Showing posts with label elks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label elks. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Elks present large US Flag to Franklin Fire Dept.

"We proudly presented the Franklin Fire Department with a 40 x 25 foot American Flag last night before our Lodge Meeting! ️

We can not THANK the Franklin Fire Department enough for all of their dedication and hard work to our community and now they can have this Flag to proudly wave at Community and Veterans Events. 
This was made possible by the use of the 150th Anniversary Grant from Grand Lodge as well as Lodge fundraisers. 
Thank you to our Secretary, Michele and our Organist, Frank for making this possible! #ElksCareElksShare 
Photos from: Paul Vicario Studios in Franklin, MA!"
Photos from: Paul Vicario Studios
Elks present large US Flag to Franklin Fire Dept. (photo by Paul Vicario Studios)





Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Franklin Elks Hoop Shoot - Jan 6, 2018

This is a free, free-throw competition for boys and girls ages 8 to 13 that provides youth an opportunity to compete, connect and succeed through hard work and healthy competition. Age groups are based on the contestant's age on April 1, 2018.

The lessons learned at the Hoop Shoot help kids develop grit. Winners advance through Lodge, District, State and Regional Contests to reach the National Finals in April. 

In the end, the names of six National Champions will be permanently inscribed at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame!


​Check out this video of the 2017 Hoop Shoot National Finals Highlights: 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRf8b6KhL58

Franklin Elks Hoop Shoot - Jan 6, 2018
Franklin Elks Hoop Shoot - Jan 6, 2018
Hosted by the Franklin Elks, held at the Franklin YMCA

You can also download the flyer from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczdklMQXZ2a1ZSSTJ5OE45Q0FrWlphWmZSblBv/view?usp=sharing

Friday, November 17, 2017

Pack 126: Pancake Breakfast - Dec 2

The Cub Scouts annual Pancake Breakfast is scheduled for December 2nd from 8 - 11 AM @ the Franklin Elks. 

Santa will be in attendance! 

$7/ per person, Children under 3 and Scouts in uniform are free.

Franklin Elks
Franklin Elks
For more about Pack 126 visit their webpage   https://franklinpack126.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/layout-b.jpg

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Veterans' Day Luncheon - Nov 10

Veterans' Day Luncheon being held next Friday, November 10 at 11:00 AM at the Franklin Elks Lodge at 1077 Pond Street.

All Franklin veterans are invited (at no charge). Those interested should contact the Senior Center at: (508) 520-4945 to register as seating is limited.

Dale Kurtz will discuss new veterans' programs and the new Veterans' Memorial Brick Walkway being constructed on the Franklin Town Common.

Veterans' Day Luncheon - Nov 10
Veterans' Day Luncheon - Nov 10


Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Soccer Shoot - free for all - Oct 1

Fun and Free competition available to ALL children under the age of 14. 

The child does not have to play soccer in Franklin to take part in this event. Stop by and take a chance to shoot on goal!


Sunday, October 1 at 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM
King Street Memorial Park


Soccer Shoot - free for all - Oct 1
Soccer Shoot - free for all - Oct 1

For updates, follow the Franklin Elks Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/349068738866618/

Monday, September 25, 2017

Elks Care Elks Share 5th Annual 5K Road Race & Walk - Sep 30

Elks Care Elks Share 5th Annual 5K Road Race and Walk. Race starts at 9:30 AM, Saturday, Sep 30

You can support our Veterans:
1. Sign up to Walk or Run as an individual or team
2. Donate a few dollars
3. Spread the word by sharing this with your friends!
#FranklinElks #Veterans


Register via RaceWire  https://racewire.com/register.php?id=8098


Elks Care Elks Share 5th Annual 5K Road Race & Walk - Sep 30
Elks Care Elks Share 5th Annual 5K Road Race & Walk - Sep 30

Sunday, July 30, 2017

Elks Care, Elks Share 5K Race and Walk - Sep 30

The needs of our Veterans are ever evolving. As a community it's up to us to be there for them when they need us most - will you help us in serving those who have served for us?

It's easy and fun!


  • You or your business can be sponsors for this event having a booth race day to promote yourself
  • Sign up to be a walker or runner and create a free fundraising platform where people can pledge for you
  • Create a team and have people join you in your goals
  • Print this flyer and hang it around town to spread the word


We appreciate anything you can do to help the Franklin Elks Lodge #2136 spread the word of this community event that raises awareness. 

Website: http://www.franklinelks.org/elks5k

Race registration: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=8098

Elks Care, Elks Share 5K Race and Walk - Sep 30
Elks Care, Elks Share 5K Race and Walk - Sep 30

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Flag Day Ceremony - Saturday, June 17

All are welcome to join the #FranklinElks as we commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.

