Franklin Farmers Market accepts SNAP benefits

"We are delighted to share that The Franklin Farmer's Market now accepts SNAP benefits! We are excited that the Franklin Community is working together to help combat food insecurity and provide our neighbors with healthy fruits and vegetables.

Visit the Franklin Farmer's Market on Fridays from June 3 - October 29 from 2 - 6 PM (except for 4th of July weekend).

Thank you to Dean Bank for sponsoring a match program." 

Updated:  "Thank you for everyone's patience with our SNAP equipment not working this past Friday. The issue has been resolved and we are excited to get the program up and running! "

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CegVeHqsEQV/ 

Franklin Farmers Market accepts SNAP benefits

Franklin Cultural District - ArtWALK & Strawberry Stroll (through June 15) #artshappenhere

The Franklin Cultural District outlook for events through June 15 continue the theme of #ArtsHappeningHere. The Downtown Partnership's Strawberry Stroll and the Cultural District's ArtWalk fill the weekend with a variety of events in and around downtown and District as shown in the listing below.

Thursday, June 9

7:00pm - ArtWALK: Adult Paint Night (Expressions Enrichment - registration required) Register -> https://www.expressions-enrichment.com/services/p/paintnight

7:00pm - FHS Theatre II presents: The Chronicles of Jane Book 7  (free)

Friday, June 10 

Downtown StoryWalk!

2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common) https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/

4:00pm - ArtWALK: Franklin Art Association Gallery (Escape Into Fiction)

4:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

4:00pm - ArtWALK: Franklin Library StoryWalk, "Show the World!" (Main Street store windows)

4:00pm - Strawberry Stroll presented by Franklin Downtown Partnership (downtown Franklin)

4:00pm - Dom DeBaggis performs (Birchwood Bakery patio)

4:00pm - Smokey the Bear & 1949 ladder truck (downtown fire station)

4:30pm - 'Dancing on Dean' featuring Scott Brown and the Diplomats (corner Dean/Main Sts)

6:00pm - ArtWALK: FDP Ladybug Trail unveiled (dancing stage)

6:15pm - Heath Nesbitt performs (Birchwood Bakery patio)

7:00pm - The One Act Play That Goes Wrong (Franklin High School - ticketed event) https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/franklin-high-school-theatre-company/the-one-act-play-that-goes-wrong-31270

7:30pm - ArtWALK: FPAC presents "Sweeney Todd"  (THE BLACK BOX - ticketed event) https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1570

Saturday, June 11 

Downtown StoryWalk!

9:30am - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation (St. Mary Church, lower level)

10:00am – Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am - ArtWALK: Josh Funk and Kelly Light, story time and art (Escape Into Fiction)

10:30am - ArtWALK: LiveARTS performs (Historical Museum)

1:00pm - ArtWALK: Ammaya Dance and Drum (Town Common)

1:00pm - ArtWALK: Kids Painting Class (Expressions Enrichment - registration required)

2:00pm - The One Act Play That Goes Wrong (Franklin High School - ticketed event) https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/franklin-high-school-theatre-company/the-one-act-play-that-goes-wrong-31270

3:00pm - BANG BOOM BURN: Explosive True Crime Gun, Bombing, and Arson Cases from a Federal Agent’s Career with Author Wayne Miller (Franklin Library)

7:30pm – ArtWALK: FPAC presents "Sweeney Todd"  (THE BLACK BOX  ticketed event) https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1570

Sunday, June 12 

Downtown StoryWalk!

10:00am - HMEA's incredABLE Day 2022 (King St Memorial Field) https://www.hmea.org/incredABLEday/

12:00pm - Disc Golf Tournament (Dacey Field)

1:00pm – Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm - ArtWALK: 150 Year History of the Franklin Fire Department (Historical Museum)

2:00pm - ArtWALK: FPAC presents "Sweeney Todd" (THE BLACK BOX  ticketed event) https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1570

2:00pm - ArtWALK: local authors books for sale  (Escape Into Fiction)

3:00pm - LiveARTS String Quartet Concert (FUSF, 262 Chestnut St - ticketed event) https://www.liveartsma.org/events/livearts-string-quartet-2

5:00pm - Care for Ukraine (Town Common)

Tuesday, June 14

7:00pm - Herb Gardening with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens (Franklin Library)

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

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

The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Franklin Cultural District: #Artshappenhere

Franklin's Event Outlook: June 3, 2022 to June 9, 2022

The Class of 2022 graduates today, celebrates with their All Night Party and begins their post high school life tomorrow. Graduation will be broadcast via Franklin TV to cable and to YouTube (https://tinyurl.com/FranklinMATV) at 7 PM.

