Norfolk County Register of Deeds: Good Deeds - Holiday Trivia and Greetings

By: William P. O'Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds

Good Deeds - Holiday Trivia and Greetings

The holidays are upon us, and for many individuals and families, traditions are a big part of what makes this time of year so special. Some readers may be familiar with our own Registry of Deeds tradition, which marks this time of year. I'll give you a hint: it deals with the home and the holidays.

All year long, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds releases numbers and statistics that help readers get a picture of the real estate market. However, the air is thick with the spirit of the holidays, so the real estate numbers can wait for another day.

There have been many trivia challenges given to each of you in past "Good Deeds" articles. Trivia has involved history, such as naming the former Presidents of the United States who were born here in Norfolk County. In the past, you have been tasked with identifying notable residents of Norfolk County and their hometowns. However, I think many would agree there is nothing like a good movie about the holidays, and I must say the Christmas movie "Elf" is one of my favorite Christmas films. It is uplifting and funny.

So, sit back, relax, make a cup of eggnog or hot chocolate, and put your holiday movie knowledge to the test and see if you can answer the following questions. Some of these Christmas questions may be very obvious to some but that makes up for some other questions. I hope you will enjoy this trivia, and you might find it useful at a work holiday party or family gathering.

Trivia Questions:

# 1: In "Home Alone" Kevin plays a clip of the gangster movie "Angels With Filthy Souls" to scare the burglars Marv and Harry. Which of the following is true about the movie "Angels With Filthy Souls"?

1. The clip shown from the movie caused "Home Alone" to be rated PG-13.
2. The gritty gangster clip was created just for "Home Alone" and is not a real movie.
3. Was used as a nod to director Alex Michael Columbus, father of "Home Alone" director Chris Columbus.

# 2: What was the name that Marv coined for the "Home Alone" criminal duo and what was their calling card.

1. The Wet Bandits. Marv left the water running in each place they stole from.
2. The Slick Thieves. Marv left grease on all the stairs any time they broke in.
3. The Cat Burglars. Marv released a bag of cats in every home they robbed.

# 3: In the classic movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" how many sizes too small was the Grinch's heart.

1. Ten sizes too small.
2. Three sizes too small.
3. Two sizes too small.

# 4: What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in "The Santa Clause"?

1. Stephen Clawford.
2. Christopher K. Wrangle
3. Scott Calvin

# 5: In the movie "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?

1. Join in any reindeer games.
2. Learn how to fly.
3. Become a dentist.

# 6: What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?

1. "Jingle Bells"
2. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
3. "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas"

# 7: What famous actor voiced five separate characters in the movie "The Polar Express"?

1. Liam Neeson.
2. Tim Allen
3. Tom Hanks

# 8: In "The Muppet Christmas Carol" what character does Kermit the Frog play?

1. Tiny Tim
2. Bob Cratchit
3. Ebenezer Scrooge

# 9: In the holiday classic "Miracle on 34th Street" what is the one present the little girl, Susan Walker, wished for that would make her believe Kris Kringle was the real Santa Claus?

1. Doll
2. Pony
3. House

# 10: What was the name of the fictional town in "It's a Wonderful Life"?

1. Bedford Falls
2. Rolling Hills
3. Seneca Falls

# 11: In the movie "Elf" Buddy the elf sticks to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and ____.?

1. Candy apples
2. Cotton candy
3. Syrup

I cannot promise you a grand prize or that I can get you on the "Nice List" if you did well answering these trivia questions. However, I certainly hope Santa Claus is good to you. And Remember as Buddy the Elf says "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." So, from all of us here at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds a happy holiday season and a healthy and happy new year to all.

Answers: 1: B, 2: A, 3: C, 4: C, 5: A, 6: B, 7: C, 8: B, 9: C, 10: A, 11: C.

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 ???

