Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Nields Christmas Show - Dec 8

Concert and singalong fun

View this email in your browser The Nields Christmas Concert and Sing-along Dec 8 -  8 PM Adults $25, children $10 Tickets are a great Christmas gift. Join The Nields plus Ben Demerath as they celebrate their long-awaited Christmas record. These friends have been singing carols together for decades, honing their arrangements at their annual local shows. If you love traditional and folk Christmas carols, this is the show for you! The Nields will also perform their original Christmas songs, "Merry Christmas, Mr. Jones," "A Christmas Carol" and "Jesus Was a Refugee." The second set will be a sing-along where you can join in singing your favorite carols and get in the holiday spirit. http://www.nields.com/music-content/joy-to-the-world/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows Jan 5       Joe Crookston Jan 26     Dar Williams Mar 9       Greg Greenway Mar 23     Patty Larkin Mar 30     Celtic Band RUNA Apr 13     Tracy Grammer May 11     Ordinary Elephant

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Lyon Landscape and Nursery: pick and cut your Christmas tree

"I would like to say thank you to all the folks who came to the first annual Xmas tree sale at our farm. The sale exceeded my expectations. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. Unfortunately, we have sold out of all our trees for this year.
Next year we will have a larger selection of taller and fuller trees. Best of luck in the New Year."
-Alex Lyon, Lyon Landscape Nursery Inc.

updated Dec 2, 2018

"After 7 years of planting, watering, fertilizing, and mowing, our first crop of Frasier Fir Christmas trees are ready for harvest. I invite all friends, family, and valued customers who have supported my Landscape Contracting business over the years to stop by for a locally grown organic Christmas tree. 

We will be open the next (3) weekends 10 AM - 4 PM starting today. We are located at 250 Bent Street, Franklin MA. 

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2019!"

Lyon Landscape and Nursery: pick and cut your Christmas tree (courtesy photo)

Visit Lyon Landscape and Nursery on the internet
https://www.lyonlandscapenursery.com/

Shared via Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2215154692098617&set=p.2215154692098617&type=3&theater

Franklin Historical Museum - Franklin Ornaments for sale

Gazebo ornaments available at the museum gift shop $15.00. 
Brick School ornaments $10.00 while they last. 

Museum open Saturday mornings 10-1 and Sunday afternoons 1-4

Franklin Historical Museum - Franklin Ornaments for sale

Reminder: Christmas on the Common - Nov 25 - 4:00 PM

With Halloween behind us, Christmas rapidly approaching, the tree lights will be turned on at the Town Common on Sunday, November 25 at 4:00 PM.

Santa Claus will be delivered via the Franklin Fire Dept. There will be music and refreshments and "Jingles, the Elf".

To help decorate the Town Common, donations are welcome by sending to

Concerts on the Common
PO Box 92
Franklin, MA  02038

Christmas on the Common - Nov 25

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/christmas-common-community-event

Reminder: Christmas on the Common - Nov 25 - 4:00 PM

“There’s something for everyone”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The days of strolling through downtown with a hot chocolate during the Holiday Stroll are over, but a new tradition is making its way to the top of the tree. 

Franklin is taking a new look at the way it celebrates Christmas. The consensus was that the celebration didn’t go on for long enough. 

That’s why this year, with the guidance of the Downtown Partnership, town businesses grouped together to create a four-day celebration: Franklin Holiday Happenings. 

“We were looking at opportunities to include more businesses,” said Lisa Piana, Executive Director of the Downtown Partnership. “The Holiday Stroll was one evening, and that didn’t fit everyone’s schedule.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181118/franklin-introduces-new-improved-holiday-celebration

Take a look at the entire schedule in list format 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1slPv8BACYFrjTM8jbi8LRfbxEpESbYlE/view

or brochure format
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hOYNQ9B6aOUnu08pYrJKFMwPJ2SJqWtw/view

“There’s something for everyone”

Christmas on the Common - Nov 25

With Halloween behind us, Christmas rapidly approaching, the tree lights will be turned on at the Town Common on Sunday, Nov 25 at 4:00 PM.

Santa Claus will be delivered via the Franklin Fire Dept. There will be music and refreshments and "Jingles, the Elf".

