In the News: Cultural Festival opens this week

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Pirates, robots, opera and food are all part of the Cultural Festival which is back this year for a third time. 

The four-day event is sponsored by Franklin Cultural District Committee, and funded by donations. The festival will feature multiple performances by the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), as well as other displays and music. 

From Wednesday, July 26, to Saturday, July 29, downtown will be host to the all-day events that will span from the Town Common to the high school."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/entertainmentlife/20170721/franklins-annual-cultural-festival-returns-this-week

If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://buff.ly/2tUhSCL or follow the Festival on Twitter http://buff.ly/2tqlid1

To help financially support the Festival please visit: http://buff.ly/2tqGcZh.

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

the Town Common stage will be busy Wed-Thu-Fri with
performances during the 3rd Annual Cultural Festival

#shopFranklin Family Movie Night on the Town Common - Aug 26

Hold the date for the 2nd annual #shopFranklin Family Movie Night on the Town Common, Saturday, August 26th. With a rain date: Sunday August 27.

The sequel to the movie show last year is queued for viewing this time!

#shopFranklin Family Movie Night on the Town Common - Aug 26

Hold the date, additional details will be forth coming.  (Event will likely start around 7 or so with the movie to begin at dark about 9 or so)

Let's Laugh Today, Laughter Yoga - July 28, 5:00 PM

Farmer's Market, musical performances, end of the week, what better to do than to set aside some time to relax and laugh. Let's Laugh Today, Laughter Yoga is scheduled for the 3rd Franklin Cultural Festival on Friday, July 28th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 

Remember to bring a lawn chair and water to drink. 

Let's Laugh Today, Laughter Yoga will resume their 'normal schedule' on the first Wednesday in September. 

www.letslaughtoday.com

Let's Laugh Today, Laughter Yoga at the 3nd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

3nd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival: July 26 - July 29

The full Saturday schedule can be found here
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/07/day-3-3rd-annual-franklin-cultural.html
* note the schedule is subject to change

If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://buff.ly/2tUhSCL or follow the Festival on Twitter http://buff.ly/2tqlid1

To help financially support the Festival please visit: http://buff.ly/2tqGcZh.

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here http://buff.ly/2tUdZO0

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 7/21/17 - THU 7/27/17

FRIDAY 7/21/17
9:30am   Family Yoga @ Franklin Public Library
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
2pm   Dragons Love Tacos Party @ Franklin Public Library
3:30pm   Lemonade and Giant Legos @ Franklin Public Library
8pm   The Black Box Jazz: Kenny Hadley Big Band @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 7/22/17
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

SUNDAY 7/23/17
8am   Yoga on the Beach (free event, all levels welcome) @ Beaver Pond
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

MONDAY 7/24/17
9am-5pm   Pirate Training Camp (drop in activity each day of the week) @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Move Along on the Town Common
2:30pm   Maker Mondays @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 7/25/17
9am-5pm   Pirate Training Camp (drop in activity each day of the week) @ Franklin Public Library
9am   Do Gooders DIYs @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Move Along on the Town Common

WEDNESDAY 7/26/17
9am-5pm   Pirate Training Camp (drop in activity each day of the week) @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Franklin Cultural Festival: Captain Haines Pirate Show @ Franklin Public Library
5-8pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Franklin Art Assoc: Children's activities: Sidewalk Chalk Art, Face Painting. Plein air Painting. @ Franklin Town Common
6-8pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Electric Youth Concert @ Franklin Town Common

THURSDAY 7/27/17
9am-5pm   Pirate Training Camp (drop in activity each day of the week) @ Franklin Public Library
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
12pm   Park it and Read @ various Franklin Parks - check with the Library
1-6pm   American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open: Wedding Gown Display
5-8pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Display of Robots @ Franklin Methodist Church
5pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Encore Music @ Franklin Town Common
6:45pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Jamie Barrett @ Franklin Town Common
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
8pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: FSPA Performs The Mikado @ Franklin Town Common

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Linden announces candidacy for Franklin School Committee

Dr. Monica Linden of Franklin, MA has announced her candidacy for Franklin School Committee for the upcoming municipal election this November 7th. Dr. Linden, a political newcomer, is a Sr. Lecturer on the faculty of the Neuroscience department at Brown University. 