Wednesday, Dec 4

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
• Winter Coat Drive (4 drop off locations)
• Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

10:00am Veterans Coffee Social (Franklin Senior Center)

5:00pm Weekly Trivia Night (GlenPharmer Distillery) 

5:00pm Musical Bingo: Carol Edition (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Annie Sullivan MS Winter Concert (Horace Mann Middle School Auditorium)

6:30pm Winter Wreath Design Class (Fiori and Fern) 

7:00pm Karaoke Night (La Cantina Winery)

**   Town Meetings today   **

Board of Health Meeting (virtual meeting)

Event Date:  Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 5:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/december_4_2024_agenda.pdf

Master Plan Update Committee (Council Chambers & broadcast)

Event Date:  Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 6:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-december_4_2024-_with_minutes_to_approve.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

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

Glen Pharmer starts Trivia Night on Wednesdays

Weekly Trivia Nights starting Wednesday, September 4th on our second floor event space!    

Doors will open at 5 PM and Trivia will be from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. 

Come join us for food, beer, wine and cocktails!

No reservations needed, just pencil us into your calendar

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

For more about Glen Pharmer Distillery visit their web page -> 

glenpharmer.com

Franklin Cultural District: Ben's Book events all week & more as #artshappenhere

Wednesday, January 17

9:30am Ben Franklin Autobiography* LIVE Readathon (Franklin Historical Museum)

11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & remote)

6:30pm SPECIAL Trivia Night (Teddie Gallagher’s)

7:00pm State of the Commonwealth Address (online, & YouTube)

Thursday, January 18

8:30am Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)

6:30pm World PREMIERE, “The Boatbuilders” Pre-release Screening & Discussion (Franklin Public Library)

Friday, January 19

1:00pm Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Get to know ‘Ben’s Books’ (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Sale (First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF))

Saturday, January 20

9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Ben Franklin, America’s First Scientist (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Sale (First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF))

10:30am Children’s Ben Franklin Story Time (Escape Into Fiction Bookstore)

11:00am Preschool & Kindergarten Open House (Sunrise Montessori School)

1:00pm Library "Books by the Bag Sale" (Franklin Public Library)

6:30pm Vera Meyer and Ben Franklin’s Glass Armonica (Franklin Public Library)

Sunday, January 21

7:30am All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

1:00pm Ben Franklin Considered and Reconsidered (Franklin Historical Museum)

1:00pm Children's Museum of Franklin pop up (Elks Lodge)

Tuesday, January 23

2:30pm Rainbow Café

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event 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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

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: Arts are happening here!

Events for Ben Franklin Book Week January 14-21, 2024

Tues. 1/16 Ben Franklin’s Journey from Slaveholder to Abolitionist AND African Son, a discussion. Local historian Jim Johnston and Historical Commission Chair, Alan Earls, will start the discussion with Jim regarding Ben Franklin’s initial acceptance of the institution of slavery and his eventual “conversion” within the context of the 18th century world, the Enlightenment, the Great Awakening, and the American Revolution. Jim will then take the story of slavery into the 19th century with a discussion of his novel, African Son*, which traces the fortunes of an African man who is enslaved in 1815 and has his survival skills tested in his new “home” in pre- Civil War Georgia…6:30 PM at the Franklin Historical Museum. FREE

Weds. 1/17 Ben Franklin Autobiography* LIVE Readathon at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, 9:30 AM on Ben’s Birthday, Jan 17 2023. Come and participate! Contact Alan Earls with any questions (alan.r.earls@gmail.com). FREE. Note, the ‘kick off ‘ speaker will be Franklin’s Congressman, Jake Auchincloss followed by State Senator Becca Rausch and State Rep. Jeff Roy.  Volunteer readers typically participate for 10-15 minutes in sharing this classic work of American literature. Completion times vary but the event will likely end around 5 PM. Sign up for a reading slot here or just come by to listen.

