Santa Foundation: The 2025 Calendar Raffle is here!

Enter to win each day of November while supporting your community. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ The 2025 Calendar Raffle is here! Buy your calendar today for a chance to win each day in November while supporting your community! The Santa Foundation 275 Washington St Franklin MA USA Powered by Squarespace

Let’s have some fun… What the most popular dog name was in 2024?

Dog 1

Via Town Clerk Nancy Danello:

"Can you guess what the most popular dog name was in 2024?

Was It Princess?? Was It Franklin?? Was It Jeff??

The First Place winner will receive:

1. A paid dog tag for the life of the dog
2. Receive dog tag #1 for 2026
3. A picture of your dog will appear on the 2026 dog registration form sent to all town residents

Dogs 2

The Second Place winner will receive:

1. Receive dog tag #2 for 2026
2. A dog-themed goodie basket

Dog 3

Submit your guess to TOWNCLERK@FRANKLINMA.GOV

Deadline to submit your guess is 10/15/2025 BY 4:00PM

All prizes will be paid for by the Town Clerk.

One guess per family. 

Winner will be pulled on 10/16 via live feed. 

More info to come regarding the live feed."

Shared from Town Clerk PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/11VQp7bbFWz9v8_BF1BX3Km19d1s-YvsW/view?usp=drive_link

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, July 31, 2025 ???

Thursday, July 31

Library & Senior Center events

Raffle tickets for TRI-COUNTY COUGAR WRESTLING TEAM   Last Day today  (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/07/raffle-tickets-for-tri-county-cougar.html)

7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

9:00pm Michael Rivelis (live music) (3 restaurant)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

** Town Meetings today   **

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting

Thursday, July 31 Time: 7:30 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07312025-1830 

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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 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-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, July 28, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Monday, July 28

Raffle tickets for TRI-COUNTY COUGAR WRESTLING TEAM

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  Town Meetings today   **

Planning Board Meeting

Monday, July 28 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282025-1833 

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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 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-calendar

Raffle tickets for TRI-COUNTY COUGAR WRESTLING TEAM available until August 1, 2025

TRI-COUNTY COUGAR WRESTLING TEAM

Please help us support team needs and functions by making a VOLUNTARY donation for a chance to win one of the following prizes!!

Thank You We appreciate your support

Join the raffle here ->   https://rafflecreator.com/pages/54245/tri-county-cougar-wrestling-team

Tri-County Raffle: Win a Handcrafted Adirondack Chair Set!

Tri-County Raffle: Win a Handcrafted Adirondack Chair Set!

Our talented Carpentry students have crafted beautiful Adirondack chairs, and now YOU have a chance to take them home! 

Raffle Ticket Prices:

• 1 Ticket = $10
• 3 Tickets = $20

Support SkillsUSA and celebrate student craftsmanship while entering to WIN this amazing chair set! 

Get your tickets today—don’t miss out on this opportunity! The perfect addition to your backyard awaits.

Entries close June 6, 2025

Link to get tickets (if you can't read the bar code) -> https://rafflecreator.com/pages/79863/tc-skillsusa-spring-fundraiser-2025

#SkillsUSA #WorkHardTodayCounts

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Music boosters calendar updates for winning tickets

Music boosters calendar updates for winning tickets

 

"The Music Boosters will be contacting folks when they are pulled for the winning ticket each day.

Check your ticket status -> https://givebutter.com/cr2025"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DFfh-VIOmZ8/

Music Boosters selling tickets for calendar raffle in February 2025

calendar raffle in February 2025

For $10 you get a ticket for the calendar raffle for February 2025. Proceeds help the Music Boosters support music in Franklin Public Schools.

The annual calendar raffle is open for student registrations and sales. Please note, the prize listing has been slightly modified from the original to accommodate a few unanticipated changes. Thank you to all who support Music in Franklin Public Schools!

Ticket sales will run through 11:00 PM on 1/30/25. Winners will be contacted daily in February, and the list of winners will update nightly right here in this message. Come back in February to check it out!

Get your ticket -> https://givebutter.com/cr2025

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

You can help the Santa Foundation by purchasing 1 (or more) of their raffle calendars

from the Santa Foundation: 

"We heard you, one calendar isn’t enough

Now you can buy as many entries as you’d like for our annual calendar raffle. Buy yours now for multiple entries to win a prize everyday in November. All proceeds go to the Santa Foundation to aid families in your local community.

Good luck and thank your for your support."