Dr. Monica Linden

An experienced educator, she teaches courses including Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. In this course, she teaches students about both how learning occurs within brain and also how this pertains to student learning. 

Dr. Linden’s research focuses on how to best improve student learning in the classroom, and she specializes on topics including academic technology and inclusive pedagogy. 

She hopes to bring her experience as a teacher for nearly a decade and a half, as well as her expertise as a scholar of teaching and learning to the Franklin Schools. 

Dr. Linden has a daughter in the Franklin school system as well, and she is devoted to supporting policies that will allow each Franklin student to have the best possible learning environment.

To learn more about Dr. Monica Linden and her campaign for Franklin School Committee, visit http://www.monicalinden.com and follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MonicaLindenMassachusetts/

Linden announces candidacy for Franklin School Committee

Franklin Library: Dragons Love Tacos Party - Jul 21 - 2:00 PM

The Franklin Library calls all dragon lovers to attention. The "Dragons Love Tacos" and "Dragons Love Tacos 2" books will be read aloud on Friday, Jul 21 at 2:00 PM.

After the reading, there'll be a party. Crafts, activities, and of course, tacos!

Franklin Library: Dragons Love Tacos Party - Jul 21 - 2:00 PM

This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/dragons-love-tacos-party

LEAP, Where Kids Develop Communication Skills - Program this Fall

Your kids will thrive at MindsetGo!

"To 'find your voice' you must first have the courage to open your mouth."  - Josh Shipp L.E.A.P. Laugh • Experience Accomplish • Participate L.E.A.P. (Laugh, Experience, Accomplish, Participate) offers kids fun opportunities to be creative, develop their passions, grow leadership skills, and take initiative. By collaborating with peers of different ages in a judgment-free zone, kids contribute in multiple ways through teamwork, activities and engaging discussions on topics they love. Most important, children have a blast while becoming more confident and effective communicators. To be notified of upcoming program details or to learn how your school can host these classes, click "Take the LEAP" Take the LEAP Watch LEAP kids in action as they narrate this video. Parents, do you wish your kids were more skilled at? Speaking up for what they want and need Resolving conflict Dealing with their emotions Asserting themselves Forming better relationships/connections Kids get excited too: Demonstrate and share your hobbies/passions on camera Act out random ideas and situations through improv activities Debate fun topics so you can win arguments with parents/teacher Be a Critic: TV shows, Movies, Music and YouTube channel Compete in activities such as game shows, Shark Tank, and theater New Program coming this Fall Mondays 6:30-8:00 pm.  *Each week is unique so missing classes will not put your child behind. Ages: Grades 4-10  Cost: $99 one time registration and $60 per month  Location: MindsetGo  Lyman Street Plaza 18 Lyman Street, Suite 250 Westboro, MA  or Bring a LEAP Enrichment program to your school To be notified of upcoming program details or to learn how your school can host these classes, click "Take the LEAP" Take the LEAP MindsetGo | 978-793-1159 | maltman@mindsetgo.com | www.mindsetgo.com STAY CONNECTED

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Franklin Dog Park: Clean up day - Aug 12

Hello Dog Lovers, 

We have scheduled a clean up on August12h at 8am to spread wood chips and clean up the park. Volunteers needed. 

We need about 8 wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes. Refreshments and snacks will be there for all the volunteers. 

Rain date is August 19th at 8am. 

Thanks, Furry Friends of Franklin Dog Park Committee.. 

WOOF! WOOF!!

dog park at Dacey Field on a sunny summer day

"You’re part of making people’s lives better"

From the Franklin business radar comes word of this new product offering and ribbon cutting for a company that recently relocated to Franklin:

"Cold Chain Technologies (CCT), the leading source for temperature-controlled packaging solutions for all segments of the life science supply chain and the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), the leading global facilitator of science, technology and regulatory information are pleased to announce "Temperature Sensitive Packaging and Distribution for Biopharmaceuticals," a new two-day course offering. 

The "Temperature Sensitive Packaging and Distribution for Biopharmaceuticals" course is ideal for professionals employed in roles such as Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, Packaging, Validation and Process Development. Upon completion of the course, attendees will understand the variables involved in designing a thermal packaging system, and learn how to develop and evaluate shipping systems based on a set of requirements including the implementation of a temperature monitoring program for their organization. 

