"Panthers for a Purpose" open fundraising drive

My name is Abby Souza and I am a student at Franklin High School. Along with a team of my friends we are leading a fundraising drive called Panthers for a Purpose. 

"Panthers for a Purpose" open fundraising drive

Some of you may be familiar with the charity LLS now known as Blood Cancer United and the program they run called Student Visionaries of the Year. 

If you would consider supporting your local high school students in our efforts to make a difference please click the link to hear about our story and stay updated with other fundraising events coming soon!

Follow link - https://pages.lls.org/svoy/ma/svoyboston26/FranklinHighSchool

Help the Franklin Music Boosters with their Panera fundraiser Feb 5

Help the Franklin Music Boosters with their Panera fundraiser Feb 5

Join us at Panera this Thursday for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner and 20% of the sales will be donated to the Franklin Music Boosters!

Be sure to show this flyer when ordering in-store or use code FUND4U when ordering online.

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 ???

Wednesday, February 4

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  Smiles for Soccer Fundraiser at George’s Pizza, 1 Crossing Plaza

10:00am Veterans Coffee Social (Franklin Senior Center) 

1:00pm Joe Landry - Morse Block (Franklin Senior Center)

6:30pm Franklin Art Association Monthly Meeting (Franklin Senior Center)

Library & Senior Center Events

For additional details on Library events -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

Note: I do have an inquiry into the Senior Center on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". The Center isn't even open all day.

***  Town Meetings today   ***

Board of Health Meeting

Wednesday, February 4 Time: 5:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02042026-2115 

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, February 4 Time: 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02042026-2120 

Franklin Cultural Council Meeting

Wednesday, February 4 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02042026-2117 

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Smiles for Soccer fund raiser at George's Pizza - Feb 4

Smiles for Soccer fund raiser at George's Pizza - Feb 4

"Order lunch or dinner from George’s Pizza this Wednesday, February 4th, and this generous local small business will donate a portion of sales to our efforts."

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CvHdAVXie/

Double Good Popcorn fund raiser order before Friday, Feb 6

Via Jennifer Rossing

Double Good Popcorn fund raiser order before Friday, Feb 6

"Hello everyone! The Franklin LGBTQ Alliance which I’m the treasurer of is holding a popcorn sale to raise money to throw their Pride festival, Celebrate with Pride, in June.

If you like popcorn, please consider ordering some from us and helping us meet our fundraising goal.

If you don’t like popcorn, please consider ordering some to be delivered as thank you gifts to teachers in the US.

Thank you!"

Order here by 6 PM Friday! -> https://s.dgpopup.com/0hd5r0w7

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CK5ZpFNPS/

Fudge + Friends = a very sweet deal for you & the Library

Fudge + Friends = a very sweet deal. Your purchase supports the Franklin Public Library!

Orders are due by Friday, February 6 and will be available for pick up in time for Valentine’s Day.

If you order 4 or more containers of fudge, you’ll get a Friends’ Tote Bag, too!

Fudge + Friends = a very sweet deal

Visit Fudge Fundraiser | My Site 1 to place your online order - https://www.fofl02038.org/fudge-fundraiser-1

(Which flavors will you choose?)  

Have Fun While Making a Difference!: Soccer for smiles tournament Feb 17-18, 2026

Have Fun While Making a Difference!

Soccer for smiles tournament Feb 17-18, 2026

Our 2026 tournament is in the planning stages so save the dates in February!

February 17-18, 2026

Even though the tournament runs for two days, a player's commitment is just a few hours on one particular day. The day is split by age groups in 2- or 3-hour blocks of time (see schedule). It is great fun!

Tournament details ->  https://www.soccerforsmiles.org/

FHS Class of 2029 T-shirts for sale

FHS Class of 2029 T-shirts for sale

Buy your class of 2029 T-shirts now!

https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactionInfo.aspx?CustomerID=750&TransID=36984

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Save the Date! for Santa Foundation Bowling Fundraiser - March 29, 2026

Santa Foundation Bowling Fundraiser - March 29, 2026

Save the Date!

