What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 ???

Wednesday, August 12

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.html

1:00pm Trust Fall Writing workshop/ Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center)

6:30pm Bingo night (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

6:30pm Franklin Elks Bingo Night (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136) 

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)

7:00pm Impact of Screen on Learning: webinar (Registration required)   

Please sign up for this unique opportunity happening on Aug. 12 at 7pm at the link here = https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BmEoa3oPTbiLr3AOPBAVLw#/registration

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/DocumentCenter/View/9890

***   Town Meetings today ***

Charles River Pollution Control Meeting

Wednesday, August 12 Time: 3:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-2435 

Tri-County School Committee Nomination Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 12 Time: 5:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-2446 

Historical Commission

Wednesday, August 12 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-2450

Town Council Meeting    (executive session)

Wednesday, August 12 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-2444 

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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

Trust Fall Writing® at the Franklin Senior Center, Wednesday, August 12 at 1:00 PM

"Join Brittany Capozzi for Trust Fall Writing®, a creative writing workshop that uses poetry and guided writing prompts to inspire reflection and self-expression. 

Whether you're an experienced writer, enjoy journaling, or have never considered yourself a writer at all, you'll find a relaxed, supportive environment where sharing is always optional and no experience is required. 

The Senior Scribblers will be participating, but this workshop is open to everyone."

Trust Fall Writing® Pop-Up - June 28, 2026

Trust Fall Writing® Pop-Up - June 28, 2026

Learning to Respond to What’s in Front of Us in a Judgment-Free Space

Trust Fall Writing is a gentle, self-care practice for those wanting to quiet the inner critic and reconnect with honest expression.

Using poetry as a starting point, we write continuously and imperfectly - letting intuitive thoughts arrive before judgment does. There’s no critique, no pressure to “be good,” and no prerequisite to be a writer.

We’ll listen to poetry, choose a line that resonates, and handwrite in short bursts designed to help you move past overthinking and into curiosity, intuition, and presence.

This practice welcomes:

• Messy honesty
• Wrong words
• Incomplete thoughts/stories
• The act of showing up

After writing, participants are invited (never forced) to share what surfaced in a supportive, confidential space. We practice listening without critique, fixing, or performance.

Together, we explore what happens when we stop editing ourselves out of the moment.

No writing experience needed.

Ready to meet yourself on the page?

Space is limited, so if interested, email Brittany at Trustfallwriting@gmail.com by June 17th.