Franklin's Event Outlook: Sep 24 - Sep 30, 2021

A rainy forecast currently for Friday, Saturday - we'll see how it plays out for the outdoor schedule of events. Farmers Market today, Friends of the Poor Walk and a bottle/can drive Saturday morning. The "townwide curbside" event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Seems to be sunshine for Sunday when the 4th Annual Car Show drives into the Dean parking lot.

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

 

Friday, September 24
2:00pm - Farmers Market
3:30pm - Kids craft activity by Library Youth Services

Saturday, September 25
Townwide -curbside event
8:00am - FHS Hockey Bottle & Can | Food Pantry Drive!
9:00am - St Vincent dePaul - Friends of the Poor Walk/Run
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
8:00pm - Beth Leavel: It's not about me

Sunday, September 26
Townwide -curbside event
10:00am - 4th Annual Car Show
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)

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 meeting calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

St. Vincent de Paul - Friends of the Poor Walk - Sep 25, 2021

Each year, the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary’s Church walks to bring awareness to the Franklin Community of the struggles some residents experience that impact their daily lives. For thirty years, SVdP has been helping people in need in regardless of race, religious beliefs or ethnic background.  The SVdP members work closely with many charitable and government organizations in Franklin.

The SVdP members are all volunteers. Members assist people in a number of ways to help them retain their dignity and to help them to become self-sustaining. Some ways in which the SVdP society assists those in need include:

• Guide them to other resources, both state and charitable
• Provide clothing and furniture through our SVDP Thrift Stores
• Supply non-perishable food and paper products from our pantry to supplement other food resources
• Assist financially during an unexpected crisis helping to pay rent, medical, car repairs etc.  

Last year we helped Franklin Families 345 times for $59,319.00

This year walk participants will follow a route around the town common. Participants may walk between one and three miles. One time around the common is a third of a mile.  Registration opens at 8 AM. Walk begins at 9 AM.

If you would like to support our mission of helping residents of Franklin in need, you may make a financial donation in one of two ways.

1. Send a check to: SVDP 1 Church Square Franklin, MA 02038 Or   
2. Online to the SVDP team at: https://www.fopwalk.org/event/2617

If you have any questions, please call SVDP 508-918-2291. All donations stay in Franklin and all information is kept confidential.

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JkMmLv0oDBGLMbPE0G4s1l-akAU-yehn/view?usp=sharing

Annual Friends of the Poor Walk - Sep 25

 

St. Vincent de Paul Announces Friends of the Poor Walk - Sep 25, 2021

Each year, the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary’s Church walks to bring awareness to the Franklin Community of the struggles some residents experience that impact their daily lives. For thirty years, SVdP has been helping people in need in regardless of race, religious beliefs or ethnic background.  The SVdP members work closely with many charitable and government organizations in Franklin.

The SVdP members are all volunteers. Members assist people in a number of ways to help them retain their dignity and to help them to become self-sustaining. Some ways in which the SVdP society assists those in need include:

• Guide them to other resources, both state and charitable
• Provide clothing and furniture through our SVDP Thrift Stores
• Supply non-perishable food and paper products from our pantry to supplement other food resources
• Assist financially during an unexpected crisis helping to pay rent, medical, car repairs etc.  

Last year we helped Franklin Families 345 times for $59,319.00

This year walk participants will follow a route around the town common. Participants may walk between one and three miles. One time around the common is a third of a mile.  Registration opens at 8 AM. The walk begins at 9 AM.

If you would like to support our mission of helping residents of Franklin in need, you may make a financial donation in one of two ways.

1. Send a check to: SVDP 1 Church Square Franklin, MA 02038 Or   
2. Online to the SVDP team at: https://www.fopwalk.org/event/2617

If you have any questions, please call SVDP 508-918-2291. All donations stay in Franklin and all information is kept confidential.

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JkMmLv0oDBGLMbPE0G4s1l-akAU-yehn/view?usp=sharing

Annual Friends of the Poor Walk - Sep 25

Temple Etz Chaim: Virtual 3K Walk, Run or Ride FUNdraiser - March 11 - 14

Temple Etz Chaim of Franklin, MA is pleased to announce our Virtual 3K Walk, Run or Ride FUNdraiser. This year, we're welcoming walkers, runners and bicyclists from near and far to join us in our social distancing 3K. All proceeds from this event will help support Temple Etz Chaim as we support our local community.