A concert will follow by the Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band! It's a great time. Hope to see you there!

#ElksInAction #MassStateElks

On the Franklin Town Common beginning at 1:00 PM



From the Elks Facebook Flag Day event
https://www.facebook.com/events/480078912323873/

Monday, May 1, 2017

Rabies Clinic - May 20

The Franklin Lions will conduct a Rabies Clinic on May 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM with the cost of $15 per animal.

Franklin/Bellingham Rabies Clinic will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017 11AM to 2PM (other towns welcome) 

Location: Franklin Elks 1077 Pond Street Franklin, MA 02038 CASH ONLY $15.00 ($13.00 for senior citizens, veterans, and 1st Responders) 

Dogs MUST be leashed and Cats MUST be in a carrier. 

Any questions please Call 508-726-9913 

Written proof of rabies vaccine within last 12 months is needed for a 3 yr. vaccine.
Rabies Clinic - May 20
Rabies Clinic - May 20

Monday, September 26, 2016

Franklin Elks Lodge - FREE Soccer Shoot for kids 13 and under

The Franklin Elks Lodge is hosting a FREE Soccer Shoot for kids 13 and under on October 1st at the King Street Memorial Park in Franklin.

This is an event that every State in the US hosts for the Elks. It starts at a Lodge Level, then winners advance to District, then to State - with a chance to win Nationally! It is a lot of fun and a great way for kids to connect and compete. There are different age groups for the kids. 

The only thing we ask is that parents bring the birth certificates at time of registration to confirm the age. There is no minimum skill levels to participate. Older kids shoot at a grid that is on a goal and are tallied by points made for each section. Young ones are scored on kicking the ball through cones.


Franklin Elks Lodge is hosting a FREE Soccer Shoot for kids 13 and under
Franklin Elks Lodge is hosting a FREE Soccer Shoot for kids 13 and under


There is a Facebook event for this
https://www.facebook.com/events/336187660056941/

Saturday, September 10, 2016

In the News: Elks place flag garden, Town Council hears about maintenance

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

"In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the American flag unfurled, it seemed, from every available space. It hung by doorways and from windows, fluttered on flag poles and vehicle antennas, was displayed on shirts and hats, and waved in the hands of those gathered at countless vigils - a symbol of solidarity, defiance, and a nation's resolve not to stand down from all for which it stands. 
So, it is fitting that the flag should figure so prominently in the Franklin Elks' tribute to those who were lost on 9/11 as the 15th anniversary of that day is marked this weekend."


Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160909/franklin-elks-place-flag-for-every-911-victim-on-club-lawn



"The Town Council this week heard about a program aimed at tracking maintenance efforts in school and municipal buildings. 
Council members have been critical of the town's facilities department in the past, calling for more transparency and accountability. 
The council heard from a representative of the firm SchoolDude on Sept. 7 about that company's preventive maintenance program. Two school buildings - the Davis-Thayer and Kennedy elementary schools - are piloting the program, which inventories all the equipment in the building and sets up a maintenance schedule."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160909/franklin-piloting-preventive-maintenance-program

Monday, September 5, 2016

Schedule to donate blood at the Elks this Thursday, Sep 8

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

The American Red Cross will support 9/11 Day by offering the community an opportunity to honor those who lost their lives and those who responded following the events of Sept. 11. Interested individuals can volunteer or donate blood or platelets with the Red Cross and help ensure blood is available for patients in need. 
9/11 Day was launched in 2002 as an annual day of service to honor the victims and heroes of Sept. 11. Since then, the observance has evolved into the largest annual day of charitable engagement in the U.S. and was designated as a National Day of Service and Remembrance by the U.S. Congress in 2009. 
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood; regular donations are needed. Blood and platelet donors of all types are urged to give. 
The following local blood donation opportunities will take place:
  • 2-7 p.m. Sept. 8, Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond St., Franklin.
  • 1-6 p.m. Sept. 16, Answer is Fitness, 7 Lincoln Road, Foxborough.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160904/red-cross-to-hold-911-day-blood-donation-opportunities

Schedule your appointment to donate blood online
http://www.redcrossblood.org/


http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/donation-process#t1
Learn more about the blood donation process here

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

"We're really looking good as far as donations go, but we could always use more"

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

"Several local groups have come together to run a drive to provide school supplies for needy area families. 
The Hockomock Area YMCA has partnered with the Franklin Elks and the Franklin School District to run the effort, aimed at assembling backpacks full of the supplies. 
Michelle Branche of the YMCA is coordinating the drive, which she said is in its second year. 
"Last year, we assembled 64 backpacks, but we had not partnered with the other groups," she said. "We have a scholarship program at the Y, and we reached out through that."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160801/franklin-backpack-drive-collects-supplies-for-needy-students

backpack drive
backpack drive

Additional info from the posting here during July
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/07/backpack-collection-underway.html