You can purchase online -> https://www.sfjoy.org/store-1 

You can help the Santa Foundation by purchasing 1 (or more) of their fund raising calendars

Raffle Quilt "Star Gazer" on display at Emma's Quilt Cupboard

Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild (RNQG) is looking forward to exhibiting our Raffle Quilt at Emma’s Quilt Cupboard, 319E Central Street Franklin, for the month of October. 

 "Star Gazer" on display at Emma's Quilt Cupboard

The quilt is called “Star Gazing” as it features the traditional Hunter’s Star Block. It is presented in beautiful shades of blue and white, measures 67 inches x 82 inches and was created by dozens of guild members. It was machine-quilted by Diana R. Annis, a guild member and nationally known long arm quilter. 

Raffle tickets are 3/$5 or $2 each; proceeds support the guild’s mission of education and philanthropy.

RNQG has been in existence since 1983 and is currently 76 members strong, representing 35 towns around southeastern Mass. Guild meetings are the third Wednesday of each month from September through June at 7:00pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Walpole.

The guild’s philanthropy includes donating an average of 100 comfort quilts per year through local social service agencies such as the Home for Little Wanderers, as well as supporting the New England Quilt Museum, providing a scholarship to a graduating senior from a high school in our member network and a donation to that senior’s public library for the purpose of purchasing materials about art.

Reference rnqg.org for specifics and consider joining the guild as we wrap up celebrating its 40th year to start or continue your quilting journey.

Painting Venus fund raiser for Escape Into Fiction owner, April Rock

Amy Adams posted: 

"This week I’d like to share the opportunity for this beauty to go to a good home while supporting a local business and family. If you’d like to help this family and local small business, purchase a raffle ticket at $5 for a chance to win. This art piece is titled “Strength” is 24 x 48 inches and is priced at $750. 

Names will be drawn on Wednesday evening - March 22nd at Escape Into Fiction with April R. Rock. Send me a pm if interested. I hope you’ll help support this cause"

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBqK8AAp7-/

Contact Amy on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/paintingvenus_/) or Facebook to contribute to this cause 

Painting Venus fund raiser for Escape Into Fiction owner, April Rock 1

 

Painting Venus fund raiser for Escape Into Fiction owner, April Rock 2

Escape into Fiction running a raffle box for customers today (Jun 10)

All day #friday 6/10 we will be adding customers to our raffle box! Drawing after the close of the #StrawberryStroll in #FranklinMA. Come before or during the @FranklinDowntwn  Strawberry Stroll & for every $50 spent we will add a name! Open 10-8pm (4-8 Strawberry Stroll)

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/EscapeIntoFictn/status/1535040404113981445 

Escape into Fiction running a raffle box for customers today (Jun 10)

Local Quilters Raise Funds For Ukrainian Refugees #FranklinCANHelpUkraine

Project brings together quilters from region to respond with heart and hands

“Hope for Ukraine,” a queen size blue and yellow quilt made by members of Yankee Quilters Guild, will be raffled to support efforts to resettle Ukrainian refugee families arriving in Massachusetts. The approximately 80" x 80" quilt features a central sunflower, the national flower of Ukraine, and 24 large Log Cabin blocks in the bright colors of the nation’s flag.

The proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to Ascentria Care Alliance, a Worcester nonprofit organization which will offer housing and other assistance to refugees arriving from Ukraine. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Raffle tickets are available at Emma’s Quilt Cupboard in Franklin; through Yankee Quilters’ Facebook page; or by emailing yankeequilters11@gmail.com. Checks may also be mailed to Yankee Quilters at PO Box 53, Franklin MA 02038. The winner will be drawn June 14th in Franklin.

The quilt was created by members of the Guild to reflect their concern for the health and safety of the millions of Ukrainian citizens whose lives and homes have been threatened by the current invasion. The “Log Cabin” quilt block is a traditional design symbolizing the importance of the hearth at the center of the home. For this quilt, Yankee members made the center square white, a symbol of peace, rather than the conventional red. The quilt will be on display at Emma’s Quilt Cupboard beginning April 19th.

"I am very proud to be affiliated with this guild. The members are very generous with their time and creativity,” said Cindy Lynch, Vice President. “To the Ukrainian people, may God be your guide through this stressful time."

Quilters all over the world are using their talents to support relief efforts for Ukraine. “There is a long tradition among quilters and other crafters to support those in need and Yankee members immediately answered the call when the idea was proposed in March,” said Susan Speers, a member from Franklin. 

The quilt has been custom quilted by Jim Lynch, of Bumblebee Quilting Service in Monson. The Guild greatly appreciates Jim’s donation of time and materials to this project.

