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Showing posts with label conversation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label conversation. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Conversational Spanish for Adults - March 13
Monday, February 17, 2025
You're Invited to the Community Conversation on the role of arts in supporting health & well being
The Town of Franklin is excited to welcome Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Emily Devlin, LICSW, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Clinical Innovation at Art Pharmacy, for a Community Conversation on how the arts can play a vital role in supporting health and well-being in Franklin.
With funding from the Town opioid settlement funds, Franklin is launching Art Pharmacy—a nationally recognized program that connects individuals to arts and cultural engagements as a tool for healing, social connection, and overall wellness. The Town is rpiloting a program in Franklin specifically for substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support.
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| You're Invited to the Community Conversation on the role of arts in supporting health & well being |
Wednesday, March 5 12 - 2 PM; At the Blackbox Theater, 15 W Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join us to learn more about:
- How Art Pharmacy programs will positively impact Franklin
- Opportunities for local arts & culture organizations, social service providers, and community-focused businesses to become program partners
- The role of arts and culture in strengthening mental health, wellness, and social connection
Click here to RSVP to the conversation.
This community conversation is free and open to the public. Parking available onsite. For accessibility needs, please reach out to Cory Shea.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Join Us for Poetry & Conversation - Saturday, Nov 9 at 10 AM
“Poetry is not a luxury; it is a vital necessity of our existence and a weapon of resistance for all who seek to be heard.” Audre Lorde
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| Join Us for Poetry & Conversation - Saturday, Nov 9 at 10 AM |
Since life provides us with constant challenges, we invite you to gather for some poetry and conversation. This poetry and conversation session is a safe space for our community to express and explore the reactions and emotions you (we) are experiencing. Bring along a poem that resonates with you—whether it's something you've written or a cherished piece from a poet you admire. Or just bring yourself … Likely the first of a series of sessions, so if you don’t make this one, maybe you can join us next time.
Franklin Public Library
November 9, 2024
10 AM - noon
As Audre Lorde said, “The very first thing that you need to do is to make a place for your own voice. You have to learn to make the words come out of your own mouth, to speak and to sing your own songs. You have to be able to name the world.”
Let’s uplift each other through the power of poetry. Together, we will read, share, and listen, finding comfort and connection in the words of others. Words matter, now more than ever.
Who is “us”? Camille Bernstein & Steve Sherlock will host this event.
Questions? Email Camille camillenapierbernstein@gmail.com
Friday, August 2, 2024
Spanish Conversation Meet-up group schedules session for Franklin Public Library on Aug 7
"This group is for intermediate through advanced speakers who want to enjoy social conversation ENTIRELY IN SPANISH. For those learning Spanish, this is the best way to sharpen your conversation skills.
Conversations focus on fun and familiar topics. We welcome native speakers, and ask them to speak at a moderate pace during meetups, so that everyone can understand most or all of what is said.
This is not a beginner's group. We do not stop conversation to translate into English. This is also not a political group. While we may touch on a variety of topics, we avoid highly-charged discussions about upcoming elections and individual politicians.
Everyone is welcome and conversation is always friendly! We listen to everyone respectfully, and we don't worry about grammatical mistakes.
Come join us!"
Where: Franklin Public Library
When: Wednesday, Aug 7 at 6:30 PM
You can find out more about our group at meetup.com/franklin-spanish-conversation-meetup/
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| Spanish Conversation Meet-up group schedules session for Franklin Public Library on Aug 7 |
Thursday, February 22, 2024
One Franklin: Community Coffee Conversations at Birchwood Bakery from 7 to 9 PM today
"Beginning Feb 22, then continuing every other Thursday 7-9 PM. One or more members of One Franklin will be at Franklin’s Birchwood Bakery to connect, discuss the latest developments around an override proposal and to just have good conversations at a great spot in town.All are welcome to come by and say hi ultimately we are all working together for the same outcome… One Franklin, where everyone benefits from our united effort to nurture and value our community."
