"THE TIME TO OPEN OUR DOORS HAS COME!
We are so excited to invite the community to see our new space in Franklin!
We hope you see you on March 23!"
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| The SAFE Coalition schedules an Open House for their new location in Franklin - Mar 23 from 3 to 8 PM |
We're having an Open House! - Please spread the word! https://www.downtownpreschool.org/
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| Downtown Preschool Open House scheduled for March 1, 2023 |
FM #931 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 931 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation at the Creative Corner Art Studio with owner Amy Saltamacchia. We talk about the role of art in daily life and in particular in this post pandemic time as we all find a new normal.
The audio recording runs 25 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Amy
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-931-creative-corner-art-studio-01-26-23--------------
Creative Corner Art Studio web page -> https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/
Registration page -> https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/elementaryclasses
Find Create Corner on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087442720678
Follow them on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/creativecornerartstudio/
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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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| Early Childhood Development Center New Student Open House - Jan 13, 2023 |
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| Franklin ECDC New Student Open House - January 13, 2023 |
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| Middle School Students Welcomed at Tri-County Open House - Saturday, Nov 5 |
The @Franklin_fire_department will host their annual Open House on October 29th, 2022 from 10am - 2pm at the 40 West Central St. Headquarters! Explore our firetrucks and meet Sparky the fire dog. Feel free to wear your Halloween costumes and trick or treat around the station!
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| Fire Dept schedules Open House & Touch-a-truck for Saturday, Oct 29 |
Franklin Fire (@FranklinMAfire) tweeted on Sun, Oct 16, 2022:
Come join us at our open house on October 29th from 10 AM - 2 PM
https://t.co/wSGMTnth0f
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| Franklin Fire Dept schedules open house for Saturday, Oct 29 - 10 AM to 2 PM |
• 7:00-7:45am Y Cycle with Amy – Community Room• 8:00-8:30am Strength Training w/Jill & Amy – Gym• 8:00-8:50am Vinyasa Flow w/JoAnn – Studio• 8:30-9:00am TBC (Total Body Conditioning) w/Brenda – Gym• 9:00-9:30am Mindful Meditation w/JoAnn – Community Room• 9:00-10:00am Dance Masters Class (Dance Fusion/Zumba/High Fitness) w/Kaylee, Brenda & Mayumi – Studio• 10:00-10:30am Pilates Fusion & Stretch w/Jill – Community Room
For the complete schedule for all 3 locations -> https://www.hockymca.org/fitness-open-house/
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| Fitness Open House scheduled for the 3 Hockomock Y locations |
The Franklin School for Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold Open Houses for prospective students and families at 38 Main Street on Tuesday, August 2 from 3-7 PM and Saturday, September 10 from 10 AM - 2 PM!
The community is invited to tour the facilities, observe classes, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance, and drama, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study.
Invite a Friend!!
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| Franklin School for Performing Arts (FSPA) schedules Open House for prospective students & families |
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| FHS Gymnastics - Panther Home Show - Feb 11, 2022 |
"Open house for families interested in Montessori preschool/kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year.
Tour the classrooms, meet the staff and current parents, learn about Montessori "
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| Franklin Library: Girls who code - parent open house - Jan 11, 2022 |
Admission open house for families interested in Montessori preschool/kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year. Tour the classrooms, meet the staff and current parents, learn about Montessori
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If you missed getting to the Open House of the New England Chapel on Saturday, you can also watch the preview done by NECN here -> https://www.necn.com/on-air/as-seen-on/bowling-alley-in-franklin-transformed-into-church/2616029/
View the photos captured during my walk through which also includes photos of the outside as the changes began to take place transforming it from Ficco's to New England Chapel
Open house -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/vMHAE8vK1EALrNEaA
Outside transformation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/LMEoUw44vky1vQ8P9
The handout provided a self guided walk through of the facility. You can view a copy of it here -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Wk8BHJoOxij4SixQwVuv5Oia4pOBM-I/view?usp=sharing
To find out more about the services of New England Chapel visit them -> https://www.nechapel.org/
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| Inside New England Chapel - Open House 11/13/21 |
An historic building in Franklin is now
serving another kind of history:
Former bowling alley transformed into a new kind of church
Open House Set for Saturday, November 13, 2021
At least twice a week, a car will pull into the parking lot at 300 East Central Street in Franklin. Families, former patrons and even former workers want to see what has become of the place they used to spend their weekday nights, birthdays and teenage years. They are always delighted to see that the building remains and that a few of the creatively-repurposed bowling alleys are still on the premises. The transformation will be on full display as New England Chapel hosts a self-guided open house next month.
