Holiday Pop Up Shop, Saturday, Dec 6

Holiday Pop Up Shop, Saturday, Dec 6 

via Ali Rheaume

"It would mean the world to me if you would consider coming by to say hi, shop, or spend the word!

I will also be joined by Samantha Piette who will be selling beautiful floral bouquets, so stay tuned for more!"

Holiday Stories & Sing-a-Long with Franklin Fathers - Dec 13

Holiday Stories & Sing-a-Long
with Franklin Fathers - Dec 13

"Join us for a Holiday Stories & Sing-a-Long with Franklin Fathers on Saturday, December 13, at 4 PM.

Wear your favorite holiday jammies or ugly sweaters (appropriate for a family event!). Prizes will be offered to the most festively dressed.

Children are invited to bring a pillow and/or blanket to sit around the readers.

Holiday cookies and hot chocolate will be served.

Franklin United Methodist Church (UMC) is located at 82 W. Central Street, Franklin (MA). Parking is available in the parking lot between the church and the Franklin Historical Museum. Street parking is available on East St., West St., and Church Ave. "

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/17ouM8j6vG/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ???

Tuesday, December 2

9:30am Busy Bee Holiday Bazaar (Franklin Senior Center)

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

12:00pm Joe Landry presentation "Once Upon a Town" (Franklin TV and Radio Studio)

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library

6:30pm Franklin Garden Club - monthly meeting (Franklin Senior Center)

For additional details on Library events -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  Town Meetings today   **

Massachusetts Strategic Health Group

Tuesday, December 2 Time: 1:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12022025-2023 

Franklin Cultural Council

Tuesday, December 2 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12022025-2027 

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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

Rise Up Open House is scheduled for Saturday, Dec 20

The Rise Up Open House is scheduled for Saturday, Dec 20. Anyone 18+ is welcome to attend, with or without a disability.

Please help maintain a fragrance-free and sensory-friendly environment. Please avoid the use of any scented products while in attendance (perfume, cologne, body spray, scented lotion, strongly scented detergent, etc.)

Date: Saturday, December 20

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (come and go any time)

Rise Up Open House is scheduled for Saturday, Dec 20

Location: Franklin United Methodist Church at 82 West Central Street

Parking: On the left side of the building

Entrance: On the left side of the building, either a choice of a ramp or stairs

Restrooms: Handicap accessible gender-neutral restroom

Environment: Cheerful, yet calm 

Food and Drinks: Free variety of food and drinks

Activities: Making holiday cards and socializing 

Anyone can learn more about Rise Up here.

You can also follow Rise Up on Facebook here.

FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC: Stickman Blue and Kaye Kelly - Nov 18

Join us for a FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring Stickman Blue and Kaye Kelly on Saturday, November 15, at 7pm.

Kaye Kelly and Mark Hardt (Stickman Blue) are a powerhouse husband-and-wife musical duo whose performances blend soul, sophistication, and decades of artistic mastery. With over 30 years in the music industry, their sound is equal parts heartfelt and refined—an elevated musical experience that captivates listeners across generations.

FREE Community Concert
@FranklinUMC:  Stickman Blue
and Kaye Kelly - Nov 18

Kaye Kelly is an award-winning vocalist, songwriter, and professor at Berklee College of Music, known for her expressive voice, compelling original music, and deep commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists. Her partner on stage and in life, Mark Hardt is a seasoned touring musician and innovative Chapman Stick player whose artistry brings a distinctive texture and depth to the duo’s sound.

Together, they perform original songs rooted in rich storytelling and genre-spanning influences, from jazz and soul to folk, pop, and beyond. They’re also celebrated for their transformative takes on cover songs—breathing new life into familiar tunes with fresh arrangements, unexpected harmonies, and a musical connection that only decades of collaboration can create.

Whether on festival stages, in intimate venues, or curated listening rooms, Kaye Kelly and Mark Hardt deliver unforgettable performances that are both technically masterful and emotionally resonant.

You can listen to Stickman Blue’s music on YouTube.com/@StickManBlueMusic; and, you can find Kaye Kelly on Facebook.com/OneCreativeLife/.

Community Closet is open Tuesdays from 12 PM to 2 PM

Community Closet is open
Tuesdays from 12 PM to 2 PM

Community Closet @ Franklin UMC is here for our neighbors — new and gently used clothing, free to anyone who needs it.

