Showing posts with label workshop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label workshop. Show all posts

Monday, March 13, 2023

Two poetry events at the Library for April to celebrate "National Poetry Month" - Apr 8 & Apr 29

Come celebrate National Poetry Month at the Franklin Public Library with poetry workshops and a Favorite Poem Recordings!

  • April 8, 12-3 PM
Poetry Writing Workshops

FOUnd POETRY with Camille Napier Bernstein

OR

“I WRITE – You Do, Too”  with Jamele Adams

  • April 29, 12-3 PM
Favorite Poem Project™  with Steve Sherlock  and Camille Napier Bernstein

Choose a favorite published poem that you have long treasured or recently discovered. Read it for a recording celebrating National Poetry Month for later inclusion on Steve’s podcast.

Note: Poems may not be ones you or family members or friends have written. 
Limit: Five minutes reading time.
Use the form here to sign up to read your favorite poem ->   https://forms.gle/yyrpREyk4BBFXGpr8 

Download and share the flyer with your friends & neighbors

Two poetry events at the Library for April to celebrate "National Poetry Month" - Apr 8 & Apr 29
Two poetry events at the Library for April to celebrate "National Poetry Month" - Apr 8 & Apr 29

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Thick Paint Extravaganza Plein Air! - Workshop on June 3, 2023

The Franklin Art Association is sponsoring a plein air landscape acrylic painting workshop with acclaimed artist and instructor Lenny Moskowitz on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 10 AM to 5 PM. 
The workshop will take place at Charles River & Mine Brook riverside junction in Franklin, 11 Haverstock Road, Franklin (backyard of FAA Vice President Susan Plume).  For more information, see the attached flyer. 
The deadline for signups is May 20, 2023 and the fee is $75.  
The class size is limited to 8, so to reserve your spot (contact susan_plume@yahoo.com and mail your check for $75 payable to Franklin Art Association to:  Treasurer, Franklin Art Association, 279 East Central Street, PMB 289, Franklin MA 02038



   
Thick Paint Extravaganza Plein Air! - Workshop on June 3, 2023
Thick Paint Extravaganza Plein Air! - Workshop on June 3, 2023

Thursday, March 9, 2023

One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop scheduled for Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM

One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop
Sunday, March 26, 2023: 12:30 PM -3:00 PM
First Universalist Society in Franklin
262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Walking a labyrinth quiets the mind and reduces stress. Some labyrinths are walked with your feet while others are “walked” with your finger. Please join us for a labyrinth workshop where we’ll hear a brief history of the labyrinth, learn the difference between a labyrinth and a maze, experience the labyrinth firsthand, and share our experiences on the labyrinth. Workshop participants can choose to either walk an indoor canvas labyrinth with their feet or “walk” a handheld labyrinth with their finger. 

Please wear or bring socks to protect the canvas labyrinth. Booties that cover footwear will be provided for those who need shoes to walk. 

This workshop is FREE of charge. Please pre-register by emailing Bobbi Tayne Gerlits: bobbigerlits@icloud.com; 508-446-5131.  Contact her with any questions.  

One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop - Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM
One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop - Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM



Saturday, February 25, 2023

One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop - Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM

One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop
Sunday, March 26, 2023: 12:30 PM -3:00 PM
First Universalist Society in Franklin
262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Walking a labyrinth quiets the mind and reduces stress. Some labyrinths are walked with your feet while others are “walked” with your finger. Please join us for a labyrinth workshop where we’ll hear a brief history of the labyrinth, learn the difference between a labyrinth and a maze, experience the labyrinth firsthand, and share our experiences on the labyrinth. Workshop participants can choose to either walk an indoor canvas labyrinth with their feet or “walk” a handheld labyrinth with their finger. 

Please wear or bring socks to protect the canvas labyrinth. Booties that cover footwear will be provided for those who need shoes to walk. 

This workshop is FREE of charge. Please pre-register by emailing Bobbi Tayne Gerlits: bobbigerlits@icloud.com; 508-446-5131.  Contact her with any questions.  

One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop - Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM
One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop - Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM



Thursday, February 2, 2023

Talking about the importance of art with Amy Saltamacchia - 01/26/23 (audio)

FM #931 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 931 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my conversation at the Creative Corner Art Studio with owner Amy Saltamacchia. We talk about the role of art in daily life and in particular in this post pandemic time as we all find a new normal.


The audio recording runs 25 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Amy

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-931-creative-corner-art-studio-01-26-23


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Creative Corner Art Studio web page -> https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/ 


Registration page -> https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/elementaryclasses 


Find Create Corner on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087442720678 


Follow them on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/creativecornerartstudio/ 



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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


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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Ted Cormier-Leger schedules the second workshop in the 2023 Franklin Senior Center Series - Feb 23, 2023

It’s almost tax time.  Got questions?

