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Friday, April 20, 2018
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Pat Donohue - April 28
Tri-County Regional Students Completes Interactive Play Structure
Imagine, as a high school student, taking on the role of project manager to fulfill a need within your community. That is exactly what happened at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School - an Interactive Play Structure has been built and delivered to the Plainville Public Library to be used in the Children's Library.
The interactive play structure was created, designed and built by Tri-County students in the Carpentry, Early Education and Graphic Communications vocational programs. Students were challenged with working both within their individual vocational areas to create their piece of the project while collaborating with the other programs in order to complete the project.
Under the supervision of licensed vocational teachers, Early Education students acted as the project managers in order to ensure the play structure met the specifications from the Plainville Library. Dramatic play is an important method of learning for young children, and prop boxes, as they're called, are play materials grouped by theme, which make this activity even more effective.
Early Education students created four prop box themes and materials while consulting with Graphic Communications on the visuals. The prop boxes included camping, a pizza restaurant, a bakery, and a movie theatre. Lesson plans were then created for table top activities and extended activities for some of the equipment and materials the library already had. A fifth prop box, with the theme of automotive repair, will be donated to the library in the first week of May.
Students in Carpentry worked on designing and building a multi-functional structure. After learning the project specifications from Early Education students, they created a design which consisted of three structural boxes: a refrigerator, and interchangeable sink area and an oven. This was done utilizing a 3D modeling software called Sketchup. Carpentry students honed their skills in milling, sizing, designing, installing, and finishing. Once the structure was built, students from Auto Collision Technology sprayed the structure with a clear coat of paint to preserve the finish.
The next part of the unit's requirements would encompass a protective "glass-like" cover in order to be able to change the graphic panels. Graphic communications students worked with Early Education students to implement the themes that were to be developed. Graphic students created artwork according to the specifications outlined by the Carpentry shop. Once the designs were approved by Early Education, Graphics then printed and laminated the artwork. The laminated prints had to be cut down precisely to fit the openings of the windows in the structure.
The challenges students faced were realizing that the sizing had to be the exact fraction to decimal conversion so the artwork could fit the template. The graphics students learned the challenge of illustration in allowing the freedom in terms of look and feel, as long as the theme was obvious and matched the lessons that Early Education students had developed.
"The Interactive Play Structure made by Tri-County students is amazing," said Laura Brillant-Giangrande, Children's Librarian, Plainville Public Library. "The response from the children has been wonderful. The children are excited to pretend and interact with each other as they engage in the themed activities and play out their ideas. There is so much more socialization happening, and that is exactly what I was hoping to accomplish as part of the Kindergarten readiness programming."
An additional component to the project was to extend the goal of Play with A Purpose while at home. Tri-County students incorporated technology with a QR code, so that families could download the application on their smartphone, scan the code, and have lessons available at home to extend the learning beyond the library program hours.
"Tri-County students were really the driving force behind this project, said Michelle Tilden, Early Education Vocational Instructor at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. "We were there to provide support as needed, but they were able to use their prior knowledge, research skills, collaboration techniques, creative thinking and personal investment to come up with a solid educational solution that the members in our community had asked for and needed."
Opportunities presented by communities offer Tri-County students valuable real-world experience that plays a part in their career-focused technical education. Students are able to see the relevance of their academic and career skills that they learn in school and use these skills throughout their careers.
The interactive play structure was created, designed and built by Tri-County students in the Carpentry, Early Education and Graphic Communications vocational programs. Students were challenged with working both within their individual vocational areas to create their piece of the project while collaborating with the other programs in order to complete the project.
Under the supervision of licensed vocational teachers, Early Education students acted as the project managers in order to ensure the play structure met the specifications from the Plainville Library. Dramatic play is an important method of learning for young children, and prop boxes, as they're called, are play materials grouped by theme, which make this activity even more effective.
Early Education students created four prop box themes and materials while consulting with Graphic Communications on the visuals. The prop boxes included camping, a pizza restaurant, a bakery, and a movie theatre. Lesson plans were then created for table top activities and extended activities for some of the equipment and materials the library already had. A fifth prop box, with the theme of automotive repair, will be donated to the library in the first week of May.
