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

Shared from -> 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHyHkUcOvGs/

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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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, January 24, 2025 ???

Friday, January 24

• No Trash/Recycling Delay scheduled due to MLK Jr Holiday Monday
• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)

10am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

6pm Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament & Sale (First Universalist Society Franklin)

9pm It’s a J Thing (live music) (3 Restaurant)

**  NO  Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Reminder: Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament & Puzzle Sale - Jan 24 or Jan 25, 2025

Tournament - Friday, January 24, 6-8 PM OR Saturday, January 25, 10 AM - 12 PM

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.  

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament & Puzzle Sale

It’s only $40/team for teams of up to four people and your team goes home with the completed puzzle.

Team captains should register their team (all team members do not need to register) on Sign Up Genius by clicking this link ->   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084AAAAD23A13-53907469-jigsaw#/

Once registered, the Team Captain should pay in advance either via the Paypal link or by mailing a check to FUSF with “Puzzle Tournament” in the notation line. 

->  https://fusf.org/product/puzzle-tournament/

Only 12 teams can play at once so be sure to pay and reserve your spot early! Last year we sold out!

Tournament rules and details are accessible via this link.

Light snacks and water will be provided but feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages.

For Tournament questions contact Vicki at vicki.coates@fusf.org.

Puzzle Sale

Hundreds of jigsaw puzzles will be for sale both Friday and Saturday. We have all sizes for sale, but an especially large inventory of 1000-piece puzzles! You do not need to enter a Tournament to shop. Puzzles are priced between $3 and $5—some are brand new! Cash, check, or electronic payment accepted.  

2nd Annual Nick Strong Basketball 3 on 3 Tournament - Nov 11

Nick Strong Basketball 3 on 3 

1NickStong18 (@1NickStrong18) posted:

"The Nick Strong Foundation will be running our 2nd Annual Nick Strong Basketball 3 on 3 Tournament on November 11th in Franklin.  

Registration is now open.  #1nickstrong18 #noonefightsalone Nick Strong

All proceeds will go to The Nick Strong Foundation, a 501(c)3, https://t.co/Wpky0weM4U"

Cornhole Classic Tournament at Planinridge Park Casino July 18

Cornhole Classic Tournament

Via United Regional Chamber of Commerce (URCC)

Join the URCC and Chairman's Circle Member Plainridge Park Casino at our Cornhole Classic Tournament with a Social Networking BBQ.

The competitive spirit of the tournament will likely foster some friendly rivalries and laughs, while the delicious BBQ will keep everyone's energy levels up.

And let's not forget the social networking aspect - it's a great opportunity to catch up with friends, meet new people, and make connections in a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. With the combination of friendly competition, good food, and great company, this event is sure to be a hit! 

To register for the tournament,
contact Jack Lank at jack@unitedregionalchamber.org or
Venmo @United-Regional.

Shared from -> https://facebook.com/events/s/urcc-cornhole-classic-bbq-and-/2021070644989075/

YMCA schedules Pickleball tournament fund raiser for Sunday, August 18

Via the YMCA:

Pickleball tournament fund raiser

Did someone say PICKLEBALL?! 

Come join us for a fun day of Pickleball benefitting our Reach Out Campaign!

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C9am7m9uvyr/

Event located at the Hurley Family Branch in North Attleboro

Register online -> https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5192/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG20607&location_ids[0]=B562

Franklin Recreation has scheduled it's first Pickleball tourney for June 15

Pickleball tourney

 

"Franklin Recreation is hosting it's first ever Pickleball Tournament!!! 

Register early! 

Spots are filling quickly"

Register ->    https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29970

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Hockomock Area YMCA/SAFE Coalition Charity Pickleball Tournament - April 20

Get your game on at the Hockomock Area YMCA/SAFE Coalition Charity Pickleball Tournament. When you register to play, you help improve the lives of many in our Franklin community and beyond. 

All proceeds will be split between these two nonprofit organizations. The tournament is Saturday, April 20 at the Franklin Y, 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin.

Three events are available: Recreational, Competitive and Teen. The tournament is ideal for players just starting to do tournament play - come have fun and support your community! Teams may be any gender combination. 

Each event is completed in under 3 hours, with a minimum of 5 games per event. Recreational event start time is 8:00 AM; Competitive event start time is 11:00 AM; Teen (ages 13-18) event start time is 2:00 PM. There is a maximum of 12 doubles teams per division. Players can register as a team or as a player needing partner.