The back of the quilt is a yellow sunflower print, with a central label surrounded by yellow and blue hearts, using a pattern by quilt designer Bonnie Hunter, of Virginia. The label is machine embroidered by Beth Brosnahan of Palmer.

Fabrics for the quilt were generously donated by members of the Guild and Cathy Racine, of The Charlton Sewing Center in Charlton, MA. Creative energy and materials were contributed by members of Yankee including Diana Hatch of Holliston who hand-appliqued the sunflower; Pat Mulhall, of Sherborn, who donated the batting; Cindy Lynch, of Bumblebee Quilting Service, who combined the blocks and prepared the back; and more than a dozen members who donated their time, talent and supplies in support of Ukraine. 

#FranklinCANHelpUkraine

Yankee Quilters Guild is a 501-c-3 charitable organization based in Franklin with members throughout the region. The Guild makes comfort quilts for those in need, supports other charitable work, and provides educational programs on the art and craft of quilt making. The Guild meets monthly at Emma’s Quilt Cupboard in Franklin, in space generously donated by the store. Donations to the Guild are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by current law.

Local Quilters Raise Funds For Ukrainian Refugees

Franklin Football Gridiron Club fund raising for gift card raffle

"FHS family, friends, and fans - Thank you so much for taking the time to view our fundraiser page. Your support is greatly appreciated. 

For every $10 you spend, you will receive one raffle ticket to win a Visa gift card: 1-$100 card, 2-$50 cards and 4-$25 cards. ($20 donation gets you two tickets, $30 gets you three tickets, etc.) Drawing to be held in April when the campaign ends. 

Please help these exceptional young men, who are working hard to represent their school and community, reach their goal. 

Please spread the word about our fundraiser by sharing it with your friends via Text, Email, Facebook and Twitter. We greatly appreciate any support! Go Panthers!"

Visit the page to donate 

https://www.snap-raise.com/v2/fundraisers/franklin-football-gridiron-club-2021#/

Franklin Football Gridiron Club fund raising for gift card raffle

Reminder: fund raiser for Franklin Music Boosters closes out Monday, Jan 25 at 5 PM

"The Bring Love Back to Business Calendar Raffle is approaching the 5 PM deadline on Monday, January 25th!  Our music students have 3 more days to set up accounts, sell raffle tickets, and earn their Amazon gift cards.  They're doing an amazing job!"

Raffle tickets https://t.co/7nFwRRct4q 

Shared from Twitter:   https://t.co/5GAxgHD5w3

Franklin Music Booster Calendar Raffle Tickets for sale!

Rotary Club of Franklin MA - "Say it with Art" A Valentines Date Night & Virtual Art Auction!

Good Afternoon,

I am writing to you today to share our upcoming fundraiser flyer with you and ask that you kindly share it via email and other, with everyone you know and encourage them to check it out! This is our very first virtual event, so this means anyone from around the globe can participate. All purchased art is framed and will be shipped to the home address, FREE within the U.S.!

In addition, we encourage folks to support local businesses by pre-ordering their custom Valentine Date Basket by February 5^th  for only $50. Each basket will include: A personalized Valentine, Wine or Bubbles; Chocolates & Cheeses all sourced & delivered locally by February 12. Just in time to enjoy it along with the live simulcast Virtual Art Auction that will start promptly at 8 PM EST!

Due to Covid-19, our Rotary Club of Franklin MA has struggled to provide our annual awards and community service projects. This event will support the our Rotary Club scholarship and leadership awards, as well as, the many service projects for the elderly and underserved in our area planned for 2021.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly and I thank you in advance for your support!

Diane M. Padula

Rotary Club of Franklin MA, Fundraiser Chair

padularotary@gmail.com

508-284-9598

• Pre-order baskets by Feb 5

Support local businesses by pre-ordering our custom Valentine Date Basket by February 5th  for only $50. 

Each basket will include: A personalized Valentine, Wine or Bubbles; Chocolates & Cheeses all sourced & delivered locally by February 12.  

 

Purchase through this link = https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3689/Event/say-it-with-art

• Virtual Live Auction - Feb 12 - 8 PM

Pre-register, PreBid and Preview: Wed., February 10 @ 10 AM, EST, Thru Fri, February 12th

Live Simulcast Auction w/ Auctioneer, February 12 @ 8 PM EST

Just in time to enjoy it along with the live simulcast Virtual Art Auction that will start promptly at 8pm EST!  Just login to https://bid.marlinart.com/.

Link for QR code = https://qrs.ly/ywc7wy0

"Say it with Art" A Valentines Date Night & Virtual Art Auction!