Think Franklin First | A Community Re Introduction

Learn how to Accept This Card in Your Business

Attention all Franklin business owners! You're invited to a free informational event to learn how your business can participate in the 'Think Franklin First' gift card program. Join us on February 26th at 7 PM at Dean Bank. The 'Think Franklin First' gift card is a community initiative designed to support our local economy by encouraging residents and visitors to shop locally. These gift cards can be purchased online or at Dean Bank and are accepted at a wide variety of local businesses, shops, and venues, making them the perfect gift while keeping spending within our community. By attending this event, you'll discover how your business can become a participating merchant, the benefits of joining the program, and how to maximize your exposure to local consumers. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow business owners and contribute to the growth of Franklin's local economy.  Remember, registration is required to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! Sign Up Here   A great way to support our local economy, while providing the flexibility of use! The Think Franklin First Gift Card will be accepted at a wide variety of local businesses, shops, and venues! Makes the perfect gift, all while keeping it local!  Learn More about the Program Have questions? Please email Cory Shea Director of Arts Culture and the Creative Enconomy[cshea@franklinma.gov] Town of Franklin Franklin Culture District | 355 East Central Street | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Reminder: 2022 Wiffleball Tournament - Random Smile Project - Aug 13

 Join us for a fun day of wiffleball! All proceeds go to The Random Smile Project.

Register at  https://www.randomsmile.org/wiffle/

When: SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2022 AT 8 AM – 2 PM

Where: Fletcher Field

2022 Wiffleball Tournament - Random Smile Project - Aug 13

"Our Registration site is currently down. We are hoping to have it back up and running today. Questions regarding sponsorship can be sent to: rspwiffle@gmail.com Please stay tune! We’ll update shortly. We apologize for the inconvenience."

Updated 8/06/22  via Twitter -> https://twitter.com/RandomSmileProj/status/1555886471671910400

Reminder: 2022 Wiffleball Tournament - Random Smile Project - Aug 13

2022 Wiffleball Tournament - Random Smile Project - Aug 13

Join us for a fun day of wiffleball! All proceeds go to The Random Smile Project.

Register at  https://www.randomsmile.org/wiffle/

When: SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2022 AT 8 AM – 2 PM

Where: Fletcher Field

2022 Wiffleball Tournament - Random Smile Project - Aug 13

Franklin Police & Fire team up to win @HerosCupHockey benefiting Random Smile!

"Members of the @franklinpolice  and @FranklinMAfire  teamed up to participate in the @HerosCupHockey  tournament this weekend. They won the championship which also includes a donation to the @RandomSmileProj"

Shared from Twitter-> https://twitter.com/FranklinMAfire/status/1536107508871331844 

Franklin Police & Fire team up to win @HerosCupHockey benefiting Random Smile!

Yes, #ThinkFranklinFirst Gift Cards are reloadable

To answer a frequently asked question: YES! Think Franklin First Gift Cards are reloadable! Bring your card to our amazing partner, Dean Bank, and add funds anytime! (Cash only!) 

Keep one ready to use in your wallet at all times as a reminder to #ThinkFranklinFirst!  

Status update: we have sold over $47,000 worth of gift cards! Thank you for the support!

Do you have one to spend? Visit www.franklingiftcard.com for a current list of participating businesses!  

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/109645590402552/posts/491291672237940/

Yes, #ThinkFranklinFirst Gift Cards are reloadable

Think Franklin First - gift cards now on sale

"Today is the day! Think Franklin First gift cards are now available for purchase both online and at Dean Bank!  

You can redeem the gift cards at the local businesses pictured below beginning next week!  

www.franklingiftcard.com #thinkfranklinfirst #GivetheGiftofFranklin #localsupport #shoplocal #keepitlocal Dean Bank, Random Smile Project"

Buy your gift card online = www.franklingiftcard.com

Or in person at the Dean Bank branch office on Main St, Franklin

Use the gift cards at these participating Franklin businesses =   https://franklingiftcard.com/participating-businesses

Shared from Facebook =   https://www.facebook.com/groups/shopFranklin/permalink/3334797786630718/

Think Franklin First - gift cards now on sale

Town of Franklin, MA: Think Franklin First gift cards coming Nov 25

"BIG NEWS ALERT! We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of Think Franklin First gift cards!

With the incredible support of Dean Bank & the Random Smile Project, these Franklin-only gift cards will be available for purchase beginning on Wednesday, November 25th.

