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Not just for Newcomers . . . Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club Scheduled to Meet - Oct 11 |
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Not just for Newcomers . . . Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club Scheduled to Meet - Oct 11
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Reminder: Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting on May 3 - topic 'online safety'
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Not just for Newcomers . . . Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting on May 3 - topic 'online safety' |
Monday, April 24, 2023
Not just for Newcomers . . . Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting on May 3 - topic 'online safety'
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Not just for Newcomers . . . Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting on May 3 - topic 'online safety' |
Monday, April 3, 2023
Reminder: The Newcomers & Friends April Meeting features updates from Jamie Hellen & Lucas Giguere
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The Newcomers & Friends April Meeting features updates from Jamie Hellen & Lucas Giguere |
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The Newcomers & Friends April Meeting features updates from Jamie Hellen & Lucas Giguere
Friday, March 3, 2023
Newcomers & Friends schedule a game night for Weds, March 8 at Escape Into Fiction
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Newcomers & Friends schedule a game night for Weds, March 8 at Escape Into Fiction |
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Reminder: Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction
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Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction |
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Franklin TV: New? News! Welcome to Franklin
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Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction
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Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction |
Monday, December 12, 2022
Reminder: Franklin Newcomers & Friends annual Yankee Swap scheduled for Dec 14, 2022
We meet at Escape Into Fiction at 12 Main St in Franklin at 7 PM. See link for parking info: Downtown parking
We invite any resident of Franklin, or a surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club to join us. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from September through May. Additionally, we hold many fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.
For more information, please see the "About" portion of our Meetup page or our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub.
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Reminder: Franklin Newcomers & Friends annual Yankee Swap scheduled for Dec 14, 2022 |
Monday, November 21, 2022
Franklin Newcomers & Friends annual Yankee Swap scheduled for Dec 14, 2022
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Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club |
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Join the Franklin Newcomers and Friends meeting at Escape Into Fiction - 7 PM
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Newcomers and Friends Club |
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Are you ready for the 47th Annual Franklin Newcomers Craft Fair on November 5 at Tri-County
The 47th Annual Franklin Newcomers & Friends Craft Fair is set for Sat. November 5, 2022 from 9 AM to 3 PM.
It will still be held at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond St., Franklin, after taking a break following two years of COVID.
This year, the craft fair will be held at the school’s gymnasium. Plenty of space for mingling, browsing, and shopping. Enter at the left of the building instead of the front doors. Lots of parking right in front of the entrance.
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47th Annual Franklin Newcomers Craft Fair |
Here’s a sample of what you can buy: home décor and housewares, jewelry, paper crafts, pets, wood crafts, glass crafts, handbags, health and wellness products, food, holiday, art and photography, bath and body, adult and children’s clothing and accessories.
The club is accepting donations for the Franklin Food Pantry. The entry fee is $3 for people 12 years of age and older.
Visit Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club (FNC) on Facebook for more Craft Fair details: @FranklinNewcomersCraftFair
For club information and activities, visit them on Facebook page: @FranklinNewcomersFriends Club.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Reminder: The 47th Annual Franklin Newcomers Craft Fair is scheduled Nov 5
The 47th Annual Franklin Newcomers & Friends Craft Fair is set for Sat. November 5, 2022 from 9 AM to 3 PM.
It will still be held at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond St., Franklin, after taking a break following two years of COVID.
This year, the craft fair will be held at the school’s gymnasium. Plenty of space for mingling, browsing, and shopping. Enter at the left of the building instead of the front doors. Lots of parking right in front of the entrance.
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47th Annual Franklin Newcomers Craft Fair |
Here’s a sample of what you can buy: home décor and housewares, jewelry, paper crafts, pets, wood crafts, glass crafts, handbags, health and wellness products, food, holiday, art and photography, bath and body, adult and children’s clothing and accessories.
The club is accepting donations for the Franklin Food Pantry. The entry fee is $3 for people 12 years of age and older.
Visit Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club (FNC) on Facebook for more Craft Fair details: @FranklinNewcomersCraftFair
For club information and activities, visit them on Facebook page: @FranklinNewcomersFriends Club.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
47th Annual Franklin Newcomers Craft Fair is scheduled for Nov. 5, 2022
The 47th Annual Franklin Newcomers & Friends Craft Fair is set for Sat. November 5, 2022 from 9 AM to 3 PM.
It will still be held at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond St., Franklin, after taking a break following two years of COVID.
This year, the craft fair will be held at the school’s gymnasium. Plenty of space for mingling, browsing, and shopping. Enter at the left of the building instead of the front doors. Lots of parking right in front of the entrance.
