This weekend at THE BLACK BOX: Rising Stars Cabaret & EY "Funraiser"

Rising Stars Cabaret scheduled for Friday, May 10 at 7:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX

THE BLACK BOX Cabaret presents a special cabaret revue spotlighting the talents of promising young singers! This annual Rising Stars Cabaret is presented in an intimate, nightclub atmosphere with professional accompaniment.

Tickets -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1757

Rising Stars Cabaret

EY "Funraiser" scheduled for Saturday, May 11 at 8:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX

Night of Rock & Pop from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s

Presenting: Two Dudes and a Guy

Opening: Three Day Weekend

Tickets ->  https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1763&month=05&year=2024

EY "Funraiser"

Get your tickets now for the Nick Strong Foundation event scheduled for The Shed - May 21

Please join the Franklin lacrosse community for a fun night of great food, friends and most importantly, support for the Nick Strong Foundation at Franklin’s most popular gathering spot- The Shed!  

This will be an adult-only (ages 21+) event and with your $50 per ticket contribution you’ll receive shared appetizers and craft kitchen fare, one drink ticket and entry to a trivia contest complete with great prizes. 

All proceeds will go directly to the Nick Strong Foundation to fund the 2024 Nick Gaspar Award and towards the foundation’s efforts to fund pediatric cancer research and support pediatric cancer patients and their families.  

Please use the attached Venmo QR code to register! 

(If you don't have a QR reader follow this link -> https://www.paypal.com/qrcodes/venmocs/c614d743-52eb-4ed8-bfd0-3b619e40ff3f?created=1712579348.5624971   or click on the image )  

Don’t delay-  tickets are limited!!!

Thanks for your continued support, and we can’t wait to see you!

 

Get your tickets now for the Nick Strong Foundation event scheduled for The Shed - May 21

Nick Strong Foundation to directly fund groundbreaking research for germ cell tumors.

We are beyond excited to announce groundbreaking research, being conducted by the Jackson Laboratories, that could potentially find treatments for germ cell tumors. Pediatric oncologist Dr. Ching Lau is a professor at the lab, which is a nonprofit biomedical institution committed to basic research discoveries that will change the landscape of cancer detection and care. Dr. Lau and his lab team have developed a first of its kind assay that can accurately diagnose germ cell tumors using spinal fluid obtained from a less invasive procedure such as a spinal tap.  The Nick Strong Foundation has decided to directly fund these tests that cost about $2,000 per test.  They have about 50 samples ready to test and our goal is to fund these samples and keep going from there! We are honored to be a part of this research in Nick’s memory.

Proceeds from your participation in our upcoming events (The Shed event, our first Golf Tournament) will go directly towards this funding -  THANK YOU!!!

Visit the Nick Strong Foundation online -> https://nickstrongfoundation.com/ 

Massachusetts Military Support Foundation Announces 4th Annual Fishing4Vets - June 9

Fishing4Vets: Reeling in Support for Our Nation's Heroes Through the Power of Friendly Competition and Camaraderie

The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation (MMSF) is excited to announce the fourth annual Fishing4Vets event, a charity fishing tournament designed to bring veterans and the community together for a day of camaraderie, competition, and Cape Cod's finest fishing. Taking place on June 9, 2024, this fun-filled event will raise essential funds to support our Food4Vets program, addressing the food insecurity needs of our nation's heroes.

Fishing4Vets: Casting a Line for a Cause

4th Annual Fishing4Vets

The Fishing4Vets tournament offers a unique opportunity for veterans to bond with fellow service members and the wider community over a shared love of fishing, while competing for bragging rights and valuable prizes. All proceeds from the event will be directed to the Food4Vets program, which aims to assist veterans and military families who may be faced with food security issues and may lack access to affordable healthy meals.

This annual event has grown in popularity since its inception, attracting veterans, fishing enthusiasts, and community members who come together to support a worthy cause. Fishing4Vets aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by veterans, and to create a supportive environment for those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country.

Uniting Veterans, Community, and Nature

The Fishing4Vets tournament encourages participation from veterans, their families, and the local community, fostering connections and understanding between those who have served our nation and those who support their efforts. The event has received praise from veterans for its ability to create a relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere where they can share their experiences and build lasting friendships.

"I look forward to the Fishing4Vets tournament every year," says Joe Martinez, a local veteran and tournament participant. "It's not just about the thrill of competition or the incredible fishing. It's about coming together with my fellow veterans and the community to support each other and share our stories."

