Old Colony Habitat for Humanity schedules Fundraiser for October 26 at Lake Pearl

"Join Old Colony Habitat for Humanity at our 2023  Sip, Savor & Celebrate Wine Tasting fundraiser to benefit the building of decent and affordable housing for families in need. The event will be held from 6 to 9 PM on October 26 at Lake Pearl in Wrentham. 

There will additionally be a silent auction, a wine-cork pull, and a raffle for a 2-night stay in Newport RI. Appetizers and desserts will also be provided. 

Event tickets are $75 and raffle tickets are $50. Attendance not required to enter the raffle. 

To purchase tickets or make a general donation please visit: https://oldcolonyhabitat.org/2023-wine-tasting/  We hope to see you there!"

 

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity schedules Fundraiser for October 26 at Lake Pearl

Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) - Episode 246 - Are You Ready For Some Football.....And Wine?

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) - Episode 246 - Exploring All Things Wine With You!

Are You Ready For Some Football.....And Wine?  In episode Kim and Mark talk football food and wine pairings.

Podcast: The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

Football food is often hearty and flavorful, making it a challenge to pair with wine. However, there are a few key principles to follow to create successful pairings we will discuss:

• Match the intensity of the food with the intensity of the wine. 
• Consider the acidity of the wine. 
• Think about the complementary flavors of the food and wine. For example, the sweetness of Riesling can balance the heat of buffalo sauce, while the smoky notes of Tempranillo can complement the flavors of grilled meats.

Here are a few foods we will talk pairing wines with:

• Buffalo wings
• Nachos
• Burgers
• Chips and dips AND more!

With a little planning, you can elevate your football party/tailgating by pairing your favorite foods with the perfect wines.

Cheers and GO PATS!

Kim And Mark

Listen to the audio -> https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-246-football-food-and-wine-pairings

or here -> 

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 246-Football Food And Wine Pairings

"Pours for The Pantry" - Fund raising for the Franklin Food Pantry at Pour Richard's - Feb 16

Join us at Pour Richard's in Franklin for a great night out tasting wine, socializing with friends, and supporting the Franklin Food Pantry! This fundraiser will directly support expanded programs and services in our new home at 341 West Central St. 

Tickets are $25 each and includes the wine tasting and light appetizers. Our co-host, Pour Richard's, will generously donate 5% of all purchases made during the event to the Franklin Food Pantry!

Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/3RpHDnw

Shared from Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/events/1333222577456133/

"Pours for The Pantry" - Fund raising for the Franklin Food Pantry at Pour Richard's  - Feb 16 

Considering registering for the "Wine Buying Tips" seminar on Thursday, February 2

Offered in partnership with Franklin Liquors

Lifelong Community Learning Wine Buying Tips REGISTER NOW This class will give you all the industry secrets for wine buying. Do you want to research your wine? Get restaurant wine list tips? Learn how to conquer the wine wall in a retail store? We will dive into how to find it and how to get more for your money. Note: Participants must be at least 21 years of age  Cost: $30 February 2 7:00-8:30 PM Workshop held at: Franklin Liquors 363 East Central St Franklin, MA Franklin Liquors' Mark Lenzi, will be your guide For more class options & additional details: Click here www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter!

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Wine & Chocolate? Yes, let's try some - Dec 8

Wright Old School Chocolate will be joining with Pour Richard's Wine & Spirits on Thursday Dec 8 at 7 PM. While wine is a good choice, there may be other alcoholic drink pairings offered to go with the chocolate. 

We expect to be casual and informative white enjoying each others company.

For more about Wright's Old School Chocolate you can visit their page ->   https://wrightoldschoolchocolate.com/

Pour Richard's was featured recently in our Shop Local for the Holidays series

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/the-shop-local-for-holidays-series.html

Wine & Chocolate? Yes, let's try some - Dec 8

Yoga & Wine Barre , or just Wine Barre at Intermission on Friday, October 21

Join us Friday, October 21 for Slow Flow Yoga with Esther Hogan! Stop by Wine Barre after yoga! 

Yoga class registration is required. Please call the FSPA office 508-528-8668

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

Yoga & Wine Barre , or just Wine Barre at Intermission on Friday, October 21

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 223 - Chewy, Countries Signature Wines

Wonderful World of Wine with Kim Simone, Mark Lenzi shared their most recent podcast episode. Listen here (or on your favorite podcast app).

Audio file -> https://www.podpage.com/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www/episode-223-chewy-countries-signature-wines/

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 223-Chewy, Countries Signature Wines

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 223 - Chewy, Countries Signature Wines

Exploring Marcelo Bocardo Wines - Sep 8

Exploring Marcelo Bocardo Wines

September 8 = 7 - 8:30 PM

This will be a sit down wine tasting/education event held in the Franklin Liquors wine room.

