FHS Hockey Golf tournament - August 3, 2026

FHS Hockey Golf tournament - August 3, 2026

Tee up for a great cause!

Join us August 3rd for the FHS Boys Hockey Boosters annual golf tournament. Funds raised support the team with essentials like uniforms, ice time, and team bonding experiences.

Sign up using the QR code or email Sean at sean_bartlett@yahoo.com.

All donations are tax-deductible!

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Inaugural Eddie Grant Classic Kickball Tournament - June 14

Inaugural Eddie Grant Classic Kickball Tournament

Presented by Franklin Fathers

Join us for the **first-ever Eddie Grant Classic Kickball Tournament**, a fun-filled community event bringing families, friends, and local businesses together for a day of friendly competition and fundraising. This double-elimination tournament will feature teams from across the community competing for bragging rights, a trophy, and prizes — all while supporting local causes and celebrating community spirit.

Who Was Eddie Grant?

Eddie Grant was a Franklin native, Major League Baseball player, Dean- and Harvard-educated attorney, and World War I soldier who exemplified leadership, service, and community spirit. After volunteering for military service during WWI, he was killed in action in 1918 while assisting wounded soldiers. His legacy reflects teamwork, sacrifice, and dedication to something greater than oneself — values we aim to honor through this community-focused event.

🗓 **Date:** June 14, 2026

⏰ **Time:** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Tournament Details

* Double elimination format (8 teams max)

* 5-inning games

* 30-minute time limit (revert to last full inning if time expires)

* Played using official kickball rules

Team Composition

* Minimum of 10 players per team

* At least **3 kids (ages 12–17)**

* At least **3 women (age 17+)**

💲 **Registration Cost:** $200 per team

🏆 **Prize:** Trophy & prize for 1st place team

More Than Just Kickball!

This is a full community event with something for everyone:

* 🎟 Day-of raffles featuring prizes & baskets from local businesses

* 💰 50/50 raffle (proceeds benefiting the VFW)

* 🚚 Food trucks on-site

* 🏰 Kids activities including bounce house & face painting

* 🥤 Light refreshments available for purchase

Volunteers Needed

We’re also looking for volunteers to help with day-of tasks such as setup, scorekeeping, raffles, and cleanup. If you’re interested in helping, please reach out!

Bring your team, bring your family, and come enjoy a great day of community, competition, and fun. Spots are limited to **8 teams**, so register early!

More details and registration information coming soon.

Facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/events/990288313511154

Play Fore the Kids – Register or Sponsor Today and help the Children's Museum of Franklin

Charity golf outing coming up June 15

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Tee off for something bigger than the game. Join us for Play Fore the Kids, a charity golf classic supporting Children's Museum of Franklin – where every round helps make play possible for children and families in our community. Monday, June 15, 2026 📍 Franklin Country Club ⏰ 10:00 AM Shotgun Start (Scramble) What to expect: • Breakfast + grab-and-go lunch • Games, prizes, and on-course fun • Complimentary non-alcoholic drinks • Awards, food, and celebration Schedule: 8:30 am: Registration & Breakfast 10:00 am: Shotgun Start (Scramble) 2:45–4:00 pm: Awards, Food & Reception Register as a foursome or individually – we'll take care of the rest. Hear from our Presenting Sponsor "Every so often, life comes full circle in a way that truly hits home. For me, this tournament is one of those moments. Between being a longtime Franklin resident, a dad of three, an FCC member, and the builder behind both the club's renovation and the Museum's new home, it feels like all my worlds are meeting right here on the fairway. It's a privilege to build the spaces where our community gathers, but the real construction happens in the relationships we build as neighbors. At Camford, our belief is simple: it starts with people. Strong relationships. Strong results. Supporting Play Fore the Kids is our way of saying thank you to the town that has given our family and our company so much."  Brad Chaffee, Camford Property Group Join our sponsors Learn more about this great way to showcase your business while making a meaningful impact in our community >> Let's play with purpose. Learn more & register here >> __ See you on the course, Children's Museum of Franklin A non-profit powered by community support. Register to play.