Fee is $65 per player. All proceeds benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA's Bernon Family Branch (Franklin) and the SAFE Coalition. Registration is open now.  Click here more information or to register online at Pickleballbrackets.com

register online at Pickleballbrackets.com

The Hockomock Area YMCA is an inclusive nonprofit organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living and foster a sense of social responsibility. Proceeds from this tournament will benefit the YMCA’s Reach Out campaign. The Reach Out for Youth and Families Annual Campaign is the primary vehicle in subsidizing confidential scholarship assistance and subsidized programs. Funds raised from the pickleball tournament will provide confidential scholarship assistance, giving Y experiences including summer camp, childcare and teen programs to local children and families in need, regardless of their ability to pay.

SAFE is a judgement free community organization relentlessly committed to educating and supporting those affected by substance use disorder and mental health concerns across southeastern Massachusetts. Staffed by trusted, trained professionals and peer support volunteers, SAFE compassionately empowers individuals and their loved ones by breaking down barriers to treatment and emotional support in a way that inspires success on the journey to recovery. Proceeds from this tournament will fund SAFE's work in educating and supporting those with substance misuse and mental health issues.

Download the flyer to share or as a reminder ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/17DOCH3Wpfc3ofpPKGm-jnaa-sE4pcJCS/view?usp=drive_link

 

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Sale - Jan 19 or Jan 20

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 $10/person for teams of up to four people and your team goes home with the completed puzzle. Team registration and puzzle tournament rules can be found at FUSF.org. For questions call Vicki @ 508-654-6740.  Cash, check or electronic payment accepted.  

Puzzle Sale:   Hundreds of jigsaw puzzles of all sizes will be for sale both Friday and Saturday. Choose from children’s puzzles, 100-, 300-, 500-, 1000- and even a few 2000-piece puzzles! You do not need to enter a tournament to shop. Most puzzles are priced between $3 and $5 - Some are brand new! Be sure to stock up for all those puzzlers in your life (or yourself). Cash, check or electronic payment accepted.  

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is a 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.  

Friday, January 19, 2024 6 PM to 8 PM OR 

Saturday, January 20, 2024 10 AM to Noon 

First Universalist Society in Franklin 

262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA 

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Sale -  Jan 19 or Jan 20

5th, 6th & 7th graders, sign up for the Franklin Recreation 3x3 basketball tournament - Dec 29

Calling all young basketballers! 

Save the date: December 29th, 2023! 

 

Get ready for an epic showdown at our Co-ed 3v3 Basketball Tournament for grades 5th-7th! 

Lace up those sneakers and bring your A-game as we hoop it up on the court at Annie Sullivan Middle School! It's time to showcase your skills, make new friends, and have a blast before the year ends! 

• Date: December 29th, 2023
• Location: Annie Sullivan Middle School
• Grades: 5th-7th
• Format: Co-ed 3v3

Registration is NOW OPEN! Secure your spot by visiting franklinma.myrec.com. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this thrilling tournament!

5th, 6th & 7th graders, sign up for the Franklin Recreation 3x3 basketball tournament - Dec 29

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Reminder: 1NickStong18 schedules 3x3 basketball tournament

Join us at our first Nick Strong Foundation fundraising event. This will be an annual basketball tournament in memory of Nick Gaspar. All proceeds will go to The Nick Strong Foundation, a 501(c)3, which donates to pediatric brain tumor research and assists pediatric cancer patients and their families.  This event will be run by high school basketball coaches & players.

• Friday November 10, 2023 
• Franklin High School Gymnasium and Horace Mann Middle School
• Time and location TBD. Will update 1 week prior event. Join newsletter to stay updated!
• 2nd to 4th grade girls and boys: 1 hour clinic 
• 5th to 8th grade boys and girls

Registration:  $50.00 (t-shirt included) 

• First come first serve. No spots will be saved without registering. 
• 4 players per team, 3 games guaranteed for 5th -8th graders 
• For Grades 5th – 8th : Your son or daughter may register with one other player of the same gender and grade. We will try our best to accommodate your request. Our goal is to balance teams as best as we can to benefit all and make this a fun event.  
• Note: Players who register together cannot both be on the Metro A roster from last year. 

Register online -> https://t.co/B39jC2rP8S 

Nick Gaspar 3v3 Basketball Tournament - Nov 10, 2023

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Nick Gaspar 3v3 Basketball Tournament - Nov 10, 2023

Join us at our first Nick Strong Foundation fundraising event. This will be an annual basketball tournament in memory of Nick Gaspar. All proceeds will go to The Nick Strong Foundation, a 501(c)3, which donates to pediatric brain tumor research and assists pediatric cancer patients and their families.  This event will be run by high school basketball coaches & players.

• Friday November 10, 2023 
• Franklin High School Gymnasium and Horace Mann Middle School
• Time and location TBD. Will update 1 week prior event. Join newsletter to stay updated!
• 2nd to 4th grade girls and boys: 1 hour clinic 
• 5th to 8th grade boys and girls

Registration:  $50.00 (t-shirt included) 

• First come first serve. No spots will be saved without registering. 
• 4 players per team, 3 games guaranteed for 5th -8th graders 
• For Grades 5th – 8th : Your son or daughter may register with one other player of the same gender and grade. We will try our best to accommodate your request. Our goal is to balance teams as best as we can to benefit all and make this a fun event.  
• Note: Players who register together cannot both be on the Metro A roster from last year. 

