Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Sep 14

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club kicks off their 2016/2017 season on Wednesday, September 14th. We invite any resident of Franklin, or a surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, to join us at "3" Restaurant, 461 West Central Street, Franklin. 

Complimentary appetizers and beverages are provided and a cash bar is available. We meet upstairs at 7:30 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. We run September through May but hold many other casual events to stay connected throughout the year. 

The club is an opportunity for residents of all ages and situations - not just those new to town - to socialize and learn about our community. Our September meeting is a social gathering so it's a great opportunity to come and make new friends or catch up with old ones. 

For more information visit www.franklinnewcomers.com.

The Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club is a non-profit social and
charitable organization for residents of Franklin

Now accepting applications for Newcomers 2016 Craft Fair!

The 43rd Annual Franklin Newcomers and Friends Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, at the Tri-County Regional Vocational High School in Franklin, MA. Our craft fair is a tradition for the Town of Franklin and several local charities benefit from the funds raised by this annual event.

We are now accepting applications for our 2016 Craft Fair! If you would like to be considered for this year’s fair, please send in your application by the due date of July 1st. Please note that our craft fair is for HAND MADE items only, no resale vendors please! To apply, download our Craft Fair Application and Contract 2016.

Please review the Contract for Exhibit Space carefully and keep it for your records. We ask that you mail your completed and signed Application for Exhibit Space with your check or money order and the following high-quality photographs:

• At least one of your exhibit/display booth showing your current major & minor craft
• At least one of you at work creating your current major craft
• At least one high-quality close-up picture of your current major and minor craft

Only applications submitted with the above information will be accepted and juried. All items must be handmade and no vendors will be allowed. If you would like us to return your photographs and other promotional materials, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with enough postage to cover the cost to mail them. If you do not provide an envelope with sufficient postage, we will not be able to return them to you.

For further information, please contact craftfair@franklinnewcomers.com

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

Craft Fair Application and Contract 2016

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting - May 11

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club welcomes you to join us on Wednesday, May 11th at 7:30 at our monthly meeting. 

We meet upstairs at "3" Restaurant, 461 W. Central Street, Franklin. Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages are provided.

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends is a social club for residents of all ages and situations - not just those who are new to town. We meet the second Wednesday of the month, September through May. 

Additionally, we organize and offer numerous other events and gatherings throughout the year. For more information, visit www.franklinnewcomers.com. We're also on Facebook.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club

Franklin Newcomers Meeting April 20

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club invites you to their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 20th at 7:30 pm upstairs at "3" Restaurant, 461 West Central St, Franklin.

Attendees will enjoy a special presentation from Jeffrey Nutting, Franklin Town Administrator. He will update us on all the things happening in Franklin that are currently affecting residents. He will conclude with a Q andA format. 

Complimentary snacks and soft beverages will be provided. Cash bar available.

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club is a social club for residents of all ages and situations – not just those new to town. For more info, visit www.franklinnewcomers.com.

image from Franklin Newcomers webpage

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Apr 20, 2016

Please note that the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club is changing the date of our April meeting. Due to a conflict on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, we're meeting on Wednesday, April 20th. 

3 restaurant

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club

Please join us at 7:30 at '3' Restaurant. Our speaker will be Jeff Nutting, Franklin Town Administrator. He will be updating us regarding current events happening in Franklin. 

Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

Sarah Mabardy to talk #ShopFranklin at the Newcomers and Friends meeting Mar 9

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club is pleased to invite you to our March Meeting. We gather monthly to make new friends and connections while learning about our community.

On Wednesday, March 9th we are happy to have Sarah Mabardy join us. Sarah will be representing #ShopFranklin, an organization that aims to promote and support local businesses. By supporting local businesses and organizations, we in turn are supporting friends and neighbors. 

You can learn more about #ShopFranklin on their Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/shopFranklin/ 

We will be meeting at the "3" Restaurant in Franklin at 7:30pm. Come join us upstairs for complimentary appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks. We always begin our events with ample time to socialize  . . .  we welcome all residents; whether you are new to town or if you have lived here for years. We look forward to meeting you!

