

The recording runs about 23 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Doug. Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6c76ef69-8533-4943-9a15-c70179f3aa02

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Visit HMEA online IncredABLE Day May 23 ->  https://www.hmea.org/incredable-day/ 

• Video and photo contests ->   https://www.hmea.org/contests/
• Virtual trivia  https://www.hmea.org/smarty-pants2/   or Virtual bingo  https://www.hmea.org/bingo/ 
• 50/50 Raffle ->  https://www.hmea.org/50-50-raffle/
• Stroll down memory lane May 16 -> https://www.hmea.org/anniversary-video/

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit   Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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FM #522 - Doug MacPherson - HMEA - 04/06/21 (audio)

10th Annual FBRTC Virtual Race – 5K run or walk 2021 -> May 22-31

Have you registered for our 10th Annual (this year virtual) 5K Run/Walk? It's our biggest fundraiser of the year and we would love your support. Click below for all the details. 

You can walk/run anywhere, you don't need to live locally or in MA! 

Thank you!

Register here => https://www.active.com/running/distance-running-races/10th-annual-fbrtc-virtual-race-5k-run-or-walk-2021

Rail Trail Event page =>

https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/event/10th-annual-fbrtc-virtual-race-5k-run-or-walk-2021/

Follow the event on Facebook => 

https://www.facebook.com/185258844899495/posts/3867986569960019/

10th Annual FBRTC Virtual Race – 5K run or walk 2021 -> May 22-31

WOW, 20 incredABLE Years! Help HMEA raise some funds for their cause!

We are celebrating the 20th Anniversary incredABLE Day and there are so many ways to get involved – contests, challenges, raffles, virtual trivia and bingo, and more!

Click one of the buttons below to start your incredABLE journey!

 

Find all the buttons on one page

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/WOW--20-incredABLE-Years-.html?soid=1114254466392&aid=aXXjDrC4mwk

 

 

or visit  https://www.hmea.org/incredable-day/

 

WOW, 20 incredABLE Years! Help HMEA raise some funds for their cause!

 

Virtual Franklin Turkey Trot - TODAY or anytime

Get ready to burn off those Thanksgiving calories before dinner AND give to the Franklin Food Pantry (https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/).

This year the Franklin Food Pantry is holding its 9th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot 5K as a virtual race. The turkey trot will still officially run on Thanksgiving morning, November 26th, but you can run or walk your own personal 5K when it is most convenient for you. Once you have finished the race, you can post a picture on social media sharing that you completed your run and use the hashtag #turkeytrot2020. 

To register, go to http://www.franklinturkeytrot.org!

All proceeds from this event go directly to the Franklin Food Pantry to provide quality healthy food to hungry families in our local community. In 2019, the over 1000 entrants, donors and sponsors raised almost $21,000! 

We hope you will still join us and register to support this great cause!

-- 
Krystal Whitmore
Race Director
www.franklinturkeytrot.org 

Note: Franklin Matters is proud to sponsor this fund raising effort for the Franklin Food Pantry.

 

Virtual Franklin Turkey Trot - TODAY or anytime

“This year, more than ever, we have seen the importance of the Food Pantry to our Franklin Community"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The Franklin Food Pantry recently announced that the annual Franklin Turkey Trot will still happen in 2020, but will occur with a few changes to keep runners safe and provide help to pantry neighbors.

While the turkey trot will still officially run on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26, each runner can run or walk their own personal 5-kilometer course when it is most convenient and can map out their favorite course anywhere throughout town. Once runners have finished the race, they can post a picture on social media sharing that they completed their run and their time while tagging the Franklin Food Pantry and using the hashtag #turkeytrot2020.

The registration fee of $25 goes directly to the Franklin Food Pantry, keeping donations local to help feed those in need, and participants can register at franklinturkeytrot.org.

The Franklin Food Pantry will not be able to accept food donations in lieu of the fee. The first 100 registrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Runners can also purchase a T-shirt directly from the registration page."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20201019/franklin-5k-turkey-trot-still-in-offing?rssfeed=true

 

2019 Turkey Trot Runners

 

 

Virtual Franklin Turkey Trot - Nov 26 or anytime

Get ready to burn off those Thanksgiving calories before dinner AND give to the Franklin Food Pantry.

This year the Franklin Food Pantry is holding its 9th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot 5K as a virtual race. The turkey trot will still officially run on Thanksgiving morning, November 26th, but you can run or walk your own personal 5K when it is most convenient for you. Once you have finished the race, you can post a picture on social media sharing that you completed your run and use the hashtag #turkeytrot2020. 