Students in Carpentry worked on designing and building a multi-functional structure. After learning the project specifications from Early Education students, they created a design which consisted of three structural boxes: a refrigerator, and interchangeable sink area and an oven. This was done utilizing a 3D modeling software called Sketchup. Carpentry students honed their skills in milling, sizing, designing, installing, and finishing. Once the structure was built, students from Auto Collision Technology sprayed the structure with a clear coat of paint to preserve the finish.
The next part of the unit's requirements would encompass a protective "glass-like" cover in order to be able to change the graphic panels. Graphic communications students worked with Early Education students to implement the themes that were to be developed. Graphic students created artwork according to the specifications outlined by the Carpentry shop. Once the designs were approved by Early Education, Graphics then printed and laminated the artwork. The laminated prints had to be cut down precisely to fit the openings of the windows in the structure.
The challenges students faced were realizing that the sizing had to be the exact fraction to decimal conversion so the artwork could fit the template. The graphics students learned the challenge of illustration in allowing the freedom in terms of look and feel, as long as the theme was obvious and matched the lessons that Early Education students had developed.
"The Interactive Play Structure made by Tri-County students is amazing," said Laura Brillant-Giangrande, Children's Librarian, Plainville Public Library. "The response from the children has been wonderful. The children are excited to pretend and interact with each other as they engage in the themed activities and play out their ideas. There is so much more socialization happening, and that is exactly what I was hoping to accomplish as part of the Kindergarten readiness programming."
An additional component to the project was to extend the goal of Play with A Purpose while at home. Tri-County students incorporated technology with a QR code, so that families could download the application on their smartphone, scan the code, and have lessons available at home to extend the learning beyond the library program hours.
"Tri-County students were really the driving force behind this project, said Michelle Tilden, Early Education Vocational Instructor at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. "We were there to provide support as needed, but they were able to use their prior knowledge, research skills, collaboration techniques, creative thinking and personal investment to come up with a solid educational solution that the members in our community had asked for and needed."
Opportunities presented by communities offer Tri-County students valuable real-world experience that plays a part in their career-focused technical education. Students are able to see the relevance of their academic and career skills that they learn in school and use these skills throughout their careers.
Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.
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FHS boys lacrosse tops Lexington, moves on to Creator's Crosse Championship final on Saturday
Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 13 vs. Lexington, 5 – Final
– Franklin turned a close game into a comfortable win with a dominating fourth quarter. The Panthers led by just two goals, 6-4, after three quarters but scored six unanswered goals during the final frame to get the victory. Head coach Lou Verrochi said Jacob Alexander was unbelievable at the faceoff X, winning 19-of-22 attempts. Jake Davis and Eric Civetti recorded hat tricks and added an assist, Chase Tanner netted three goals, and Nitin Chaudhury chipped in with two tallies. Connor O’Rourke made seven saves in the win.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-19-18/
Via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 13 vs. Lexington, 5 – Final
– Franklin turned a close game into a comfortable win with a dominating fourth quarter. The Panthers led by just two goals, 6-4, after three quarters but scored six unanswered goals during the final frame to get the victory. Head coach Lou Verrochi said Jacob Alexander was unbelievable at the faceoff X, winning 19-of-22 attempts. Jake Davis and Eric Civetti recorded hat tricks and added an assist, Chase Tanner netted three goals, and Nitin Chaudhury chipped in with two tallies. Connor O’Rourke made seven saves in the win.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-19-18/
Via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports
4/20 Varsity practice 10-12ish JV/F 11-1! Colace come to varsity practice!— Coach Kate (@coachkate9) April 19, 2018
Congrats to FHS Boys Varsity Lax on their 13-5 won over @LHSMABoysLax and advancing to finals of Creator’s Crosse v @WalpoleHSLax. Game is Saturday, 7pm at Lincoln St fields in Lexington. @Franklin_Lax @FHSSports— FHS BoysLax Boosters (@FHSlax_boosters) April 19, 2018
12-5 win over Lexington to send us to the championship game of the Creators-Crosse Tournament against @WalpoleLacrosse Saturday at 7pm. Thanks to @stjohnsprep for hosting our game today. @bostonlaxnet @HockomockSports— Franklin Lacrosse (@Franklin_Lax) April 19, 2018
Thanks to a strong fourth quarter, the @FHSSports boys lacrosse team is headed for the championship game of the Creators Crosse tournament, by @kstone06 https://t.co/zK4WMUneov— Daily News Sports (@MetroWestSports) April 19, 2018
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Franklin High School All Night Party - Volunteers needed
Sign ups are open for chaperoning the Franklin High School All Night Party June 1-2 following Graduation. We need over 350 volunteers! It's a big deal to be part of this important community event.