See more... https://t.co/XQ3RcLIvwj"

"They will be redeemable at a wide variety of local businesses! This economic development initiative is intended to help support our local businesses by directing spending away from competition/online retailers into our local economy, where it makes an important impact"

"especially in these difficult times. Stay tuned for more information as we move towards our official launch date! http://franklingiftcard.com #shoplocal #shoplocalma #ThinkFranklinFirst"

 

Think Franklin First gift cards

Think Franklin First gift cards coming Nov 25

“I just realize how great the Franklin community and our friends are"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"After Jill Pisano’s ALS diagnosis about a year and a half ago, a group of family friends and high school students is determined to help her fight the disease and its increasing medical costs – in the form of dodgeball. 

The “Hope for Jill Pisano” Dodgeball Tournament will be held Saturday at the Horace Mann Middle School gym. Sponsored by the Random Smile Project of Franklin, the event plans to raise money for Pisano, a Franklin resident who was diagnosed in the fall of 2017 with ALS, according to her husband, Rob Pisano. The progressive, neurological condition, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, affects the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. It currently has no cure. 

Even while battling the “terrible” disease, his wife showed she is “just an unbelievable person with unbelievable strength,” Rob Pisano said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190524/dodgeball-tourney-to-raise-money-for-franklin-family

More info on the tournament on the Random Smile page
https://www.randomsmile.org/wiffle/dodgeball

DODGEBALL TOURNEY - May 25 - benefit Jill Pisano

DODGEBALL TOURNEY - May 25 - benefit Jill Pisano

JOIN US! MAY 25th! 

Register today to play in our DODGEBALL TOURNEY to benefit Jill Pisano! https://www.randomsmile.org/wiffle/dodgeball


#HopeJMBP #RandomSmileProject Please share!!!

DODGEBALL TOURNEY - May 25 - benefit Jill Pisano

Shared via Twitter:

JOIN US! MAY 25th! Register today to play in our DODGEBALL TOURNEY to benefit Jill Pisano! https://t.co/ZqfXLyYFJz #HopeJMBP #RandomSmileProject Please share!!! pic.twitter.com/yQLRp78avh

— Jills Troop (@JillsTroop) April 20, 2019

Franklin Gearing Up For Taste of ArtWeek - Apr 27

The Franklin Cultural Council and Random Smile Project charity are gearing up for Taste of ArtWeek, a huge kick-off celebration to Franklin ArtWeek, held on Saturday, April 27 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm on the Franklin Town Common. 

La Cantina Winery

Taste of ArtWeek is intended to give attendees a "taste" of what ArtWeek is all about. Nine sweet and savory food trucks will allow sampling of various cuisines from seafood to Italian and vegan ice cream to frozen cheesecake. Five craft beer and wine vendors, including Jack's Abby, Zelus, Crue Brew, Exhibit 'A', and La Cantina Winery, will offer tastes as well as full pours of their products. 

Jeff Roy's band

A series of seven live dance and music performers, including MA State Representative Jeff Roy's band, professional musicians from the Berklee School of Music, and nationally-known Dean College Dance Company, among others, will give attendees a flavor for what ArtWeek performances are all about. 

Over 30 artisans will show their handmade wares in the juried Craft Fair, and a hands-on and demo tent, called The ArtWeek Pavilion, will allow festival-goers to try their hand at a selection of painting, drawing, origami, sand art, spin art, and other artistic projects. A fine art exhibition, hosted by the Franklin Art Association, will round out the festival.

Taste of ArtWeek is the kick off event to Franklin's ArtWeek, which includes almost fifty events being held from April 26-May 5, 2019. 

For more information about Taste of ArtWeek, or to purchase tickets for the food trucks and beer & wine garden, please visit www.randomsmile.org/festival. The Craft Fair, ArtWeek Pavilion, live performances, and fine art exhibition are all free to attend. 

For a brochure of all Franklin ArtWeek events, please visit http://bit.ly/FAcalendar2019.

Buy Taste of ArtWeek tickets online and skip the line!

Food truck and beer garden tickets are available online!  Buy in advance and skip the long ticket lines to go  directly to Will Call.  For more information, the performance line up, or to purchase tickets, go to www.randomsmile.org/festival Taste of ArtWeek is the kick off event to Franklin ArtWeek. For a complete schedule of all 50 Franklin ArtWeek events, click  https://gallery.mailchimp.com/9f1ff188fa31b9964acfa8e2c/files/dc90b61d-c3fd-4d17-ba4c-55a42393477a/2019_ArtWeek_calendar.pdf Copyright © 2019 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. Received this from a friend? Subscribe to our email list. Our mailing address is: 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Questions? Contact FCC Chair Stacey David at franklinculturalcouncil02038 [at] gmail.com

Dodgeball Tourney to benefit Jill Pisano - May 25

"JOIN US! MAY 25th! 

Register today to play in our DODGEBALL TOURNEY to benefit Jill Pisano! 

https://www.randomsmile.org/events 

#HopeJMBP #RandomSmileProject 

Please share!!!"

