The Magic of Music Fall Fundraising Gala Auction is Open!

The Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc. - The Magic of Music Fall Fundraising Gala

The Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc. Auction Is Officially Open!

So what are you waiting for?...Bid Now! As we get closer to the live event on November 8 in Milford, MA, everyone – and we mean ANYONE! – can now participate in Encore Music Education Foundation's (EMEF) scholarship fundraising program on the non-profit Bidding For Good platform, whether or not you're joining the Magic of Music event in person. There are over $100,000 worth of donated goods, services, experiences, collectibles, and vacations now available to see and bid on.  Item values range from $50 to $7900; there are dozens of individuals lots and a number of fantastic combinations to browse: ·       Family and kids' activities ·       Museums, concerts, music, and sporting events ·       Food, wine, and dining ·       Luxury travel packages: Disney World, Kenya, Grand Canyon, Broadway, US Open ·       Spa, health, and fitness Place Your Bid. Whether you're looking for something unique for yourself, searching for a gift for a special someone, or looking to add a little adventure to your life, you're sure to find something in our auction. Every bid helps support our cause. Tell Your Friends. The success of this online auction depends on spreading the word to as many people as possible. We need your help. Please Refer a Friend and encourage them to participate so they don't miss a single moment of the fun and excitement.   Join Us on November 8! Tickets are now available for The Magic of Music Fall Fundraising Gala, presented by the Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc. (EMEF)! Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the power of music and supporting scholarships and subsidies for aspiring young musicians. Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Time: 4:00–10:00 PM Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Milford, MA Early Bird Tickets: $65 per person Purchase Tickets on BiddingForGood: https://auction.biddingforgood.com/auction/341817125 Why Attend? - Support Life-Changing Scholarships and Subsidies – Your ticket directly funds music education and financial aid for talented students. - Unforgettable Performances – Enjoy live music by EMEF's gifted students and guest artists. - Dinner, Silent Auction and Raffles – Savor a delicious sit-down meal and bid on exciting auction prizes. - Community and Celebration – Share an evening of friendship, fun, and the joy of music. Dress Code: Semi-formal – show off your finest! Let's make this a night to remember—join us at The Magic of Music Fall Fundraising Gala and help keep the gift of music alive. View All Auction Items

Save the Date: SAFE Gala - April 17, 2026 Gillette Stadium

Save the Date The SAFE Gala: An Evening of Giving Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:30pm Gillette Stadium - Foxborough, MA We're thrilled to share some exciting news—SAFE is celebrating 10 years, and we'd love for you to join us at our 4th Annual Gala: An Evening of Giving! Even better, this year's celebration will be held at the iconic Gillette Stadium! Mark your calendars now (and maybe even hold off on those April vacation travel plans), because this is going to be an unforgettable evening—and we want you there! In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing sponsorship opportunities, but in the meantime, please reach out if you'd like to sponsor the evening or donate an auction item. Your support helps make this night possible. As we look back on the beautiful evening we shared last May, we're still carried by the sense of community and love that filled the room. We can't wait to experience that same spirit again—with all of you by our side. Who's excited? We sure are! With gratitude and anticipation, Jen and Jim   Our Contact Information   SAFE Coalition 31 Hayward St., Suite 2C Franklin, MA 02038-0434 508-488-8105 http://www.safecoalitionma.org DONATE

The Magic of Music Fall Fundraising Gala - Encore Studios - Save the Date -> Nov 8, 2025

It's been a long time - since before the pandemic - but the need to support music education with scholarships is more important than ever.

The Bidding for Good site will start featuring scores of biddable options starting on October 8.

The Magic of Music Fall Fundraising Gala -
Encore Studios - Save the Date ->  Nov 8, 2025

Tickets Now On Sale! Join Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc. (EMEF) for The Magic of Music Fall Fundraising Gala! This is a spectacular evening of music, dinner, silent auction, and raffles to support scholarships and music education for young artists. Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 4:00–10:00 PM DoubleTree by Hilton, Milford, MA Early Bird Tickets: $65 Buy Tickets on Bidding For Good: https://auction.biddingforgood.com/auction/341817125 Celebrate the magic of music, connect with your community, and make a difference.