#ShopFranklin

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Mar 9

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club is pleased to invite you to our March Meeting. We gather monthly to make new friends and connections while learning about our community.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

We will be meeting at the "3" Restaurant in Franklin on Wednesday, March 9th at 7:30pm. Come join us upstairs for complimentary appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks. We always begin our events with ample time to socialize . . . we welcome all residents; whether you are new to town or if you have lived here for years. We look forward to meeting you!

Regarding our April Meeting, we typically meet the 2nd Wednesday of the Month. In April, the Newcomers and Friends will be participating in the FEF Trivia Bee fundraiser on Wed. April 13. So instead, our April Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 20th.

Reminder: Franklin Newcomers and Friends February Meeting Information - Feb 10

Please join the Franklin Newcomers and Friends for our version of Antique Roadshow, starring Lydia Kirchthurn, a Newcomers alum. We'll be upstairs in a private room at Restaurant "3" at 7:30pm on Wednesday, Feb 10.

Franklin Newcomers

Lydia Kirchthurn is an old soul, and she has always loved antiques and the stories behind them. So in 2005 when she left her career in education to raise her children she started her new adventures with antiques. First she started buying antiques at yard sales and thrift stores and selling them on EBAY. Then she started selling her friend's antiques on EBAY, then whole houses of antiques, eventually working at a high end auction house run by an Antique Roadshow Alum. While at the auction house she realized that her passion for antiques and their stories included something unexpected - a connection to the spirits of the people who owned them. 

In 2014 Lydia left the Auction business and enrolled in the Rhys Thomas School of Energy Medicine where she is currently studying and honing her unique gift. Now she is uniting her worlds and offering unique antique appraisals and communication with the spirits attached to them. 

If you have a small, antique, family heirloom, feel free to bring it. Lydia will examine as many pieces as she can to reveal their value and possibly a story! Something personal, like jewelry, would be best.

As always, we welcome all to join us. Heavy appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary.

• To keep up with Lydia, you can read her blog here

http://lydiadustin.blogspot.com/

Franklin Newcomers and Friends February Meeting Information - Feb 10

Please join the Franklin Newcomers and Friends for our version of Antique Roadshow, starring Lydia Kirchthurn, a Newcomers alum. We'll be upstairs in a private room at Restaurant "3" at 7:30pm on Wednesday, Feb 10.

Franklin Newcomers

Lydia Kirchthurn is an old soul, and she has always loved antiques and the stories behind them. So in 2005 when she left her career in education to raise her children she started her new adventures with antiques. First she started buying antiques at yard sales and thrift stores and selling them on EBAY. Then she started selling her friend's antiques on EBAY, then whole houses of antiques, eventually working at a high end auction house run by an Antique Roadshow Alum. While at the auction house she realized that her passion for antiques and their stories included something unexpected - a connection to the spirits of the people who owned them.

In 2014 Lydia left the Auction business and enrolled in the Rhys Thomas School of Energy Medicine where she is currently studying and honing her unique gift. Now she is uniting her worlds and offering unique antique appraisals and communication with the spirits attached to them.

If you have a small, antique, family heirloom, feel free to bring it. Lydia will examine as many pieces as she can to reveal their value and possibly a story! Something personal, like jewelry, would be best.

As always, we welcome all to join us. Heavy appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary.

Newcomers and Friends Monthly Meeting - December 9

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club welcomes you to join us for our Monthly Meeting at "3" Restaurant in Franklin. We'll be meeting at 7:30 on Wednesday, December 9th, upstairs in a private function room.

Just a reminder that our December meeting is our annual Yankee Swap party. Please plan on attending for fun, frivolity and festivities!! Your exchange gift should be between $15-$20, new and wrapped.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

If you are interested, we will also be collecting gifts for the Santa Foundation. We have adopted some families and welcome any new, unwrapped gifts or gift cards. We will be sorting the gifts and wrapping them at an upcoming event. Donations of any kind and size are welcome and appreciated!

Appetizers and desserts will be provided as well as non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will be available.

This event is open to anyone in Franklin looking for camaraderie and friendship through regular events and activities. Giving back to the community is important to us as well!

Happy Holidays to all!