We have shifts from 11-3 AM and 1-5 AM for cleanup. Please share!
Thank you for understanding how important this event is to keep Franklin safe after high school graduation.
Sign up by clicking the link http://www.fhsallnightparty.com/sign-up-to-volunteer.html
What is the All Night Party?
We have shifts from 11-3 AM and 1-5 AM for cleanup. Please share!
Thank you for understanding how important this event is to keep Franklin safe after high school graduation.
Sign up by clicking the link http://www.fhsallnightparty.com/sign-up-to-volunteer.html
What is the All Night Party?
"The All Night Party is given by Senior Parents and community volunteers to the graduating seniors of the current year to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for the senior class to get together one last time.
The party is filled with food, entertainment, games, prizes, and decorations. The theme is different each year and kept secret until the seniors arrive at the party at 11 pm. The party runs from 11 pm to 5 am on the night of graduation.
On the same day that the seniors graduate high school, our decorating crews descend on Horace Mann Middle School and begin the magical transformation. By the time the seniors arrive, the transformation is complete and the school has turned into a different world. As the seniors are leaving at 5 AM the clean-up crews begin arriving, and by 9 AM the school is once again back to normal. As you can imagine, in order to make the party a success we need many volunteers. There are many opportunities to help, depending on your interests or availability.
MISSION STATEMENT: The goal of the Franklin All Night Party is to let the graduating seniors know how important they are to the Franklin community. The Franklin High School parents and community volunteers demonstrate their commitment to the well being of the graduating seniors of the current year by providing an All Night Party in a drug and alcohol-free environment in which to celebrate."
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| Volunteers needed for the Franklin High School All Night Party |
Local Artist Series: The Fat City Band - Apr 20
On Friday, April 20 at 8 PM, THE BLACK BOX Local Artist Series presents The Fat City Band. For more than four decades, The Fat City Band has written, recorded, and performed a unique blend of blues, roadhouse rock, jazz, and New Orleans-style R&B.
Performing coast to coast and beyond, the high-energy band has shared the stage with such legendary greats as James Brown, B.B. King, and Ray Charles. Bringing more than 40 years of showmanship and entertainment experience to every show, the band remains committed to one idea: “Music should be fun.”
The Fat City Band invites audiences to come and join the party. Tickets are $20.
The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. A cash bar is available. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
For more about Fat City Band, visit their webpage http://www.fatcityband.com/
Performing coast to coast and beyond, the high-energy band has shared the stage with such legendary greats as James Brown, B.B. King, and Ray Charles. Bringing more than 40 years of showmanship and entertainment experience to every show, the band remains committed to one idea: “Music should be fun.”
The Fat City Band invites audiences to come and join the party. Tickets are $20.
The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. A cash bar is available. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
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| Local Artist Series: The Fat City Band - Apr 20 |
For more about Fat City Band, visit their webpage http://www.fatcityband.com/
In the News: Camp Haiastan renovations; GoFundMe for Montgomery
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180419/camp-haiastan-in-franklin-undergoes-renovation
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180419/gofundme-page-to-benefit-franklin-teen-with-lyme-disease
"Hidden in the woods off Summer Street, the Armenian Youth Federation’s Camp Haiastan is being renovated with the help of a few generous donors.