Reserve your seat now!

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Did you get your tickets to the Santa Foundation Gala Oct 3 ???

Did you get your tickets to the
Santa Foundation Gala Oct 3 ???

Tickets are moving fast

Excited to celebrate with our community

Join us in celebrating 40 years of giving at the Santa Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala!

Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 at The Franklin Elks 

An unforgettable evening of inspiration, community, and heart.

For four decades, the Santa Foundation has brought hope and help to families in need. Now, it’s time to celebrate the impact you’ve helped create.

Let’s make this a night to remember.  

Tickets -> https://www.sfjoy.org/events-products/p/fall-fundraising-gala-the-elks-in-franklin

Santa Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala - Oct 3, 2025

Save the Date!

Santa Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala - Oct 3, 2025

Join us in celebrating 40 years of giving at the Santa Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala!

Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 at the The Franklin Elks

An unforgettable evening of inspiration, community, and heart.

For four decades, the Santa Foundation has brought hope and help to families in need. Now, it’s time to celebrate the impact you’ve helped create.

Stay tuned for ticket information and more exciting details!

Let’s make this a night to remember.

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Save the Date for Advocates Annual Gala - Nov 13. 2025 - 6 PM

Save the Date! Advocates Annual Gala ~ The Westin Waltham Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 6:00 PM We're going back to the '70s! It's our 50th anniversary, and we're excited to celebrate this milestone with you. Join us as we honor five decades of caring partnerships and creative solutions—and look ahead with hope and innovation to the next 50 years. For more information, please contact: Ellen Kipp | EKipp@Advocates​.org www.Advocates.org/Celebrating50 Advocates Advocates 1881 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01701

You're invited: The GlenPharmer Gala - May 8, 2025

Get your tickets to the Glen Pharmer Gala, Thursday, May 8, 2025

https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1076491&restref=1076491&experienceId=463415

 

You're invited: The GlenPharmer Gala - May 8, 2025

 

You're invited: The GlenPharmer Gala - May 8, 2025

SAFE Coalition Announces 3rd Annual Gala for May 8

SAFE Coalition has announced their 3rd Annual Gala for May 8, 2025, at the Lakeview Pavilion in Foxborough. Titled “An Evening of Giving,” the event will raise funds to advance SAFE’s mission of offering compassionate, judgement-free support to those affected by substance use disorder and mental health challenges.  

Guests of SAFE’s gala will enjoy a gourmet dinner, live music, silent and live auctions, and inspirational guest speakers. 

3rd Annual Gala - May 8

Jake Haendel will be the keynote speaker, whose podcast Blink is currently at the top of the Apple Podcast charts. Haendel, a Boston native, struggled with substance misuse in early adulthood. He is the only known survivor of a rare brain disease that caused him to develop “locked-in syndrome,” a condition causing complete, coma-like body paralysis. 

Haendel will speak on risk factors for substance abuse, especially for adolescents, and how more needs to be done to ensure no one goes unsupported. 

“All kids are good kids,” he says, “and substance use disorder does not discriminate.” 

Struggles like depression, anxiety, and trauma affect all kids, regardless of background, he says. These stressors can result in harmful coping mechanisms regardless of a person’s outward appearance or perceived privileges.

Businesses and individuals across New England show their support of SAFE’s work to reduce stigma and raise awareness by sponsoring the gala, such as Direct Federal Credit Union, who secured a champion sponsorship for the 2025 gala.

“Direct Federal Credit Union is committed to supporting organizations like SAFE that make a difference in our community,” says Kristen Johnson, DCFU Senior Vice President, Employee & Brand Experience. “By combining our efforts in philanthropy, volunteerism, and financial literacy, we’re able to contribute to the long-lasting impact SAFE is having on individuals and families. We are honored to stand with SAFE in their mission to strengthen our community.”