We’re open Tuesdays, 12–2 PM at 82 W. Central St., Franklin.

No appointment needed; volunteers are on hand to help.

If you want to donate or volunteer, learn how to get involved and read the full update here: https://franklinumc.org/2025/10/10/community-closet-franklinumc-update/

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CS1dvaV3m/

Winter Coat Giveaway - Community Closet, Dec 13 from 9 AM to Noon

The Franklin UMC and New England Chapel have joined together to collect new and gently used coats. 

On December 13 from 9 AM to 12 PM, the Community Closet at FranklinUMC (82 W. Central Street, Franklin) will be open and distributing coats to neighbors who want and/or need one. 

Winter Coat Giveaway - Community Closet,
Dec 13 from 9 AM to Noon

All are welcome to come and pick out a new-to-them coat and some new clothes. And, everything is FREE! We have coats and clothing in sizes from infant to XXL adult.

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You do not need to register for this event. The winter coats are a mix of new and gently used in all sizes from infant through adult. We are sorting to make sure that they are all in good condition.

There will be a limit to the number of coats people can take: 1 coat per person in a household. This will help supplies last longer. 

We will hand out coats for as long as supplies last. The Community Closet will be open for the duration from 9 AM to 12 PM.

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WANT TO VOLUNTEER? HAVE QUESTIONS?

If you'd like to volunteer to help with setup, hospitality, and cleanup for this event or you have questions about this event, you can message this page or email jacob@franklinumc.org.

Community Concert featuring Eric Christensen on Saturday, October 18

Join us for a FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring Eric Christensen on Saturday, October 18, at 7 PM.

Eric Christensen has performed and taught professionally on guitar for over twenty years. Primarily a classical guitarist, he has performed as a recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist throughout the United States and Canada. He has appeared in several major cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago as well as popular destinations such as Cape Cod, Aspen, and Palm Beach. 

Eric Christensen on Saturday, October 18

He has appeared on many concert series including Music on the Hill, East Greenwich, Rhode Island; Spire Series, Pompano Beach, Florida; and Classical Mandolin Society of America, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has performed live on National Public Radio (NPR) in Palm Beach, Florida.  

Eric gives master classes and chamber music instruction to area high schools and special presentations to elementary schools throughout the country. He has directed and adjudicated the Rhode Island All-State Guitar Ensembles. He has recorded CDs with such ensembles as Enigmatica and the Providence Mandolin Orchestra. Eric studied at Lawrence University, Yale University School of Music, and the New England Conservatory. 

His primary teachers were Michael Nicolella, Benjamin Verdery, Robert Paul Sullivan, and Eliot Fisk. He currently teaches guitar at Rhode Island College, Lifelong Learning Academy, Ivy Music Academy and Ensemble Music School.

Shared from -> https://franklinumc.org/2025/09/26/community-concert-feat-eric-christensen-saturday-october-18/

Fall Fashion Fling and Find at Franklin United Methodist Church from noon to 5 PM, Sep 27

Fall Fashion Fling and Find at Franklin United
Methodist Church from noon to 5 PM, Sep 27

We look forward to seeing you for the Fall Fashion Fling and Find during the Franklin Harvest Festival between 12-5p.

Come find new-to-you treasurers and refresh your wardrobe. There will be a FREE cookout to follow from 5-6:30p.


To learn more, go to https://franklinumc.org/2025/09/04/fall-fashion-fling-september-27-2025/

Rise Up scheduled to meet on Saturday, Sep 20 at 10 AM

Rise Up this Saturday will be held at our regular location. We will visit the fire station in October instead.

Rise Up scheduled to meet on Saturday, Sep 20 at 10 AM

Date: Saturday, September 20th

Time: 10 - 11 AM

Location: Franklin United Methodist Church, 82 West Central Street, Franklin, MA (parking and entrance/ramp on left side) 

Agenda: 

- Come in, open social time

- Group discussion, including planning for upcoming farmers market table and other events

- More group and open social time

- Wrap up

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This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

For additional information about this event, please visit ->  https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 ??

Library & Senior Center events

Tuesday, September 16

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

Jazz Tones Trio scheduled to perform Sep 13

Join us for a FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring the Jazz Tones Trio on Saturday, September 13, at 7pm.