This popular and well-established event features hand-crafted items from artists throughout New England. You’ll find a wonderful selection of items to give yourself or to recognize a birthday, holiday or any other special occasion.47th Annual Franklin Newcomers Craft Fair
Here’s a sample of what you can buy: home décor and housewares, jewelry, paper crafts, pets, wood crafts, glass crafts, handbags, health and wellness products, food, holiday, art and photography, bath and body, adult and children’s clothing and accessories.
The club is accepting donations for the Franklin Food Pantry. The entry fee is $3 for people 12 years of age and older.
Visit Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club (FNC) on Facebook for more Craft Fair details: @FranklinNewcomersCraftFair
For club information and activities, visit them on Facebook page: @FranklinNewcomersFriends Club.
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club scheduled to meet Weds, Oct 12 and listen to Stacy Cobb
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Franklin Newcomers & Friends: We have a new home !!! - Join us Sep 14 at Escape Into Fiction
The Newcomers are back …. with a NEW time and location!!
The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club will be holding their monthly meetings at Escape Into Fiction at 12 Main St in Franklin. They'll be meeting earlier . . . now at 7 PM. The first gathering of the 2022/2023 season is on Wednesday, September 14.
Any resident of Franklin, or a surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, is invited to attend. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from September through May. Additionally, many fun and varied events are held to stay connected throughout the year.
No need to be a newcomer to the area . . . and no need to RSVP. Come make connections in your community. This is a multi-generational club offering a wide range of activities for all. It is a member driven organization and new faces and new ideas are always welcome. Franklin Newcomers & Friends: We have a new home !!! - Join us Sep 14 at Escape Into Fiction
Mark your calendar for the return of The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Annual Craft Fair. It will be held on November 5th at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. We are still accepting applications for crafters. All items must be handmade. Please contact franklincraftfair@gmail.com for more information and an application.
For more information about Newcomers, please see the "About" portion of their Meetup or Facebook pages.
Sunday, April 17, 2022
Newcomers & Friends: Bringing Earth Day Home - Apr 20
We are pleased to announce that Lisa Mosczynski and Susan Speers, volunteers with Metacomet Land Trust, will be joining us with a program on “Bringing Earth Day Home.” The program will introduce the conservation group, with a focus on its work to preserve open space in Franklin since 1988. Metacomet is a member-supported nonprofit which serves 15 towns and is based in Franklin.
To mark the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, Mosczynski and Speers will share a slide presentation on the group’s conservation work, education programs, and behind the scenes assistance to landowners and towns wishing to permanently preserve natural habitat. Metacomet’s local efforts include helping Franklin to connect town open space and Metacomet’s land. Metacomet is a 501-(c)-3 charity. More information can be found at www.MetacometLandTrust.org.
Bringing Earth Day Home
We welcome you to come join your friends and neighbors. Meet us upstairs at "3" Restaurant on Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30. Hot and cold appetizers and beverages are provided. No need to be a newcomer to the area . . . and no need to RSVP. Come make connections in your community. We are a multi-generational club offering a wide range of activities for all ages with an emphasis on fun and camaraderie. We are a member driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas.
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Newcomers and Friends Club |
Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. We run our meetings September through May, typically meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We also hold many fun and varied events throughout the year to stay connected.
Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends https://facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Save the Date - Nov 5! The annual Newcomers & Friends Craft Fair returns
From the Newcomers & Friends group we share:
"SAVE THE DATE!!!
Our 2022 Craft Fair will be held on November 5, 2022"
You can follow the Facebook event for updates -> https://www.facebook.com/114929218666632/posts/2108145936011607/
Or continue to watch this space for updates as the event approaches
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Save the Date - Nov 5! The annual Newcomers & Friends Craft Fair returns |
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Not just for Newcomers: Meeting to feature Hellen and Ahern - March 23
We are pleased to announce that Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator, and Dr. Sara Ahern, School Superintendent, will be speaking at our March meeting. Our town budget, construction, commercial and residential development are just some of the topics that Jamie will address. There’s also a lot going on in the school system for Sara to discuss. There will be no shortage of topics . . . come bring your questions! It’s an informal meeting and a great opportunity to practically have a one on one conversation with these community leaders.
We welcome you to come join your friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends March Monthly Meeting. Meet us upstairs at "3" Restaurant on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30, one week later than our usual 3rd Wednesday of the month. Hot and cold appetizers and beverages are provided. No need to be a newcomer to the area . . . and no need to RSVP.
Come join us and have fun while you make connections in your community. We are a multi-generational club offering a wide range of activities for all ages with an emphasis on fun and camaraderie. We are a member driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas.
Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. We run our meetings September through May, typically meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We also hold many fun and varied events throughout the year to stay connected.
Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends https://facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub
Hellen and Ahern (with Miriam Goodman in the middle) presenting to the Joint Budget Subcommittee March 10, 2022 |