The Farmers Market opens their season today on the Town Common. A full list of vendors some rotate through, some make a regular appearance. Stay tuned to the calendar for Concerts on the Common and Movie Nights in conjunction with some of the Farmers Markets.

The Lions Club hosts the Dog Project on the Town Common on Saturday. And a hint of the big weekend coming June 10-11-12 is seen with Thursday's ArtWALK event at Expressions Enrichment. 

Friday, June 3
2:00pm - Farmers Market
7:00pm - FHS Graduation
10:00pm - All Night Party

Saturday, June 4
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
12:00pm - The Dog Project

Sunday, June 5
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)

Thursday, June 9
7:00pm - ArtWALK: Adult Paint Night 

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

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

The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

Franklin Farmers Market opens Friday, June 3

The Franklin Farmers Market opens June 3, and is scheduled to operate every Friday through October (except for the July 4th weekend). Hours are scheduled for 2 to 6 PM. 

The Farmers Market brings community together to buy local and support small businesses. The Library will have activities for children. Coordination with the Recreation department will bring "Concerts on the Common", movie nights, and visits from food trucks.

When and where is all this goodness happening? Fridays on the Town Common!

• For more information on the vendor schedule please visit ->   https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/vendors
• The event schedule can be found ->    https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/events
• Follow the Farmers Market Instagram account for updates ->   https://www.instagram.com/franklinfarmersmarketma/

Franklin Farmers Market opens Friday, June 3

The Franklin Farmers Market is a place to grow your nonprofit awareness. Apply now for a table this summer!

 Via the Franklin Farmers Market:

"Did you know we have a table available for FREE to any non-profits in the area?

That’s right, our Community Table is the perfect place to spread your mission to the local community and make connections!

Head to the link in our bio to apply for your spot today!"

Link =>  https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/2022-community-table 

Follow the Farmers Market on Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/franklinfarmersmarketma/

Did you that the Franklin Farmers Market is a place to grow your nonprofit awareness?

Multiple FCC grants to catch up with: Farmers Market, Cultural District, Empty Bowls, and Girls Scouts

Catching up to some of the earlier Franklin Cultural Council grant awards

First up! We're so excited to be funding MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT for the Franklin Farmer's Market again this season! https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFarmersMarketMA

https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/posts/264940412418740

"We’re happy to announce that the Franklin Cultural DISTRICT has been awarded a grant to support the 2nd annual “ARTwalk” celebration this summer!

Last June this was an incredible 3-day event that featured visual arts, live performances and creative events all over the town. It’s a don’t-miss event this June!"

https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/posts/264940412418740 

 

"We’re happy to announce that the Franklin High School's "EMPTY BOWLS" club has been awarded a grant to support their work to fight hunger.

Under the tireless tutelage of art teacher Brenna Johnson, Empty Bowls participates in an international grassroots effort to fight hunger. Brenna assists students in making hundreds of ceramic bowls each year. The students give away bowls at each year's fundraiser as a reminder that "somewhere, someone's bowl is empty".

https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/posts/265417575704357

 

"We happy to share that the Franklin Girl Scouts have been awarded a grant for their program "Outdoor Art Explorer". Franklin Girl Scouts will take a guided tour through deCordova Sculpture Park in Lincoln, Ma to learn about outdoor art. The group will later develop an outdoor art piece and have it placed in the Franklin Sculpture Park. Congrats   to the Franklin Girl Scouts!"

https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/posts/267262658853182

Multiple FCC grants to catch up with: Farmers Market, Cultural District, Empty Bowls, and Girls Scouts

Framers Market closes out season with a BIG Thank You!

"Our 2021 Franklin Farmers Market Season officially came to a close this past Friday & we want to give a BIG thank you to all of the amazing vendors we were lucky enough to have!