To help decorate the Town Common, donations are welcome by sending to

Concerts on the Common
PO Box 92
Franklin, MA  02038

Christmas on the Common - Nov 25

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/christmas-common-community-event

Curbside Tree Pickup Scheduled for week of Jan 8 through Jan 13

Christmas Tree pick up is next week 1/8/18 -1/13/18 on your regular scheduled Trash and Recycling pick up day.

However due to the weather changed schedule trash and recycling next week will be delayed a day so if your regular scheduled pick up day is Monday your Trash, Recycling and Tree will be picked up on Tuesday and so on.

But Monday isn't a holiday? No but Monday will be the pick up day for those who were scheduled for last Friday. See the table below.

For more information please visit http://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste

Curbside Tree Pickup Scheduled for week of Jan 8 through Jan 13

Please see below for modified Trash and recycling pick up schedule

	Collection
Date	Day		Service day	Service Date
1/1/2018	Monday		Holiday
1/2/2018	Tuesday		Monday	1/1/2018
1/3/2018	Wednesday		Tuesday	1/2/2018
1/4/2018	Thursday		Storm
1/5/2018	Friday		Wednesday	1/3/2018
1/6/2018	Saturday		Thursday	1/4/2018
1/7/2018	Sunday		None
1/8/2018	Monday		Friday	1/5/2018
1/9/2018	Tuesday		Monday	1/8/2017
1/10/2018	Wednesday		Tuesday	1/9/2017
1/11/2018	Thursday		Wednesday	1/10/2017
1/12/2018	Friday		Thursday	1/11/2017
1/13/2018	Saturday		Friday	1/12/2017

Curbside Tree Pickup Scheduled for week of Jan 8 through Jan 13

Friendly reminder: trash delayed one day this week

Trash and recycling WILL be delayed one day for the New Year's holiday. Your trash and recycling will be picked up one day later than your usually scheduled trash day.

If you are normally scheduled for Monday, your trash will be picked up on Tuesday; Tuesday on Wednesday, etc.

Christmas tree collection days are scheduled for the week of January 8, 2018.

Christmas tree collection days are scheduled for the week of January 8, 2018

The fall and winter recycling flyer can be found here

http://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/files/20172018-solid-waste-mailer

Merry Christmas

Please enjoy the time with your family and friends today.

If you need to do some reading, feel free to scroll through the archives. You can find the archives in one of the columns on the right side of the webpage. They run back more than 10 years. Pick a date and see what was happening then!

For today, we'll share some December 2017 photos

the weight of the ice has bent these trees

frosted holly 

on the Town Common in a recent snow

"Hat's off to Franklin" at the Historical Museum

Franklin Federated Church at night

one of my favorite photos, the Single Solder monument on the Town Common

the WWI dough boy on the Town Common

Town Common at sunset

Town of Franklin: Offices Closed Monday December 25

Town Offices Closed Monday December 25

Town of Franklin: Offices Closed Monday December 25

This was shared from http://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/town-offices-closed-monday-december-25th

Southern Rail Bluegrass Christmas Concert - Dec 9

Who: Southern Rail Bluegrass Christmas Concert
When: 7:30 pm, Sat., Dec. 9
Where: Original Congregational Church, 1 East St., Wrentham, MA 02093
Description: This mix of Christmas, Gospel, and Traditional Bluegrass is expected to be a sellout as the last event of OCC’s 325th anniversary celebration. Children 12 and under will be admitted free with an adult.

For more information and tickets, go to http://www.musicatocc.org

Southern Rail Bluegrass Christmas Concert - Dec 9

Annual Christmas on the Common - Sunday, Nov 28 - 4:00 PM

The Committee For Concerts on the Common

PRESENTS

The Annual Christmas on the Common

Sunday, November 28, 2017 - 4:00 PM
on the Franklin Town Common


Lighting up the town common holiday lights and displays!
Refreshments and goodies!
Visit with Santa and "Jingles the Elf"


In case of inclement weather, holiday festivities will
take place across the street in the Ben Franklin Charter School


***HELP OS DECORATE THE TOWN COMMON

Please Send Donations To:

"Concerts on the Common"
P.O. Box 92
Franklin, MA 02038

Or contact 528-2206 for more information

Annual Christmas on the Common - Sunday, Nov 28 - 4:00 PM

Meet Santa at this very special Autism Eats-Dell True Ability holiday lunch event - Dec 3

Calling all Local Autism friends

Meet Santa at this very special Autism Eats-Dell True Ability holiday lunch event!