Register online -> https://t.co/B39jC2rP8S 

Nick Gaspar 3v3 Basketball Tournament - Nov 10, 2023

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Franklin Post 75 Massachusetts Senior Tournament Cinematic (video)

Franklin Post 75 Massachusetts Senior Tournament Cinematic via Varun Desai (@Editorvar)

Video link -> https://youtu.be/EOMWUgbamTE

5th Annual Cornhole Tournament - August 20 at 1:00 PM

5th Annual Cornhole Tournament

to benefit the Massachusetts Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation

When:  AUGUST 20, 2023 - 1:00PM

Venue : Bellingham Sportsman Club 360 Lake Street

Bellingham, MA 02019

Sign Up Today!!

Four games round robin with double elimination

The Cost:

The cost to enter the tournament will be $50 per team.

You will have the option to pre-register to hold your spot or you may

pay at the door. Cash or check only and you should try to sign up with a partner.

How to Register:

You may pre-register by going to this link : https://www.franklinmassoddfellows.org/cornhole2023/ or scan the QR code above.

Included with your entry fee for this great event is a free Lunch Buffet. Drinks will be available for purchase from the Club Bar.

!!!CASH PAYOUT OF 50/50, DEPENDING ON ENTRIES!!!

We would like to offer our thanks and appreciation to The Bellingham Sportsman Club for graciously providing us the use of their facility.  https://bellingham-sportsman-club.business.site/

Download a copy of the flyer to share or for reference ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lliluce_XmKxkW_du1kz96iToyNosVPY/view?usp=drive_link

MIAA: Winter Tournament Seeding Process Updates

Winter Tournament Seeding Process  

Winter Tournament Seeds Released February 25

WINTER TOURNAMENT SEEDING PROCESS

During the Fall 2022 season the MIAA launched an effort to streamline the production of the final power rankings, and create a smoother process of building and releasing the tournament brackets. These new guidelines once again will be used by sport tournament directors, seeding committees, and MIAA staff for the Winter 2023 postseason in Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Ice Hockey and Girls Ice Hockey.

CUTOFF DATE – Thursday, February 23: All regular-season games in Basketball and Hockey must be completed by the end of the night in order to be included in the power rankings, postseason records and qualification requirements.  Scores must be recorded into Arbiter before the end of the night.

WORKING DAY – Friday, February, 24: The season data from Arbiter will be collected by MIAA staff as of the 4 AM report.

By 9 AM, staff will produce and publish a report on MIAA.net with each team's record (broken down by division, listed alphabetically by school), and all schedules and score data as reported to Arbiter throughout the season. No power rankings data will be published at this time.

If there are any changes that need to be made from that point, they must be communicated BY EMAIL to either the MIAA sport-specific liaison or tournament liaison.

BOYS, GIRLS BASKETBALL - Peter Smith - psmith@miaa.net

BOYS, GIRLS HOCKEY - Richard Pearson - rpearson@miaa.net

TOURNAMENT LIAISON - Jim Clark - jclark@miaa.net

Information entered directly into Arbiter will not be valid after 4 AM on the Working Day.

Schools will have 24 hours to report any corrections, and tournament officials/MIAA staff will also have the same 24 hours to track down any missing scores, and make any corrections to the data. Any changes or corrections to existing score data must be verified IN WRITING by both schools.

BRACKET/SEEDING DAY – Saturday, February 25: At 9 AM, the data will be considered FINAL and no more changes will be made. The final data will be used to create the final power rankings, which will be published along with the brackets on the following scheduled release times:

BOYS, GIRLS HOCKEY: 10 AM   &  BOYS, GIRLS BASKETBALL:  1 PM

The initial bracket release will include only matchup information, and brackets subsequently will be updated by tournament directors and MIAA staff with dates, times and sites for individual matchups.

 

jclark@miaa.net

MIAA: Winter Tournament Seeding Process Updates

If you like pickleball, you can help the SAFE Coalition and have some fun!

HAVE YOU JUMPED ON THE PICKLEBALL TRAIN!? 

✏️ Sign up to play and raise money for SAFE Coalition to continue to provide life changing support to local families impacted my mental health and substance use - at NO cost to them! 

#pickleball #pickleballislife #fundraiser #local #nonprofit #franklinma #Recoveryispossible 

👉🏼 SIGN UP HERE!
https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_4ceb2032-e8d7-11ec-af60-02eab0531019&WidgetId=%20935936

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cozd9AKu_qZ/

If you like pickleball, you can help the SAFE Coalition and have some fun!