You all are incredibly amazing & hard-working individuals and we hope to welcome all of you back next year for an even bigger and better Farmers Market season!

Thank you also to the customers and community who came out every week to support the awesome vendors. The vendors wouldn't keep coming back if it wasn't for you.

Finally, thank you to community organizations as well for all the collaborations this season @masscultural @franklinculturalcouncil02038 @franklinpubliclibrary  @hockomockymca  @FrAgComMa @franklinmapolice @deanbankma and @franklin_recreation 

See you in 2022 all!"

 

Shared from Facebook ->   https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFarmersMarketMA/posts/4730711370322143

Framers Market closes out season with a BIG Thank You!

Franklin's Event Outlook: Sep 24 - Sep 30, 2021

A rainy forecast currently for Friday, Saturday - we'll see how it plays out for the outdoor schedule of events. Farmers Market today, Friends of the Poor Walk and a bottle/can drive Saturday morning. The "townwide curbside" event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Seems to be sunshine for Sunday when the 4th Annual Car Show drives into the Dean parking lot.

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

 

Friday, September 24
2:00pm - Farmers Market
3:30pm - Kids craft activity by Library Youth Services

Saturday, September 25
Townwide -curbside event
8:00am - FHS Hockey Bottle & Can | Food Pantry Drive!
9:00am - St Vincent dePaul - Friends of the Poor Walk/Run
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
8:00pm - Beth Leavel: It's not about me

Sunday, September 26
Townwide -curbside event
10:00am - 4th Annual Car Show
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

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

The School district meeting calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

Franklin Farmers Market announces kids sing-along band to appear Friday, Sep 24

We are excited to have The Stacey Peasley Band with us on Friday for a kids sing-along.  

There will be 2 shows, starting at 3:15 and 4:15 PM.  

Sponsored by S&L Therapy

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFarmersMarketMA/posts/4599872623406019

Farmers Market announces kids sing-along band to appear Friday, Sep 24

Franklin Garden Club to Sell Flowers at Farmers Market - Sep 24

The Franklin Garden Club will sell real and artificial fall arrangements at the Friday, September 24, Franklin Farmers Market from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 

Small succulents will also be sold in painted pots.  The arrangements, made by Garden Club members, will be in containers reflecting traditional fall colors of bronze, gold, orange and black and will be reasonably priced from $5 - $10.  

It is a great opportunity to purchase flowers for yourself or to give as gifts to others.  Proceeds from the sale will benefit Garden Club activities that include planting and caring for the Town Common Garden and urns at the Franklin Library, as well as sponsoring the pine tree sapling program and an annual scholarship. 

Franklin Garden Club to Sell Flowers at Farmers Market - Sep 24

Franklin's Event Outlook: Sep 17 - Sep 23, 2021

Friday and the Farmers Market comes around again. Jamie Barrett shares his music in a performance at the Market today. Cobi Frongillo and the DPW are also scheduled to be there today to talk about "Complete Streets". In addition to the kids activities provided by the Library, there is also the Book and Bag sale this weekend. On Saturday morning, get rid of stuff with the recycling and energy drive at Beaver Pond.

Friday, September 17
1:00pm - Book Sale
2:00pm - Farmers Market
3:30pm - Kids craft activity by Library Youth Services

Saturday, September 18
9:00am - Book Sale
9:00am - Recycling and energy drive
9:30am - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - Bag Sale

Sunday, September 19
1:00pm - TBB: Rock'n Lobster Roll (fund raiser)
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free) 

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

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

The School district meeting calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

Farmers market: Kitchen Sink Quintet plays in background for zucchini races - Sep 10

"We are excited to have the Kitchen Sink Quintet join us again this Friday. They will be performing from 4-6 PM in the Gazebo. "

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/533086900084632/posts/4558620137531268/

Additional info on the races and rules can be found ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/08/zucchini-races-return-to-farmers-market.html

Farmers market: Kitchen Sink Quintet plays in background for zucchini races - Sep 10

Franklin's Event Outlook: Sep 3 - Sep 9, 2021

"I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day."   https://youtu.be/1phe6Pe3djY

 

Friday, September 3
2:00pm - Farmers Market
3:30pm - Kids craft activity by Library Youth Services

Saturday, September 4
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)

Sunday, September 5
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free) 

Monday, September 6

Labor Day - Library and Town offices closed for holiday

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

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

The School district meeting calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

 

Community Calendar

Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) scheduled for Framers Market Friday, Sep 3

Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) (@FranklinEdOrg) tweeted on Mon, Aug 30, 2021:

FEF will be at the Farmers Market on Friday, September 3, from 2 PM to 6 PM on the Town Common.

