Need to declutter? How about taking this workshop from Lifelong Community Learning?

If you have too much stuff but don't know where to start, this workshop will help you! 

Go to bit.ly/3Mzy6cp for details and to register.

Need to declutter? How about taking this workshop from Lifelong Community Learning?

Hope Center - Recovery Stand up comedy workshop for 6 weeks during November

You don't want to miss this.

Stand up and have some fun at the HOPE Center! We are offering a six-week workshop to teach people in recovery the basics of stand up comedy, featuring Alex Mann. Have people told you that you should do stand up? Want to get something off your bucket list? Looking to be a better public speaker? This workshop is for you. We all have funny stories that people love to hear. We will work together to take your stories and jokes and make a five-minute set that you can take to open mics and maybe start your own journey into comedy.  Alex Mann has been performing for over 10 years as a stand up and improv comedian. He's performed all over New England and the U.S. Scan the QR code, or register here: https://www.alexmanncomedy.com/hope

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | 200 West St | Dedham, MA 02027 US

Amy Adams has workshops & a Paint Party open for registration

via Amy Adams/Painting Venus

"I have a couple teaching workshops (slightly different than my paint sessions) that are coming up. The workshops are 1 hour paint lessons. 

Register here: https://115176.blackbaudhosting.com/115176/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=677ee5fb-4bc6-4193-9704-064bd7d29d03

Amy Adams has workshops & a Paint Party open for registration

In addition to a Paint Party - just like our sessions (25% of the funds are donated to help the Franklin Food Pantry).

 

Register here: https://www.paintingvenus.art/event-details/moonlight-bliss

Drummers Studio hosting 2 hour Jazz Drum Workshops Saturdays through October

Drummers Studio hosting
2 hour Jazz Drum Workshop

Tis the season! Jazz Band season!

Fall kicks off the season for Jazz all around the District.

Our Student, Gabe is prepping some comping ideas. We’re going to follow him throughout the Fall.

Stay Tuned! @drummersstudio is hosting 2 hour Jazz Drum Workshops, Saturdays thru October. Thanks

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Did you know the Drummers Studio celebrated 15 years here in Franklin earlier this year? I found out in May, sat down with Kris Russell in June and had a great conversation. You can listen to it here ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/06/kris-russell-and-i-talk-about-15th.html

Check out the Creative Corner Studio offerings for art programs on Saturdays

Check out the Creative Corner Studio
offerings for art programs on Saturdays

via Amy at Creative Corner

Join us on Saturdays for our weekend art programs! We offer programs for preschool and elementary ages students.

Learn more and register on our website -> www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/elementaryclasses

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Fall Writing Workshop - Aug 24

Fall Writing Workshop - Aug 24

Night Owl Farm: Workshop Saturday, June 28 - Oxymels & Mocktails

Night Owl Farm Saturday Workshop! Title: Oxymels & Mocktails Date/Time: Saturday, June 28th, 10:00 - 12:00 Cost: $70 per person Description: Are you looking for a non-alcoholic drink that will taste good and bring benefits to your body as well? Come learn about and create oxymels and mocktails that are fun to drink. All supplies provided. Suitable for all levels. Instructor: Barbara Aspland-Wolf Owner/Operator Garden Gate Herbals Register Here Night Owl Farm 49 Prospect Street, Franklin, MA, 02038 Square Buyer Features Privacy Policy Workshop Saturday - Oxymels & Mocktails was sent to you on 2025-06-25 12:05:05 UTC by Night Owl Farm

                                                           

Quilling Art Workshop scheduled for May 1 at FHS via Lifelong Community Learning

Quilling Art Workshop scheduled for May 1

Space is limited in this exciting -- but easy -- class from Lifelong Community Learning!

Our talented instructor has taught people from 10-85 to successfully complete their own versions of quilling art. 

Go to bit.ly/3Mzy6cp to register.

Night Owl Farm has open spots for some good workshops this month of March

Night Owl Farm has open spots for some
good workshops this month of March

via Night Owl Farm:

"We still have some excellent workshops left this month!"

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Sign up for one or more of the workshops online ->    https://www.nightowlfarm.org/workshops

School Committee has 2 meetings & 1 subcommittee meeting between Jan 21 & Jan 22, 2025

School Committee meetings scheduled for Jan 21 & Jan 22

School Committee Contractual Negotiations 

Event Date:  Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 4:00pm

School Committee meetings Jan 21 & Jan 22

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/negotiations_agenda_-_1-21-25.pdf

Community Relations 

Event Date:  Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 5:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/community_relations_subcom_agenda_-_1_21_25.pdf

School Committee - Budget Workshop 

Event Date:  Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/1-22-25_agenda-budget_workshop.pdf

Franklin Public Schools FY 2026 Budget Meetings Leading to School Committee Vote Feb 11, 2025

FY 2026 School Budget Meetings: 

• 1/22/25 - Budget Workshop - Municipal Bldg. 3rd Floor Training Room 7  PM 
• 1/28/25 - Superintendent's Recommended Budget Presentation to School Committee - Council Chambers 7 PM 
• 2/4/25 - FY 2026 Budget Open Hearing - Council Chambers 7 PM 
• 2/11/25 - FY 2026 Budget Vote by School Committee - Council Chambers 7 PM 

For more information, visit our website:  https://www.franklinps.net/

Franklin Public Schools FY 2026 Budget Meetings Leading to School Committee Vote Feb 11, 2025

Native Plant Seed Starting Workshop scheduled for Jan 18

All are welcome to:

A Native Plant Seed Starting Workshop which is FREE and open to the public. 