SAFE serves over 50 communities in Massachusetts with programs for teens, support groups for loved one’s impacted by others’ substance use, harm reduction education, resources for families in need like a community diaper bank, housing support, and more. SAFE’s services are free to recipients and no insurance is needed.

SAFE began in 2015 after a community discussion on the increasing deaths from opioid use and what could be done to combat the rising epidemic. Today, the nonprofit works with first responders, local and state politicians, municipalities, schools, other nonprofits, and concerned citizens across southeastern Massachusetts to fill gaps in substance use prevention and education, harm reduction, recovery, and mental health support. 

“At the gala we bring together stakeholders, community partners, and members of the public, without whom we would not exist,” says SAFE Co-founder and Director of Family Recovery Jim Derick. “This event provides a platform to highlight our services and successes, report on impacts we have made, and chart our course for the year to come.”

Purchase tickets, secure a sponsorship, donate to the live and silent auctions, and learn more about SAFE’s work at www.safecoalitionma.org/2025-safe-gala

Learn more about SAFE Coalition at (508) 488-8105 or info@safecoalitionma.org

SAVE THE DATE for the 3rd annual SAFE Gala: An Evening of Giving

 3rd annual SAFE Gala: An Evening of Giving

 

SAVE THE DATE for the 3rd annual SAFE Gala: An Evening of Giving!

5:30 PM • Thursday, May 8 • Lakeview Pavilion - Foxborough, MA

Learn more: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/safegala/

 

 

 

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Join Tony Award winner Beth Leavel at the The Gala at THE BLACK BOX, Nov 9

There’s still till time to get your tickets for The Gala on November 9th at THE BLACK BOX!

Joining Tony Award winner Beth Leavel and Gala Host Ben Cameron onstage at The Gala are FPAC Stars Tyrick Wiltez Jones, Ali Funkhouser, Katie Gray, Andrew Scott Holmes, Nick Paone, Paul Rescigno, and Robbie Rescigno!

Walk the red carpet in your sneakers or stilettos for an evening at THE BLACK BOX, celebrating the stars of FPAC with Tony Award® winner Beth Leavel and Broadway’s Ben Cameron! Delight in a vibrant fundraising extravaganza of cocktails, dinner by 3 Restaurant, live and online auctions, interactive raffles, and performances by Broadway, NYC, and FPAC artists!

Gala proceeds support FPAC programming and THE BLACK BOX while encouraging the development of emerging artists. The Gala helps FPAC bring world-class talent to perform in downtown Franklin, amplifying the cultural fabric of MetroWest Boston.

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Tickets available ->  https://fpaconline.com/fundraising-gala/

FPAC Fundraising Gala is scheduled for: November 9

FPAC Fundraising Gala is scheduled for: November 9

 

"Save the date for this year’s FPAC Fundraising Gala: November 9th! 

Starring Tony Award winner Beth Leavel, hosted by your Broadway Buddy Ben Cameron, and featuring a cast of FPAC favorites!"

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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

Franklin Cultural District: Museum Gala, blues concert, silent movie, vacation week events & more as #artshappenhere

Wednesday, April 10

1:00pm Senior Scribblers

Thursday, April 11

7:00pm Night at the Museum Gala

Friday, April 12

10:00am Knitting Group

1:00pm Animals in the Spring

7:30pm James Montgomery Band with the Daybreakers

Saturday, April 13

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am Animal Affair

2:00pm Holi Celebration

3:00pm April Fool’s Concert

6:00pm Silent Saturdays: "Metropolis"

Sunday, April 14

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker

2:00pm Eid Celebration

Monday, April 15 - Tax Day/Marathon Monday/Patriots Day

Tuesday, April 16

10:30am Toe Jam Puppet Band!

6:00pm Table Top

7:00pm Trivia Night

7:30pm Voice of Franklin, part of Toastmasters International

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full Community event calendar   https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:   https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!