You Are Invited To The LGBTQ Alliance May Monthly Meeting!

If you would like to join us for bowling please RSVP to franklinlgbtqalliance@gmail.com

When: May 7th at 6:30pm

 

What: Join us for a bowling night at PINZ! Bowling will cost $15 per person (including shoes). We hope you'll join us!

 

Where: 110 South Main St in Milford, MA

 

If the cost is a challenge for you, please email franklinlgbtqalliance@gmail.com and we can offer financial assistance

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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. 

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

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

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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

Join the LGBTQ Alliance Thursday for a "make your own pizza night"!

The newsletter was shortened for publication here. To view the full set of content please visit - https://clt1481579.benchurl.com/c/v?e=1B2D50E&c=169B6B&t=0&l=8D3B5715

6:30 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 April Monthly Meeting!   When: April 2nd  at 6:30pm   What: Join us for a make-your-own pizza night! We will have matzah available for folks observing Passover, as well as some vegan options.    Where: Franklin TV at 23 Hutchinson Street in Franklin   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)    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, 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?  Click HERE to find our Givebutter! If you are not on our email list, sign up to receive future emails with this form.

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

Double Good Popcorn fund raiser order before Friday, Feb 6

Via Jennifer Rossing

Double Good Popcorn fund raiser order before Friday, Feb 6

"Hello everyone! The Franklin LGBTQ Alliance which I’m the treasurer of is holding a popcorn sale to raise money to throw their Pride festival, Celebrate with Pride, in June.

If you like popcorn, please consider ordering some from us and helping us meet our fundraising goal.

If you don’t like popcorn, please consider ordering some to be delivered as thank you gifts to teachers in the US.

Thank you!"

Order here by 6 PM Friday! -> https://s.dgpopup.com/0hd5r0w7

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