I am so excited to partner with my friend/client Larry Rice for the second workshop in my 2023 Franklin Senior Center series.

We hope to see you there!

Ted Cormier-Leger, Realtor
Suburban Lifestyle Real Estate (Franklin)

Shared from Facebook -> 

Ted Cormier-Leger schedules the second workshop in the 2023 Franklin Senior Center Series - Feb 23, 2023
Ted Cormier-Leger schedules the second workshop in the 2023 Franklin Senior Center Series - Feb 23, 2023

   

Friday, January 6, 2023

Night Owl Farm: 2023 Workshops Are Open! (And Farm Update)


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2023 Farm Plans

Happy New Year!✨

We have lots to update you on! We may have less to do at the farm this time of year, but that doesn't mean we aren't busy planning for the future! Take a look below to see our plans for some of the bigger happenings at the farm for the 2023 season. The biggest to note is the start of our very first workshop series!

Workshops

Our 2023 Workshop series is officially live!

Keep a new year's resolution of becoming more self-sustaining by improving (or starting!) your own garden!

Our workshops are open to ALL levels. Some will target those with experience, but we encourage beginners to join as well, and vice versa! :)

We have included workshops on:

  • Caring for Chickens

  • Seed Starting

  • Succession Planting

  • Gardening for Beginner

  • Common Garden Pests & Diseases

  • Soil Health (Coming Soon!)

View Workshops


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Saturday, December 31, 2022

Register for your spot in the Creative Corner Art Studio Winter schedule

Via Creative Corner Art Studio

January/February Winter Art Sessions for all ages! Register to save your spot
Register for your spot in the Creative Corner Art Studio Winter schedule
Register for your spot in the Creative Corner Art Studio Winter schedule

Register online at Creative Corner -> https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/

Friday, December 2, 2022

67 Degrees Brewing: Holiday Wreath Workshop - Dec 15

"Join us at Franklin’s 67 Degrees Brewing and start your holiday season off right with fresh evergreen wreath making, while sipping on some delicious hops! 
Grab your fun, festive friends and create a custom wreath, perfect for bringing some holiday cheer to your home all season long! At the end of the event, take home your freshly decorated wreath and new wreath crafting tips. "
Buy your tickets for the Flowergirl Traci Shop here -> 
https://www.flowergirltraci.shop/take-a-class

67 Degrees Brewing: Holiday Wreath Workshop - Dec 15
67 Degrees Brewing: Holiday Wreath Workshop - Dec 15


Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion workshop focuses on the sense of “belonging” (audio)

FM #884 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 884 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Franklin Public Schools Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) “Deep Dive” Workshop held at the Franklin Public Library on Saturday, November 19, 2022.   


Superintendent Lucas Gigiure and DEI Director Heidi Harris co-lead the session. Approx. 30 folks were in the room to participate. 


Much of the workshop was a review of the efforts to date, sharing definitions for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the findings of the equity audit, and understanding the drive to develop a sense of “belonging.”


The equity audit was referred to multiple times as “one slice of the pie” in gathering info to develop the “Equity Action Plan to meet the needs of all learners.” Other sessions like this one will be scheduled to provide opportunity for the community to explore DEI and work toward the plan development.


Given this was a working session, the whole group sections of the meeting audio is what is shared here. There are breaks in the audio when 

  • The participants found a person they did not know to introduce themselves

  • The participants found another person they did not know to discuss an instance of belonging and then of feeling left out

  • The table discussion to review the sticky notes written by the members providing feedback


The breaks are indicated by a few seconds of music then the group discussion resumes


The edit meeting audio recording runs about 70 minutes. Let’s listen to DEI “Deep Dive” Workshop.


Audio file ->
  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-884-fps-dei-deep-dive-workshop-11-19-22


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Franklin Public Schools Diversity Equity & Inclusion department page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/diversity-equity-and-inclusion 


DEI page -> https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net/fps-diversity-equity-inclusion/home?authuser=0 


Equity audit (1 slice of the pie)  ->

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/fps_equity_audit_final_report_october_2022.pdf 


DEI Plan for 2022-2023 -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/fps_dei_plan_2022-23_for_sc_0.pdf


DEI Presentation to School Committee Oct 25, 2022 -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/fps_dei_presentation_10_25_2022_0.pdf


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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


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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion workshop focuses on the sense of “belonging” (audio)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion workshop focuses on the sense of “belonging” (audio)