For additional info on the group visit their updated webpage
http://franklinnewcomers.com/

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club Annual Craft Fair - Saturday, Nov 14th

In it's 42nd year, the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club Annual Craft Fair is coming up!! It's a perfect opportunity to shop for the upcoming Holidays, Birthdays or any Special Occasion . . . or just for yourself! 

We host 70+ crafters who make a wide range of items. The event is a fundraiser with money going back to our local community. Last year we gave $5,000 to eight local non-profit organizations.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

We'll be collecting non-perishable food items for the Franklin Food Pantry too! Admission is $3 per person over 12 years old. 

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 14th. It will be located at Tri-Country Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond Street in Franklin. 

The event runs from 9 am to 3 pm. There will be a baked goods table, a 50/50 raffle, as well as a raffle for items donated by the crafters. Please join us!

Franklin Newcomers & Friends: Meeting Nov 11

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends will hold their monthly meeting this Wednesday, November 11th. Whether you are new to town or have lived here your entire life, please join us at the "3" Restaurant at 7:30pm.

3 Restaurant

We meet upstairs in a private function room: heavy appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary. The meeting is open to all members and prospective members. 

This month various speakers will highlight local Charitable Organizations and Volunteer Opportunities. We'll also discuss our 42nd annual Craft Fair which is to be held Saturday November 14th from 9 to 3:00 at Tri county Vocational School. 

Franklin Newcomers

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends provides an opportunity to feel connected to Franklin through events and outings  . . .  nobody is a stranger here, we're all Friends! 

Recent events have included hiking on the Appalachian Trail in the Berkshires, weekly power walking, biking on The Cape, movie nights, bowling, book group and many others.

 For more information you can visit the group online  http://franklinnewcomers.com/

Franklin Newcomers & Friends 42nd Annual Craft Fair - Nov 14th

In it's 42nd year, the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club Annual Craft Fair is coming up!! It's a perfect opportunity to shop for the upcoming Holidays, Birthdays or any Special Occasion . . . or just for yourself! 

We host 70+ crafters who make a wide range of items. The event is a fundraiser with money going back to our local community. Last year we gave $5,000 to eight local non-profit organizations.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

We'll be collecting non-perishable food items for the Franklin Food Pantry too! Admission is $3 per person over 12 years old. 

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 14th. It will be located at Tri-Country Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond Street in Franklin. 

The event runs from 9 am to 3 pm. There will be a baked goods table, a 50/50 raffle, as well as a raffle for items donated by the crafters. Please join us!

Franklin Newcomers & Friends: Meeting Oct 14

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends will hold their monthly meeting this Wednesday, October 14th. Whether you are new to town or have lived here your entire life, please join us at the "3" Restaurant at 7:30pm. 

We meet upstairs in a private function room: heavy appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary. The meeting is open to all members and prospective members.

This month our Speaker will be Michael Fishbein, Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs at Dean College.

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends provides an opportunity to feel connected to Franklin through events and outings . . . nobody is a stranger here, we're all Friends! 

Recent events have included hiking on the Appalachian Trail in the Berkshires, weekly power walking, biking on The Cape, movie nights, book group and many others.

Franklin Newcomers website image

For additional info, visit the Newcomers and Friends on their webpage
http://franklinnewcomers.com/

Franklin Newcomers and Friends: Meeting, Weds Sep 9th 7:30 PM

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends welcome you to join us at our first monthly meeting of the 2015-2016 season. We'll be meeting upstairs at "3" Restaurant on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:30pm.

We'll be providing light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will be available. This meet-up is open to Current members and Prospective members! 

This month's meeting will be largely social - providing an opportunity to learn more about each other and have some fun! We'll also give you a sneak peak at some of our upcoming meetings and events.

Newcomers Craft Fair - Nov 8th

From Terri Attinello:

Hello! 

I was wondering if you might be able help us to publicize our craft fair on your facebook page or anywhere else? In addition to collecting donations for the food pantry at the craft fair, we also donate funds in the spring to many organizations. 

As the craft fair is our only fundraiser, the more successful it is, the more we will be able to donate. Last year we donated $4,500 to local charitable organizations, most based in Franklin, with the Food Pantry receiving the largest amount (based upon member voting). 

I've attached a flyer that can be emailed or posted to Facebook.  

Thank you for your help!

