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Sunday, April 6, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, April 6, 2025 ???
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Friday, April 4, 2025
Reminder: Franklin Fest on Sunday, April 6 features 7x7 flag football tournament
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Reminder: Franklin Fest on Sunday, April 6 |




Saturday, March 29, 2025
Flag Football Tournament centerpice of Franklin Fest hosted by Dean Students - April 6 (audio)
FM #1415 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1415 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Quinten Jones, originally from Winchester, VA and a senior at Dean College. We had our discussion in person in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Friday, March 21, 2025.
We cover
The course requirements to prepare and conduct an event
Flag football tournament chosen
Hockomock YMCA in Franklin to benefit from proceeds
Fun family day with food and other activities
The recording runs about 12 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1415-franklin-fest-centers-on-flag-football-tournament-03-21-25/
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As part of our Event Management & Operations class, we are tasked with planning and executing a successful event—and we’d love for you to be a part of it! All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Franklin YMCA!
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Dean's Franklin Fest scheduled for April 6 |
Help us make this event a success—sign up or donate using the website link or QR codes on the flyer!
📅 April 6, 2025
⏰ 11 AM - 3 PM
📍 Longley Field, 69 Maple Street, Franklin, MA
🏈 Flag Football Tournament
🎯 Fun games like Spike Ball, Cornhole & Connect 4
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle & Giveaways
🍿 Concessions
For more information or any questions: https://franklinfest.wixsite.com/franklin-fest
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I hope you enjoy!
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Thursday, March 13, 2025
Dean's Franklin Fest scheduled for April 6 to benefit the Franklin YMCA
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Dean's Franklin Fest scheduled for April 6 |
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Registration Now Open for Tomorrow's Stars Flag Football Camp 2025
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Registration Now Open |
➡️ Week 1: June 23–26 | $130➡️ Week 2: June 30–July 2 (Short Week) | $100➡️ Week 3: July 14–17 | $130
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
NFL Flag Football Clinic scheduled for April school vacation
NFL Flag Football Clinic
April Vacation
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NFL Flag Football Clinic scheduled for April school vacation |
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/nfl-flag-football-clinic