FHS Boys Lacrosse fund raiser at Jimbo's Diner - Saturday, May 9

FHS Boys Lacrosse fund raiser at
Jimbo's Diner - Saturday, May 9

via FHS Boys Lacrosse Boosters

"This Saturday come out to celebrate the mom in your life while supporting your FHS Boys Lacrosse Program!

Jimbo’s NY Diner is generously donating a portion of the proceeds from sales on Saturday 5/9 to help support our program and players!

You won’t want to miss this... breakfast, brunch, or lunch we hope to see you at the diner this Saturday! Jimbos NY Diner"

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Franklin Fathers schedule the Inaugural Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament - June 14

via Franklin Fathers:

Franklin Fathers schedule the Inaugural
Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament - June 14

"Take us out to the Ballgame!

We’re thrilled to announce we’ve opened team registrations for the Inaugural Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament, a family-friendly event coming to Beaver Pond on Sunday, June 14th!

We’ll be posting more about Eddie’s incredible story, our fundraising efforts, and our wonderfully gracious community partners soon, but we’d love to have you join us.

Scan the QR code or find the registration link ->   https://forms.gle/LqbaRKZz3kHYKZ9D7!"

#community 

#franklinma

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Santa Foundation: Transparency, Gratitude & Our 2026 Gala Plans

Dear Friends and Supporters, Like all nonprofits, raising funds is essential to sustaining our work—but just as important, is maintaining the trust of our community. We are proud to share that Santa F Dear Friends and Supporters, Like all nonprofits, raising funds is essential to sustaining our work—but just as important, is maintaining the trust of our community. We are proud to share that Santa Foundation has earned Platinum Transparency on Candid, reflecting our commitment to openness and accountability in everything we do. Candid is a nonprofit organization that collects and provides trusted data and insights about nonprofits. It helps donors understand organizations’ missions, finances, and impact so they can make more informed giving decisions. You can view our profile here: https://app.candid.org/profile/7055151/santa-foundation-inc-20-5564341/?pkId=a67f3638-081e-4144-9701-6ed780943c50&activeTab=4 We hope this recognition strengthens confidence in our mission and helps open doors to new donations, grants, and fundraising opportunities. Looking ahead, we’re excited to share that our Annual Gala is scheduled for October 2, 2026 — our largest fundraising event of the year. Planning is already underway, and we are currently seeking support for raffle and live auction donations. If you, your business, or someone you know may be able to contribute an item, experience, or service, we would truly appreciate hearing from you. Some examples include: ~$150 items Themed gift baskets (coffee, self-care, local favorites) Family activity packages (mini golf, bowling, arcade) Local restaurant or business gift certificates $400–$500 items Photography sessions Spa or wellness packages Concert, theater, or sports tickets $2,000+ experiences Weekend getaway or Airbnb (on or off season) Private chef or curated dining experience NYC/Boston show, dinner, hotel package Many of our most successful auction items come from community connections and simple acts of generosity—often sparked by someone asking, “How can I help?” If you would like to donate, sponsor, or talk through ideas, please reply to this email. Every contribution, large or small, directly supports Santa Foundation programs and the families we serve. Thank you for your continued support and for being such an important part of our community. We look forward to connecting with you and hope to see you at our upcoming events. With gratitude, Santa Foundation 275 Washington St, Franklin MA, USA Powered by Squarespace

Franklin Police Annual Golf Tournament - Aug 31, 2026

Mark your calendars for August 31, 2026 and join us at Franklin Country Club for a great day of golf, community, and giving back!

This isn’t just a tournament—it’s our ONLY annual fundraiser, and it directly supports so much in our community, including:

• Scholarships for Franklin High School seniors
• Local youth sports teams
• Events like the annual luncheon at the Senior Center
• Supplemental support for our holiday toy drive
• …and more

Scan the QR code OR register here:   https://birdease.com/35204

✔️ Register your foursome

✔️ Explore sponsorship opportunities

✔️ Make a donation if you’d like to support the cause

Whether you’re playing, sponsoring, or donating—every bit makes a difference right here in Franklin.

