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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Reminder: Interactive Halloween Story Walk at FUSF, Friday, October 27
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Interactive Halloween Story Walk at FUSF, Friday, October 27 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Join up with Santa for a story walk at DelCarte Friday at 10:30 AM
The Franklin Recreation Department and the Franklin Public Library are teaming up again for a cozy winter walk with our favorite Man in Red!
Bundle up and meet us at DelCarte Park for a special story walk, followed by cookies and cocoa!
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Join up with Santa for a story walk at DelCarte Friday at 10:30 AM |
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Franklin Cultural District - #artshappenhere (through June 22)
Wednesday, June 15
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FPSA Dance Company Concert |
11:00am - Franklin Matters Q&A (hybrid - Senior Center & Zoom)
7:00pm - FPSA Dance Company Concert (THE BLACK BOX, ticketed event) https://www.fspaonline.com/events.php?id=1572
Thursday, June 16
Downtown StoryWalk!
8:30am - Rep Roy & Town Council Office Hours (Senior Center)
4:30pm - Food truck: Cousins Maine Lobster (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:30pm - Trivia Thursday (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm - 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node (virtual meeting)
Friday, June 17
Downtown StoryWalk!
2:00pm - Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
3:00pm - Summer Reading Kickoff (Franklin Town Common)
6:00pm - Anna Freitas Trio (live music at 67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm - Three Day Weekend & Motorboat (Electric Youth 'funraiser' at THE BLACK BOX, ticketed event) https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1575
Saturday, June 18
Downtown StoryWalk!
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
12:00pm - Caribbean Music Concert with PanNeubean Steel! (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm - Critical Mass (live music at 67 Degrees Brewery)
Sunday, June 19
Downtown StoryWalk!
Father's Day & Juneteenth
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Monday, June 20
Downtown StoryWalk!
Juneteenth (celebrated)
Town offices & library closed, no school
Tuesday, June 21
7:00pm - Change the MA Flag: History and Need for Change (Franklin Library)
Find the full calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Franklin Cultural District: #Artshappenhere |
Sunday, October 10, 2021
FBRTC: new StoryWalk(R) on the SNETT available
Looking for something to do outdoors with the kids this weekend? Visit our StoryWalk(R) on the SNETT. Located at the Center St trailhead in Bellingham.
Enjoy the walk! https://t.co/yKN6pjqIMx
https://twitter.com/FBRTC/status/1446837008253419524?t=sOlOSE3hkXISfu_JZLg4zg&s=03
Saturday, August 28, 2021
New story walk is up at the SNETT, a cool day for a walk!
"The new #storywalk is up! You can find it at Center St trailhead in Bellingham (198 Center St for your GPS). Enjoy!Shared from Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/185258844899495/posts/4292760737482598/
#SNETT #railtrail #FBRTC #BellinghamMA #FranklinMA #massdcr
— at Southern New England Trunkline Trail."
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New story walk is up at the SNETT, a cool day for a walk! |
Monday, August 9, 2021
a new StoryWalk is on the rail trail
Starting Saturday, August 7th, the Franklin Recreation Department and the Franklin Public Library are teaming up again for a summer series of StoryWalks on the trail!
The StoryWalk will be up until September, so you have plenty of time to enjoy the story, while social distancing!
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a new StoryWalk is on the rail trail |
Friday, February 26, 2021
Franklin's Event Outlook: Feb 26 - Mar 4, 2021
Friday, February 26
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
Saturday, February 27
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
Sunday, February 28
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
1:00pm = Historical Museum (open and free admission)
3:00pm = LiveARTS: Amy Porter, Flute
Monday, March 1
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
First Day of Women's History Month
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
7:30pm = Let’s Laugh Today is Free on ZOOM!
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
7:00pm = 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
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Community Calendar |
Friday, February 19, 2021
Franklin's Event Outlook: Feb 19 - Feb 25, 2021
Friday, February 19
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
3:00pm - FPL: Girls who code (Grades 3-5)
4:00pm - FPL: Girls Who Code! (Grades 6-12)
8:00pm - The Accidentals - virtual concert
Saturday, February 20
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
10:00am - Scout Troop 126 - Bottle/can drive
Sunday, February 21
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
1:00pm - Historical Museum (open and free admission)
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
7:00pm - Franklin Public Library Book Club
Wednesday, February 24
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
7:00pm - Medway Marches presents "Allies in Action"
7:30pm - Let’s Laugh Today is Free on ZOOM!
Thursday, February 25
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
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Community Calendar |
Monday, September 7, 2020
StoryWalk(R) on the SNETT
Please enjoy the StoryWalk(R) along the SNETT in Bellingham, MA. The StoryWalk(R) will be installed at the Center St. trailhead. Please observe social distancing when visiting or wear a mask if 6ft distance cannot be maintained. Thank you.
The featured book is The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn.
The StoryWalk(R) Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kello-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk(R) is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
For additional rail trail events https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/events/
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StoryWalk(R) on the SNETT |
Sunday, June 21, 2020
SNETT Storywalk(R) Through June 28
"Please enjoy the StoryWalk along the SNETT in Bellingham, MA. The StoryWalk(R) is installed at the Center St. trailhead.
Please observe social distancing when visiting or wear a mask if 6ft distance cannot be maintained. Thank you.
The StoryWalk(R) Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kello-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk(R) is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson."
Shared from the FBRTC page
https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/event/june-storywalkr-on-the-snett/
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SNETT Storywalk(R) Through June 28 |
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Storywalk at DelCarte (photo slideshow)
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee: October 2019 Events
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee: StoryWalk® - June 22
Please join us for a StoryWalk® and group walk on the SNETT on June 22 at 10 AM. We will meet at the Center Street parking lot in Bellingham. The book to explore on the trail will be "Get Up and Go" by Nancy Carlson. Four-legged friends on the leash are welcome to join us as well.
Please visit our event website or our Facebook event page for more information or any weather related changes.
See you on the trail!
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Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee: StoryWalk® - June 22 |
Find the book on Amazon or the Library
https://www.amazon.com/Get-Up-Go-Nancy-Carlson/dp/0142410640
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Parmenter Story Walk in 2010

or go directly to Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157625155278049/
Friday, October 20, 2017
Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail StoryWalk® - Saturday - Oct 22
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Saturday, September 23, 2017
Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail StoryWalk - Sep 24
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