Join us Thursday, March 11th through Sunday, March 14th to get out and get in your steps. Use your iphone, fitbit, pedometer, google maps, or any other tracking device to measure your distance.  Walk, run or bike as an individual, with your family, or join a larger team remotely, and submit your results here.  

 

We're also encouraging participants to get on Facebook and tag us @TempleEtzChaimMA (https://www.facebook.com/TempleEtzChaimMA) showing us your favorite way to get active and healthy while staying safe.

For race questions or for more info, please contact Cindy Heilweil at sisterhood@temple-etzchaim.org or Margot Rivelis at boarddirector3@temple-etzchaim.org

 

 

For additional info and to register:

https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Franklin/TempleEtzChaim3KFunRunFUNdraiser

 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TECFranklin/status/1358419028973412352

Temple Etz Chaim: Virtual 3K Walk, Run or Ride FUNdraiser - March 11 - 14

Watch "Life Is A Walking || Native American Wisdom" on YouTube

"Life is a walking. At any time in your life you have the power to turn forward." -Good Buffalo Eagle, THE SEVEN PATHS

Anasazi Foundation is a nonprofit 501©(3) wilderness therapy program headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. Anasazi Foundation gives young people an opportunity, through a primitive living experience and a philosophy that invites healing at the hands of nature, to effect a change of heart--a change in one's whole way of walking in the world."

 

Direct YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ZQYPlEoU9ko

 

Sign up for the group walk on the SNETT - Jan 24, 2021

Please join us for a socially distanced group walk on the SNETT on Sunday, January 24 at 10 AM. We will start from the Center Street parking lot in Bellingham.

Masks are required for anyone 2 years old and up. Leashed dogs are always welcome. 

 

***Registration is required***
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084BAAAC28A13-january

In case the parking area at Center St is full, please proceed to Fox Run Rd for additional trail parking (marked). 

 

Questions, please email us at fbrtcommittee@gmail.com. Thank you.

 

Shared from the Rail Trail Committee page

https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/event/january-2021-guided-walk/

Follow the event on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1540318952825885/?post_id=1540318959492551&view=permalink

Sign up for the group walk on the SNETT - Jan 24, 2021

"Please make sure you take home everything you bring on the trail. That includes dog poop bags. Thank you."

 

friendly reminder

Franklin's Weekend - Sep 25, 26, 27

Farmers Market

Friday, Sep 25  - noon to 6:00 PM

 

THE BLACK BOX Sings... WICKED

September 26 at 2:00 and 7:30; September 27 at 2:00 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/09/the-black-box-sings-wicked-sep-26-27.html

 

St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk

Saturday Sept. 26, 2020  -registration required

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/09/st-vincent-de-paul-announces-friends-of.html

Franklin's Weekend - Sep 25, 26, 27

 

St. Vincent de Paul Announces Friends of the Poor Walk - Sept. 26

St. Vincent de Paul Announces 

Friends of the Poor Walk

Saturday Sept. 26, 2020

Each year, the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary’s Church walks to bring awareness to the Franklin Community of the struggles some residents experience that impact their life.  For 30 years, we have been there to help people in need in Franklin. We work closely with many charitable and government organizations.

We are all volunteers and assist people in a number of ways to help them retain their dignity and return to become self-sustaining.

•    Guide them to other resources, both state and charitable
•    Provide clothing and furniture through our SVDP Thrift Stores
•    Supply non-perishable food and paper products from our pantry to supplement other food resources
•    Assist financially during an unexpected crisis helping pay rent, medical, car repairs etc. 

Last year we helped Franklin Families 186 times for $65,000

This year due to COVID 19 we have had to change our format to operate a safe event.  Only SVPD members and their families will be walking at assigned times at the Franklin Common on Saturday 9/26/20 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM.   However, we are looking for community support.