Suggested Supplies:
  • Spiral Notebooks 
  • Pencils 
  • Erasers 
  • Calculators 
  • Crayons 
  • Markers 
  • Pocket Folders 
  • Pencil Bag 
  • Rulers 
  • Highlighters 
  • Scissors 
  • Binders 
  • Colored Markers 
  • Glue Sticks 
  • Pens 
  • Loose Leaf Paper


Backpack Drive July 11-August 21, 2016



Made possible by the Bernon Family YMCA, Franklin Elk’s Lodge and the Franklin Public School District. We will be collecting supplies and backpacks through the month of July and August at the participating locations listed below. We are looking for the suggested school supplies as well as backpacks.

Supply Drop off locations:

  • Bernon Family YMCA
  • Franklin Municipal Building
  • Remington Middle School
  • Franklin Elks Lodge
  • Jefferson Elementary School

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Backpack collection underway


Help us collect backpacks and supplies!

Suggested Supplies:
*Spiral Notebooks *Pencils *Erasers *Calculators *Crayons *Markers *Pocket Folders *Pencil Bag *Rulers *Highlighters *Scissors *Binders *Colored Markers *Glue Sticks *Pens *Loose Leaf Paper


  • Backpack Drive July 11-August 21, 2016

Made possible by the Bernon Family YMCA, Franklin Elk’s Lodge and the Franklin Public School District. We will be collecting supplies and backpacks through the month of July and August at the participating locations listed below. We are looking for the suggested school supplies as well as backpacks.

Supply Drop off locations:

  • Bernon Family YMCA
  • Franklin Municipal Building
  • Remington Middle School
  • Franklin Elks Lodge
  • Jefferson Elementary School


Are you or someone you know in need of a backpack? Please contact Michelle Branche at 774-235-2766 or michellebr@hockymca.org to request your backpack today!

backpack drive
backpack drive



Saturday, July 9, 2016

Franklin Elks Lodge: Touch - A - Truck - July 30

The Franklin Elks Lodge Touch - A - Truck Free Family Event is scheduled for July 30th from 9:00 AM - Noon. Touch - A - Truck will be held at the Elks Lodge at 1077 Pond St, Franklin MA 02038.

There will be lots of different vehicles for kids to explore as well as popcorn, hot dogs, and cold drinks. 

This is an event to benefit the Food Drive that the Elks conduct to benefit Christmas Food Baskets for Families in our Local Communities. The Elks will be accepting can goods and non-perishable food items.

Franklin Elks Lodge: Touch - A - Truck - July 30
Franklin Elks Lodge: Touch - A - Truck - July 30


Stay up to date on the event by watching the event page on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/785251864907645/

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Friday, April 8, 2016

In the News: "Bible doesn't say that", Elks Care 5K, Sheriff speaks to Town Council

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

The Bible doesn't say that
The Bible doesn't say that
The author of “The Bible Doesn’t Say That!” will speak in Franklin on Monday, April 11, starting at 7 p.m., at the Franklin Federated Church,171 Main St., Franklin. 
An internationally acclaimed teacher, author and translator, Dr. Joel M. Hoffman brings “fresh insights and interpretations about religious life in the 21st century.” Well known for engaging both academic and popular audiences alike, Hoffman looks back through 2000 years of revisionism to the text as it originally was.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160407/franklin-houses-of-worship-to-host-the-bible-doesnt-say-that-author



"The Franklin Elks will hold its fourth annual Elks Care Elks Share 5K Road Race Walk and Run at 9 a.m. May 7 at the Franklin Elks Lodge, 1077 Pond St. 
The event will feature a 5K road race and walk through the neighborhood with trophies for the top three finishers in various age categories. Refreshments will be provided and T-shirts will be supplied to all who register online by May 1"

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160407/franklin-elks-to-hold-5k-road-race-walk


"Norfolk County Sheriff Michael Bellotti spoke before the Town Council this week about strategies to prevent recidivism among area offenders. 
Bellotti, speaking at the council's Wednesday night meeting, said it is important to connect offenders with services before their sentences are up. 
"We hear time and time again - up to 90 percent of (offenders) have alcohol or drug issues," he said, adding that other problems - like a lack of housing or vocational skills - contribute to offending or re-offending. "What we try to do is assess where their deficits are."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160407/sheriff-speaks-to-franklin-town-council

Thursday, March 24, 2016