What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, July 18, 2026 ???

Saturday, July 18

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Fallen Hero: Alesandro Patete & Patrick Ristaino (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

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

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

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

Rise Up group scheduled to meet Saturday, July 18 at 10 AM

Good morning,

Rise Up is this week and we are excited to see you!

We are enjoying social time this month to catch up and hear what's going on in each other's lives. Plus, share ideas for future activities!

Date: Saturday, July 18

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: Franklin United Methodist Church

82 West Central St, Franklin, MA 02038

Parking: On the left side of the building

Entrance: On the left side of the building (choice of ramp or stairs)

Restrooms: There is a handicap accessible restroom.

Outline:

• open social time
• introductions
• group social time
• announcements and wrap-up

If you have any additional questions or needs, please reply or call me at (508) 455-5687 by Wednesday this week. You may also use that phone number to call or text me Saturday morning if you need any guidance.

See you there!

Ali Rheaume

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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: Saturday, May 16, 2026 ???

Saturday, May 16

Beautification Day - Franklin

7:30am Registration for FBRTC 5K (SNETT Trail head)

8:00am Norfolk Aggie AG Mech Club Spring Car Show (Norfolk County Agricultural School)

8:00am St. Mary Men's Faith Formation Group (St. Mary's Parish)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Beautification Day (Franklin, MA 02038, USA)

9:00am FBRTC 5K (Southern New England Trunkline Trail Franklin Trailhead) 

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

12:00pm Celebrate 11 Years of La Cantina Winery (La Cantina Winery)

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

For 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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, April 18, 2026 ???

Saturday, April 18

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

9:00am      Earth Day Recreation Dept (Beaver Pond)

9:30am      Pack 92 Earth Day cleanup

10:00am    Franklin Agriculture & Franklin Conservation Commission at Fairmount Fruit Farm

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

10:30am Music at the Blissful! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Library Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Diamond Art De-stress (registration req'd) (Franklin Public Library)

1:30pm Favorite Poem Reading (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm      Laura May Band (live music) La Cantina Winery)

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

For 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

Rise Up This Week, at the Sculpture Park, Saturday, Apr 18 at 10 AM

*at the Sculpture Park*

Good morning, Rise Up is this week and we are planning to enjoy the season by meeting outside at the Sculpture Park. If the weather is too cold or rainy, we will meet at our regular location of the Church instead. Please check your email or Facebook for any announcements about location the morning of. Date: Saturday, April 18th Time: 10:00am Location: Sculpture Park on Panther Way, next to the Police Station (no exact address, just put "Sculpture Park Franklin" in your GPS) Parking: Next to the Police Station on Panther Way There is also one van accessible parking spot on Ponton Ave, off Edwards Street Meeting Spot: The large dock area (if you're coming from the main parking spot, its the right side of the park) *We will provide tables and chairs Restrooms: There is a handicap accessible restroom at the police station next door, which you are welcome to use Outline: open social time group discussion announcements and wrap-up If you have any additional questions or needs, please reply or call me at (508) 455-5687 by Wednesday this week. You may also use that phone number to call or text me Saturday morning if you need any guidance. See you there! Ali

Alison Rheaume | Franklin | Franklin, MA 02038 US

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, March 21, 2026 ???

Saturday, March 21

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am    Volunteer Income Tax Preparation with VITA (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am 2026 Franklin Polar Plunge (Beaver Pond)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

10:00am Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

10:30am    Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Library Books by the Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm The Shams (live music) (Franklin United Methodist Church)

7:30pm Into the Woods (THE BLACK BOX)

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

8:00pm Ken Barney (live music) (Finnegans Wake)

 

*** 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

Rise Up scheduled for Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 AM

Adaptable Self Defense

Good morning, Rise Up is this week and we are excited to see you! We have a special guest coming to talk to us and teach us about adaptable self defense. Date: Saturday, March 21st Time: 10:00am Location: Franklin United Methodist Church 82 West Central St, Franklin, MA 02038 Parking: On the left side of the building Entrance: On the left side of the building (choice of ramp or stairs) Restrooms: There is a handicap accessible restroom. Outline: open social time introductions discussion an demonstration of adaptive self defense announcements and wrap-up If you have any additional questions or needs, please reply or call me at (508) 455-5687 by Wednesday this week. You may also use that phone number to call or text me Saturday morning if you need any guidance. See you there! Ali

Alison Rheaume | Franklin | Franklin, MA 02038 US

The next Rise Up social hour is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10 AM

Good morning,

I'm looking forward to seeing you at Rise Up this Saturday!

The next Rise Up social hour is scheduled
for Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10 AM

Date: Saturday, Feb 21, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: Franklin United Methodist Church

82 West Central St, Franklin, MA 02038

Parking: On the left side of the building

Entrance: On the left side of the building (choice of ramp or stairs)

Restrooms: There is a handicap accessible restroom.

Outline:

- open social time

- group discussion

- 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: Saturday, January 17, 2026 ???

Saturday, January 17

8:00am St. Mary Men's Faith Formation Group (St. Mary's Parish)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Franklin in Miniature (Train Town 3) (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

11:00am Franklin as Composer with The Metro-West Symphony Orchestra (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Library books by the bag sale (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Bacchus Busters (Pour Richard's wine & Provisions)

1:00pm Ken Barney (live music) (AJ's Pub, Wrentham)

7:00pm The Padula Family (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

8:00pm Rowboat (live music) (Jimmy D's Bar and Grill)

For additional details on Library events -> 

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

** NO Town Meetings today   **

-----------

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