"We are very excited to partner with the world leading Parental Drug Association in sharing the best practices to properly specify and evaluate cold chain packaging. Having a sound understanding of the technical background of cold chain shippers is essential to achieving a safe and cost effective cold chain," states Geoff Kaiser, Director of Engineering and Technical Services at CCT."

Continue reading the press release
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cold-chain-technologies-and-the-parenteral-drug-association-team-up-for-a-new-course-offering-300488684.html

"In celebration of our 50 years in thermal packaging design and innovation and the relocation of our corporate headquarters to Franklin, MA, we hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting on June 1, 2017. 

The event was attended by CCT employees, business associates, and public officials that included Massachusetts Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, State Representative Jeffrey Roy, Lisa Nelson on behalf of US Congressman Joseph Kennedy III, Peter Milano from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, Greg Casey on behalf of US State Senator Richard Ross, Town of Franklin Administrator Jeffery Nutting, Town of Franklin Council Member Andy Bissanti, Edward Kriegsman of Kriegsman & Kriegsman, Bonnie Sullivan of Middlesex Savings Bank, Julia Dvorko of the Massachusetts Export Center and more."

Continue reading the Cold Chain Technology blog post
http://www.coldchaintech.com/events/cct-hosts-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting-event/

CCT-Grand-Opening-Group-Photo

For more about Cold Chain Technology, visit their webpage
http://www.coldchaintech.com/

In the News: Another Eagle Scout; marijuana law to Gov Baker

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Another member of the Molloy family has achieved the highest achievement or rank within the Boys Scouts of America. 

Following in his father Peter and brother Brian’s footsteps, Samuel Molloy, 16, recently completed his Eagle Scout project. 

Through his project, Samuel raised money, built and managed of a team of volunteers to install four aluminum benches along the side of the turf field at Franklin High School. 

“I’m very proud of him,” said Samuel’s mother Shelly. “He went out and got donations, made speeches, researched how much the benches cost and what size; he also had to get the project approved by both the town and school.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170719/another-eagle-scout-for-franklin-family

"The House and Senate on Wednesday signed off on a compromise bill overhauling the marijuana legalization ballot law, moving the long-awaited deal a step closer to Gov. Charlie Baker’s desk. 

The committee of House and Senate negotiators had planned to produce a deal by June 30, but talks dragged on this month amid disagreements over tax rates, local control and other issues. Final votes in each branch are expected Thursday when the Senate plans to more thoroughly discuss the accord, the product of competing House and Senate bills reconciled in secret by the conference committee over more than three weeks. 

Baker, who opposed Question 4 legalizing recreational marijuana, should now be in receipt of the bill by week’s end, but it’s unclear whether he might have any additional recommendations that could be proposed in the form of amendments that would further delay the implementation of the law."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170719/legislature-approves-compromise-on-pot-law

Jane's Frames: Music and Art on Thursday's in July

Join us for a special event.

You're invited! Join us for Music with Kai Olsson Possible Musical  Guest Appearances!   and in house artist creatng a new piece this Thursday, July 20th from 5:30-7:30 Guest artists, appetizers and more!  Plus, we'll be offering specials on all Art in stock Don't miss the fun and festivities.   Jane's Frames, 11 E. Central Street, 508-528-3256, janesframes.com

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Blackstone Valley: Volunteers are Going Places!

Pedal, Paddle and Learn with VIPs July 19 - July 30

Blackstone Heritage Corridor Volunteer-led Events July 25 - July 30 Tuesday, July 25th -  Can Kids Trash Responsible?  Of course! Enjoy a youth-focused GearHeads Trash Responsibly program and earn your Junior Ranger badge! Tuesday, July 25th - Join the Paddle Club at Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods State Park Wednesday, July 26th - Pedal from Woonsocket to Manville (RI) during this week's Ride of Discovery! Don't Forget! - The deadline for submissions to the 2018 Calendar Contest is coming up!  Monday, August 14th, 2017 will be the last day to submit your photo entries. For a complete list of our volunteer-led events and other events  throughout the Blackstone Heritage Corridor,  Visit the events page on our website. BHC's online events calendar is updated faster than we can say  "Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor"  so check back often to see what's happening. * Afraid that weather is a factor? Check out BHC's Facebook Page for any updates!

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