We will be exploring some of the best of Mendoza. Marcelo has three vineyards that are located in Maipú (Certified Organic), Luján de Cuyo, and El Cepillo (Sustainably Grown) at altitudes ranging between 2,600 and 3,900 ft ASL. At these elevations, there is a significant fluctuation between daytime and nighttime temperatures resulting in grapes with a higher concentration of color, aromas, and flavors.

Furthermore, the water that irrigates the vineyards is sourced from the pure and clean melted snow from the Andes Mountains.

Our guest speaker Wendy Koder has worked in the industry 39 years. She is experienced in every aspect of the industry. Representing some of the finest wineries from South America and actually some of the first ‘fine wines’ from Argentina.

You may be familiar with Marcelos wines as he fulfilled his dream of having his own winery when in 2001 he founded Proemio which we explored with Wendy in the past.

Sign up for Exploring Marcelo Bocardo Wines (ticket = $5)  https://meetu.ps/e/LmZrZ/1yMmG/i

Exploring Marcelo Bocardo Wines - Sep 8

Wine tasting fund raiser for the FHS Class of 2022 All Night Party

"Please consider joining me for an evening of fun! Proceeds will go to @FHS_2022  ALL NIGHT PARTY. @Franklinliquors  @FranklinHS"

Join Kate Lynch for this event

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/kateluvs2laugh/status/1517156031427719168 

Wine tasting fund raiser for the FHS Class of 2022 All Night Party

Episode 199-Vincent Anter "V is For Vino" Interview (audio & video)

Caught the recent Wonderful World of Wine podcast by Mark Lenzi and Kim Simone to find out about the wine show "V is for Vino" as they interviewed Vincent Anter.

What Mark and Kim does for audio, Vincent is expanding to video to explore all aspects of wine. A fun show to add to your video queue.

Podcast link -> https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-199-vincent-anter-v-is-for-vino-interview

"V is for Vino" season 1, episode 1 -> https://youtu.be/VJ8TSSX70_0

 

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 199-Vincent Anter V is For Vino Interview

Episode 199-Vincent Anter V is For Vino Interview

Wine and Chocolate tasting - La Cantina Winery and Wright Old School Chocolate - Jan 28, 2022

La Cantina Winery and Wright Old School Chocolate are partnering for a wine and chocolate tasting on Friday, January 28.  We are pairing 3 wines and 3 chocolates for you to enjoy and learn about the products.

Registration for remote tasting or tastings at La Cantina is through the La Cantina website and go to the first offering.

Wine and Chocolate tasting - La Cantina Winery and Wright Old School Chocolate

Lifestyle & Culture Classes-Winter/Spring 2022

Conversational Spanish for Adults

Buenos dias! Is a trip in your future OR would you simply like to learn a new language? Have you ever wondered what the perfect line to start a Spanish conversation might be? Then, this class is for you!

• 8 weeks beginning January 19 - Cost: $79

Conversational Italian for Adults

Buon giorno! Is a trip to Italy in your future OR would you simply like to learn the language? Then this is the place! Through situational vocabulary framed in a cultural context, you will learn the basics to make a stay in Italy even more pleasant.

• 8 Weeks beginning March 29 - Cost: $90

Using Google To Learn About Your Wine

"Hey Google tell me about this wine." This is a sit down educational tasting event held in the Franklin Liquors wine room. We will show you how to find industry secrets about your wine, exploring wine contents, availability, and locations using all Google offers.

• Tuesday, March 22 - Cost: $30

For more information and additional details visit  www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

Lifestyle & Culture Classes-Winter/Spring 2022

Register Now: Wine Labels - Truth & Lies - Nov. 30

Offered in partnership with Franklin Liquors

‌ Lifelong Community Learning Wine Labels - Truth & Lies REGISTER NOW Many people buy wines based on label only. Do you? This class will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money when shopping for wines. After this event buying wine will never be the same! Note: Participants must be at least 21 years of age Cost: $30 November 30 7:00-8:30 PM Workshop held at: Franklin Liquors 363 East Central St Franklin, MA Franklin Liquors' Mark Lenzi, will be your guide For more class options & additional details: Click here www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

FPS- Lifelong Community Learning | 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by lcl@franklinps.net powered by Try email marketing for free today!

Register for the "Paint & Sip Class" Thursday, June 10

Expressions Enrichment is hosting an adult paint night taught by Franklin Artist Ted Cormier-Leger. Ted will teach different techniques using acrylics and we will work on a simple still life.

