New art show featuring works of Ian Kabat opens at Norfolk Public Library

Linda Kabat (@l_kabat) tweeted on Sat, Apr 01, 2023:

"Forgot how much I love hanging for an art show 🥰 extra special as it's Ian's first solo show at Norfolk library! 

Stop by if you're in the area. 

Now to plan an opening!!" https://t.co/4URQXrIRms

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/l_kabat/status/1642231324109881345

Little known facts: (1) Ian Kabat is the designer of the current Franklin Food Pantry logo and branding concept.  (2) Linda and Ian are the folks behind the introduction and placement of the art works in the Franklin Sculpture Park on Panther Way. 

Forgot how much I love hanging for an art show 🥰 extra special as it's Ian's first solo show at Norfolk library !stop by if you're in the area Now to plan an opening!! pic.twitter.com/4URQXrIRms

— LKabat (@l_kabat) April 1, 2023

Town of Franklin, MA: Rabis Clinic scheduled for April 29, 2023 at DPW

"Franklin and Bellingham residents are invited to bring their pets to our Rabies Clinic hosted by the Franklin/Bellingham Animal Control on April 29th, 2023. 

The clinic will run from 9 AM - 12 PM at 15 Public Works Way in Franklin, MA." https://t.co/rLvaHAC2z3

Shared from -> https://t.co/sLJEsng3DH

Additional info found in the flyer ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/events/rabies_clinic_poster.pdf

Town of Franklin, MA: Rabis Clinic scheduled for April 29, 2023 at DPW 

Self Assessment - In person session - Tuesday April 4 - Natick Community/Senior Center

This Tuesday April 4, I will facilitate a MCOA  "Self Assessment" program at the Natick Community & Senior Center. 117 East Central Street  Natick, MA 01760.

 2 - 3:30 PM

• We will discuss assessments and why companies require them.
• Learn how to "Work from the inside out."
• We will review "why people hire people."
• You'll have the chance to take some free assessments.
•  Meet people in person - Network!

Even if you don't register, come on by!  Walk-ins welcome.

If you know anyone who could benefit by attending, share this information with them!  It's free.

Ed Lawrence

www.getstart-ed.com

CPRW; NCOPE

Certified Interview Coach

Authorized DISC Administrator

Member, CPRW Certification Committee

Self Assessment - In person session - Tuesday April 4 - Natick Community/Senior Center

More Perfect Union - WFPR: 076 - Woke Culture & The Left and Right Agendas (audio)

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss "woke" culture, the movement towards progressive principles, how members of the Republican party like Donald Trump have built a platform around anti-wokeness, the anti-war speech coming from the right regarding Ukraine and more.

Audio file ->  https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episode/076-woke-culture-the-left-and-right-agendas

wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio)

More Perfect Union - WFPR

Discussing American Politics and Current Events

Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Apr 3, 2023

•  wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur

9:00 am     FPAC Holiday Special: 'Tis The Season!

11:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons

1:00 pm     Cooking Thyme: Fish

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5

3:30 pm     Drink Responsibly: La Cantina Winery

5:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 9 - Coronas

6:00 pm Veterans' Call: John Milot

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Nick Remissong

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Tracy Grammer

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Newton North 06-09-22

10:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

10:30 am Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021

12:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Framingham 06-06-22

2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur

3:00 pm All-Town Showcase 2022: Chorus & Orchestra

6:30 pm     All-Town Showcase 2023: Band

8:00 pm School Committee Redistricting Analysis

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board: 03-27-23

12:00 pm Economic Development 03-22-23

2:00 pm Planning Board: 03-27-23

5:00 pm Economic Development: 03-01-23

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf  

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Celebrate National Poetry Month with 2 events at the Franklin Public Library - April 8 & April 29

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

William Carlos Williams wrote: 

"The poem that each is trying actually to communicate to us lies in the words. It is at least the words that make it articulate. It has always been so."

• April 8, 12-3 PM

Choice of 2 Poetry Writing Workshops

1 - FOUnd POETRY with Camille Napier Bernstein

OR

2 - “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

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BCI2zFmVq07pmiBHU-8wnkPtuvhGxxkQ/view?usp=share_link

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

FUSF schedules a Mah Jongg Play All Day Event - May 6

Please join us on Saturday, May 6, 2023, 9 AM – 2:30 PM 

for a fun day of Mah Jongg!