About Massachusetts Military Support Foundation

The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential support to veterans and active-duty military personnel in need. MMSF offers a range of services, including housing assistance, food programs, and counseling services, to address the unique challenges faced by those who have served our nation. For more information, visit www.mmsfi.org.

For media inquiries about Fishing4Vets or to schedule an interview, please contact our Media Relations department at (617) 378-2974 or media.relations@mmsfi.org. To learn more about this event, sponsorship opportunities, or to register, visit www.mmsfi.org/fishing4vets.

9th Annual Empty Bowls Tickets on Sale for the Dinner scheduled for May 23

Get your tickets for the 9th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner! The event will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Franklin High School cafeteria from 6 to 8 pm.

The Empty Bowls Club students have been hard at work making hundreds of bowls for this upcoming community event. There will be a simple dinner of soup and bread, music from FHS students, a ceramic bowl for each attendee, and silent auction including a special work made by Rep. Jeff Roy, and more! The Pantry will also unveil preliminary findings from our current strategic planning process at the event. 

All proceeds support the Franklin Food Pantry.

Online tickets are $22 for adults and $12 for students/children 18 years old and younger.

Ticket prices increase to $25/$15 at the door on the day of the event. 

Cash or check only, please.

9th Annual Empty Bowls Tickets on Sale for the Dinner scheduled for May 23

SAFE Gala - May 1 - Event Details!

Hey there!   We are thrilled to host our 2nd annual SAFE Coalition Gala tomorrow evening at the Lakeview Pavilion in Foxborough starting at 5:30pm!   A few details in preparation for the celebration:   Address: 45 Lakeview Rd. Foxborough, MA 02035 Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm Parking: Lakeview Pavilion has free parking at the venue Check In: Our amazing volunteers will check you in as you enter!   What to expect: FABULOUS Raffle Items! Tickets are 10 for $25, 20 for $40. Signed Patriot items, SOLO stove, salon packages and over 15 more items! Cocktail Hour: Enjoy meeting friends and making connections from 5:30pm - 6:30pm Meet with former New England Patriots Player Rob Ninkovitch! LIVE AUCTION: 4 incredible items...read more below! One example of the Multiple LIVE auction Items: Viva Las Vegas!   Tucked away between the MGM Grand and Planet Hollywood, the Carriage House is the ideal Las Vegas hotel off the "strip". Enjoy comfortable accommodations, convenient in-room features and amenities including complimentary wifi and parking, an outdoor heated pool, and a fitness room!   *Accommodations for 4-6 adults, 2 bedroom suite, subject to availability for exchange in 2024, airfare not included. We are excited to celebrate another year with all of you!   Interested in joining us tomorrow? Tickets are still available! https://pp.events/safegala2024 Warmly, The SAFE Team  Our Contact Information SAFE Coalition 31 Hayward St., Suite 2C Franklin, MA 02038-0434 508-488-8105 http://www.safecoalitionma.org DONATE

This episode talks about working with clay and words to create awareness around Empty Bowls 2024 (audio)

FM #1183 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1183 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Brenna Johnson, Franklin High School art/ceramics teacher and Empty Bowls (EB) coordinator. We met to record in the ceramics room at FHS on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. 

The FHS EBers introduce themselves as we go around the table: 

• Kira Magliari, Senior, EB Social Media, continuing a family tradition of participating in Empty Bowls, has made a Silent Auction piece, helped make the Jeff Roy Project this year

• Allie Maccalous, Senior, EB President, in AP3D Ceramics this year, assists in running Empty Bowls administratively each week, has made several Silent Auction pieces over the years, helped with the Jeff Roy Project this year

• Bridget Kennedy, Senior, EB Secretary, in AP3D Ceramics & Independent Study in Ceramics this year, has made several Silent Auction pieces

 

The conversation runs about 35 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with the FHS Empty Bowls Club leadership team. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1183-empty-bowls-2024-working-with-clay-words-04-23-24

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Tickets for the Empty Bowls Dinner May 23 -> https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=86 

Buy a T-shirts for Empty Bowls -> https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx?TID=32256 

Steve’s poem dedicated to Brenna Johnson and the Empty Bowls Club -> https://www.quietpoet.com/2023/03/please-should-not-be-needed.html 

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This episode talks about working with clay and words to create awareness around Empty Bowls 2024 (audio)

Registration is open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk - Oct 6

Registration is now open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, October 6th, funds raised from the walk support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer centers, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 

