"Looking for something to do this week? We’ve got tons going on at the Franklin Senior Center!"
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Franklin Senior Center highlighted events for the last week for February 2024 |
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"Looking for something to do this week? We’ve got tons going on at the Franklin Senior Center!"
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3xafGVr9hg/
Franklin Senior Center highlighted events for the last week for February 2024 |
FM #1145 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1145 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
We talk about
Reviewed the regular open hours, and month ending holiday times
Library events for February 2024
Kiddos, or “littles”
Teens
Adults
The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended..
The recording runs about 28 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1145-fpl-m-gousie-feb-2024-highlights-01-25-24--------------
Mitzi Gousie’s email -> mgousie@minlib.net
Event highlights we covered in this conversation
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/february-2024-franklin-library-news-events
Franklin Public Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library
Library Calendar of Events -> http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/F/FRANKLIN/ekp.cfm
Volunteer tax assistance program info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/adult-programs-services/pages/volunteer-income-tax-assistance
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Friday, January 19
1:00pm Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm Get to know ‘Ben’s Books’ (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Sale (First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF))
7:00pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Raillery Public House)
Saturday, January 20
9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am Ben Franklin, America’s First Scientist (Franklin Historical Museum)
10:00am Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Sale (First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF))
10:00am Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)
10:30am Children’s Ben Franklin Story Time (Escape Into Fiction Bookstore)
11:00am Preschool & Kindergarten Open House (Sunrise Montessori School)
1:00pm Library "Books by the Bag Sale" (Franklin Public Library)
6:30pm Vera Meyer and Ben Franklin’s Glass Armonica (Franklin Public Library)
Sunday, January 21
7:30am All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)
1:00pm Ben Franklin Considered and Reconsidered (Franklin Historical Museum)
1:00pm Children's Museum of Franklin pop up (Elks Lodge)
Tuesday, January 23
2:30pm Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)
Thursday, January 25
6:00pm Open Mic Night (67 Degrees Brewing)
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Franklin's Event Outlook: January 19, 2023 to January 25, 2024 |
FM #1119 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1119 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Wednesday, December 19, 2023.
We talk about
Reviewed the regular open hours, and month ending holiday times
Library events for January 2024
All ages
Kiddos, or “littles”
Teens
Adults
The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended..
The recording runs about 32 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1119-franklin-public-librarys-mitzi-gousie-talks-about-jan-2024-highlights-12-1923
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Event highlights we covered in this conversation
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/december-2023-franklin-library-news-events
Franklin Public Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library
Library Calendar of Events -> http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/F/FRANKLIN/ekp.cfm
Volunteer tax assistance program info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/adult-programs-services/pages/volunteer-income-tax-assistance
Jen Knight-Levine's update for the SAFE Coalition at the October 18, 2023 Town Council meeting (audio) https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/jen-knight-levine-updates-council-on.html
Jen’s update to the Council in September 2023 on the work of the SAFE Coalition (video)
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/recap-introduction-retirement-promotion.html
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
------------------
You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Franklin Public Library: News & Events for January 2024 (audio) |
"Here’s what’s happening this week at the Franklin Senior Center.
Registration for December events opens on Friday.
Eat Around the World (Finland) scheduled on Dec 8 is OPEN NOW TO REGISTER.
Tax work off paperwork for 2024 is available online now. 100 spaces are available through the senior center and 100 spaces for Veterans."
Franklin Senior Center highlights for the upcoming week 11/27 to 12/01 |
"Don’t be cruel folks. Come down to the Franklin senior center and join in the fun!"
Senior Center activities for week of Nov 13 to 17 |
well look, the Franklin Q&A session on Wednesday |
Friday, September 15
12:00pm - Essential Needs Drive (SAFE Coalition)
1:00pm - Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm - Matt Zajac & Friends (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm - CLOSED TODAY - Thrift Threads thrift shop (changing stock for season)
6:00pm - Jamie Barrett (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Critical Mass (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - K.O. Trio (live music) (3 Restaurant)
Saturday, September 16
9:00am - Book sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - Bag sale (books at $5/bag) (Franklin Public Library)
5:00pm - Mexican Independence Day (tickets req'd) (La Cantina Winery)
5:00pm - Patrick Durkin (live music) (Birchwood Bakery)
Sunday, September 17
7:30am - All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Monday, September 18
6:00pm - Senator Rausch Town Hall (Milford Town Hall)
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Franklin's Event Outlook: September 15, 2023 to September 21, 2023 |