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| One Franklin: Community Coffee Conversations at Birchwood Bakery from 7 to 9 PM today |
Monday, February 5, 2024
Community Coffee Conversations: One Franklin
"Beginning Feb 22, then continuing every other Thursday 7 to 9 PM. One or more members of One Franklin will be at Franklin’s Birchwood Bakery to connect, discuss the latest developments around an override proposal and to just have good conversations at a great spot in town.
All are welcome to come by and say hi ultimately we are all working together for the same outcome… One Franklin, where everyone benefits from our united effort to nurture and value our community. "
Next conversation, Thursday Feb 22
For more information about One Franklin -> https://onefranklinma.com/
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| Community Coffee Conversations: One Franklin |
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Franklin Cultural District: Veterans wreath ceremony, Coffee & Conversation, CD release party among the list as #artshappenhere
Thursday, January 25
2:30pm GARTA public hearing (Franklin Senior Center)
6pm Open Mic Night @67 Degrees Brewing
2:30pm GARTA public hearing (Franklin Senior Center)
6pm Open Mic Night @67 Degrees Brewing
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| Wreath Ceremony |
Friday, January 26
9:00am Wreath Ceremony (Franklin Veterans Walkway on the Town Common)
3:00pm Coffee & Conversation with President Elmore (Franklin Public Library)
6:30pm An Evening with Spirit with Psychic Medium Cathy Ripley Greene
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| Live Music and CD Release by Second Son Band |
Saturday, January 27
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
7:00pm Live Music and CD Release by Second Son Band (First Universalist Society of Franklin)
Sunday, January 28
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
Visit the Cultural District page -> https://www.franklinculture.org/
Find the full Community event calendar
https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
The Library calendar of events -> calendar link
The Senior Center calendar of events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
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| Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Part 1: Banned Books: Libraries and Schools Talk at Dean, then Part 2 Community Conversations at the Library
"Banned Book Week Day 2! What are you reading @TOFranklinMA??"
The Library will be @DeanCollege's Banned Books: Libraries and Schools Talk on October 5th from 5-6 PM at the Atrium in the Student Center.
Be sure to join us after at the Library for Community Conversations at 6:30!
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/FrkPublicLib/status/1708899073154072666
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| Ben Franklin's books |
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Franklin Library Community Conversations event Oct 5
Community Conversations
Event Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 6:30 PM
No Registration Required
Everyone is welcome to join us each month as we unpack, discuss, and engage with topics relevant both within our community and beyond. Come with an open mind, leave with plenty of food for thought!
Our Topic for Discussion: Book Banning
Start the Conversation with information!
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Read the preparation material -> https://link.gale.com/apps/portal/00000000LVVK/OVIC?u=frk&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=d1767240
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| Franklin Library Community Conversations event Oct 5 |
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Reminder: Join Cobi & I for a walk and talk about Franklin today (5/06/23 at 10:30 AM)
Should be good weather today for a walk!
You are invited to join Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo & I as we walk and talk about Franklin, zoning, interesting tidbits, etc.
We'll meet at the High St side of the Town Common and leave at 10:30 AM Saturday morning, May 6, 2023.
The route as proposed is just over 3 miles (or about 5 K) that will bring us back to the Common. We should return to the Common by about noon.
- Dress for the weather whatever it is or forecasted to be for Saturday
- Bring along water (talking makes one thirsty)
- Wheels and paws are welcome to come along
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| Photo of the walking route (Counter clockwise) |
Interactive Maps (via MapMyWalk)
Counter clockwise https://www.mapmywalk.com/routes/view/5511189451
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| Franklin's first participation in the national annual @janeswalk, in honor of the late social activist Jane Jacobs - May 6, 10:30 AM |
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Franklin's first participation in the national annual @janeswalk, in honor of the late social activist Jane Jacobs - May 6, 10:30 AM
You are invited to join Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo & I as we walk and talk about Franklin, zoning, interesting tidbits, etc. We'll meet at the High St side of the Town Common and leave at 10:30 AM Saturday morning, May 6, 2023.
The route as proposed is just over 3 miles (or 5 K) that will bring us back to the Common. We should return to the Common by about noon.
- Dress for the weather whatever it is or forecasted to be for Saturday.
- Bring along water (talking makes one thirsty).
- Wheels and paws are welcome to come along.
