In the News: wiffle ball, downtown parking

Though the day was filled with fun, laughter, music and Wiffle ball, Michelle Adiletto called the day an emotional one.Even as she watched her son, Dylan, 14, dig in to try to hit a Wiffle ball over the heads of the fielders, all she could think of was how much her husband would have enjoyed the day. 

The Second Annual Random Smile Wiffle Ball Tournament was in honor of Adiletto's husband, Danny, who passed away June 7, 2013.

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140816/NEWS/140817309/1994/NEWS

In Franklin, the Town Council is considering removing downtown parking meters and changing parking restrictions in an attempt to bring more customers to area restaurants and shops, said Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting. 

Earlier this month, Nutting requested the council eliminate the meters in favor of a new two-hour parking policy during the week, which he hopes will bring more traffic downtown. 

"Thursday, Friday and Saturday night the place is jammed," he said. "Part of the plan is to better utilize existing spaces." 

Nutting also proposed limiting the hours for commuter rail parking and creating permits to sell to area business owners.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140817/NEWS/140817314/1994/NEWS

2ND ANNUAL WIFFLE® BALL TOURNAMENT - Aug 16

Join Random Smile for the 2ND ANNUAL WIFFLE® BALL TOURNAMENT on August 16.

In Memory of Danny Adiletto

Join over 300 players and spectators, for Franklin's largest Wiffle® Ball tournament. The championship trophy and Prizes will be awarded to the last team standing (up to five players per team). Sign-up here today to ensure your team's registration, or bring your sense of humor, lawn chairs and cheer your friends as they compete for the title!

Event t-shirts will be available for sale at the event!

Registration will close once the maximum 75 teams has been reached.

Random Smile Project

Event Details

• Saturday, August 16, 2014
• 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 here

http://www.randomsmile.org/events

Soccer for Smiles Tournament

People in our own community need our help
to put smiles on their faces! Help us raise money for:

Random Smile Project

Come help others and have some fun!
Soccer for Smiles Tournament
February 18th, 19th and 20th

Soccer for Smiles

You can register a team here
https://www.franklinsoccerschool.com/tournament

Random Smile - Annual Gala Event - March 1, 2014

Rhode Island Convention Center

6pm - Midnight

$85 per person

Semi-Formal/Black Tie Optional

Hot and Cold Hors D’oeuvres

Silent and Live Auctions

Dinner and Dancing

Live Music by The Grab Brothers Band

*Block of rooms at Omni Providence held until Saturday, February 15th*

Random Smile Gala - March 1, 2014

For additional information, check out the Random Smile webpage

http://randomsmile.org/events

From Random Smile Project - Rapid Response Alert

***** THIS IS A RAPID RESPONSE ALERT - YOUR HELP IS NEEDED NOW *****

Random Smile Project

We have a request for a family of 4 - Mom, Dad, Daughter and Son that recently fled Syria. The son was hurt and is receiving medical treatment in Boston. The family was only able to take one suitcase of belongings with them. Please see below for some suggested items of need:

Sheets and blankets (full or queen)
Dishes
Glasses
Flatware
Pots and Pans
Fry pan
Baking pans
Towels, washcloths
Some bigger items they need
Couch
Vacuum cleaner
Gift Cards for Stop and Shop; Target; Gas Cards would be helpful

Please drop this week between 9 - 5pm at Costello Realty at 195 Main Street Franklin up until this Friday September 6, 2013.

Please email happenings@randomsmile.org so we can anticipate what will be collected if you intend on dropping off anything.

Thanks!
Matt Sousa/Paul Molla
Co-Founders
Random Smile Project
http://www.randomsmile.org/

Soccer For Smiles Tournament starts today

Soccer for Smiles

Franklin Youth Soccer Association, 256 Cottage Street
, Franklin, MA, 02038
http://franklinyouthsoccer.org, info@franklinyouthsoccer.org, (508) 520-4070

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Teens Set to Run 4th Annual Charity 3v3 Soccer Tournament

The 2013 Soccer for Smiles to be held during school vacation in February promises fun for all participants while supporting a terrific local charity, the Random Smile Project. The Soccer for Smiles team is looking for contributions from local businesses and individuals as well as players from ages 5 to high school. The tournament is round-robin style and will be held February 18th, 19th, and 20th at Carpe Diem Field on 34 Saxon Street in Franklin, MA.

Soccer for Smiles 3v3 Tournament

Soccer for Smiles was formed in 2010 when four teenagers combined their love for soccer with their interest in contributing to the earthquake relief fund in Haiti. Colin Berg (16), Tim LaRowe (15), Alexa Frongillo (16), and Cobi Frongillo (15), coaches at the Franklin Soccer School, came together to plan and host their first charity soccer event. The teens were struck by the devastation faced by the people of Haiti after the earthquake. They realized also that many people in their local community were in need of support and felt that they could make an impact through a fun, athletic event with children. This led them to partner with the Random Smile Project whose mission is to provide a bridge of support to people going through difficult times.

With increasing participation of over 100 young players in each of three years the tournament has been great fun and very productive. Raising over $2,000 for Haiti, they recognized the power of soccer and charity. Over the last two years, the team focused on local charities and each year outpaced the previous year’s income. In 2011, the tournament raised over $4,000 for the Random Smile Project (www.randomsmile.org). In 2012 the group chose beneficiaries of RSP and Team Isabella, helping a local girl and her family; contributions exceeded $5,000.

This year, the organizers of Soccer for Smiles look to go even higher hoping to get more participants over three days. Working again with the Random Smile Project, they aim to raise over $7,500. For more information and registration forms, go to www.franklinsoccerschool.com or email them at tournament@franklinsoccerschool.com .

Big fund raising day for Franklin non-profits!

This Saturday, Feb 9th, will see two major fund raisers for Franklin based non-profit organizations.

1 - The Random Smile Project holds their 6th Annual Gala from 6:00 PM to midnight at the RI Convention Center, Providence RI.

Random Smile 6th Annual Gala Event

Additional details and tickets can be purchased online  http://www.randomsmile.org/events

2 - The Franklin Food Pantry will be conducting its 3rd Annual Phone-a-thon using the facilities at Dean College.

Franklin Food Pantry - new logo

Additional details can be found on the Food Pantry webpage  http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/2013/02/calling-for-pantry.html