If you would like to support our mission of helping residents of Franklin in need, you may make a financial donation in either of two ways.

1.    Send a check to: SVDP 1 Church Square Franklin, MA 02038 Or  
2.    Online to the SVDP team at:
https://www.fopwalk.org/eventlisting/eventdetail/donate/?eventid=2507

If you have any questions please call SVDP 508-918-2291. All donations stay in Franklin and all information is kept confidential. 

 

 

St. Vincent de Paul Announces  Friends of the Poor Walk  -  Sept. 26

 

 

HMEA's incredABLE Virtual Community Walk

Having trouble viewing? Open as a webpage. Join Us for Our incredABLE Virtual Community Walk We may not be able to physically be together for this incredABLE 5K, but we can be together VIRTUALLY! Here's how it works: Register as an incredABLE Virtual 5K Participant at events.hmea.org/incredABLE2020.for $10 Share your personal page with your friends and family to get donations and recruit team members You'll receive a link to the Virtual Community Walk that will take place via Zoom. Tune-in on May 17 at 10:00 am to watch a 30 minute musical video timeline of HMEA's 5K over the past 19 years. Do whatever kind of exercise you like - dance, walk, jog, march, hop to the music - and watch for photos of your friends, family and yourself! The first 200 registered participants will receive an incredABLE 5K lunch tote and all registrants will receive an incredABLE 5K bracelet and insider info on contests, events, and more. REGISTER incredABLE Keep Moving Challenge Just because you are stuck at home doesn't mean you shouldn't keep moving! Take a walk, do some yoga, stretch, follow an exercise video on YouTube, dance. How ever you can keep moving counts! Here's how it works: Start tracking your activity hours. You can use your favorite fitness app (examples: Fitbit, Pacer, Map My Fitness, Activity Tracker, My Fitness Pal) or we have a handy tracking sheet you can use, click here. To be entered as a contestant, submit your name and accumulated activity hours from April 3 (or the date you began) to May 10 to tandryc@hmea.org before midnight May 10. All contestants will be entered into a drawing to win a Fitbit® inspire HR™ Fitness Tracker Watch. The winner will be announced during our Live Virtual Awards Ceremony at 11:00 AM on May 17th on our Facebook page.

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Franklin Residents: Recreation COVID-19 News Update

Franklin Earth Day (50th Anniversary)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/earth_day_flyer_final.pdf

Site Map
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/2020_earth_day.pdf

Playgrounds

All Town and Public Schools grounds, playgrounds, turf fields, grass fields, and the track are closed until further notice.

On April 21, the Recreation Advisory Board and Director of Recreation will discuss the spring sports season through a virtual meeting. An official decision should be announced on April 27th with the assistance of all youth sports presidents.

Hello Franklin! We have created a Trails and Walking Paths site to serve as a resource to our community. During these unprecedented times, it is important to get outside and de-stress, while practicing social distancing! We hope you find it useful. Be well! https://bit.ly/3bDgozC

Please practice social distancing and avoid groups

Challenges and Contests

The Franklin Recreation Department is hosting the following challenges and contests to ALL residents during this stay at home quarantine. PRIZES will be awarded to the top winners and all winning videos and/or photographs will be posted on our website and social media.

https://sites.google.com/view/recdeptcovid-19contests/home?authuser=1

**REMEMBER these contests are to be done following the guidelines of social distancing. They are not to be done with a group of friends.**

Franklin Residents: Recreation COVID-19 News Update

January Group Walk on the SNETT - Jan 20

Please join us for our monthly group walk on the SNETT. Our January walk is planned on Monday, January 20th, 2020 (MLK Holiday) at 10 AM at the Center Street Trailhead in Bellingham.

Our December walk proved that having a pair of slip on ice crampons in a car is a great idea for winter walks. As always, this event is kid friendly and leashed dogs are welcome too.

Keep an eye on the event here or our Facebook page for any changes due to weather.

See you on the trail!

Please note: We are changing the location to Center St. trailhead in Bellingham. Since we are going to be walking by the Kindness Rocks spot, please feel free to bring a kindness rock or two to add. Thank you.