Grab your friends, swing for a cause, and help us continue giving back to the community we’re proud to serve 

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FPAC Golf Tourney scheduled for June 10 - at New England Country Club

The FPAC Golf Tournament is coming up fast.  We are very excited to make this year’s tourney bigger and better.

Take a day off work for a charitable cause, and test your skills in 18 holes of golf at the New England Country Club! Compete with friends, family, and co-workers for on-course hole contests (50/50 Hole, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive) and raffle prizes!

Golf proceeds support FPAC programming and THE BLACK BOX while encouraging the development of emerging artists. FPAC’s fundraising events help bring world-class talent to perform in downtown Franklin, amplifying the cultural fabric of MetroWest Boston.

For additional info and to register - https://fpaconline.com/golf-tournament/

Testimonials recorded at the SAFE Gala - April 17, 2026 (audio)

FM #1730 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1730 in the series. 

This episode shares the testimonials I was able to gather during the SAFE Coalition Gala held on April 17, 2026 at Gillette Stadium. I was fortunate to have an official Press Pass for the evening and am grateful to be able to share these recorded testimonials with the community. 

Testimonials from

• Lucas Giguere, Superintendent Franklin Public Schools

• Jim Derick, co-founder of the SAFE Coalition

• Jeff Roy, Franklin’s State Representative

• Bob Dellorco & Greg Connor

The conversation runs about 15 minutes, let’s listen

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1730-testimonials-at-safe-gala-04-17-26/

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SAFE Coalition web page  https://www.safecoalitionma.org/ 

Franklin TV recorded the speaker portion of GALA  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-Xby1B-lQM 

Video testimonial from Mark, a client of SAFE https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/04/safe-coalition-hear-marks-story-video.html 

Other links of the SAFE Gala  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/04/safe-coalition-holds-their-10th.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

• 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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Franklin Music Boosters schedule fund raiser at Santa Fe Burrito Grill - May 1

Franklin Music Boosters schedule fund
raiser at Santa Fe Burrito Grill - May 1

Via Franklin Music Boosters:

"Please join us for our fundraiser on May 1st at Santa Fe Burrito Grill, dine-in or take-out, all day!"

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3rd Annual #NickStrong Golf Tournament - June 15

We’re looking forward to our third annual golf tournament!

The Nick Strong Foundation is dedicated to supporting pediatric cancer research and helping pediatric cancer patients and their families.

Driving Towards Hope

We are pleased to announce that 100% of the proceeds from the golf tournament will go directly towards funding germ cell tumor research at the Jackson Laboratory. 

The past two year’s generous donations to the Jackson Laboratory allowed tangible progress to happen quickly. With traditional funding, the research may have had to wait two more years before making the level of progress we helped make in a matter of months.

We are truly grateful for Dr. Lau and his team of experts who are working around the clock on finding a cure. Without your help, research like this can not move forward, especially with federal funding being cut. Together, we hope to find a cure in honor of Nick and all other children who have faced this horrific disease!

• Monday June 15
• New England Country Club
• 7 AM to 3 PM

Additional info on this event including Registration & Sponsorship opportunities

https://nickstrongfoundation.com/golf-tournament-2026/

You can get your copy of the Karate Show Recording from the Party for The Pantry (audio)

Purchase your copy via this link

"Good morning everyone!

My band Karate Show recently played a benefit show for the Franklin Food Pantry at the THE BLACK BOX. This was our first ever all acoustic show in 15 years as a band, so it’s a special one.

We’re hoping to raise a bit more money for the Pantry by sharing the recording. It’s available to download for whatever you’d like to contribute. A buck? $50 bucks? Anything. Every dollar will go directly to the Franklin Food Pantry. Come on, it's important.

Thank you to our fantastic sound engineer, @ Robert Swalley, for capturing the performance for us. We love working with you man. Also, huge thanks to Matthew Zajac. for the incredible mix. Always top-notch, my friend! Ray Auger and William James, thanks again for the invite.