Newcomers & Friends Craft Fair

For additional information on the Newcomers & Friends, you can visit their website
http://franklinnewcomers.com/

Franklin Newcomers and Friends - meeting Sep 10

Hi Steve,

Our committee is gearing up for our first official meeting of the year.  We're reaching out to see if you'd be able to post our events on your Franklin Matters blog.  We all subscribe and we're big fans of your blog.  We're thankful for the time you take to keep us all in know about anything that "matters" in Franklin!  We'd appreciate your help and thank you in advance!

Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, September 10th  at "3" Restaurant, 461 West Central Street in Franklin.  We gather at 7:30 for complimentary appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages.  A cash bar is available.  Our meetings start by 8pm.

We're a social gathering of local residents.  We welcome you whether you are new to the area or have lived here forever.  We meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month, September through May.  We have additional gatherings each month based on different interests.  We meet regularly for morning breakfasts, lunch or dinner.  We have Ladies Nights Out, Wine Tastings, movie nights, events for couples and families . . .singles too!  Everyone's input is valued and if you have something you'd like to do,  we offer a place to come together with your ideas and an opportunity to socialize with others.  We like to give back to the community so we hold events that raise funds that support local programs and organizations. Our goal is to provide friendship and promote camaraderie among local residents.

Giving back to the community is important to us.  The proceeds raised at our annual fundraiser, the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Craft Fair, is donated to local charities and organizations.  We also look for opportunities to lend our support through volunteering.

For more information, check out our website www.franklinnewcomers.com.  For ease in communication, we utilize MeetUp.com for events outside of our regular monthly meetings.  If you have any questions, contact us by email at franklinnewcomers@hotmail.com.

Thanks for helping us spread the word . . . 

Karilyn Hammer

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

Board Member

Franklin Newcomers and Friends website

Franklin Newcomers and Friends host 'Between the Peaks'

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends are thrilled to host two 2007 Franklin High School graduates, Jonathan Ronzio and Ethan Lee. Together with a third friend, they pursued their passions for adventure and combined them with humanitarian efforts to create Between The Peaks, a volunteerism based adventure. They've climbed numerous mountains in multiple countries and "between the peaks" they provided labor, donations and goodwill to underprivileged communities. Their website, betweenthepeaks.com reads like an adventure novel and details their adventure in pictures and words. They have filmed their adventure and put together a documentary film trailer that they will be presenting at numerous film festivals. 

Come meet these two outstanding men and hear their story!

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

Please join us on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:30 PM at "3" in Franklin. Light appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. A cash bar is available.

The sneak peak of the film of their adventure

Franklin Newcomers Club: Jeffrey Roy to speak

From the Franklin Newcomers Club:

Franklin Newcomers Club

Our March speaker is our own State Representative, Jeffrey Roy. In addition, he is Chairman of the Master Plan Committee for an updated vision of Franklin. He will join us to speak about the vision for Franklin and to take any questions about what's new and exciting in our town. If there are any specific items that you would like him to address (i.e., any bills of interest at the State House), send him an email prior to our meeting at Jeffrey.Roy@MAHouse.gov and he will be sure to address it that night.

When and where does the Newcomers Club meet?

The meeting will be in the upstairs function room at '3' Restaurant Wednesday, Mar 12 at 7:30 PM. Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be available as will a cash bar.

'3' Restaurant
461 West Central Street, Franklin

Franklin Newcomers and Friends 40th Annual Craft Fair

Over 70 artisan crafters under one roof offering hand-made and unique items for every style and budget including: art, photography, body care, candles, kids and adult clothing and accessories, jewelry, handbags, quilts, pottery, home décor, holiday décor, stained glass, pewter, hand-made wood and glass items, food and much, much more!

Get a start on your holiday shopping! Please come out to support local artisan crafters and support our local community at the same time! The majority of the proceeds from the Craft Fair benefit local organizations. We are also accepting non-perishable donations at the door for the Franklin Food Pantry. 

Admission is $3 for adults and children over 12 with a maximum of $10 per family. The club will also run a raffle table and a bake table. 

Please come join us for this annual tradition!

Franklin Newcomers and Friends 40th Annual Craft Fair

Visit their Facebook event page here
https://www.facebook.com/events/1429061823974140/