Ben Franklin Book Week

Weds. 1/17 SPECIAL Trivia Night at Teddy Gallagher’s on Main Street. The BEST TRIVIA NIGHT South of Boston happens on Tuesday Nights at Teddy Gallagher’s Irish pub in Franklin. In honor of Book Week, there will be an ADDITIONAL Trivia night on Wednesday, focusing on ‘bookish” topics — Come for the fun, bring your friends and a smartphone. 6:30 PM at 30 Main Street. See you there!

Thurs. 1/18 World PREMIERE, “The Boatbuilders” Pre-release Screening & Discussion Thursday January 18th. 6.30 PM Franklin Public Library. Join Director Gregg Seibert and Producer & Dean College Historian R. A. Lawson for a Pre-release screening of the first episode and Discussion of their new Documentary Series, “The Boatbuilders”! The docuseries uncovers the historical legacy and present-day impact of the boat building community, showcasing boatbuilders, sailors, and owners who speak to the realities of boat building today. FREE

Fri. 1/19 Get to know ‘Ben’s Books’ — Meet Reference Librarian Vicki Earls on the second floor of the Franklin Public Library, at the display case, at 2 PM for the story of the books Franklin donated to our town — what are they and how did they end up in Franklin! Attendees will receive a newly published, illustrated mini-book all about THE books! FREE

Fri. 1/19 BIG Library Book Sale. Friday, January 19th, 1:00 - 5:00 PM and Saturday, January 20th, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. All books are just one dollar!

Sat. 1/20 Children’s Ben Franklin Story Time. 10:30 AM at Escape Into Fiction Bookstore, 12 Main Street FREE

Sat. 1/20 Ben Franklin, America’s First Scientist — a talk and demonstration by engineer-entrepreneur John Berg, on Saturday, Jan 20, 2023 from 10 to 1 at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St. FREE

Sat. 1/20 Bag Sale Finale of Library Book Sale. 1 PM to 4 PM  $5 per bag!

1/20 Vera Meyer and Ben Franklin’s Glass Armonica. Among Ben Franklin’s most amazing inventions is the glass armonica, a series of concentric, rotating crystal glass bowls that can be played (think of the sound of wine glass rims being rubbed). Mozart and others composed music for it. And Boston area musician and expert Vera Meyer will return to Franklin for a performance featuring many styles of music. Don’t miss the haunting, ethereal, and beautiful sounds of the armonica at the Franklin Public Library 6:30 - 8 PM. FREE (School St entrance)

1/21 Ben Franklin Considered and Reconsidered — an authorized showing of PBS interviews with modern leaders discussing the many facets of Ben Franklin. Sunday Jan 21, 2023 from 1-4 PM at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St. Audience members will be encouraged to continue the discussion! FREE

Check for updates -> https://benfranklinbookweek.com/

An afternoon of Trivia, Fun and Good Cheer at Trivia Tournament - Nov 12

On November 12, 2023, the public is invited to join the Franklin Odd Fellows for an afternoon of Trivia, fun and good cheer from 2 to 4:30 PM at the Bellingham Sportsman Club at 360 Lake St., Bellingham, MA 02019.

The event will consist of teams of up to ten players with a registration cost of just $10 per person, and $15 at the door.  Team pre-registration and payment is encouraged.

This will be our third annual fundraiser that will help us to continue the longstanding tradition of giving back to our local community!  The Bellingham Sportsman Club has worked closely with the Odd Fellows over several past fundraiser projects and continues to be an important partner with our organization.  Thank you BSC!

Get your team of trivia pundits together and register today.  There will be raffle prizes awarded, a silent auction and a cash bar available during the event.

To register and prepay, go to:    

https://www.franklinmassoddfellows.org/odd-fellows-third-annual-trivia-extravaganza/

Download a copy of the Trivia Flyer as a reminder or to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WeY0jvN1-YwB2IxlzB7akzEsFVQh7kzC/view?usp=drive_link

An afternoon of Trivia, Fun and Good Cheer at Trivia Tournament - Nov 12 

67 Degrees schedules a "fun family feud type" Trivia Night - Friday, Aug 4

"Join us this Friday 8/4 with Crazy Harry Productions for Trivia Night. 