At the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF)

262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038

•  Cost: $30, includes door prizes and lunch (vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request). We will also have coffee and mini muffins as you arrive. 

To Register:

•  Register ASAP, but by April 24, 2023 to reserve your spot.

•  Options for payment: Make $30 check out to “FUSF.” Please write “MahJongg” in the memo line.  Fill out registration form below.  Mail check and registration form to: Katie Nunes, 93 Burnt Swamp Rd., Wrentham, MA 02093

•  Or If you prefer Venmo, send $30 to @KatieNunes and include registration info as a comment.

•  Katie will confirm receipt via email and send you more details about the day.

Questions?

•  Contact Katie Nunes at ktnunes2@gmail.com, or call 508-254-7918

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REGISTRATION: By April 24, 2023 with checks payable to “FUSF.” Write “Mah Jongg” in the memo line. Mail this form and your check to: Katie Nunes, 93 Burnt Swamp Rd., Wrentham, MA 02093 (or see Venmo instructions above)

Download form to use for registration ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nfPuU54BzA112m3bZVkjkEnolTVQ1a_Q/view?usp=share_link

FUSF schedules a Mah Jongg Play All Day Event - May 6

First Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk - Saturday, April 15

The Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) is hosting the First Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk. On Saturday, April 15 (rain date April 16), the Partnership invites residents to walk the Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail to celebrate spring. 

Stop by the Franklin Historical Museum or Escape Into Fiction for a free trail map and ladybug surprise. The Museum is open Saturdays 10 AM to 1 PM and Sundays 1 PM to 4 PM Escape Into Fiction is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 AM to 5 PM and Sundays noon to 5 PM.

The Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail uses ladybug sculptures to tie approximately 25 historical, cultural and business sites together in downtown Franklin. The walk provides an opportunity to view more than 10 art murals painted by members of the Franklin Art Association located in the alleys and the many daffodils that will be popping up along the trail. 

The purpose of the Trail is to promote economic development in downtown Franklin by encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy all that Franklin center has to offer by visiting, dining, and shopping at downtown businesses while they walk the trail. Since Franklin was once the leading manufacturer of straw hats, the FDP encourages trail walkers to wear their spring hats.

“The Ladybug Trail Spring Walk is a chance to celebrate spring by walking the Ladybug Trail and enjoying all the wonderful shops and restaurants in downtown center,” said FDP Executive Director Lisa Piana. “It is another fun way to support our local businesses.”

The town of Franklin has a unique connection with the ladybug. In 1974, Franklin’s John F. Kennedy School second grade students and their teacher, Palma Johnson, petitioned the bill to name the ladybug the state insect and subsequently witnessed it signed into law.  

Members of the Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail committee are: Pandora Carlucci, Jane Curran, Melanie Hamblen, Eileen Mason, Mary Olsson, Lisa Piana, Beth Simon, and Roberta Trahan.

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of more than 360 business owners, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area. Learn more about the Partnership at www.franklindowntownpartnership.org. 

First Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk - Saturday, April 15

Watch "Us Vs. Us": a Franklin Panthers football documentary edited by @editorvar

Via Varun Desai

"I am excited to announce that after 3 months of filming and 5 months of editing, my first ever full length documentary "Us Vs. Us", a Franklin Panthers football documentary, premiers tomorrow (3/31/23) @ 7 PM"

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czELY8nSTgw

Join the Franklin Panthers Football team through their 2022 High School Football Season. All footage is owned by Varun Desai & Jason Beckett, for permission to use please get in touch with me at EditorVarBuisness@gmail.com Camera: Canon XA11 & Canon 80D Editing: FCPX https://linktr.ee/editor.var Follow Editor Var: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/editor.var/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@editor.var Twitter: https://twitter.com/editorvar

Shared from Twitter ->  https://twitter.com/editorvar/status/1641421048842207235

Franklin Senior Center: Schedule time with a psychic medium May 5

Interested in a fun night out?! On Fri, May 5, come out for an evening w/ Psychic Medium, Cathy Ripley Greene! 

Stop by the Senior Center or Call now 508-520-4945 to buy your tickets-only $25!

Doors open 6:00 PM, readings start 6:30 PM. #psychicmedium #funnightoutwithfriends https://t.co/qipEWOcRUt

Shared from Twitter ->  https://twitter.com/FranklinSrCntr/status/1641454902625947648

Franklin Senior Center: Schedule time with a psychic medium May 5