Sign up to play or sponsor in the Tri-County Golf Tournament scheduled for June 5, 2026

Sign up to play or sponsor in the Tri-County
Golf Tournament scheduled for June 5, 2026

Spring is here! That means our annual Tee-Off for Tri-County Golf Tournament fundraiser is just around the corner!

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:

Friday June 5,  12:30pm

Wentworth Hills Country Club, Plainville MA

Scan the QR code or visit us at:  https://www.tri-county.us/o/tri-county-vocational-tech/page/golf-tournament

Register to golf, sponsor a hole or donate a raffle item! 

Thank you for your support!

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Boston Globe: "The MIAA’s revenue from state tournaments has been dropping steadily over the last several years."

"A downhill ski run best resembles the trend of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s net revenues for its tournaments over the past four years.

Massachusetts Interscholastic
Athletic Association (MIAA)

Dipping a total of 70 percent from $737,040 in fiscal year 2022 to a little less than $218,000 in 2025, the economics of the statewide tournament system implemented by the MIAA five years ago are not adding up.

“Certainly I’m not an alarmist to say that I have a huge level of concern. We have a reality that you can’t just keep slipping down to zero,” MIAA executive director Bob Baldwin said.

Administrative costs have climbed more than 50 percent over the four years while revenues from the fall, winter, and spring tournaments combined have dropped more than 20 percent."

Continue reading the article via the  'shared link'

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/03/sports/miaa-state-tournament-revenue/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view

Have Fun While Making a Difference!: Soccer for smiles tournament Feb 17-18, 2026

Have Fun While Making a Difference!

Soccer for smiles tournament Feb 17-18, 2026

Our 2026 tournament is in the planning stages so save the dates in February!

February 17-18, 2026

Even though the tournament runs for two days, a player's commitment is just a few hours on one particular day. The day is split by age groups in 2- or 3-hour blocks of time (see schedule). It is great fun!

Tournament details ->  https://www.soccerforsmiles.org/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, January 23, 2026 ???

Friday, January 23

Curbside pickup delayed one day

• If scheduled for Thursday, to be picked up Friday
• If scheduled for Friday, to be picked up Saturday

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

5:00pm Jigsaw Puzzle Sale (First Universalist Society Franklin)

6:00pm Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament (First Universalist Society Franklin)

7:30pm Steel Magnolias (THE BLACK BOX)

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library events -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

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

*** Town Meetings today   ***

Franklin School Committee Horace Mann Legacy Sub Committee Meeting

Friday, January 23 Time: 8:00 AM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01232026-2105

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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

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Sale - Fri, Jan 23 & Sat, Jan 24

Team Tournament: 

Enter your team to puzzle against other teams in a friendly and fun competition on either Friday night or Saturday morning. Each team receives the same 500 piece puzzle and races to finish first. 

Prizes given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.  It’s only $40 per team. Each team can be up to four people and your team goes home with the completed puzzle. 

The Team Registration signup and puzzle tournament rules can be found at FUSF.org/events. For questions call Vicki @ 508-654-6740.  

Cash, check or electronic payment accepted.  

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Friday, January 23, 2026 6 pm to 8 pm

OR

Saturday, January 24, 2026 10 am to Noon

Puzzle Sale:   Hundreds and hundreds of Jigsaw puzzles will be for sale both Friday and Saturday. 

You do not need to enter the tournament to shop. Most puzzles are priced between $4 and $6 - Some are brand new! 

Be sure to stock up for all those puzzlers in your life (or yourself). 

Cash, check or electronic payment accepted.  

Jigsaw Puzzle Sale

Friday, January 23, 2026 5 pm to 8 pm

OR

Saturday, January 24, 2026 9 am to Noon

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Sale - Fri, Jan 23 & Sat, Jan 24

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is an Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. For more information, please contact us at info@fusf.org or call 508-528-5348.  

Tri-County Golf Tournament scheduled for June 5 - sponsorships available !!!

Tee-Off for Tri-County Golf Tournament!

Tri-County Golf Tournament scheduled for June 5  - sponsorships available !!!