Meet Santa at this very special Autism Eats-
Dell True Ability holiday lunch event - Dec 3

Join us at Restaurant 45 in Medway on December 3 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Meet, eat and take pictures with Santa in our private room. Treats for the kids!

Autism Eats now in its fourth year was started to give autism families an opportunity to enjoy restaurant meals without the stress that often accompanies these outings. Since everyone in our private room "gets it" there is no need to explain any behaviors or feel like all eyes are on us.

2017 New England Holiday Lights and Event Guide

Halloween has just passed up, Thanksgiving is around the corner, and that means Christmas is coming too.

For those interested in all the Christmas holiday events, our Community Calendar collaborator, Renata Gilrova, has compiled a masterful listing.

Check out the 2017 New England Holiday Lights and Event Guide
http://franklinliving.blogspot.com/2017/11/2017-new-england-holiday-lights-and.html

If you find an event not listed, let us know. Comment here or send an email to Renata and the listing can be updated.

2017 New England Holiday Lights and Event Guide

New England Irish Harp Orchestra - Dec 10

New England Irish Harp Orchestra will share a wonderful medley of Holiday music that will put you in the perfect mood for the season!

Sunday, December 10 - 7:00 pm

St. John’s Episcopal Church 
237 Pleasant Street Franklin, MA 

Tickets $10 (payable at the door) 

FREE  With Dean College ID 

Transportation provided call (781) 708-1327 

New England Irish Harp Orchestra - Dec 10

When do they pick up my Christmas tree?

Christmas Tree Collection Days

Week of January 9, 2017

Other good information can be found in the recent flyer 
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/wm_00469_franklin_6pg_2016_update_r3_0.pdf

When do they pick up my Christmas tree?

Seasons greetings to all!

This will be the only post today. 

Take the time to enjoy the holidays with family and friends. 

If you need something to read, there are plenty of posts in the archives going back to November 2007 and there are photos taken in and around Franklin in the Flickr tab.

The Franklin Town Common covered in the recent snow

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A Celtic Christmas with Robbie O'Connell and Rose Clancy Dec 10

View this email in your browser A Celtic Christmas Celebration featuring Robbie O'Connell and Rose Clancy Dec 10th 8PM $25 The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse presents a Celtic Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 10th at 8PM featuring Robbie O'Connell and Rose Clancy. Together they create a delightful musical tapestry to celebrate the season.  The music has a distinct Celtic flavor and extends from the little known Kilmore carols of Wexford to the Irish-American vaudeville stage. They explore both the Christian and Pagan traditions surrounding the Winter Solstice in a mixture of songs and instrumental pieces that create a delightful musical tapestry to celebrate the season. Robbie O'Connell was born in Waterford, Ireland and grew up in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary. A nephew of the Clancy Brothers, he began touring with his uncles in 1977 and recorded 3 albums with them. In 1979 he moved to Franklin, Massachusetts. He has also toured extensively with Mick Moloney and Jimmy Keane, and also with Eileen Ivers and Seamus Egan in the Green Fields of America.  In 1992 he appeared at Carnegie Hall with the Clancy Brothers and was also seen by an estimated 500 million people worldwide on the telecast of a live tribute to Bob Dylan at Madison Square Garden, a performance which Rolling Stone magazine described as "breathtaking". http://www.robbieoconnell.com/ Fiddler Rose Clancy was born in New York into a musical family hailing from County Armagh, Ireland, an area immersed in traditional Irish music. Rose's musical career began at an early age performing with her family's musical group, The Clancy Tradition. Rose learned traditional music from her father, Eugene Clancy of the Irish Ramblers, in the "at my father's knee" tradition. The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Tickets for these shows are $25.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows Jan 7        Christine Lavin and Don White Jan 28      Peter Mulvey Feb 11     Joe Crookston

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA