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The one and only DUCKY WUCKY is back |
Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The one and only DUCKY WUCKY is back
Friday, February 21, 2025
2024 Rotary scholarship awarded to Jeri Adiletto
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2024 Rotary scholarship awarded to Jeri Adiletto |
Saturday, February 8, 2025
3rd Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser - March 29 to benefit Franklin Rotary Club
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3rd Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser |
"Not funny? No problem! We'll bring the laughs.
Join our 3rd Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser for dinner and a show featuring three comedic headliners, all for $60 per person.
Rotary Club of Franklin, MA"
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Rotary Club of Franklin MA is planning their 6th Annual Valentine’s Brunch, slated for February 8, 2025
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6th Annual Valentine’s Brunch |
Friday, October 11, 2024
Seniors enjoy pasta dinner hosted by Rotary & Lion's Heart
Saturday, September 7, 2024
8th Annual Rotary Car Show - Saturday, Sept 14 at New England Chapel
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8th Annual Rotary Car Show - Saturday, Sept 14 |
Family fun right here in Franklin!, September 14th, 9 AM - 1 PM!
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - Rotary Club of Franklin MA Pasta Dinner, 6/20/24 - IS BEING POSTPONED!
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postponed to TBD |
This was not an easy decision to make and we cannot thank you all enough, for your continued support of Rotary Club of Franklin MA.
We will reach out again, once a new date has been selected.
Yours truly,
Diane
Diane M. Padula
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Franklin Rotary schedules Annual Pasta Dinner for senior citizens on June 20
The Rotary Club of Franklin, MA is excited to host their 32nd Annual Pasta Supper on June 20, 2024, and extend an invitation to all senior citizens of Franklin and residents of Franklin Housing Authority to join in on the festivities.Please RSVP at the Senior Center or FHA.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
2nd Annual Comedy Fundraiser benefits the Franklin Rotary Club - Apr 20
The Rotary Club International is a non-profit organization made up of a diverse group of men and women “who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.” https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary
Friday, March 29, 2024
Reminder: Rotary Club of Franklin MA - 2nd Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser, Saturday, April 20, 2024
“3 Comedian’s Walk into a bar…
well, not a bar,
but the Franklin Elks Lodge…”
The Rotary Club International is a non-profit organization made up of a diverse group of men and women “who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.” https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Rotary Club of Franklin MA 2nd Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser, Saturday, April 20, 2024
The Rotary Club International is a non-profit organization made up of a diverse group of men and women “who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.” https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
The Rotary Club of Franklin MA is planning their 5th Annual Valentine’s Brunch, slated for February 10, 2024
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Franklin Rotary Club President Diane Padula talks about "service before self" and Rotary events (audio)
FM #1121 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1121 in the series.
This shares my interview and discussion with Franklin Rotary Club President Diane Padula. Our discussion was conducted in the Franklin TV & Radio studio.
Diane calls herself a “Rotary kid” as she grew up with her father as a member for many years.
We talk about the Rotary Club as “service before self”, meeting twice a month at the Rome Restaurant in Franklin. The annual pasta dinner for seniors in June, the Valentine’s Brunch for seniors coming up in February, and other events they host in Franklin. This “small but mighty” group is always looking for new members.
The recording runs about 22 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Diane as we talk about what the Rotary does for Franklin. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1121-franklin-rotary-club-president-diane-padula-12-11-23
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Franklin Rotary Club page http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/Home.aspx?accountid=3689
Prior Interview (Nov 2020) https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/11/fm-400-franklin-ma-rotary-club-111720.html
Interact Club efforts (August 2020) https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/franklin-interact-delivers-100-masks-to.html
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Thursday, April 6, 2023
Comedy Night to benefit Clear Path for Veterans programs - April 22, 7 PM
Monday, March 13, 2023
Rotary Comedy Night - April 22 - 6 PM
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Rotary Comedy Night - April 22 - 6 PM |
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Franklin Interact's Clothing Drive sale - July 9
Hey Everyone! Don't forget about Franklin Interact's Clothing Drive sale on July 9th. We are also asking for any backpacks that are in new to usable condition that will be donated to foster kids.
Please register with this link: https://forms.gle/yvdP1K3YKgHfeKSw8
and answer every question can please.
Thanks!
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Franklin Interact's Clothing Drive sale - July 9 |
Monday, April 11, 2022
Franklin Rotary selling tickets to Ayer Rotary's Ducky Wucky Race
Ducky Wucky is back and we want to know “Where will you go?” …and enjoy dinner for 2 ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD…yes we said ANYWHERE!
About the Race:
The race is run on the Nashua River and will be held on Saturday May 21, 2022. Due to COVID concerns there will be no spectators.
Each rubber duck has a number imprinted on it that corresponds to a ticket number.
A $40 ticket for example, will be assigned to 13 ducks.
The Grand Prize is "Dinner for Two Anywhere in the World!" This includes airfare, two-night hotel stay and dinner for two (alcohol not included). The winner has two years to book their trip.
All winners will be notified directly by the Ayer Rotary Club and may also see the winners, runner-up prizes & official rules on www.DuckyWucky.
Tickets are limited so call us today!!
Also look for Rotary Club of Franklin, MA at a local venue near you!!
Thank you for your support!
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Franklin Rotary selling tickets to Ayer Rotary's Ducky Wucky Race |
Shared from Rotary Facebook posting -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/FranklinRotary/permalink/10160163095604083/
Thursday, September 23, 2021
4th Annual Car Show - Sunday, Sep 26, 2021
The Rotary Club of Franklin MA is preparing for our 4th Annual Car Show, on Sept 26, 2021 at Dean College Campus Center. Auto Entry is $15 and Spectators can enter for FREE.
There will be music and plenty of different cars and trucks to see. Fun for the entire family.
Car show flyer -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iY9ctMfaOab0xz8_eowab-XNEsUmbUf5/view?usp=sharing
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Rotary Club of Franklin MA - Car Show - Sunday 9-26-21 |
Saturday, August 28, 2021
The Franklin Interact Club is looking for new members. Could that be you?
Looking for youth volunteers to join Interact! https://t.co/a6HajaJChVShared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinIntera1/status/1431373144690937862?s=03
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Rotary Club of Franklin MA - Car Show - Sunday 9-26-21
I am sharing an announcement that Rotary Club of Franklin MA is preparing for our 4th Annual Car Show, on Sept 26, 2021 at Dean College Campus Center. Auto Entry is $15 and Spectators can enter for FREE.
There will be music and plenty of different cars and trucks to see. Fun for the entire family.
Please feel free to share this flyer. I appreciate your help! with spreading the word.
Diane
Franklin, MA 02038
Car show flyer -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iY9ctMfaOab0xz8_eowab-XNEsUmbUf5/view?usp=sharing
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Rotary Club of Franklin MA - Car Show - Sunday 9-26-21 |