When: Monday, January 20, 2020 at 10 AM – 11:30 AM


Follow the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/595517817682623/

The slope at Prospect St where the tunnel will eventually go through on the SNETT  (and under Prospect St)

Walk Off Those Cookies Group Walk On The SNETT - Dec 26

Please join us for a winter group walk on the SNETT. 

Let’s try to walk off some of those holiday calories and get some fresh air. This is a child friendly activity and leashed dogs are always welcome too. 

Last group walk of 2019!


Date: December 26
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Venue: SNETT Parking Lot, Grove Street, Franklin MA



This event is free, but we would love your support: become a member today: https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/join-support/

The SNETT Trail heading from Lake St to Cross St in Bellingham

Walk Off That Turkey - SNETT Group Walk - Nov 29

Join us to walk off that turkey dinner on Friday, November 29 at 10 AM. We will meet at the Grove Street trailhead parking lot at 10 AM. Dogs on a leash are always welcome.

Friday, Nov 29  at 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Hosted by Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee

trail head for the SNETT on Grove St

SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk - Thank you!

St. Mary’s Church Franklin, MA

St. Vincent de Paul

2019 St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk

St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who was involved in the 2019 SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk. This year we were happy to see more than 80 parishioners and community members participate in the walk. It was wonderful to see the Ursuline soccer team and many members of the Franklin High School freshman field hockey team participate along with some of St. Mary's confirmation students.

Thank you!

One hundred percent of the donations stay in Franklin and will go directly to support any of our Franklin neighbors in need.

All of your help and contributions are greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the St. Mary's Knights of Columbus for their support and contributions of drinks and energy snacks.

Thank you again for your generous contributions and for helping us to work on our goal of "Neighbors helping neighbors."

SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk - Thank you!

Additional photos from the walk:
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMyIqjTEIbQad6e8h5KiHpgrZESUUQop0fzmChPofRdEbm7XqVMcqNWFR2aLPLc6w?key=dXl4bG9DdFRCWHkxdWFlYmo3bVFYLVNrRlFib3V3

Reminder: 9th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk - Sep 28

9th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk

 

Sponsored by St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul Society

 

September 28, 2019

 

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

With September comes the end of Summer, the first day of school and the SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk. The Walk, 1 ½ or 3 miles, is our only fund raiser. SVdP members offer help to all Franklin residents in their time of need. Your support enables us to provide this assistance. Last year we were able to help 186 families.

Registration will begin between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM in the St. Mary’s Center parking lot on Pleasant Street and then the walk will begin there at 9:00 AM rain or shine. Please walk with us in fellowship and contribute to our drive with generosity. To make this Walk better than ever, go to www.fopwalk.org where you can either join the Walk or make a donation.

Join together, with family and friends to make our Walk better than ever!

9th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk - Sep 28

Ladybug 5K - Oct 6

Ladybug 5K 2019

Sunday October 6, 2019 10:00 AM

John F Kennedy School School

551 Pond Street - Franklin MA

USATF Sanctioned Event
Professional Timing 3C Race Productions

Cash Prize for the Top Male and Female finisher
Raffle (Tickets: 1 for $1 OR 12 for $10)

• Kids Fun Run begins at 9:30 am
• 5K begins at 10 am
• Bib number pick up begins at 8:30 am

Register online
https://g2racereg.webconnex.com/ladybug5k19?fbclid=IwAR3WmRHbiXqWAgSaQo37lNG5Oltz_B2-SJ4dz5IoXIobpFrUznyWp9_cvfM

The start of the Ladybug 5K in 2015

 

FBRTC: Upcoming Events - membership drive; Labor Day walk

View this email in your browser Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Upcoming Events  Summer Membership  Drive:  Become a member between now and Labor Day and be eligible to win one of three $10 DD gift cards! More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2358050251079771/  SNETT Group/Nature Walk    - Labor Day   Please join us for a walk on the SNETT on Monday, September 2, 2019 (Labor Day) at 10 AM. We will meet at the Grove Street parking area (next to Metcalf Materials) in Franklin. More info https://www.facebook.com/events/2319534728363380/  Copyright © 2019 Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have opted in to stay informed about the Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038 Add us to your address book