David Hamparian, executive director of Camp Haiastan, said that the camp’s offices are being restored because they are in one of the oldest buildings on the site. In the past few years the camp has renovated many of its facilities, all fueled by donations.
The Armenian Summer camp was founded in 1950 by area residents who had lived through the Armenian genocide. Their children took over as the elder generations passed away. Haiastan was the first Armenian camp in the country. Hamparian said the mass murder of 1.5 million Armenians by Turkish forces in the early 1900s has flown under the radar in many ways and is given little attention in textbooks and classrooms.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180419/camp-haiastan-in-franklin-undergoes-renovation
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"Teenage years can be stressful. But it’s also a time where the future is bright and minor details are forgotten over time.
Small things, however, can alter lives. And in Jackson Montgomery’s case, it’s a bug bite.
On Thursday afternoon, the Franklin resident was preparing for a science final at UMass Amherst. The test, he said, is stressful, but it’s his Lyme disease he was worried about.
“My symptoms really start to act up at night,” he said. “But that’s OK, I’ll do my best and make it through.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180419/gofundme-page-to-benefit-franklin-teen-with-lyme-disease
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| Franklin resident struggles with Lyme disease. Can you help? |
ICYMI: WCVB - Chronicle item on the Franklin Library
Catching up to the brief Chronicle item on the Franklin Library showcasing the read-a-thon to celebrate Benjamin Franklin's birthday on January 17.
To view the Chronicle episode, follow this link:
http://www.wcvb.com/article/who-knew-snowboarders-franklin-public-library-and-the-telephone-museum/19739058
Note: The entire episode is less than six minutes long and the Franklin segment comes along at about 1:44, the second of three segments.
To view the Chronicle episode, follow this link:
http://www.wcvb.com/article/who-knew-snowboarders-franklin-public-library-and-the-telephone-museum/19739058
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| ICYMI: WCVB - Chronicle item on the Franklin Library |
Note: The entire episode is less than six minutes long and the Franklin segment comes along at about 1:44, the second of three segments.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Papers of Benjamin Franklin Now Online
While the books Ben Franklin donated have been returned to the new display case at the Franklin Public Library, his papers have been digitized and are now available online at the Library of Congress.
"The papers of American scientist, statesman and diplomat Benjamin Franklin have been digitized and are now available online for the first time from the Library of Congress. The Library announced the digitization today in remembrance of the anniversary of Franklin’s death on April 17, 1790.
The Franklin papers consist of approximately 8,000 items mostly dating from the 1770s and 1780s. These include the petition that the First Continental Congress sent to Franklin, then a colonial diplomat in London, to deliver to King George III; letterbooks Franklin kept as he negotiated the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War; drafts of the treaty; notes documenting his scientific observations, and correspondence with fellow scientists.
The collection is online at: loc.gov/collections/benjamin-franklin-papers/about-this-collection."
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This was shared from the Library of Congress page
https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-18-044/papers-of-benjamin-franklin-now-online/2018-04-17/
Franklin Downtown Partnership Networking Breakfast - Friday at Dean College - 8 AM
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65 Years of Franklin Little League on Display at Franklin Historical Museum
In 1953, with much enthusiasm and excitement Little League came to Franklin. Through a series of photographs, newspaper articles, team rosters and research, an exhibit on display in April brings that first year back to life.
Four teams sponsored by the VFW, the Jaycees, the Rotary Club and the Lions Club, with names like Luccini, Lola, DeBaggis, Nasuti, Bassignani, Rossetti, Padula, Bertone, Mucciarone, Yadisernia, Taddeo Carlucci, Costello, D’Amelio, Fricker, Sullivan and more, the boys of summer were organized and played their first season on the new diamond at Fletcher’s Field.
The exhibit opens April 12th and runs through opening day of this year’s Little League Season, Saturday April 21st. The museum will stay open after the Opening Day Parade for players and families to stop in and have a look back at where it all started.
