What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, March 22, 2025 ???

Saturday, March 22

* "Look Up" Gallery (Franklin Public Library during open hours) 

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:30am Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free) 

10:30am  Kat Chapman Concert! (Franklin Public Library)

12:00pm "A Mile for the Mind" (Franklin Sculpture Park)

1:00pm Saturday Sessions with George (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions)

1:00pm Open House Downtown Preschool (Downtown Preschool)

7:00pm Jennifer Tefft (live music) (Bucatino, North Falmouth)

7:00pm An Evening of Short Plays (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm (sold out) FPAC: Mel Brooks "The Producers" (THE BLACK BOX)

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Open House & Tour at the Downtown Preschool - Saturday, March 22

Open House & Tour at the Downtown Preschool

Open House & Tour at the Downtown Preschool - Saturday, March 22

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHV-Fryxlor/

Tri-County preschool open house date change to Feb 28

DATE CHANGE: Preschool Open House will be held on FRIDAY, February 28th!!!!

 

Tri-County Preschool Registration! Registration and Open House for the Tri-County Children’s Center preschool program for 2025– 2026 will begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. 

 

Applications can be found on the preschool’s website, TCChildrensCenter.com. Appointments to view the preschool will be available by preregistration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A8A92CA3FFCF8-54312083-open#/

 

Open House will be held on FRIDAY, February 28th from 9:15-9:45 or from 10:15-10:45 a.m. at the Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street. Parents will be able to view the laboratory preschool while children engage in developmentally appropriate activities. Attendees must preregister and bring a valid picture ID to enter our building. 

 

Tri-County preschool open house date change to Feb 28

For more information, please visit TCChildrensCenter.com. Placement is limited to residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham. 

 

Admission is decided through a lottery system. Registration will be made open to other towns if spaces are not filled by residents within the district. The random drawing to determine which of the children registered will be enrolled will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 2025. 

 

The number of children registered has traditionally far exceeded the number of spaces available so the random drawing was established. Those names not selected in the drawing are placed on a waiting list. 

 

Birth certificates for children being registered must accompany all registration forms. Registration is limited to those children who are at least age 3 years by September 15, 2025 for the three-day program. A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration time.

 

Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible. 

 

Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:20 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Tuition is $45* per week.. Class size is limited to 24 children.

 

Shared from ->  https://tricountyvocationalma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/tri-county-vocational-tech/page/tri-county-childrens-center

 

Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios is Celebrating 13 Years!

Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios

Join us in celebrating 13 years of musical education, performances, ensembles, assessments, community support and all around music making!

Come tour our facility, as well as see demo classes and lessons in action! 

Sunday February 16 from 1:00-5:00 at 3 Bent St., Franklin Ma. 

Call 508-533-7700 for more info

 

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, January 25, 2025 ???

Saturday, January 25

• No Trash/Recycling Delay scheduled due to MLK Jr Holiday Monday (Waste Mgt is doing catch up work for streets missed)
• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library) 
• Last days to buy Music Booster calendar raffle for February

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free) 

10:00am Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament & Sale (First Universalist Society Franklin)

10:30am Bookworm Bounce (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am Preschool & Kindergarten Open House (Sunrise Montessori School Inc)

1:00pm Bacchus Busters (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions)

1:30pm FHS MA All State auditions (Shrewsbury High School)

2:00pm The Great African American Musicians (Franklin Public Library)

**  NO  Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Open House for the Tri-County Children’s Center - Feb 6

Registration and Open House for the Tri-County Children’s Center preschool program for 2025– 2026 will begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Applications can be found on the preschool’s website, TCChildrensCenter.com.

Appointments to view the preschool will be available by pre-registration using the link on our website. Open House will be held on Thursday, February 6 from 9:15-9:45 or from 10:15-10:45 a.m. at the Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street. Parents will be able to view the laboratory preschool while children engage in developmentally appropriate activities. Attendees must pre-register and bring a valid picture ID to enter our building. For more information, please visit TCChildrensCenter.com.