We look forward to saying hello to all who have supported FEF over the years and to those still learning about FEF. 

Please stop by and enroll as a Friend of FEF. All are welcome!

Shared from Twitter: (https://twitter.com/FranklinEdOrg/status/1432323282817146885?s=03

Franklin Ed.org scheduled for Framers Market Friday, Sep 3

Zucchini Races return to the Farmers Market - Sep 10, 2021

Here are details on the Zucchini Races, sponsored by Franklin Ag Comm Happening Sept 10th!

There is no age limit to who can submit an entry and no motors. Entries will be weighed at check in and split into three weight classes.

Fans can vote for their favorite racer in four different categories.

• Best decorated
• Best use of vegetables
• Funniest name
• Your favorite

We will race in heats, winner of heat moves on. 

When: Friday, Sep 10 at the Farmers Market!

2:30-3:30 - Check in

3:30- 4:00 - Fan Voting

4:00 - Racing begins!

Shared from Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/100000184976091/posts/4831067650242686/

Info updated 8/25/21

Zucchini races return to the Farmers Market - Sep 10, 2021

Heath Nisbett to perform at the Franklin Farmers Market

Via Franklin Farmers Market: 

"We are excited to have Heath Nisbett with us this week performing from 2-4 PM. Sponsored by Ted Cormier-Leger, Realtor" (https://www.facebook.com/TCLRealtyMass/)

Shared from Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/533086900084632/posts/4465958940130722/

visit Franklin Farmers Market on Facebook to find out what is happening each week of the market season   https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFarmersMarketMA/

Heath Nisbett to perform at the Franklin Farmers Market

Zucchini races return on September 10

Here are details on the Zucchini Races, sponsored by Franklin Agricultural Commission, scheduled for September 10, 2021 at the Farmers Market. 

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/533086900084632/posts/4462922503767699/

Zucchini races return on September 10

Franklin's Event Outlook: Aug 6 - Aug 12, 2021

Another busy day at the Town Common with the Farmers Market; music, kids crafts, "Touch a Tractor", and then Concerts on the Common with two music sets and a movie!

Friday, August 6
2:00pm - Farmers Market
3:30pm - Kids craft activity by Library Youth Services
5:00pm - Concerts on the Common: "David Penza"
6:00pm - Concerts on the Common: "Backyard Swagger"
8:00pm - Movie Night: Frozen II

Saturday, August 7
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)

Sunday, August 8
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

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

The School district meeting calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

 

Community Calendar

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week

"National Farmers Market Week kicked off on Aug. 1. It’s an annual celebration launched in 1999 by the US Department of Agriculture to call attention to the benefits of farmers’ markets and their contribution to the community. 

From sweet corn to tomatoes and raspberries picked that day, the markets offer us a host of seasonal, local foods and generate revenue for family farmers by selling directly to shoppers. Food producers — cheese and pasta makers, bakers, condiment creators, and others — benefit, too, by the direct sales. 

“Farmers’ markets bring us access not only to nutritional foods, but also preserves farmland and puts money in the local economy,” says Hal Shubin, who helps run the Belmont Farmers’ Market. Customers may grumble that the foods are costlier than at supermarkets, and some are, although plenty are competitively priced. Everything is fresher, which contributes to a longer shelf life. 

And the markets are a place where you see your friends and neighbors. The celebratory week brings special events, music, games for kids, giveaways, lectures, and more. To find a farmers’ market near you, visit massfarmersmarkets.org/markets."

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required) 
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/07/30/lifestyle/national-farmers-market-week-kicks-off-sunday/

For the events scheduled for the Franklin Farmers Market this Friday

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/08/come-celebrate-national-farmers-market.html

Farmer Nick will have his tractor on the Town Common Friday

More from the US Dept. of Agriculture on National Farmers Market Week

https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2021/08/02/celebrating-national-farmers-market-week