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| a sunny day on the large baseball diamond at Fletcher Field |
The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street is handicap accessible and is open
- Saturdays 10:00 AM -1:00 PM
- Sundays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday evenings 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Noviello pitches complete game for FHS baseball to win at Walpole 1-0
Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.
Baseball = Franklin, 1 @ Walpole, 0 – Final
– Franklin senior Jake Noviello dazzled in a complete game effort, helping the Panthers pick up a 1-0 win. Noviello blanked the Rebels through seven innings, allowing just four hits and two walks while striking out six. Franklin’s lone run came off the bat of James Leofanti, scoring classmate Steve Luttazi (2-for-3) on a sacrifice fly. Jake Macchi and Jack Nally also had two hits for the Panthers.
Softball = Franklin, 1 @ Taunton, 14 – Final (5 inn.)
– The Tigers scored in four of the five innings of play in a big win over visiting Franklin. Jaime Brown (three runs), Liana Duarte (three RBI), Mackenzie Handrahan (two RBI) and Kelsey White (two runs) each recorded two hits for Taunton while Payton Ceglarski chipped in with a pinch-hit two-run home run and Rylie Murphy had a pinch-hit two-run single. Jaylin Couto struck out three with four hits allowed in four innings of work. Alexis White recorded three strikeouts in one inning of relief. Ally Shea went 2-for-3 for the Panthers. Kylie Bouzan knocked in courtesy runner Maggie Hobby in the fourth inning for Franklin’s run.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-18-18/
Via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports
Baseball = Franklin, 1 @ Walpole, 0 – Final
– Franklin senior Jake Noviello dazzled in a complete game effort, helping the Panthers pick up a 1-0 win. Noviello blanked the Rebels through seven innings, allowing just four hits and two walks while striking out six. Franklin’s lone run came off the bat of James Leofanti, scoring classmate Steve Luttazi (2-for-3) on a sacrifice fly. Jake Macchi and Jack Nally also had two hits for the Panthers.
Softball = Franklin, 1 @ Taunton, 14 – Final (5 inn.)
– The Tigers scored in four of the five innings of play in a big win over visiting Franklin. Jaime Brown (three runs), Liana Duarte (three RBI), Mackenzie Handrahan (two RBI) and Kelsey White (two runs) each recorded two hits for Taunton while Payton Ceglarski chipped in with a pinch-hit two-run home run and Rylie Murphy had a pinch-hit two-run single. Jaylin Couto struck out three with four hits allowed in four innings of work. Alexis White recorded three strikeouts in one inning of relief. Ally Shea went 2-for-3 for the Panthers. Kylie Bouzan knocked in courtesy runner Maggie Hobby in the fourth inning for Franklin’s run.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-18-18/
Via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports
Franklin 1 Walpole 0. Complete game shutout by Sr. Jake Noviello (7inn, 4H, 6K & 2BB). Game winning RBI by Sr. James Leofanti knocking in Sr. Steve Luttazi. Next up: Home vs Taunton Friday, April 20th at 6:30pm.— FHS Baseball (@FHSCoachZBrown) April 19, 2018
All games - with the exception of Boys Lax - are postponed tomorrow.— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 18, 2018
On Friday: G Tennis hosts Taunton at 2pm. B Tennis at Taunton 1pm w/11:30am bus. V Bball hosts Taunton at 6:30PM. Girls V Lax hosts ND on May 24. JV and FR Baseball makeups will be scheduled sometime next week.
FHS Boys Lax has already signed up to pitch in... who is going to join us? #PantherPride @Franklin_Lax @FHSSports https://t.co/L2YbgslflQ— FHS BoysLax Boosters (@FHSlax_boosters) April 18, 2018
Congratulations to Mia Lizotte and Liz Traphagen for being selected to the Metro West All Star Gymnastic Team. Well deserved girls very proud of you and the seasons you had! @FHSSports @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters @FranklinHSNews #fhsproud #pantherpride pic.twitter.com/T9XBjDOa0g— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) April 18, 2018
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Reminder: 3rd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner - May 1
To help the nearly 1,000 individuals seeking food assistance from the Franklin Food Pantry, the Pantry is again partnering with the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club in the 3rd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner on May 1, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Franklin High School.