Registration for our annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser is officially OPEN, and we can’t wait to hit the course with you.

June 5, 2026
Wentworth Hills Country Club — Plainville, MA
12:30 PM Shotgun Start

Whether you're swinging for fun, competition, or community spirit, your participation helps support Tri-County students and programs in a big way.

Ready to play?

Interested in sponsoring?

You can do it all right here:
https://www.tri-county.us/o/tri-county-vocational-tech/page/golf-tournament

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Recreation 3v3 Basketball Tournament is Back - Weds, Feb 18

3v3 Basketball Tournament is Back! 

Recreation 3v3 Basketball Tournament is Back - Weds, Feb 18

Looking for something fun to do on a day off from school? Join us for our Co-Ed 3v3 Basketball Tournament for Grades 6–8! Changed to 6-7 grades

Wednesday, February 18th

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Lincoln Street School

This is an all-day, drop-off tournament featuring:

• Morning pool play
• Lunch break (players are encouraged to bring their own lunch!)
• Afternoon single-elimination playoffs

Our 3v3 tournaments have become a favorite over the past few years — fast-paced games, tons of touches, and a great competitive atmosphere for all skill levels!

Register online at: franklinma.myrec.com Spots are limited — don’t wait!

Reminder: Register now for the Odd Fellows Cornhole tournament scheduled for Aug 17, 2025

On August 17, 2025, the public is invited to join the Franklin Odd Fellows for an afternoon of fun and good cheer starting at 1 PM at the Bellingham Sportsman Club at 360 Lake St., Bellingham, MA 02019. This will be a fundraiser event with profits going to the Massachusetts Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. 

The cost for registration is $25 per player. The tournament format will be Switchholio – 4 game round robin where players get a new partner for their first 4 games and get ranked on an individual basis to form the standings. 

Hold the date: Aug 17 for the Odd Fellows Cornhole tournament

The tournament director will use the standings to generate your partner for a double elimination playoff bracket. Pre-registration is encouraged to hold your place, but it is not necessary to be able to participate as cash, check or Venmo will be acceptable payment at the door. Last year’s event went well, but we’re looking for more teams this year. No need to come with a partner as you will be listed as an individual player when you register. 

The Sportsman Club is an outdoor venue with an indoor lounge, cash bar, ATM and TV. The Odd Fellows will provide a buffet lunch to all present - and a cash payment will be made to the first, second and third place teams. 

Many thanks to the Sportsman Club for use of their facility for this event. Register and prepay at: https://franklinmassoddfellows.org/cornhole

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S_NJj8tDfLngoAQ_iPji1c8gbi8niT7K/view?usp=drive_link

Odd Fellows Cornhole tournament scheduled for August 17, 2025 - register now!!

On August 17, 2025, the public is invited to join the Franklin Odd Fellows for an afternoon of fun and good cheer starting at 1 PM at the Bellingham Sportsman Club at 360 Lake St., Bellingham, MA 02019. This will be a fundraiser event with profits going to the Massachusetts Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. 

The cost for registration is $25 per player. The tournament format will be Switchholio – 4 game round robin where players get a new partner for their first 4 games and get ranked on an individual basis to form the standings. 

Hold the date: Aug 17 for the Odd Fellows Cornhole tournament

The tournament director will use the standings to generate your partner for a double elimination playoff bracket. Pre-registration is encouraged to hold your place, but it is not necessary to be able to participate as cash, check or Venmo will be acceptable payment at the door. Last year’s event went well, but we’re looking for more teams this year. No need to come with a partner as you will be listed as an individual player when you register. 

The Sportsman Club is an outdoor venue with an indoor lounge, cash bar, ATM and TV. The Odd Fellows will provide a buffet lunch to all present - and a cash payment will be made to the first, second and third place teams. 

Many thanks to the Sportsman Club for use of their facility for this event. Register and prepay at: https://franklinmassoddfellows.org/cornhole

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S_NJj8tDfLngoAQ_iPji1c8gbi8niT7K/view?usp=drive_link

Hold the date: Aug 17 for the Odd Fellows Cornhole tournament

On August 17, 2025, the public is invited to join the Franklin Odd Fellows for an afternoon of fun and good cheer starting at 1 PM at the Bellingham Sportsman Club at 360 Lake St., Bellingham, MA 02019. This will be a fundraiser event with profits going to the Massachusetts Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. 

