Thursday, March 17, 2022

Youth Mountain Bike Team - Info Night - Mar 22 at 6 PM

Youth Mountain Bike Team - Info Night
Bellingham Public Library
March 22, 2022 - 6 PM

Minuteman Junior Cycling Club is hosting an info night 3/22 at 6 PM to kick off the 2022 season. Membership is open to kids from 5th -12th grade. We ride near Franklin, ranging from Walpole to Uxbridge. 
All experience levels welcome. 
Come find out more.
Youth Mtn Bike Team - Info Night - Mar 22 at 6 PM
Youth Mtn Bike Team - Info Night - Mar 22 at 6 PM

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Will you be at the opening night for Cave Dream? March 18 at 7 PM


COME SUPPORT OUR CAST & CREW
Will you be at the opening night for Cave Dream? March 18 at 7 PM
Congratulations to everyone who has worked so hard to bring this production to life. Break a leg!

Cave Dream
Presented By Franklin High School Theatre Company

Mar 18, 2022, 7:00 PM


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Reminder: Rail Trail Road Race 5K - May 7, 2022

The biggest fundraiser of the year for the the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC). We hope you will join us and the Tri-Valley Front Runners in support of the local SNETT rail trail.

Date: May 7, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM




Rail Trail Roadrace 5K - May 7, 2022
Rail Trail Roadrace 5K - May 7, 2022

Boston Globe: "Think cheerleaders aren’t athletes? Think again, say those at the state championship"

"The vibe at the Massachusetts School Administrators Association Winter Cheerleading State Championship is spirited, and the music is pulsating.

Where else do you get 800 high school student-athletes on 54 teams doing thousands of pyramids and tumbles and not hear a single boo from the large crowds?

If you’re looking for pom-poms, you won’t find any here at Worcester State University.

Although cheerleading is not officially a sport in Massachusetts schools, there’s no doubt that these are bona fide athletes. The days of cheerleaders being thought of as just pretty faces rooting on the boys’ teams are long over."
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The Monomoy Regional team performs a synchronized leap at the recent MSAA Cheerleading State Championships at Worcester State. STAN GROSSFELD/GLOBE STAFF
The Monomoy Regional team performs a synchronized leap at the recent MSAA Cheerleading State Championships at Worcester State.STAN GROSSFELD/GLOBE STAFF



Franklin Elks Lodge #2136 Fundraiser For Veterans! - Apr 9

FRANKUN ELKS LOOGE #2136 FUNDRAISER FOR VETERANS!

WHAT: Wrestling Match Fundraiser for OIL FOR VETS Program
 
WHEN: Saturday. Apr 9, at 7 PM 
Doors open at 6:37 PM
Bell Time at 7:07 PM
 
WHERE: Franklin Elks Lodge  #2136 
1077 Pond St 
Franklin, MA

COST: $2o per person 

WHO:  SHOWCASE PRO WRESTLING presents WWE Intercontinental Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion and WWE US Champion "Caribbean Cool Carlito

SHOWCASE PRO WRESTLING offers family-friendly entertainment for all ages!

A portion of the evening's proceeds will be donated to the Elks OIL FOR VETS PROGRAM

 

Caribbean Cool Carlito
Caribbean Cool Carlito

"Indications within the United States support the idea that new wave is already getting started"

 

"When it comes to COVID, the United States specializes in denialism. Deny the human-to-human transmission of the virus when China’s first cases were publicized in late 2019. Deny that the virus is airborne. Deny the need for boosters across all adult age groups. There are many more examples, but now one stands out – learning from other countries.

In early 2020, with the major outbreak in the Lombardy region of Italy that rapidly and profoundly outstripped hospital resources and medical staffing, Americans expressed confidence that it won’t happen here. That it couldn’t happen here. And then it did.

Fast forward two years of the pandemic: the United Kingdom and Europe have provided five unmistakable warnings to America that a new surge was occurring. Within weeks, each time, the United States experienced a new wave, some not as severe (such as with the Alpha variant), some worse (Delta and Omicron variants). From this COVID track record over two years, it is palpable: what happens in the UK and Europe doesn’t stay in the UK and Europe."