To register, go to http://www.franklinturkeytrot.org! Free shirts will be given to the first 100 to register.

All proceeds from this event go directly to the Franklin Food Pantry to provide quality healthy food to hungry families in our local community. In 2019, the over 1000 entrants, donors and sponsors raised almost $21,000! 

We hope you will still join us and register to support this great cause!

-- 
Krystal Whitmore
Race Director
www.franklinturkeytrot.org 

Note: Franklin Matters is proud to sponsor this fund raising effort for the Franklin Food Pantry.

2019 Turkey Trot Runners

Sunday, May 17 is HMEA's Virtual incredABLE 5K

5K Virtual Race

The winners of last year's incredABLE 5K will complete the race course this year in a LIVE BROADCAST EVENT!

Everyone is invited to tune in and cheer on the runners as they do something incredABLE!

Watch the LIVE BROADCAST at https://www.hmea.org/incredable-5k/

or   https://www.facebook.com/HMEAInc/  

RSVP on Facebook,  Invite family and friends to join you in the day's virtual events!


Sunday, May 17 at 11:00 AM

• Opening Ceremonies
• Announcement of Contest Winners
• Live Raffle Drawings
• Special Thanks
• Note: You may need to refresh your browser to see us go LIVE!

Watch the LIVE BROADCAST at  https://www.hmea.org/incredable-5k/
or   https://www.facebook.com/HMEAInc/

Sunday, May 17 is HMEA's Virtual incredABLE 5K

FM #268 Doug MacPherson HMEA Virtual IncredABLE 5K 5/17/20 (audio)

FM #268 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 268 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Doug MacPherson, Vice-President of Development and Public Relations for Horace Mann Education Association (HMEA). We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Doug and I talked about the preparation for the HMEA’s Virtual IncredABLE 5K scheduled for May 17, 2020. Alas, in this pandemic period, the road race, community walk, and family fun field day has been converted to a virtual event. Virtual? Yes, we talk about how you can run your 5K on a certified 5K course and send your results to HEMA for them to count.

Our conversation also covers how HMEA is adjusting to their delivery of service from in person to zoom and other virtual meetings.

Fund raising will continue beyond the virtual event on May 17, The fiscal year for HMEA ends on June 30, so there will be additional opportunities to participate in a virtual event with HMEA.

The recording runs about 18 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Doug https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HXzpzTf7



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For all the information on the Virtual IncredABLE 5K  https://www.hmea.org/incredable-5k/


We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

FM #268 Doug MacPherson HMEA Virtual IncredABLE 5K 5/17/20 (audio)

HMEA IncredABLE 5K - Time is Running Out!

Do Something incredABLE TODAY!

Having trouble viewing? Open as a webpage. Hurry, Time is Running Out! Do something incredABLE TODAY! GET TICKETS Jukebox Virtual Bingo May 15th @ 7 PM online $15 per player https://www.hmea.org/jukebox-bingo/ Photo Contest 1 vote = $1 donation ENTER OR VOTE ENTER OR VOTE Video Contest 1 vote = $1 donation Hurry, contests end at midnight May 15th!!  https://www.hmea.org/incredable-contests/ REGISTER Virtual Community Walk $10 per person Registration closes at midnight May 14th!! Dream Raffle $5 for a book of 6 tickets Quik Pik 50/50 $25 per ticket GET TICKETS Hurry, tickets sales end at noon May 16th!!  https://www.hmea.org/incredable-raffles/ VIEW AUCTION Virtual Auction May 10 - May 24th one week vacation, electronics, concert tickets, and more! Do Something incredABLE TODAY!  https://www.hmea.org/incredable-5k/ Get Involved   ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Franklin Matters Radio Schedule for this week (4/22-24)

To listen, tune the radio dial to 102.9 or via a browser on a desktop, notebook or mobile device, go to wfpr.fm

Wednesday, Apr 22 - 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 8:00 PM

• Town Administrator Jamie Hellen - “Talk Franklin” (recorded 4/17/20)

Thursday: Apr 23 - 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM

• Franklin Public Library Staff discuss virtual services (recorded 4/14/20)

Friday, April 24 - 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 8:00 PM

• Sgt Brian Johnson, Franklin Police - COVID-19 response 
• Doug McPherson, HMEA Virtual 5K

These episodes are also available via the Franklin Matters podcast which you can find on iTunes, Google Podcast or many other podcast apps.

Franklin Matters Radio Schedule for this week (4/22-24)