It may feel early, but after a long winter, it’ll be so nice to have a fun, family-friendly event to look forward to!

Join us on March 29 for a bowling fundraiser filled with:

•  Bowling fun
•  Raffles
•  Food & drinks
•  Great connections and community

Mark your calendars and start inviting friends and family—registration will be available soon!

More details coming your way!

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Pizza fundraiser at The Rome Feb 22 to help Melanie Sweet & her 3rd Boston Marathon

Pizza fundraiser at The Rome Feb 22 to help Melanie Sweet & her 3rd Boston Marathon

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Mike, the rescue pig, was the 1st on the journey toward "More Farm Than Fancy" (audio)

FM #1635 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1639 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Lauren & Ryan Maloney. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Thursday, January 18, 2026

 

Our conversation covers 

• Their journey from a few pets to a farm with over 40 animal rescues 

• To let them live a good life

• The 'a ha' moment for “More Farm Than Fancy” 

• The product line to help with funding the animals care

The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1639-more-farm-than-fancy-01-18-26/

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Lauren & Ryan Maloney

Follow “More Farm Than Fancy” on 

Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1329150158885351 

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/more_farm_than_fancy/ 

Visit their web page -> https://morefarmthanfancy.com/ 

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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.

Mike, the rescue pig

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

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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"

Sweet News from Friends of the Franklin Library!

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View email in browser Friends of the Franklin Library · PO Box 147 · Franklin, MA 02038-0147 · USA

https://mailchi.mp/5bfab3edbf59/phwmysd7tx?e=6d3e826306

Dean Softball Fundraising Craft Fair, Sunday, Jan 25

Dean Softball Fundraising Craft Fair, Sunday, Jan 25

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Franklin Panthers Girls Basketball Fundraiser open through Feb 2, 2026

Franklin Panthers Girls Basketball Fundraiser open through Feb 2, 2026

"LET’S GO, PANTHER FANS! 

Our Lady Panthers are fundraising for the 2025/26 season and we need your support!  All funds go straight back to the team for essentials like equipment, uniforms, travel, and more. 

• Tap the link in bio to donate!
• Share to spread the word!
• Together we can hit our goal! "

Shared from ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DTn_nhwFJyV/

Use the QR Code or this link ->   https://raise.snap.app/donate/lady-panthers-basketball-2025?share_type=QR_code

DoubleGood popcorn fund raiser - find a student to buy from beginning Jan 26, 2026

DoubleGood popcorn fund raiser - find a
student to buy from beginning Jan 26, 2026

We are running a fundraiser for Class of 2026 with Double Good Popcorn that will begin on January 26th and end on January 30th.

Selling $200 worth of popcorn will earn you a FREE banquet ticket!

Scan the QR code attached to the flyer to get started on the app!

Shared from ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/DTiruGrCV7Z/

Note: The link is meant for the students to do their fund raising  https://dgpopup.app.link/swlp

Friends of the Franklin Library Fudge Fundraiser, get your order in before February 6

This year's fundraiser: 

• You can order and pay electronically using this link: FOFL FUDGE FUNDRAISER ONLINE ORDER FORM   or directly ->   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhMbwVC2TYuizxynmL4Dwv2FSrma-D3QuEr4UkoSEc5KMhMw/viewform?pli=1

• Hard copies of the order form are available at the library or by emailing FoFL02038@gmail.com

• Friends of Franklin Library are accepting in-person orders at the library this weekend (1-5pm on Friday, 1/16 and 9am-1:30pm on Saturday, 1/17).
  
  
• As an added bonus, anyone ordering 4 or more containers of fudge will receive a free Friends' Tote Bag.

Reminder: Friends Of Franklin Library Fudge Sale - your order is due by Feb 6, 2026

Friends of the Franklin Library Fudge Fundraiser, get your order in before February 6