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, November 13, 2021
3 to 5 PM
Self-guided tours, refreshments and giveaways.
How does a bowling alley turn into a church?
For more than 75 years, Ficco's Bowladrome served as the entertainment mecca of the small suburban town of Franklin, Massachusetts. It closed its doors in 2015 after an offer was made to demolish the building to make way for a shopping plaza. Hundreds of patrons came to say their goodbyes to the building that was the background for family nights, birthday parties, tournaments and more.
For six years, the iconic Ficco's Bowladrome at 300 East Central Street in Franklin MA stood abandoned. On another side of town, New England Chapel's lease was expiring and they were ready for a place to call home. A sales sign on the property caught the eye of the senior pastor during a ride to the supermarket in 2019 and well, the rest is history.
This unlikely community of buyers were able to purchase the building that would keep the walls standing and even a few bowling alleys on the premises. New England Chapel, established 20 years ago in Franklin, is a church for people who have given up on church but not on God. At a time when church attendance continues to decrease nationwide, hundreds of people attend the weekly services and attendance is growing. Many new attendees have come to 'check it out' due to their Ficco's connection.
A community comes together to make it happen
Much of the construction took place during the pandemic while the three pastors conducted virtual service out of their temporary office space
The community of New England Chapel came together to make this opportunity happen with many volunteering a collective 1,500 hours painting, unpacking and prepping the space
Inside the building (21,450 square feet)
A sanctuary that seats up to 400 people (where 10 lanes were previously)
A cafe-free coffee is served during services (where the party rooms once were)
A space for children from birth through 5th grade during services
A designated youth room
Conference rooms and offices rooms (including a library and prayer room)
About New England Chapel (NEC)
NEC is active in the community via partnerships with the Hockomock YMCA and the Franklin Food Pantry. Every year, they host a community-wide serve day where they end services early and send hundreds of volunteers out to serve local areas. Projects have included weeding a community garden, painting a concession stand at a local field, cleaning library windows and more.
More information available at nechapel.org.
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| New England Chapel schedules Open House at former Ficco's Bowladrome - Nov 13 |
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| Tri-County 8th Grade Open House - Saturday, Oct 30, 2021 |
Come join us for our open house this Saturday (10/9/21).🚒Location: Fire Headquarters, 40 West Central St.🚒Time: 10 AM - 2 PM https://t.co/23YsnyE3Zj
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| Franklin (MA) Fire Dept. announces Open House - Saturday, Oct 9 |
"A public open house for the new Grove Street Water Treatment Plant and Wells 3&6 reconstruction will be on Saturday, June 12th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
The site and parking is located at the SNETT Trail Parking lot (235 Grove Street).
All are welcome to tour the Town's new Water Treatment Plant, ask questions, and learn about the water system in Town."
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| Open house - Grove Street Water Treatment Plant - June 12 |
Sunrise Montessori School is hosting an in-person Open House for our Preschool & Kindergarten programs.
Families are welcome to tour the school, speak with our teachers and learn more about Montessori education.
Applications are being accepted for the 2021-2022 school year. No RSVP is necessary, but you may call Andrea Rossick, Head of School, at 508-541-8010 if you have any questions.
Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
When: Jan 23, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Check out Sunrise online: http://www.mysunrisemontessori.com/
or on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sunrisemontessori
Sunrise Montessori School: Open House - Preschool & Kindergarten - Jan 23