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‘Unfortunately, we have a mindset that the pandemic is over, which couldn’t be further than the truth.’ Photograph: Xinhua/REX/Shutterstock
‘Unfortunately, we have a mindset that the pandemic is over, which couldn’t be further than the truth.’ Photograph: Xinhua/REX/Shutterstock

Country Gazette will cease printing, go full digital only

"The Country Gazette will cease publishing a print newspaper and will instead exclusively offer news online at www.wickedlocal.com/countrygazette, on social media, via digital newsletters and other platforms. The final print edition of The Country Gazette will be May 6, 2022. "

Country Gazette will cease printing, go full digital only
Country Gazette will cease printing, go full digital only

Reminder: The GoFundMe for Franklin resident Scott McLean who is recovering from stroke is short of its goal

"Hi , I’m Bonnie Fitzgerald and I’m fundraising on behalf of Scott McLean and family 

On the morning of November 24th, the day before Thanksgiving, Scott McLean suffered a devastating ischemic stroke. Luckily at the time, his two boys, Derek and Jason, were home and able to call 911 saving his life. Scott underwent emergency surgery, but unfortunately, it was not successful. He was left paralyzed on his right side, unable to walk, speak or eat. He spent over 2 weeks in the ICU, overcoming several life-threatening complications before being able to transfer to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital where he fights every day to regain some of this lost function. He has made some progress, but Scott and his family still have a very long and difficult road ahead of them.

Many of you know Scott as a strong, independent and loving father and husband. You could always find Scott and his wife Becca on the sidelines cheering on their boys during their Franklin Pop Warner football and Bishop Feehan and Bridgton Academy lacrosse games. We are raising money to help the McLean family with Scott’s medical expenses and future care needs. We are grateful for donations of any amount. Thank you and please keep Scott, Becca and their boys in your thoughts and prayers."
Contribute to the McLean Family cause here via GoFundMe 

GoFundMe for Franklin resident Scott McLean recovering from stroke
GoFundMe for Franklin resident Scott McLean recovering from stroke 

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Mar 17, 2022

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents 

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

7:30 am Cooking Thyme: Appetizers
8:00 am Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment
9:00 am Franklin Farms and Gardens: Seeds
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones
12:30 pm Sandhya: Donuts
1:00 pm Physician Focus: Unequal Treatment: Disparities in Health Care
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5
3:00 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 8
3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Appetizers
4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Ray Block
4:30 pm Frank Presents: Greg Dowd
5:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 8
6:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 4 - Dicenso Clark

  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday
7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 2
9:00 am U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19
11:00 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 0-12-22
1:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Catholic Memorial 03-08-22
3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Hingham 03-08-22
5:00 pm Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2021
6:30 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18
8:00 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-19-22

  • Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday
8:00 am Conservation Commission: 03-03-22
11:00 am Finance Committee: 03-09-22
2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 03-03-22
5:00 pm Joint Budget Subcommittee: 03-10-22
7:00 pm Conservation Commission: LIVE, Chambers

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

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Danielle Hopkins & Heath Nisbett talk Music Therapy with Cathleen Liberty in this episode of "The Topic"

Danielle Hopkins & Heath Nisbett, Music Therapy

Danielle is Director at the Franklin Senior Center. Heath is one of the instructors of the “Tune It Out“ guitar program for veterans. Both are Board certified music therapists.




Brian Schreck is the music therapist Heath was referring to about "heartbeat" music therapy https://www.thebeatoftheheartmovie.com/ 

Berklee's free online course on music wellness https://www.coursera.org/learn/music-for-wellness 

American Music Therapy Association  https://www.musictherapy.org/

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

For additional information, please visit  the Health Dept page at www.Franklinma.gov   


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at  cliberty@franklinma.gov 


The music for the intro and exit is called “Positive and Fun” by Scott Holmes Music and is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License  


Scott Holmes Music => https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes


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Danielle Hopkins & Heath Nisbett talk Music Therapy with Cathleen Liberty in this episode of "The Topic"
Danielle Hopkins & Heath Nisbett talk Music Therapy with Cathleen Liberty in this episode of "The Topic"

Critical conversations: The Impact of Social Media - Mar 24, 2022

We are excited to host our next installment of our Critical Conversations series. 

Join us March 24, 2022 from 6 PM - 8 PM at the FHS Auditorium or via Zoom as we discuss the impact of social media on social emotional wellbeing. 

Social media plays a significant role in our students’ lives, it's designed to. Identifying strategies to establish a healthy relationship with social media that maximizes the benefits and mitigates the negatives is nothing short of a critical conversation.

We invite you to join us for an evening of listening, learning, and engaging with esteemed tech journalist, Georgia Wells from the Wall Street Journal as she quarterbacks a conversation on the state of social media. Our local panelists will consist of key community stakeholders and individuals well versed in the various stages of raising children.

