What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, June 27, 2026 ???

Saturday, June 27

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00pm Revolutionaries in White: A Look Across Three Centuries of Bridal Fashion (Franklin Historical Museum)

12:00pm Celebrate with Pride (Franklin Town Common)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

For additional details on Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

*** NO  Town Meetings today ***

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Celebrating with Pride with “Glasses That Glitter”

Celebrating with Pride with “Glasses That Glitter” 

Creative Corner Art Studio local artists Celebrating with Pride in Franklin.

Come pick out one of her beautiful “Glasses That Glitter” creations for just $20 each! ♥️

Support local art, Lori Nicholson, celebrate creativity, and find a unique piece to brighten your home or give as a thoughtful gift.

Only $20 each — stop by and choose your favorite!

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Celebrate with Pride T-shirts available for sale

Celebrate with Pride is funded in part by the

Franklin Cultural Council.

Check out the campaign Celebrate with Pride 2026 T-shirt Fundraiser on Givebutter! https://givebutter.com/celebrate-with-pride-2026-t-shirt-fundraiser-f5kuuz

Call for Volunteers to help the 2026 Celebrate With Pride!

Call for Volunteers to help the 2026 Celebrate With Pride!

Via the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance

"We are looking for some set-up and break-down assistance, volunteers for the check-in table, craft tables, and lawn games, along with runners. 

This is the sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DACA82FA1FCCE9-62955030-celebrate?useFullSite=true# 

Celebrate With Pride is a family-friendly event featuring live music, food, crafts, vendors, and nonprofit resource tables. 

Celebrate With Pride is June 27th from 12-4 on the Franklin Town Common with a rain date of June 28th."

Set your calendar for the Town of Franklin Pride Flag Raising on Sunday, May 31

Town of Franklin Pride Flag Raising on Sunday, May 31

"Set your calendar for the Town of Franklin Pride Flag Raising on Sunday, May 31 at 1:00 PM.

Come join us as we ring in pride in Franklin!"

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Reminder "Celebrate With Pride" is scheduled for Saturday, June 27 on the Franklin Town Common from noon to 4 PM. Listen to the recording talking about the event - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1737-5th-annual-celebrate-with-pride-04-27-26/

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, May 8, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events 

• This hour shares  Talking about "Celebrate with Pride" ->    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/05/fm-1737-this-is-franklin-matters-radio.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews  Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

FM #1737 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1737 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Rion James and Evelyn Rossing to talk about the 5th Annual Franklin Celebrate With Pride. We had our discussion in person at the Franklin TV Studio on Monday, April 27, 2026.

 

We talk about 

• Celebrate With Pride - Saturday, June 27 from noon to 4

• Rain date, Sunday, June 28, same time frame

• Vendor, non-profit table and volunteer sign up open now

• Some of the highlights of those confirmed

• T-shirts to be available at the Strawberry Stroll 

The recording runs about 13 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1737-5th-annual-celebrate-with-pride-04-27-26/

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Main website: https://franklinlgbtqalliance.com

Celebrate with Pride: https://franklinlgbtqalliance.com/pride-2026

Volunteer signup: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C084DACA82FA1FCCE9-62955030-celebrate

Exhibitor signup: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvBVtBF2ZZtXP9LVDkTFeey91ZJplACUadlwZWqKynqQGc6g/viewform

Questions: franklincwp@gmail.com 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

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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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Sign-up for Celebrate With Pride on June 27th!

2026 Celebrate With Pride! Celebrate With Pride will be on June 27th from 12-4 on the Franklin Town Common!! (with a rain date of June 28th)   Vendors or nonprofits looking to have a booth, please click HERE to use our exhibitor sign-up!   Folks looking to volunteer, please click HERE to sign up!    Please help us spread the word about Franklin Celebrate With Pride and we look forward to welcoming you to the common soon!    Any questions please email franklincwp@gmail.com or visit our website at franklinlgbtqalliance.com/pride-2026 Want to donate to the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance to support the 5th annual Celebrate With Pride? Click HERE to find our Givebutter! If you are not on our email list, sign up to receive future emails with this form.  View this email in your browser

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance: Join us March 5 at 6:30 PM

We are meeting at Franklin TV

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance In this newsletter we include an invitation to our next meeting and community events, including our next book club discussion, and include more opportunities to get involved.   Want more information or need to contact us? Visit our website here! You Are Invited To Our March Monthly Meeting!   When: March 5th  at 6:30pm   What: Join us for some origami making! (no experience needed, just come and join us for some crafting and conversation)  Where: 23 Hutchinson Street in Franklin Fundraiser Update! Thank you to everyone who supported our Pride and Popcorn and Bake Sale fundraisers! We are so appreciative of all the generous donations we received that will go towards putting on Celebrate With Pride this year. We also hope everyone enjoys their yummy popcorn and baked goods :)  FLA Events Announcing...    2025 Celebrate With Pride will be on June 27th from 12-4 on the Franklin Town Common!! (with a rain date of June 28th)    If you are a vendor, nonprofit, or food vendor looking to have a booth, please click HERE to use our exhibitor sign-up!   If you are interested in performing please email us at franklincwp@gmail.com    If you are looking to volunteer, we will be sending out volunteer sign-up forms when it gets closer to the event!   Please help us spread the word about 2025 Franklin Celebrate With Pride and we look forward to welcoming you to the common soon!  Any questions please email franklincwp@gmail.com If you are not on our email list, sign up to receive future emails with this form.  Note this newsletter was shortened for publication here. To view the full set of content, please visit this link ->  View this email in your browser

Celebrate with Pride vendor and info booth sign up - June 27, 2027

Celebrate with Pride vendor and
info booth sign up - June 27, 2027

Calling all vendors, food trucks, exhibitors, nonprofits and artisans! We are looking for folks to come to Celebrate With Pride on June 27, 2026. 

Here is a link to sign up if interested: please note there are separate links on it for food vendors! 

Prices go up next month so sign up now and get the early bird special! 

We can’t wait to see you all and celebrate together 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvBVtBF2ZZtXP9LVDkTFeey91ZJplACUadlwZWqKynqQGc6g/viewform?

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