No wrong answers, just a good time in great company and a chance to win some prizes. 

BYOF or order from our local food vendors. 

Cheers!"

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cva1r0ttbXd/

67 Degrees schedules a "fun family feud type" Trivia Night - Friday, Aug 4

FHS Hiking club schedules a fun night of trivia - March 29 from 6 to 8 PM

Join Hiking club on Wednesday March 29 for a night full of trivia, baked goods, and fun. This event will be located in the Franklin High School Cafeteria and take place from 6 to 8 PM. 

Students are welcome to bring their friends and family members of all ages . 

The trivia theme this year is pop culture! Teams will be made up of 6 people. Additionally, there will be prizes and a bake sale. 

The cost is $5 a person and free for anyone under the age of 12. Venmo and cash will be excepted at the door. 

Stop by to support the FHS Hiking club and enjoy a fun night of trivia.

Shared from Pantherbook -> https://franklinpanthers.us/top-stories/2023/03/24/hiking-club-is-hosting-a-pop-culture-trivia-night/

FHS Hiking club schedules a fun night of trivia - March 29 from 6 to 8 PM

Christmas Trivia Night scheduled for St Mary's, Tuesday, Dec 6 - Bring your "sense of humor and holiday spirit"

Take a break from your holiday bustle and hustle yourself over to the Sacred Heart Hall in Saint Mary’s Church on Tuesday, December 6th at 7 PM for a Christmas trivia program. This program is free and open to the public. The program will be hosted by the internationally acclaimed Krissy E (Ed Padden) with the help of the Quiz Belles of St. Mary’s (Nancy Rappa and Beth Mucciarone) and the pert and perky Princess of PowerPoint (Mary Padden). The program will begin with a brief series of hopefully humorous Christmas cartoons and pictures. There will follow a group of written and oral quizzes with full audience participation. All quizzes will pertain to Christmas subjects, including vocabulary, television, movies, music, literature, history, tradition, and more. Pens and buzzers and answer sheets will be provided, but attendees are asked to supply their own sense of humor and holiday spirit. The highlight of the evening will be the final fifty-question ultimate Christmas test – the Krissy Krismas Kriz. Be prepared for a fast-moving, informal, and unusual and entertaining night of Christmas fun.

Christmas Trivia Night scheduled for St Mary's, Tuesday, Dec 6 

Franklin Cultural District - Arts happening Here (through May 31)

Concerts, trivia, and yoga lead to the Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday. Oh, and the FAA art exhibit (7 artists) continues at 67 Degrees. 

Yes, #arts happening here!

Wednesday, May 25
7:30pm - OSKEY (FHS seniors variety show)

Thursday, May 26
5:00pm - Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy (LaCantina Winery)

https://lacantinawinery.com/events/4-21-ayla-brown-rob-bellamy-819/

6:30pm - Trivia Thursday (67 Degrees)

https://67degreesbrewing.com/event-calendar/trivia-thursday-3/

7:00pm - FSPA performs Excerpts from Great Opera and Operetta (THE BLACK BOX)

https://www.fspaonline.com/events.php?id=1568

Friday, May 27
6:00pm - Hit the Bus with Laura May (67 Degrees)

https://67degreesbrewing.com/event-calendar/hit-the-bus-with-laura-may-2/

Saturday, May 28
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)

11:00am - Yoga in the Taproom (67 Degrees)

https://67degreesbrewing.com/event-calendar/yoga-in-the-taproom-2/

11:00am - Goat Yoga is back! (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

https://www.fairmountfruit.com/what-s-happening

Sunday, May 29
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)

Monday, May 30 = Memorial Day
10:30am - Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/05/memorial-day-parade-starts-at-1030.html

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: Arts are happening here!