Open House for the Tri-County Children’s Center - Feb 6

Placement is limited to residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham. Admission is decided through a lottery system. Registration will be made open to other towns if spaces are not filled by residents within the district.

The random drawing to determine which of the children registered will be enrolled will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 2025. The number of children registered has traditionally far exceeded the number of spaces available so the random drawing was established. Those names not selected in the drawing are placed on a waiting list.

Birth certificates for children being registered must accompany all registration forms. Registration is limited to those children who are at least age 3 years by September 15, 2025 for the three-day program. A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration time. Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible.

Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:20 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Tuition is $45* per week.. Class size is limited to 24 children.

Three teachers in the Tri-County Early Education Program supervise the preschool program, and are assisted by high school students in the Early Education Major.

*Subject to change

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DE5CYgfp09z/

Sunrise Montessori School schedules Open House for Pre-school & Kindergarten Programs - Jan 25

Families are welcome to tour Sunrise Montessori School to learn more about their preschool and kindergarten programs. Applications accepted for the 2025-2026 school year.

When:    January 25, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Where:     Sunrise Montessori School, 31 Hayward St., Suite J2, Franklin, MA

RSVP requested -> http://www.mysunrisemontessori.com/open-house-events.html

For more about Sunrise Montessori, please visit their pages ->   http://www.mysunrisemontessori.com

Open House for Pre-school & Kindergarten Programs - Jan 25

FRANKLIN ECDC: New Student Open House scheduled for Jan 17

Franklin Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)

New Student Open House!

January 17th 9:00 am - 11:00 am

• Do you live in Franklin?
• Are you looking for a preschool program for your child?
• Is your child going to be 3 by August 31st and not yet eligible for kindergarten in the fall of 2025?

New Student Open House scheduled for Jan 17

Parents and children are invited to join us at ECDC for a tour of the school, to meet our teaching team and learn about our wonderful preschool program!

If you are unable to attend the OPEN HOUSE, you can contact Julie Felton to schedule a tour: Email: feltonj@franklinps.net Phone: 508-541-8166

PLEASE CLICK HERE to register for the Open House.

Applications for the 25-26 school year will be available as of January 21st on the ECDC website. (https://www.franklinps.net/ecdc)

Applications can also be picked up at the Franklin Superintendent’s office and ECDC at 224 Oak Street (rear) after January 20th.

ECDC New Student Open House - Friday, January 17, 2025

Do you live in Franklin?

Are you looking for a preschool program for your child?

Is your child going to be 3 by August 31st and not yet eligible for kindergarten in the fall of 2025?

Parents and children are invited to join us at ECDC for a tour of the school, to

meet our teaching team and learn about our wonderful preschool program!

 ECDC Open House - Friday, January 17, 2025

ECDC Open House - Friday, January 17, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM 

If you are unable to attend the OPEN HOUSE, you can contact Julie Felton to

schedule a tour:

Email: feltonj@franklinps.net

Phone: 508-541-8166

 

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share ->  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hIIVrAjhJjnA-WVfdk9kyAne2LOJ2E7x/view?usp=drive_link

Santa Foundation Open House scheduled for Nov 23

Santa Foundation Open House scheduled for Nov 23

 

"Come share in our excitement with music, refreshments and a tour of our new workshop!"

Saturday, Nov 23 from 1 to 3 PM

275 Washington St, Suite A6

Shared from -> https://facebook.com/events/s/santa-foundation-open-house/917164459941289/

Tri-County Regional Open House scheduled for Saturday, Nov 2

Tri-County Regional Open House Nov 2

via Tri-County Regional:

Our OPEN HOUSE is Saturday, November 2, 2024! 

You must be registered to attend! Scan the QR Code to Register today! 