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Networking Your Way to a New Job - Dec 6

Topic: Networking Your Way to a New Job

Where: Zoom/Virtual

When:  Tuesday December 6 @ 12:30 pm  [1 hr session]

To register: 

Call the Natick Service Council's Brack Career Center; 508-655-1791 

OR use your phone and scan the QR code in the attached flyer




--

Ed Lawrence
www.getstart-ed.com
CPRW; NCOPE
Certified Interview Coach
Authorized DISC Administrator
Member, CPRW Certification Committee


Networking Your Way to a New Job - Dec 6
Networking Your Way to a New Job - Dec 6

Thursday, November 10, 2022

School Committee reviews timeline, reviews priorities for FY 2024 budget in workshop 11/09/22 (audio)

FM #875 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 875 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee Budget Workshop held on Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022. The meeting was conducted in the 3rd floor training room. 


Chair Denise Spencer opened the meeting. All seven School Committee members were present along with Superintendent Lucas Giguere, Business Manager Miriam Goodman, Asst Supt for Student Services Paula Marano, and Asst Supt for Teaching & Learning Dr. Tina Rogers.


Supt Giguere provides an overview as this workshop formally starts the budget process. Miriam Goodman walks through several updates on the process, timeline, and memo from OSD announcing a projected increase of 14% to plan for.


School Committee members get to talk about their individual priorities, some conversation among them occurs as the nuances, and some consensus is built on some of the items.


There is more work to be done to build the budget. Follow the links in the agenda doc to review the supporting materials. Visit the School Budget page for the current year and prior year’s budgets.

 

The show notes contain a link to the agenda and to my notes.


The recording runs about 54 minutes, so let’s listen to the School Committee Budget Workshop of Nov 8, 2022.


Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-875-franklin-ma-school-cmte-budget-workshop-11-08-22



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Agenda doc (note contains links to other documents referenced during the discussion) ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/budget_workshop_agenda_11_8_2022.pdf


My notes in this ThreadReader PDF -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hSroQ6RoEI6x5XZYGj7wwVwXnLRHW8dL/view?usp=share_link 


School budget page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget


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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


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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


School Committee reviews timeline
School Committee reviews timeline

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

The schedule for a busy Election Day,. Nov 8, 2022

Voting opens at 6 AM at Franklin High School. 

The School Committee has a budget workshop scheduled for 6 PM in the 3rd Floor Training Room. I plan on being there to report/record the meeting.

The School Committee has their organizational meeting and a full agenda scheduled for 7 PM. I will miss the meeting. Franklin TV will record and broadcast via cable, live stream and YouTube.

I'll be at the high school to report on and record the announcement of "unofficial results" when they are available from Town Clerk Nancy Danello after the polls close at 8 PM. (My unofficial "guestimate" ~ 9-9:30 PM at the earliest)

The Election Collection - all the info we have gathered on the local candidates and ballot questions ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/election-collection-2022-state-election.html

The map of the 9 precincts for Franklin

Other information can be found on the Town Clerk's page

Voting in Franklin on Nov 8, 2022
Voting in Franklin on Nov 8, 2022

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Franklin, MA: Franklin School Committee - Budget Workshop - Nov 8, 6 PM

Franklin School Committee
Budget Workshop
November 8, 2022 - 6:00 PM

Municipal Building, 3rd Floor Training Room




Franklin, MA: Franklin School Committee - Budget Workshop - Nov 8, 6 PM
Franklin, MA: Franklin School Committee - Budget Workshop - Nov 8, 6 PM

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

50+ Job Seekers in MA: Interactive Workshop: How to Judge a Resume

Interactive Workshop: How to Judge a Resume
Tuesday, October 25: 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Join us as we present an entirely different approach to improving your resume. We won’t teach you how to write a resume.


We’re going to teach you how to judge a resume, including:

  • What it means to judge a resume.
  • Why it is so hard to judge your own resume.
  • How to recognize a “good” resume.
  • How the professional resume writer associations judge a resume.

Why you need to attend this session: Plenty of other places have been teaching how to write a resume for years. That approach doesn’t work. Too often, they have a precise format and formula, or recommend templates that won’t make it through an ATS. Furthermore, most people are not writers.


This session will be presented by Ed Lawrence, a resume writer who judges submissions for one of the major resume writer organizations

This free program is available through a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

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Ed Lawrence
CPRW; NCOPE
Authorized DISC Administrator
Member, CPRW Certification Committee

50+ Job Seekers in MA: Interactive Workshop: How to Judge a Resume
50+ Job Seekers in MA: Interactive Workshop: How to Judge a Resume