FHS hiking club to host Disney trivia night - Mar 17

@FhsHikingClub is hosting a Trivia Night at FHS in March! Prizes for top 3 teams & great fun will be had by all 🌲 

Use this link to register and be sure to add your team name when you register! Comment with any questions & share!
https://t.co/3ZygAxvMzc  or  https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx  (Choose Franklin High School, then Hiking Club)

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/d3wDB4Odey

FHS hiking club to host Disney trivia night - Mar 17

Good Deeds: Christmas Movie Trivia

GOOD DEEDS: CHRISTMAS MOVIE TRIVIA

By William P. O'Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds

The Holidays are upon us and it is time for an article from the Registry of Deeds that builds upon the joys of our holiday season.  It is about time a writing that is light and not so serious is written in these "Good Deeds" articles.  There can always be more of that in our day to day lives.

One go to article theme readers of "Good Deeds" may have noticed over the years has been trivia.  There have been trivia questions about historical figures of Norfolk County such as the four Presidents of the United States born here in Norfolk County.  There have been trivia challenges involving naming one of the 28 communities making up Norfolk County as the answer to some notable person who hailed from that community.  

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has seen its share of Hollywood filming which has taken place in and around the beautiful Registry of Deeds Building.  There was an old television show "The Practice" starring actors Dylan McDermott and Michael Spada.  Four episodes of this show were filmed in and around Dedham.  "Ironman" Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall made use of the Norfolk Superior Court and the Registry of Deeds Building front pillars and steps in the film "The Judge".  Recently Rosamund Pike and Eiza Gonzalez used the books and beauty of the renovated Registry of Deeds Record Hall to film "I Care A Lot".  Rosamund Pike won a Golden Globe for her performance in this movie which can be seen on Netflix.

So I thought I would combine the Christmas Season, trivia and this link to movies to challenge the reader to some Christmas Movie Trivia.

 

Trivia Questions (answers located below)

#1 In Home Alone 2, what city does Kevin mistakenly get lost in?

 

#2 What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause?

 

#3 Where does the Polar Express take the children?

 

#4 Finish this iconic line from It's a Wonderful Life: "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his                                   ___."

 

#5 Buddy the elf sticks to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and ____.

 

#6 Who was the bad guy Rudolph tried to avoid?

 

#7 Finish this line from How the Grinch Stole Christmas.  "It came without packages, boxes or ____"

 

#8 What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?

 

#9 In the story of a Christmas Carol, what is Scrooge's first name?

 

#10 What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?

 

#11 "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is ____."-Elf

 

May all the songs and spirit of the Christmas Season bring you happiness and health.  There is no great prize being given out if you did well answering these trivia questions.  However, I certainly hope Santa Claus is good to you.  To everyone a joyful and happy holiday season.

 

 

Good News: Christmas Movie Trivia

Answers:
 
#1 New York City
 
#2 Scott Calvin (SC)
 
#3 North Pole
 
#4 Wings
 
#5 Syrup
 
#6 The Abominable Snowman
 
#7 Bags
 
#8 Join in any reindeer games
 
#9 Ebenezer
 
#10 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
 
#11 Sing loud for all to hear

 

Reminder: Trivia Extravaganza - Aug 1

On August 1, 2021, the public is invited to join the Franklin Odd Fellows for an afternoon of Trivia, fun and good cheer from 2 to 4:30 PM at the Bellingham Sportsman Club at 360 Lake St., Bellingham, MA 02019.

The event will consist of teams of up to ten players with a registration cost of just $10 per person and $15 at the door.  Team pre-registration and pre-payment is strongly encouraged.

After a long and difficult year in 2020 where four Odd Fellows fundraising events were canceled due to Covid-19, William F. Ray Lodge #71 has remained active and continues with the renovation process of the building and with indoor meetings and cookout gatherings in their quaint pine grove back yard.  

This will be our first social event for this year that will help us to continue the longstanding tradition of giving back to our local community - and have a good time while doing it!  The Bellingham Sportsman Club has worked closely with the Bellingham Board of Health and is now following restaurant guidelines for holding public events.  

Get your team of trivia masters together and register today.  Entries at the door will be integrated into whatever teams have space remaining at their tables.  There will be a cash bar available during the event.