JOIN US! MAY 25th! Register today to play in our DODGEBALL TOURNEY to benefit Jill Pisano! https://t.co/ZqfXLyYFJz #HopeJMBP #RandomSmileProject Please share!!! pic.twitter.com/yQLRp78avh

— Jills Troop (@JillsTroop) April 20, 2019

Dodgeball Tourney to benefit Jill Pisano - May 25

Franklin ArtWeek Schedule - Tickets available for Taste of ArtWeek

While ArtWeek kicks off in earnest on Saturday, April 27 with the Taste of ArtWeek on the Town Common and Hayward Manor, the first events are actually scheduled for Friday, April 26.

Craft details for the Taste of ArtWeek
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/04/craft-fair-and-hands-ondemo-tent-to-be.html

Food truck, beer garden and entertainment schedule
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/04/taste-of-artweek-festival-announces.html

Taste of ArtWeek is intended to give attendees a "taste" of what ArtWeek is all about. Food truck tickets are $20 for four items for adults and $10 for two items for kids. Tickets can be purchased at www.randomsmile.org/festival.

The full schedule for ArtWeek can be found here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczODN4X2hTdVdobWpWWTlpR19WMFZHZE5JWHVz/view?usp=sharing

You can also find all the individual events on the Franklin Community Calendar. The Cultural Council has integrated their calendar to enable this 'community view'   https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

The Cod Squad's award-winning seafood from Captain Marden's -
one of several food trucks to participate in Taste of ArtWeek

Taste of ArtWeek Festival Announces Food Truck Line Up

Taste of ArtWeek, a kick-off celebration to Franklin ArtWeek, announced today that it will feature nine food trucks from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 

Five savory trucks will include iGottaQ BBQ, Away Café offering Thai and American favorites, Moe's Street Eats featuring Italian cuisine, The Dogfather's gourmet hot dogs, and The Cod Squad's award-winning seafood from Captain Marden's. 

Four sweet trucks include The Whoo(pie) Wagon's multiple flavors of whoopie pies, Sarcastic Sweets offering cupcakes, brownies, cake pops and cookies, Shishkaberry's famous chocolate-dipped strawberries and frozen cheesecake, and Like No Udder's vegan ice cream. 

Taste of ArtWeek is intended to give attendees a "taste" of what ArtWeek is all about. Food truck tickets are $20 for four items for adults and $10 for two items for kids. Tickets can be purchased at www.randomsmile.org/festival.

Taste of ArtWeek is on Saturday, April 27 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM, and will also include free live performances, a craft fair, and a demo and hands-on tent on the Franklin Town Common, as well as a beer and wine garden and a fine art exhibition across the street at Hayward Manor.

Taste of ArtWeek is being organized by the Franklin Cultural Council, in partnership with Random Smile Project charity. Proceeds from the event will benefit both organizations.

The Cod Squad's award-winning seafood from Captain Marden's -
one of several food trucks to participate in Taste of ArtWeek

6th Annual Wiffleball Tournament - Aug 18

6th Annual Wiffleball Tournament

• Saturday, August 18, 2018
• Registration: 8-8:45 AM, games start at 9 AM
• $125 per team
• Each team plays a minimum of 3 games prior to tournament seeding
• Fletcher Field, Peck Street, Franklin, MA
• Two Divisions:

• Recreational (here for fun)

• Competitive (fast pitch)

• 5 players per team

For more info follow on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/events/198328604137069

or the tournament page  http://www.randomsmile.org/wiffle//

6th Annual Wiffleball Tournament

5th Annual Wiffle ball Tournament - Aug 19

The 5th Annual Wiffle ball Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 19. This is an annual fund raising event for the Random Smile Project.

• Registration: 8-8:45am, games start at 9am
• $125 per team
• Each team plays a minimum of 3 games prior to tournament seeding
• Fletcher Field, Peck Street, Franklin, MA
• Two Divisions:
• Recreational (here for fun)
• Competitive (fast pitch)
• 5 players per team

Register at http://www.randomsmile.org/wiffle/

5th Annual Wiffle ball Tournament - Aug 19

“They help in any capacity as much as they can”

"More than a hundred people gathered at Fletcher Field Saturday morning for some fundraising, some trash talking and a lot of fun at the Random Smile Project’s fourth annual Wiffle ball tournament. 

The Random Smile Project, established in 2006, is a Franklin organization aimed to provide simple acts of kindness to locals in need. 

Its mission, member Colleen Swenson said, is to “offer a bridge of support for our community members during difficult times.” 

This year, the proceeds from the tournament will benefit Franklin resident Jim Cashin, who is recovering from a liver transplant he received in June."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160821/locals-play-wiffle-ball-to-benefit-franklin-resident

sign at one of the wiffle ball diamonds between games

To donate to the Random Smile Project or find out more about what they do, visit their webpage  http://www.randomsmile.org/