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| Photo of the walking route (Counter clockwise) |
Interactive Maps (via MapMyWalk)
Counter clockwise https://www.mapmywalk.com/routes/view/5511189451
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| Franklin's first participation in the national annual @janeswalk, in honor of the late social activist Jane Jacobs - May 6, 10:30 AM |
Thursday, March 30, 2023
FPL Community Conversations March 30, at 6 PM - This month’s topic: Food Insecurity!
Community Conversations! Thursday, March 30 @6:00PM
Folks of all ages are welcome to join us each month as we unpack, discuss, and engage with topics relevant both within our community and beyond. Come with an open mind, leave with plenty of food for thought!
This month’s topic: Food Insecurity!
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Converse and Conserve Workshop - Location Change: Room 326A
Converse and Conserve Workshop
- Location Change: Room 326A
Please note that the Converse and Conserve Workshop will now take place in Room 326A at Town Hall, instead of Council Chambers.
Your land is a part of your legacy. Deciding what will happen to your land after you are gone is the next critical step of being a good land steward and furthering that legacy. Who will own your land and how will it be used? What will your legacy continue to be? These are questions that the "Converse and Conserve" workshop on Wednesday, March 29 from 4p-6p at Town Hall, Room 326A can answer for you.
Join the Franklin Conservation Department, Franklin Assessor's Office, Franklin Agricultural Commission, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Metacomet Land Trust, and DDCRW Law in learning about your options. Come learn about applicable tax incentive programs for forestland, agricultural land, and open space; learn about resource management for your natural environment; and even learn how to endow your land to ensure its lifelong protection. Estate planning, whether for now or for the future, is not just for the wealthy or for those who own "estates" – if you own land, then estate planning is a necessary and valuable step to ensure that the legacy of your land is a positive one!
Food and beverages will be provided by Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen.
RSVP for a free gift.
For more information or to RSVP contact bgoodlander@franklinma.gov/(508) 520-4847
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/converse-and-conserve-workshop-location-change-room-326a
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| Converse and Conserve Workshop - Location Change: Room 326A |
Monday, December 19, 2022
"A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony" - Franklin TV schedule for week of 12/19/22
A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony was held at the Temple Etz Chaim on Sunday, Dec 11, 2022.
Hosted by Rabbi Tom Alpert, moderated by Rabbi Elise Winick, and instigated by jamele adams and less than 20 people participated in person. Due to technical difficulty it was not available via live stream as planned. The video was recorded by Franklin TV for future broadcast and replay.
The audio recording runs 1 hour and 20 minutes, so let’s listen to the Conversation of Hope Dec 11, 2022. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-896-a-conversation-of-hope-12-11-22
The replay is available this week
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26)
TUESDAY = 7:00 am Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony WEDNESDAY = 6:00 pm Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony FRIDAY = 7:30 am Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony
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| L-R: jamele adams, Rabbi Elise Winick, Rabbi Tom Alpert |
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Join the "Community Conversations" at the Library, Wednesday, Dec 21 - 6 PM
Folks of all ages are welcome to join us one Thursday each month as we unpack, discuss, and engage with topics relevant both within our community and beyond. Come with an open mind, leave with plenty of food for thought!
This week, we meet on Wednesday (12/21/22) instead.
This month's topic: "I wish you knew..." Connecting through Generation Gaps
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| Join the "Community Conversations" at the Library, Wednesday, Dec 21 - 6 PM |
Monday, December 12, 2022
A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony - Dec 11. 2022 (audio)
FM #896 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 896 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony conducted at the Temple Etz Chaim on Sunday, Dec 11, 2022.
Hosted by Rabbi Tom Alpert, moderated by Rabbi Elise Winick, and instigated by jamele adams and less than 20 people participated in person. Due to technical difficulty it was not available via live stream as planned. The video was recorded by Franklin TV for future broadcast and replay.
The meeting audio recording runs 1 hour and 20 minutes, so let’s listen to the Conversation of Hope Dec 11, 2022.
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Conversation notification -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/reminder-conversation-of-hope-black.html
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| L-R: Jamele Adams, Rabbi Elise Winick, Rabbi Tom Alpert |
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