Award-winning film “Common Ground” scheduled for showing Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM

On Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM, the First Universalist Food Justice Team will be screening the award-winning film “Common Ground”, starring among others, Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Jason Momoa and Danny Glover.  

Award-winning film “Common Ground”
scheduled for showing Sunday, Feb 22, 2026
at 12:30 PM

“By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement, Common Ground unveils a dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system. The film reveals how unjust practices forged our current farm system in which farmers of all colors are literally dying to feed us. 

The film profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white, black, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate, save our health, and stabilize America’s economy”. 

Enjoy a potluck while watching or feel free to bring your own lunch.  Admission is free. The screening and post-film discussion will take place at the First Universalist Society at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA.    

Please also mark your calendars for March 8, 2026 when the discussion of regenerative agriculture farming practices continues with a discussion with Ali Coakley, proprietor, Night Owl Farm, Franklin MA.

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. For more information, please contact us at info@fusf.org or call 508-528-5348.

Franklin Senior Center puts out call for volunteers to help in the Common Grounds Cafe

Franklin Senior Center puts out call for
volunteers to help in the Common Grounds Cafe 

"Can you lend a hand in our cafe? 

We are in desperate need of volunteers to work in our Common Grounds cafe. 

Cafe hours are M-F from 8-1 with a break in between breakfast and lunch. Join our FUN and social team!

Teens welcome! Call 508-520-4945 and ask for Ariel. "

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Senior Center menu for week of Sep 9 to Sep 13

week of Sep 9 to Sep 13

 

Check out our weekly specials for September 9-13!  

Plus our regular menu is always served up fresh! #franklinma #franklinseniorcenter #commongroundcafe

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Check out all the upcoming events online ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/2024-09

Senior Center menu for week of Labor day

Senior Center menu for week of Labor day

 

"Feeling hungry?!   

Check out our weekly specials at the Common Grounds Cafe at the #franklinseniorcenter"

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Weekly specials at the Common Grounds Cafe in the Franklin Senior Center - week of Aug 26 - Aug 30, 2024

Weekly specials at the Common Grounds Cafe

via the Franklin Senior Center 

 

"Hungry?!?! Here’s what’s cooking at the Common Grounds Cafe next week. Bring your appetite and a friend or two!"

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The Senior Center's Common Grounds Café is Reopening On Monday, April 11, 2022

COMMON GROUNDS CAFE REOPENING ON MONDAY, APRIL 11!

We Are Excited To Announce The Reopening Of The Common Grounds Café On Monday, April 11,2022 For Breakfast And Lunch Daily. 

Breakfast 8:30-10:30 AM And Lunch 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

We Would Also Like To Introduce You To Our New Chef! Chef Anne Scungio Comes To Us With Many Years Of Experience Working In Commercial Kitchens, Supervising Staff, And Coming Up With Creative Ideas For Fun Recipes!

• We Are Doing A Small Meet And Greet The New Chef DIY Pizza Making Opportunity On Tuesday, April 6 At 10 AM. 
• Call To Register If Interested 508-520-4945.

We Are Excited To See Everyone!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/news/common-grounds-cafe-reopening-monday-april-11th

The Senior Center's Common Grounds Café is Reopening On Monday, April 11, 2022

COMMON GROUNDS CAFE OPEN TUESDAY & THURSDAY THIS WEEK FOR BREAKFAST 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM!

COMMON GROUNDS CAFE OPEN 

TUESDAY & THURSDAY 

THIS WEEK FOR BREAKFAST 8:30 AM -  10:00 AM!

The Franklin Firefighters are graciously volunteering their time to cook and serve breakfast at the Common Grounds Cafe on Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM. 

Hope to see you there! 

Masks and socially distanced are encouraged!

Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/news/common-grounds-cafe-open-tuesday-thursday-week-breakfast-830a-1000a

COMMON GROUNDS CAFE OPEN TUESDAY & THURSDAY THIS WEEK FOR BREAKFAST 8:30A- 10:00A!

Misinformation and democracy: How can we find truth in the age of misinformation?

"The past several years have seen a massive, sometimes malicious, assault on our sense of shared reality. The combination of social media and conspiracy theories has increased the reach and velocity of destructive lies. As a result, both the physical and political health of our country have been placed at risk.

On public health, the dissemination of misinformation about COVID-19 and the safety of vaccines has been responsible for thousands of avoidable deaths. Public benefit from the miraculous development of vaccines was partially squandered. Some politicians even echoed fraudulent information for political benefit – riding a wave of falsehoods with casualties when it crashes to the shore.

On America’s civic health, the tribalization of information is a serious threat to democracy. Many Americans live in ideological bubbles where their main sources of information gain profit by feeding fear and anger. In some cases, it has encouraged the self-radicalization that led to the Jan. 6 insurrection and other violence. "

Continue reading the article online 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/12/09/threat-democracy-misinformation-covid-age/6430888001/?s=03

The research report that drove the article can be found here ->

https://www.publicagenda.org/reports/partisan-animosity/

Direct link to report ->  https://www.publicagenda.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Putting-Partisan-Animosity-in-Perspective-REPORT-Final-2.pdf

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