#workhardtodaycounts https://t.co/xybBSooj5F

If you can scan the QR Code use this link ->    https://www.tri-county.us/page/middle-school-open-house

Fire Dept Open House Saturday, Oct 5

Fire Dept Open House Saturday, Oct 5

Franklin Fire Department Open House scheduled for Saturday, Oct 5 from 10:00 Am to 2:00 PM

Shared from -> 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAW69V1RhdD/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, September 14, 2024?

Saturday, September 14

9:00am Cactus And Succulent Festival (Norfolk Public library)

9:00am Electronics Recycling Event (St Mary's old charter sch pkg lot)

9:00am 8th Annual Car Show (New England Chapel)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Open House event (Encore Music Academy)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

12:00pm 42nd Annual Cracker-Barrel Fair (Wrentham, Cracker-barrel Fair Grounds)

1:00pm Adult Painting (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Pirate Party (Kids & Families) (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Cinema 80 - Shorts by D.W. Griffith (Franklin Historical Museum)

7:30pm An Evening with the Aging Ingenue! (THE BLACK BOX)

8:00pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Napper Tandy's Walpole)

8:00pm Karaoke Night (Raillery Public House)

** No  Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

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

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Reminder: Open House scheduled at Creative Corner for Saturday, Sep 7

Free Arts and Crafts Open House from noon to 2 PM

For more info about Creative Corner visit -> https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/

Open House scheduled at Creative Corner for Saturday, Sep 7 

Encore Music Academy invites you their Open House event - Sept 14

Encore Music Academy invites you to join us for our Open House event!

When: Saturday, September 14 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM 

Where: 3 Bent Street, Franklin, MA

Open House event - Sept 14

Mark Your Calendars!!

Please join us at Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios for an opportunity to learn about who we are, what lessons and classes we offer, and how we are bringing music into the lives of students of all ages and abilities.

Come visit our 8,000 square feet of educational and musical space.

Check out our state-of-the-art recording studios.

See our students and faculty in action! Enjoy performances, and meet our faculty and staff who are eager to answer all of your questions.

Parents of young children are invited to participate in a Smart Start demonstration class! Call for more info!

Students who attend the open house are eligible for a FREE trial lesson on an instrument of their choosing*

Enjoy food, fun, and music, and please don't forget to enter our raffle for a Student Guitar!

Parking is available.

Open House scheduled at Creative Corner for Saturday, Sep 7

Free Arts and Crafts Open House

Open House scheduled at Creative Corner for Saturday, Sep 7 

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/amy.galose/posts/pfbid026ZoGhT2RPipBynCraxmf2XSN43FQ4HU5ELLm6mVBQ1HhTDh8QufKrhsCvEZouAZnl

Open houses scheduled at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) is excited to host a series of Open Houses for prospective students and families!

Invite a friend to stop by 38 Main Street to tour the facilities, speak with faculty, and explore all of the options FSPA has to offer!

• Tuesday, August 20
• Monday, August 26
• 10:00am-6:00pm

• Saturday, September 7
• 10:00am-2:00pm

Open houses scheduled at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts

For more info -> https://www.fspaonline.com/events.php?id=1783

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/UiFCcuTzWW6Vs1QC/

Dogtopia Franklin Village Opens June 17, Open House Today, June 13 (audio)

FM #1236 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1236 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Kerry Sequoia-Begs, the General Manager of the new Dogtopia franchise opening in the Franklin Village Mall Plaza on June 17, 2024. We met at the new location on Thursday, June 6, 2024. 

 

We talk about 

• The Dogtopia approach to doggy day care

• Opening June 17, normal hours 7 days from 7 Am to 7 PM

• Arrange a meet & greet for your dog to assess and plan for introduction to the daycare

• Other services available, check out the website for details and pricing

The recording runs about 10 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1236-dogtopia-franklin-village-opens-june-17-2024

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Dogtopia Franklin Village

475 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

Phone = 508-964-3695

Email -> franklinvillage@dogtopia.com 

Dogtopia Franklin Village web page -> https://www.dogtopia.com/massachusetts-franklin-village/ 

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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

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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Dogtopia Franklin Village Opens June 17, Open House Today, June 13 (audio)