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the First Universalist Society in Franklin meetinghouse (262 Chestnut Street).

Native Plant Seed Starting Workshop

Growing native plants in your yard is essential for supporting pollinators and birds. Join us for a presentation on the importance of native plants and how to grow them in your yard.  

Together we will do some "winter sowing.” We will be planting seeds in gallon jug greenhouses so that you can plant the plants in your yard this spring. We will provide native plant seeds and soil. You provide the gallon jugs for planting in (the kind milk and water come in).

This workshop will be led by Stirling Cousins, a member of the FUSF Sustainable Native Landscape Team. Stirling is a lay member of FUSF and has a background in biology, environmental science and teaching. She is a certified Field Naturalist in both New York and Massachusetts.  She has created native plant gardens in six home and business settings. 

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. Our Interim Minister is Reverend Beverly Waring. 

For more information about FUSF please visit our website at Fusf.org. 

or contact us at info@fusf.org; call 508-528-5348

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Creative Corner schedules Christmas school break workshops for age 5-11

Christmas school break workshops for age 5-11

 

Creative Camp Winter Break Fun!  

www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com

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Charcuterie workshop scheduled for Saturday, Dec 21 at Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen

"Join us this Saturday at 5 PM here at the bakery to create your own charcuterie board with JG Charcuterie. 

Tickets are available on @jg_charcuterie bio"

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Get tickets here -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jg-charcuterie-holiday-workshop-at-birchwood-bakery-kitchen-tickets-1102561423899

Charcuterie workshop scheduled for Saturday, Dec 21 at Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen

Franklin School Committee conducts budget workshop for FY 2026 Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 (audio exclusive)

FM #1326 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1326 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Budget Workshop held on Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024. 5 members participated, 4 in the Training Room (Callaghan, Charles, O’Sullivan & McNeill), and 1 remotely (Gallagher). 2 not present (Sompally, Griffin).

Quick recap:

• Supt Giguere opens with the budget development process, likely to have another workshop after the holidays

• Business administrator Jana Melotti takes over to walk through the slides, Dr Dutch adds commentary as well. He is continuing work on a consultant basis

• Clarification on the starting point, some recall Jamie's # differently from what is shown on the slide. They will confirm and update the Cmte via email 

• Also a capital budget preview, more to be covered in the budget subcmte meeting after this session

The recording runs about 55 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1326-school-cmte-budget-workshop-11-26-24/

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School Committee Budget Workshop agenda -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5041656/11-26-24_AGENDA-Budget_Workshop.pdf 

Photos of the budget presentation -> (not yet posted to FPS page)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/R1Es5WfrB9LMSq4J8

My notes for the full session are captured in one PDF file ->   

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o16lf6c1yJsM7uV0iVoo3zUy6AEXcN8v/view?usp=drive_link 

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Franklin School Committee conducts budget workshop for FY 2026

Franklin SEPAC hosts "Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility Workshop" Dec 5 (virtual, registration req'd)

The Franklin Special Ed Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) will hold the annual Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility Workshop via Zoom on December 5, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

This workshop provides an introduction to the complex special education laws and procedures.

Please register for the workshop using this link: https://fcsn.org/event/franklin-evaluation-and-eligibility/

If you have any questions, you can contact Franklin SEPAC at franklinsepac@gmail.com.

Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility December 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Host: Franklin Public Schools This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you receive a proposed IEP. You will also learn what to do if the student is not eligible and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link to join. All handouts will be sent to attendees from our workshop coordinator, Kristin LaRose, within 24 hours of the presentation.

https://fcsn.org/event/franklin-evaluation-and-eligibility/

Franklin SEPAC hosts "Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility Workshop"  Dec 5

Back to back budget meetings for the School Committee - Nov 26 - 5:30 & 6:30 PM

Back to back budget meetings for the School Committee, one a workshop, one a subcommittee session. Both take place before the full School Committee meeting Tuesday, Nov 26 at 7:00 PM

• Franklin Public Schools Budget Workshop Meeting

Event Date:  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - 5:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/franklin_public_schools_budget_workshop_meeting.pdf

• Franklin Public Schools Budget Subcommittee Meeting

Event Date:  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - 6:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/franklin_public_schools_budget_sub_committee_meeting_0.pdf

Back to back budget meetings for the School Committee - Nov 26 - 5:30 & 6:30 PM

Franklin Art Association will sponsor a Collage Workshop by Lenny Moskowitz - Dec 7

On Saturday, December 7 the Franklin Art Association will sponsor a Collage Workshop by Lenny Moskowitz

Lenny received his B.F.A. from the Philadelphia College of Art and his M.F.A. from Michigan’s Cranbrook Academy. He has taught at Quinnipiac University for 15 years, at various art centers in New England and has been an artist in residence in several places, including Weir Farm in Wilton, Connecticut, the Anderson Center in Minnesota, and the Art Association of Nantucket. He also exhibits his work widely.

Through demonstrations and individual guidance students of all levels will be introduced to using collage as a means of exploring landscape, still life, or abstraction. It is designed to simplify the creation of subjects by transforming them into large shapes and simple areas of value and color. We will work with magazine pages collected for color.

Students will need to bring scissors, sketchpad, pencils, charcoal, magazines, glue or glue stick, necessary painting materials, etc. Acrylic painters also will need a spray water bottle. An acrylic matte medium is recommended.

The workshop will take place at Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson St, Franklin on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 am–3:30 pm. The fee is $65.

To register, contact Susan Plume at susan_plume@yahoo.com or text 508-846-2589 and send a check payable to FAA to: Treasurer, Franklin Art Association, 279 East Central St., PO 289, Franklin, MA 02028