 The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted on the famed Boston Marathon® course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 

• 5K Walk (from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Longwood Medical Campus) 

• 10K Walk (from Newton) 

• Half Marathon Walk (from Wellesley) 

• Marathon Walk (from Hopkinton) 

 Whatever route walkers choose, participants will be treated to refueling stations with refreshments throughout the course. Poster-sized photographs of patients – Jimmy Fund Walk Heroes – are displayed along the course as inspiration. Walkers can participate virtually, as well.

o register for the Walk (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker, visit   https://www.jimmyfund.org/events/cancer-fundraising-events/boston-marathon-jimmy-fund-walk/ or call (866) 531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. All registered walkers will receive a bib, medal, and a Jimmy Fund Walk T-shirt.

Registration is open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk - Oct 6

Dine in or Order out at The Chateau on Thursday, May 2 in a fund raiser for the Food Pantry

"Mamma Mia! 

Dine in or order out from The Chateau in Franklin, MA on Thursday, May 2, 2024, mention the Franklin Food Pantry fundraiser, and 20% of your total sale will be donated to The Pantry. 

In-person – Guests must let their server know to flag their check for the fundraiser. 

Online orders – When ordering online, add the item “Fundraiser” to your cart and enter “Franklin Food Pantry” in the special instructions box."

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessinfranklin/permalink/7635299586517065/

Dine in or Order out at The Chateau on Thursday, May 2 in a fund raiser for the Food Pantry

Get your Empty Bowls T-shirt and help the Empty Bowls fund raising efforts!

"Get your Empty Bowls T-shirt! Designed by a Club member, t-shirt proceeds help with costs to create pottery auctioned at the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Fundraiser. 

Shirts will be distributed at the fundraiser on May 23, 2024.

https://bit.ly/T-Shirt Purchase 

Please note that a separate ticket is required to attend the event. Purchase in advance at www.franklinfoodpantry.org ->

https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=86

Get your Empty Bowls T-shirt and help the Empty Bowls fund raising efforts!

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Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5k Run and Walk on May 18

Lace Up and Join the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K Run and Walk on May 18th!

Get ready for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community, and celebration at the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K! Scheduled for 9:00 AM on May 18th, this exciting event promises to be a memorable experience for all participants. 

All proceeds will benefit the SNETT trail maintenance and expansion. Parking will be available at 210 Waters Corporation, making it convenient and accessible for everyone to join in the festivities.

The Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K is a unique race that starts and finishes at the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) Grove St Trailhead, and takes participants on a picturesque journey along the scenic rail trail, showcasing the natural beauty of the area. Whether you're an experienced runner or a walker, this event welcomes all fitness levels and ages, making it a perfect opportunity for families, friends, and community members to come together in a healthy and enjoyable way.

But the fun doesn't stop at the finish line! After the race, all participants are invited to participate in an exciting raffle for a chance to win some amazing prizes.

Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5k Run and Walk on May 18

As a special memento, with a limited quantity, each participant will also receive a can cooler as a token of appreciation for their participation in the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K. This unique keepsake will serve as a cherished reminder of your accomplishment and a fun addition to your collection.

"We're thrilled to host the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K and bring our community together for a morning of fitness and fun," said the race organizers. "It's a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the rail trail, connect with fellow runners, and celebrate our shared love for an active lifestyle. We look forward to seeing everyone at the start line!"

Registration for the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K is now open, and participants are encouraged to sign up early to secure their spot in this exciting event. To register and learn more about the race, please visit the event website at https://www.tri-valleyfrontrunners.com/fbrtc/FBRTC5K.php

Join us on May 18th at 9:00 AM for the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Save the date for incredABLE Day - June 23

Join us on Sunday, June 23!

Save the date incredABLE Day 2024 Sunday, June 23 Enjoy a day of family fun with the HMEA community! All ages and abilities welcome. Food | Fun & Games | Music | Raffles Goodie Bags | One mile walk | and much more!  www.hmea.org/incredableday Thank you to our sponsors! At HMEA, our mission is to teach, support, and empower people with developmental disabilities, and their families, to live meaningful lives of their choice. We envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated and where everyone contributes. That is the spirit of incredABLE Day, delivered through inclusive and accessible activities, entertainment, resources, and more! Proceeds raised through incredABLE Day are returned to our programs, to fuel our mission and make a real difference in the lives of the people we support. Thank you to this year's sponsors     Interested in sponsoring? Contact Diane Newark at   dnewark@advocates.org

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