Jazz Tones Trio scheduled to perform Sep 13

Frank Saccoccio began playing guitar at age 11 and has spent decades mastering classical, jazz, and rock styles. He’s performed across Rhode Island and Massachusetts in ensembles ranging from swing bands to solo sets, and also enjoys piano and ukulele. Based in Franklin, MA, Frank is the guitarist for The Jazz Tones Trio, bringing elegant, expressive sounds to intimate venues throughout southern New England.

Emily Gove has been performing for over 16 years on piano and 10 years on accordion, with a versatile background in jazz combos, choral groups, musical theatre, and classical solo work. Her musical journey has taken her across New England and abroad to Italy, England, and the Pacific Islands. Today, she plays with small jazz ensembles in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, adding rich texture to The Jazz Tones Trio with both keyboard and accordion.

After a 32-year hiatus, George Piggott returned to the bass at age 52, studying classical and jazz under Robert Petteruti—whose legacy includes performances with Duke Ellington and other jazz legends. Over the past 16 years, George has played with the Warwick Symphony, Ocean State Pops, RI Philharmonic Community Orchestra, and Great Woods Symphony. He now anchors The Jazz Tones Trio, blending bass with piano, guitar, and accordion to deliver soulful renditions from the American Songbook and light rock classics. 

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 ??

Library & Senior Center events

Tuesday, September 2

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library) 

6:30pm Franklin Garden Club - monthly meeting (Franklin Senior Center)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

FREE Community Cookout - Saturday, August 23

Saturday, August 23: 

FREE Community Cookout with burgers, hot dogs, and chips served from 5:30-6:30 pm on the back lawn at 82 West Central Street  Franklinumc.org/community (event will cancel in case of rain) 

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KBisqIibQxsfBAKOgDyXGK9OJ2fvJa2t/view?usp=drive_link

Community Cookout – Aug 23, 2025 at Franklin UMC

Community Cookout – Aug 23, 2025 at Franklin UMC

Join us Saturday, 5:30–6:30 PM behind the church for free burgers, hot dogs, chips & drinks (veggie options too!).

Bring a friend, a lawn chair, and your appetite!

All are welcome.

Rain cancels.

Franklin United Methodist Church

More info: https://franklinumc.org/2025/08/11/free-community-cookout-august-23-2025/

Community cookout scheduled for United Methodist Church, Sat, July 26

All are invited to a FREE community cookout at the Franklin United Methodist Church (82 W. Central Street) on Saturday, July 26. Food will be served from 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Limited seating will be available.

Community cookout scheduled for
United Methodist Church, Sat, July 26

There is no need to register for this event; however, setup/cleanup volunteers and those looking to donate deserts should signup by going to https://onrealm.org/FranklinUMC/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OTdmMWEwNDQtNDhlOS00YWU5LTkzZWUtYjMxZDAwZDRlZDVh

In case of rain, this event will be cancelled. Notices will be posted to the church’s website and FB page. If you have any questions, or would like to donate to this event, please contact Pastor Jacob.

To learn more about Community Cookouts @FranklinUMC, go to https://franklinumc.org/community/cookouts/. 

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share -> https://franklinumc.org/wp-content/uploads/FLYER-COMMUNITY-COOKOUT-202507.pdf

Did you read the Community @FranklinUMC // Impact Summary, Grant Report

Impact Summary, Grant Report

The work that has been accomplished through the Community@FranklinUMC in a short amount of time, with a relative small amount of money, and A LOT of community support is incredible.

Check out what we’ve been up to, the impact we’ve had, and get involved!

https://franklinumc.org/2025/07/01/community-franklinumc-impact-summary-grant-report/

Rise Up - Saturday for some game time - June 21 at 10 AM

Rise Up is this Saturday and I'm excited to see you for social time and... game time!

Date: June 21st

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Franklin United Methodist Church, 82 West Central Street, Franklin (Parking and ramp/door on the left side)

Agenda: 

- open social time

- group intros

- What Do You Meme game

- open social time

- wrap up

Hope to see you there!

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This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

For additional information about this event, please visit ->  https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

Navigating life with disability? Check out the Rise Up group meeting Saturday at 10 AM to see if it is for you