The evening will include: 

  • Welcome and Opening remarks
  • Keynote Facilitated Conversation
  • Panelist Discussion 
  • Audience Q&A
  • So Now What? Session will provide strategies for parents of elementary, middle and high school students to foster mindful social media habits.
  • Breakout sessions with each Panelist as well as a Hidden in Plain Sight facilitated by our Substance Abuse Task Force (SATF) Student Representatives

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3qpFWub

Shared from Twitter ->    https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1503411142819033090

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XkC0eEKZGj80rpKf2i_qajE12CCOISx4/view?usp=sharing

Critical conversations: The Impact of Social Media - Mar 24, 2022
Critical conversations: The Impact of Social Media - Mar 24, 2022

All Night Party returns for Class of 2022

March 13, 2022 
Dear Franklin Families, 
The Franklin HS All Night Party is a tradition started in 1990 that has provided our graduated seniors a safe and fun event to celebrate their high school experience one last time as classmates. The graduates enjoy a fun-filled night that includes games, prizes, food, DJ, and a hypnotist show. Due to the pandemic, we unfortunately have not been able to hold this event for the past two years, but the All Night Party (ANP) Committee is ready to bring this incredible event back for our upcoming Class of 2022 graduates and future FHS graduating classes. 
The All Night Party Committee would like to welcome families of new and returning students to join our team. Whether your son or daughter is an elementary or middle school student, Freshman, Sophomore or Junior the All Night Party committee needs you now. Your involvement contributes to the support of the present senior class and guarantees the continuation of this tradition for your future seniors. 
Once again we will be transforming the Horace Mann Middle School into a magical experience. To do this it takes the hard work of numerous volunteers and the support of the school community and business partnerships to make this event a success. The party takes place after the seniors finish their graduation starting at 11pm on June 3rd. 
We will be holding a VIRTUAL informational and initial planning meeting for all interested volunteers at 7PM on MARCH 31, 2022 via Google Meet. Following this informational meeting there will be a volunteer and donation form shared with the community. 
This event is one of the great traditions of the Franklin Community. We can’t hold this event without the support of all of our community partners and residents. We hope that you are able to join us at 7pm, MARCH 31st to hear about how we can make this year special for the 2022 graduates and graduates to come. 
Thank you, 
Franklin All Night Party Committee

 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHS_PCC/status/1503543779009126404

View the message online ->    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OvOBBezBfuSAbmwn1mL9ZAB-sNjtqPqnhuLTLh0SV4k/edit?usp=sharing

All Night Party returns for Class of 2022
All Night Party returns for Class of 2022

"Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe' - Wednesday, March 16 - 1 PM

The Franklin Senior Center invites you to join us this Wednesday, March 16th, at 1 PM for our in person "Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe'.  This month Lenny Zarcone will be entertaining us with a wonderful mix of your favorite songs.

Please RSVP 508-520-4945 or adoggett@franklinma.gov

We look forward to seeing you there! 

"Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe' - Wednesday, March 16 - 1 PM
"Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe' - Wednesday, March 16 - 1 PM

Franklin Food Pantry to change operational hours to resume in-person shopping

As of March 29, we are returning to our mix of hybrid and in-person appointment shopping! 
Starting March 31 we will be back inside on Thursdays and Fridays and continuing curbside pick-up on Tuesdays
Contact Laura Du at ldu@franklinfoodpantry.org or 508-528-3115 ext 1. to make your appointment.

Schedule:
  • March 15 – curbside pick-up 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, and 5:30 – 6:30 pm
  • March 18 – curbside pick-up 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Week of March 21st CLOSED NO DISTRIBUTION on Tuesday, March 22 or Friday, March 25
  • March 29  – curbside pick up 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 5:30 – 6:30 pm
  • March 31 – appointment in-person shopping. 9:00 – 1:00 pm
  • April 1 – appointment in-person shopping. 9:00 – 1:00 pm


Shared from the Franklin Food Pantry -> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/new-hours/

Franklin Food Pantry to change operational hours to resume in-person shopping
Franklin Food Pantry to change operational hours to resume in-person shopping

Franklin Student Art Show - March 23

"Artists and art fans in the Franklin, Mass. community will be pleased to find out that a town-wide art show featuring the works of Franklin students is set to be held later this month. 

Ms. Taranto, an Art teacher at Franklin High School, explained that the show was put together by the Art teachers of the Franklin Public Schools district to honor the work created by their students. She also noted that each teacher independently selected a number of art pieces from their own students to have displayed. 

Both studio and digital arts will be presented. Physical and digital drawings will appear on display boards hung up on walls around the media center. 3D works such as ceramics will be displayed on top of bookcases, and video productions and short films will be presented on the media center’s computers. "

Shared from Pantherbook -> https://franklinpanthers.us/school-news/2022/03/11/art-show-to-set-stage-at-franklin/

An example of the art featured in the media center
An example of the art featured in the media center