Peace and love, peace and love..."

Purchase your copy via this link -

https://clokey.bandcamp.com/album/karate-show-unplugged-party-for-the-pantry-26

Recording of performance for The Party for The Pantry

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/posts/4324161721187154

Reminder: SAFE Gala online auction open and ready

OUR ONLINE AUCTION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! https://tinyurl.com/bidsafe

You don't have to attend the gala to bid—anyone can participate in our virtual silent auction supporting SAFE Coalition's 10th Anniversary Gala!

Browse 60+ items including tickets to Kimberly Akimbo and Motley Crue, gift cards to local restaurants, custom portraits, self-care packages, and so much more. New items added daily!

How to participate:

• Already have a gala ticket? You're all set—log in with the email on your ticket.
• Want to bid but not attending? Register for FREE by clicking "Buy Tickets" and selecting "Virtual Auction Access" (does NOT include admission to the gala)

All proceeds support SAFE's life-saving prevention, recovery, and mental health services. Happy bidding!

Note: Tickets for the Gala have sold out

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Fund raising Via Panera Bread for Franklin Children’s School - April 16

"Thursday, April 16, @panerabread in Franklin Village Plaza will be donating 20% of net sales to Franklin Children’s School when diners show this flyer or order online using code ‘FUND4U.’

Help us ‘raise some dough’ for our school! "

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Franklin Arts Academy fund raiser at George's Pizza - April 15

"Tomorrow is Tax Day and you definitely don’t want to cook!

Order from George’s Pizza instead and support the final class of Franklin Arts Academy students.

It is truly the end of an era so help them out and buy a few pies for dinner as a percentage of sales will be donated to the FAA scholarship fund."

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** Note: all sales from 11 AM to 7 PM are counted for this effort

FHS Empty Bowls Club announce Empty Bowls Dinner, Thursday May 14, 2026

via FHS Empty Bowls Club

FHS Empty Bowls Club announce Empty
Bowls Dinner, Thursday May 14, 2026 

"We are so excited to announce our fundraiser for the Empty Bowls Night

You can purchase tickets through this link https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=105

Can’t wait to see you all there!!"

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Outdoor track meet & ice cream truck, a great combination !!!

Outdoor track meet & ice cream truck, a great combination !!!

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You Don't Have to Attend the Gala to Bid! The Virtual Auction is OPEN

The online auction for SAFE's 10th Anniversary Gala is officially OPEN and you don't have to attend the gala to participate!   Here's a sneak peek at what's up for grabs across 60+ items: Tickets to Kimberly Akimbo and Motley Crue Gift cards to BJ's Brewhouse, The Rome Restaurant, and more local favorites Vacation planning services, a Day Trip to Mystic Seaport, and a Boston Tourist package Custom portraits, jewelry, and home goods Self-care packages, custom training sessions, and an outdoor fire pit Here's how to get started:   NOT attending the gala but want to bid? Register for free at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/safe2026/items/ and select "Virtual Auction Access - NO EVENT ADMISSION." This gives you access to browse and bid online only; it is NOT a ticket or admission to the gala event itself. If you'd like to attend the gala in person, select "Individual Ticket" instead, which also includes virtual auction access.   Already have a gala ticket? You already have access! Use the email address associated with your ticket to log in (please do NOT register for "Virtual Auction Access”). You can also click "Set Up Bidding" in your confirmation email (subject: "Your 2026 SAFE Gala Tickets") to log in and start browsing.  Having trouble? Email our support team at info@safecoalitionma.org All auction proceeds support SAFE Coalition's life-saving prevention, recovery, and mental health programs across southeastern Massachusetts. Happy bidding!     Thank you for your continued support of SAFE's life-saving work! Our Contact Information SAFE Coalition 31 Hayward St., Suite 2C Franklin, MA 02038-0434 508-488-8105 http://www.safecoalitionma.org