The dinner event, which features a simple meal of soup and bread served “soup-kitchen” style, will set the stage for community members to learn more about the true effects of hunger. Featured speaker Erin Lynch, Pantry executive director, will present “Hunger in Franklin,” highlighting the impact of hunger on struggling local families. Lynch’s talk will be at 6:45 p.m., but the open house format welcomes attendees any time between 6 – 8 p.m.
The event serves as a reminder of the many “empty bowls” that exist in the lives of those who experience hunger. The awareness and fundraising event is family-friendly and caters to all ages. “We want attendees to understand the devastating effects that hunger can have,” says Lynch. “It is a very real problem for many in our own backyard. By working together as a community to fight hunger, we can better the lives of our neighbors in need. If you have enough to eat, you can focus on helping your kids with their homework; you have more energy to look for a job; your kids do better in school.”
Lynch said she is grateful for the partnership with the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club. Students have been making ceramic bowls throughout the year, and have hosted bowl-making events open to the community. The hand-painted, ceramic bowls are given to attendees to take home as a reminder that “somewhere, someone’s bowl is empty.”
“Our students are excited to be part of such a meaningful effort,” said Brenna Johnson, FHS art teacher and advisor for the Empty Bowls Club. “In addition to making ceramic bowls throughout the year, students volunteer the night of the event. It is a heartwarming experience to see these impressive young people so engaged with our community in such a worthwhile cause.”
The event includes a silent auction featuring more elaborate pieces that have been created and painted by members of the FHS Empty Bowls Club and community members. In addition, kids of all ages will have an opportunity to make a bowl to take home with them. Donations made via the Giving Wall will be used to purchase food for neighbors in need. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Franklin Food Pantry and will be used to fight hunger locally.
Tickets must be bought in advance and can be purchased online at www.franklinfoodpantry.org.
Seating is limited to 350 guests so tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Depending on advance ticket sales, tickets may be available at the door. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children and students.
Empty Bowls is an international grass roots effort to fight hunger and raise funds to support local pantries. The Franklin Food Pantry and the FHS Empty Bowls Club work together to support the cause locally. For more information on the dinner, visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org or call 508-528-3115.
About the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club
About the Franklin Food Pantry
The dinner event, which features a simple meal of soup and bread served “soup-kitchen” style, will set the stage for community members to learn more about the true effects of hunger. Featured speaker Erin Lynch, Pantry executive director, will present “Hunger in Franklin,” highlighting the impact of hunger on struggling local families. Lynch’s talk will be at 6:45 p.m., but the open house format welcomes attendees any time between 6 – 8 p.m.
The event serves as a reminder of the many “empty bowls” that exist in the lives of those who experience hunger. The awareness and fundraising event is family-friendly and caters to all ages. “We want attendees to understand the devastating effects that hunger can have,” says Lynch. “It is a very real problem for many in our own backyard. By working together as a community to fight hunger, we can better the lives of our neighbors in need. If you have enough to eat, you can focus on helping your kids with their homework; you have more energy to look for a job; your kids do better in school.”
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| 3rd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner - May 1 |
Lynch said she is grateful for the partnership with the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club. Students have been making ceramic bowls throughout the year, and have hosted bowl-making events open to the community. The hand-painted, ceramic bowls are given to attendees to take home as a reminder that “somewhere, someone’s bowl is empty.”
“Our students are excited to be part of such a meaningful effort,” said Brenna Johnson, FHS art teacher and advisor for the Empty Bowls Club. “In addition to making ceramic bowls throughout the year, students volunteer the night of the event. It is a heartwarming experience to see these impressive young people so engaged with our community in such a worthwhile cause.”