The cost for registration is $25 per player. The tournament format will be Switchholio – 4 game round robin where players get a new partner for their first 4 games and get ranked on an individual basis to form the standings. 

Hold the date: Aug 17 for the Odd Fellows Cornhole tournament

The tournament director will use the standings to generate your partner for a double elimination playoff bracket. Pre-registration is encouraged to hold your place, but it is not necessary to be able to participate as cash, check or Venmo will be acceptable payment at the door. Last year’s event went well, but we’re looking for more teams this year. No need to come with a partner as you will be listed as an individual player when you register. 

The Sportsman Club is an outdoor venue with an indoor lounge, cash bar, ATM and TV. The Odd Fellows will provide a buffet lunch to all present - and a cash payment will be made to the first, second and third place teams. 

Many thanks to the Sportsman Club for use of their facility for this event. Register and prepay at: https://franklinmassoddfellows.org/cornhole

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S_NJj8tDfLngoAQ_iPji1c8gbi8niT7K/view?usp=drive_link

Get ready to tee off to help the nonprofit fundraising efforts during June

June is busting out all over with fundraising golf tournaments. If you love the links, get your clubs, and wallet ready for the following good causes:

Tri-County, June 6, Wentworth Hills Country Club

https://www.tri-county.us/page/golf-tournament  

FPAC, June 10, New England Country club

https://fpaconline.com/golf-tournament/ 

FHS football, June 13, New England Country club  

https://Franklin-HS-Football-Golf-Tournament.perfectgolfevent.com 

Nick Strong, June 16, New England Country club 

https://nickstrongfoundation.com/golf-tournament-2025/  

If I missed any, please let me know

Video link -> https://youtu.be/VCCuhpp3bb0?si=7XAx8x75ZQUi_j1r

Register NOW: SAFE / Hockomock YMCA 3rd Annual Charity Pickleball Tournament scheduled for May 17

SAFE / Hockomock YMCA 3rd Annual Charity Pickleball

Registration is open for the SAFE / Hockomock YMCA 3rd Annual Charity Pickleball Tournament! 

Sign up today -- your registration supports youth scholarships, summer camp, mental health and recovery services, and more for families across Franklin and beyond. 

Registration link ->   https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/3rd-annual-hockomock-y-safe-coalition-charity-pickleball-tournament-1

Saturday, May 17, at Franklin YMCA

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FHS Panthers Boys Hockey Boosters Club schedule the Annual Golf Fundraising Tournament - July 14

Save the date! 

Our annual golf tournament is coming back to Franklin Country Club on July 14! 

Reserve your foursomes early as this always sells out! $1000 per foursome

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Flag Football Tournament centerpice of Franklin Fest hosted by Dean Students - April 6 (audio)

FM #1415 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1415 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Quinten Jones, originally from Winchester, VA and a senior at Dean College.  We had our discussion in person in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Friday, March 21, 2025. 

 

We cover 

• The course requirements to prepare and conduct an event

• Flag football tournament chosen

• Hockomock YMCA in Franklin to benefit from proceeds

• Fun family day with food and other activities 

The recording runs about 12 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1415-franklin-fest-centers-on-flag-football-tournament-03-21-25/

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As part of our Event Management & Operations class, we are tasked with planning and executing a successful event—and we’d love for you to be a part of it! All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Franklin YMCA!

Dean's Franklin Fest scheduled for April 6

Help us make this event a success—sign up or donate using the website link or QR codes on the flyer! 

📅 April 6, 2025

⏰ 11 AM - 3 PM

📍 Longley Field, 69 Maple Street, Franklin, MA

🏈 Flag Football Tournament

🎯 Fun games like Spike Ball, Cornhole & Connect 4

🎟️ 50/50 Raffle & Giveaways

🍿 Concessions

For more information or any questions: https://franklinfest.wixsite.com/franklin-fest 

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