Enjoy wine from La Cantina Winery and light refreshments (included with your ticket).

Sign up at https://www.expressions-enrichment.com/services/p/paint-sip-class-with-local-franklin-artist-ted-cormier-legerthursday-june-10th-7-830pm

For more about Expressions Enrichment www.expressions-enrichment.com 

Paint & Sip Class Thursday, June 10

Recap of Economic Development meeting - Mar 3, 2021 - modification to tasting room bylaw and food trucks approved

Quick Recap:

• Modification to bylaw requirement for up to 25% of the space allowed for the tasting room proposed for removal. Few other communities require such. Approved to bring to Council. Would still require approval process loop through the Planning Board and back to Council before effective
• Discussion on draft of new Franklin Business Guide. Good suggestions made. If you have any, please send to Anne Marie Tracy
• Discussion on proposal to change restrictions on food trucks. Would allow for private parties on private property. For a public event on private property (i.e. a business like Pour Richard's) they could get a permit for it. The current zone for food trucks would remain in place at the Town Common. Plans for them during the summer (assuming COVID protocols allow) for Farmers Market/Concerts on the Common. Approved to bring to Council for further discussion

 

Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album  https://photos.app.goo.gl/PbwWoeJjCLhCyHDY8

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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session.
 
The Twitter hashtag can be found online  #edc0303 
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23edc0303&src=typeahead_click 

• Economic development Committee meeting start at 5:45 PM #edc0303  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/edc_agenda_3-3-2021.pdf   Proposal to modify tasting room bylaw, proposal for food trucks modification, and draft of business guide up for review
• Real time reporting underway for the Economic Development meeting #boh0303 link shared earlier Chair Hamblen covers the meeting protocol message, all votes will be via roll call
• First up, the tasting room proposal as modified, changes the current bylaw by removing the % requirement of space for tasting area. Prior meeting had covered details, this is in response to that discussion. #edc0303 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/edc_agenda_3-3-2021.pdf
• #edc0303 Bissanti thinks it is great, anything to help business. Jones, ditto. Frongillo agree most don't have restrictions. Planning Board approved current operations under prior plan, this affects new entities. Existing businesses would have to request a change if they want
• #edc0303 some business also have waivers and would not help existing businesses as they already have an exception, under this they would not comply. Motion to move bylaw amendment proposal to Council for full discussion, second, passes 4-0 via roll call.
• Next up business guide in draft up for review.  #edc0303 up for review, do you find what you need? If not contact Anne Marie Tracy to provide the input - page 5 of the agenda doc  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/edc_agenda_3-3-2021.pdf
• #edc0303 consider colors to differentiate chapters, ensure links are good, doesn't really say where the zoning map is, where is R1, R2, etc. Highlight specific areas, downtown, Clark Cutler, Crossing, etc. A vacant registry? Need a larger conversation on town wide branding
• #edc0303 each business owner would take their own journey to open; my suggestion to develop a flow chart to help with the navigation; maybe having a planning board member at the tech review meeting, also they apparently aren't notified of EDC meetings
• #edc0303 Chair heard also that they went thru the tech review easily and yet runs into difficulty with Planning Board. Tech review is for staff dept heads to provide input, they do line up folks with what was presented. Planning Brd advised not to participate to avoid conflict
• #edc0303 back to business guide: love the idea of a flow chart. Bissanti thinks you need Plng Brd. Moving on to food truck proposal, add a fee for temp food truck event, fact sheet in packet. Page 35 has table of fees with addition of a food truck fee. Mostly internal approval
• No permit needed if private and public not invited, fee yes #edc0303 same for one day license, i.e. Pour Richards for a tasting with a food truck, fee required. Food truck friendly zone around Town Common remains as is. I.e. for events and summer concerts.
• A nonprofit like ArtWeek, etc. could arrange for the Common for their event and get food trucks. There is also a requirement to avoid conflicts with same foods, 500' buffer. Ex. a taco truck couldn't be in the parking lot across from Sante Fe Grille. #edc0303
• Bissanti food trucks have a place in Franklin. #edc0303 Jones fine with this. Frongillo what is the permit process? Hellen hadn't been aware of food trucks operating based here. There are mobile vendor codes to abide by, health safety, Chrissy works on this with the staff
• #edc0303 once familiar with business, they tend to be more of a 'rinse/repeat' and go quickly. Food service permit req'd from BoH for private events. A concern with parking where the food truck would appear in case enforcement is required. We want these to work.
• #edc0303 motion to move to Town Council, second, passes via roll call 4-0 
• Motion to adjourn, second, passes 4-0 via roll call 
• Catch you in a few for Town Council!

modification to tasting room bylaw and food trucks approved