The event includes a silent auction featuring more elaborate pieces that have been created and painted by members of the FHS Empty Bowls Club and community members. In addition, kids of all ages will have an opportunity to make a bowl to take home with them. Donations made via the Giving Wall will be used to purchase food for neighbors in need. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Franklin Food Pantry and will be used to fight hunger locally.
Tickets must be bought in advance and can be purchased online at www.franklinfoodpantry.org.
Seating is limited to 350 guests so tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Depending on advance ticket sales, tickets may be available at the door. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children and students.
Empty Bowls is an international grass roots effort to fight hunger and raise funds to support local pantries. The Franklin Food Pantry and the FHS Empty Bowls Club work together to support the cause locally. For more information on the dinner, visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org or call 508-528-3115.
About the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club
Franklin High School is participating in an international charity project called Empty Bowls, which supports hungry people in local communities. The objective of the Empty Bowls Club is to teach students of all ages that they can make a difference in their local community. Club members, along with FHS faculty, district K-12 art teachers, and the Franklin community, make ceramic bowls throughout the year. Then, the Empty Bowls Club and the Franklin Food Pantry work together to co-host a community meal of soup and bread. All funds raised at this event are donated to the Franklin Food Pantry. The Empty Bowls Club has been sponsored by the Franklin Cultural Council.
About the Franklin Food Pantry
The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to nearly 1,000 individuals. Clients have access to bread and fresh produce daily during Pantry hours. As a nonprofit organization, the Pantry depends entirely on donations, and receives no town or state funding. Other programs include a Mobile Pantry, Cooking Matters classes, a Healthy Futures Market, emergency food bags and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 43 W. Central St. in Franklin on Route 140 across from the Franklin Fire Station. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.
Norfolk County Register of Deeds schedules Franklin office hours - May 24
Norfolk County Register of Deeds
Franklin Office Hours
Thursday, May 24, 2018
10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Council Chamber
355 East Central Street
Information will be available concerning the Massachusetts Homestead Act. Internet ready computer terminals will be on hand to print a Registry recorded deed, confirm the status of a mortgage discharge or check on any other recordings.
No appointment is needed.
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| Norfolk County Register of Deeds Franklin Office Hours - May 24 |
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/norfolk-county-register-deeds-franklin-office-hours
Franklin Public Library: Mr Vinny's Puppet Show - Sign Language
Two programs are scheduled for the Franklin Library today. Mr Vinny's Puppet Show at 10:30 AM and Sign Language at 1:00 PM
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
https://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2018/04/april-vacation-programs-at-franklin.html
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| Franklin Public Library: Mr Vinny's Puppet Show |
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8th Annual Franklin and Bellingham Fives Road Race - May 5
8th Annual Franklin and Bellingham Fives Road Race
5K Run/Walk - 5 mile run - 1.5 mile walk
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Remington Middle School
628 Washington Street Franklin, MA
USA Track and Field Sanctioned Event
Run or Walk-5k or Run 5 mile Courses through residential neighborhoods on paved roads. 1.5 mile walk through residential neighborhoods. Help support our effort to develop the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) into a multi-use path for Franklin and Bellingham. Post race refreshments. Prizes awarded by category. T-shirts to the first 150 entrants. Participation Medals & raffle prizes and DJ at the site for your enjoyment.
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| 8th Annual Franklin and Bellingham Fives Road Race - May 5 |
Event details and schedule
T-shirts to the first 150 entrants. Prizes awarded by category. Post race refreshments. Race timing by Spitler Race Systems.
- Registration: 8:30 – 9:45 AM
- Start Time: 10 AM
- Start / Finish: 628 Washington St. Franklin, MA (Remington School)
- Run – 5K and 5 mile course through residential neighborhoods
- 1.5 mile walk through residential neighborhoods
- Entry Fee:
- $30 prior to race day; $35 day of the race
- $15 Students prior to race day; $20 day of race for Students
Link to the Rail Trail Committee website with registration info:
http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/race
Link directly to registration page:
https://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/8th-annual-franklin-and-bellingham-franklin-fives-road-race-2018?int=
Link to Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/801815903359955/
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