Register and prepay:    http://www.franklinmassoddfellows.org/trivia2021/

Download the flyer as a reminder ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/133QIpuopY5ohYYMvs3X5TXV-jyrOQUcM/view?usp=sharing  

Franklin Odd Fellows: Trivia Extravaganza - Aug 1

Franklin Odd Fellows - Trivia Extravaganza - Aug 1

On August 1, 2021, the public is invited to join the Franklin Odd Fellows for an afternoon of Trivia, fun and good cheer from 2 to 4:30 PM at the Bellingham Sportsman Club at 360 Lake St., Bellingham, MA 02019.

The event will consist of teams of up to ten players with a registration cost of just $10 per person and $15 at the door.  Team pre-registration and pre-payment is strongly encouraged.

After a long and difficult year in 2020 where four Odd Fellows fundraising events were canceled due to Covid-19, William F. Ray Lodge #71 has remained active and continues with the renovation process of the building and with indoor meetings and cookout gatherings in their quaint pine grove back yard.  

This will be our first social event for this year that will help us to continue the longstanding tradition of giving back to our local community - and have a good time while doing it!  The Bellingham Sportsman Club has worked closely with the Bellingham Board of Health and is now following restaurant guidelines for holding public events.  

Get your team of trivia masters together and register today.  Entries at the door will be integrated into whatever teams have space remaining at their tables.  There will be a cash bar available during the event.

Register and prepay:    http://www.franklinmassoddfellows.org/trivia2021/

Download the flyer as a reminder ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/133QIpuopY5ohYYMvs3X5TXV-jyrOQUcM/view?usp=sharing  

Franklin Odd Fellows: Trivia Extravaganza - Aug 1

Franklin Odd Fellows: Trivia Extravaganza - Aug 1

On August 1, 2021, the public is invited to join the Franklin Odd Fellows for an afternoon of Trivia, fun and good cheer from 2 to 4:30 PM at the Bellingham Sportsman Club at 360 Lake St., Bellingham, MA 02019.

The event will consist of teams of up to ten players with a registration cost of just $10 per person and $15 at the door.  Team pre-registration and pre-payment is strongly encouraged.

After a long and difficult year in 2020 where four Odd Fellows fundraising events were canceled due to Covid-19, William F. Ray Lodge #71 has remained active and continues with the renovation process of the building and with indoor meetings and cookout gatherings in their quaint pine grove back yard.  

This will be our first social event for this year that will help us to continue the longstanding tradition of giving back to our local community - and have a good time while doing it!  The Bellingham Sportsman Club has worked closely with the Bellingham Board of Health and is now following restaurant guidelines for holding public events.  

Get your team of trivia masters together and register today.  Entries at the door will be integrated into whatever teams have space remaining at their tables.  There will be a cash bar available during the event.

Register and prepay:    http://www.franklinmassoddfellows.org/trivia2021/

Download the flyer as a reminder ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/133QIpuopY5ohYYMvs3X5TXV-jyrOQUcM/view?usp=sharing  

Franklin Odd Fellows: Trivia Extravaganza - Aug 1

FM #544 - What does the Franklin Education Foundation do? - 05/06/21 (audio)

FM #544 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 544  in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Pandora Carlucci and Joni Magee, Board members of the Franklin Education Foundation (FEF). We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about how the FEF supported the Franklin education with supplemental grants to teachers for educational enhancements. The grants total more than $400,000 since 1997.

Pandora was one of the founders of the FEF. 

The recording runs about 26 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Pandora and Joni. Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7bb1628c-d589-4617-9b5d-d82a463ebd07

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Franklin Education Foundation =  https://www.franklined.org/

About page = https://www.franklined.org/about 

Volunteer = https://www.franklined.org/get-involved/volunteer 

Donate = https://www.franklined.org/get-involved/donate 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

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

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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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FM #544 - What does the Franklin Education Foundation do? - 05/06/21 (audio)