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Saturday, September 22, 2018
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Friday, September 21, 2018
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 9/21/18 - THU 9/27/18
Friday, September 21
10:00am
10:30am
12:00pm
12:00pm
1:00pm
7:30pm
Saturday, September 22
10:00am
7:00pm
7:30pm
8:00pm
Sunday, September 23
9:00am
1:00pm
2:00pm
Monday, September 24
9:00am
10:30am
11:00am
3:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
Tuesday, September 25
9:30am
10:30am
Wednesday, September 26
10:30am
11:00am
4:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
Thursday, September 27
9:30am
10:30am
5:00pm
6:30pm
For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.
Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM
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| Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 9/21/18 - THU 9/27/18 |
Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios presents Piano Lab!
New class offered THIS TRIMESTER!
Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios presents a new and exciting class ... Piano Lab!
Learn how to play piano in a group setting! Progress at your own tempo! Our skilled piano lab instructors will help you achieve your piano goals!
Classes will include 3 to 6 students. With the use of headphones in class, along with our piano lab textbook, students will learn and practice with the guidance and individual attention from our piano lab instructors. Students will also participate in group piano pieces as part of a piano lab ensemble within the class setting.
Piano lab is a great class for beginners over the age of ten, and for students of all ages with previous musical experience on any instrument, for students who study voice, and for those who are interested in learning keyboard skills to augment their study of music. Vocal students can even learn to accompany themselves!
To register, please call reception at (508) 533-7700 or e-mail: encoremusicacademy1@gmail.com
Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios presents a new and exciting class ... Piano Lab!
Learn how to play piano in a group setting! Progress at your own tempo! Our skilled piano lab instructors will help you achieve your piano goals!
Classes will include 3 to 6 students. With the use of headphones in class, along with our piano lab textbook, students will learn and practice with the guidance and individual attention from our piano lab instructors. Students will also participate in group piano pieces as part of a piano lab ensemble within the class setting.
Piano lab is a great class for beginners over the age of ten, and for students of all ages with previous musical experience on any instrument, for students who study voice, and for those who are interested in learning keyboard skills to augment their study of music. Vocal students can even learn to accompany themselves!
To register, please call reception at (508) 533-7700 or e-mail: encoremusicacademy1@gmail.com
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| Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios presents Piano Lab! |
FHS field hockey, volleyball and golf teams post wins on Thursday
Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Thursday, Sep 20.
Field Hockey = Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 8 – Final
– Amanda Lewandowski led the way for the Panthers with two goals and two assists to help Franklin pull away in the second half. Regan Paterson had a hat trick and Victoria Quinn and Cassi Ronan each had a goal and an assist for the win. Ashley Reutlinger scored once and Emma DiPhillipo had an assist, while Anna Jardine had five saves in the win. Kayla Laboy made 11 saves for the Black Knights.
Volleyball = Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– The Panthers stayed unbeaten with a 25-15, 25-17, 25-13 victory. Ellie Wisnieswki had seven kills and nine digs for the Panthers. Maggie Doyle had five kills and five solo blocks and was a force at the net for Franklin. Hailey Sanders and Peyton Arone each added five kills, libero Riley Marino had 10 digs and a pair of aces, and setter Lauren McGrath had 30 assists and five aces for a very balanced Franklin attack.
Golf = Franklin, 174 @ Taunton, 206 – Final
– Matt D’Errico shot the low round of the day for Franklin, carding a 39 in the win.
For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-20-18/
Field Hockey = Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 8 – Final
– Amanda Lewandowski led the way for the Panthers with two goals and two assists to help Franklin pull away in the second half. Regan Paterson had a hat trick and Victoria Quinn and Cassi Ronan each had a goal and an assist for the win. Ashley Reutlinger scored once and Emma DiPhillipo had an assist, while Anna Jardine had five saves in the win. Kayla Laboy made 11 saves for the Black Knights.
Volleyball = Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– The Panthers stayed unbeaten with a 25-15, 25-17, 25-13 victory. Ellie Wisnieswki had seven kills and nine digs for the Panthers. Maggie Doyle had five kills and five solo blocks and was a force at the net for Franklin. Hailey Sanders and Peyton Arone each added five kills, libero Riley Marino had 10 digs and a pair of aces, and setter Lauren McGrath had 30 assists and five aces for a very balanced Franklin attack.
Golf = Franklin, 174 @ Taunton, 206 – Final
– Matt D’Errico shot the low round of the day for Franklin, carding a 39 in the win.
For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-20-18/
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| FHS field hockey, volleyball and golf teams post wins on Thursday |
YMCA Teen Leaders Help Rebuild Houston
One year ago the city of Houston and southeastern Texas were devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Locally, the tragedy spurred youth to action, becoming a rallying cause for the YMCA's Teen Leaders Club.
YMCA Leaders Clubs combine leadership, volunteering, and community service opportunities with fun and fellowship and are available to all kids in middle and high school, with syndicates in Foxborough, Franklin and North Attleboro. The Hockomock Area YMCA's Teen Director Alyssa Boutin of the Invensys Foxboro Branch wanted to get the kids involved right away to address the Houston situation. "We talked about how it would feel to have to return to school amidst turmoil left from the natural disaster. Many of their peers in Houston were without basic necessities that we tend to take for granted."
Boutin arranged for the Greater Houston YMCA's Leaders Club to skype with club members at the Hockomock Area YMCA. "We learned they were going to school despite a lot of damage and loss of electricity and were in need of some of the most basic items, like tooth brushes and tooth paste or shampoo, soap, and clothing," said Boutin.
Resultant of that conversation, local teens orchestrated a relief drive that generated nine boxes of essentials weighing over 200 pounds. The teens gathered donations from drop bins at each of the Hockomock Area YMCA facilities and sent them off to the YMCA in Houston. Bags of hygiene-related donations had come in to bins where members check-in at their local YMCAs.
"Membership at the YMCA is about building spirit, mind, and body," said Executive Director Patrick Murphy of the Foxboro Y. "It was not surprising to see the generous response from our members. They are great examples to our teens as they learn about social responsibility and how they are called to make a positive difference."
Houston teens were grateful recipients of the supplies. In turn, they offered up an invitation for the Massachusetts teens to join Teen Escape: a program designed for teens across the country to make real impact on a community in need. The 2018 destination was Houston and transportation would be covered by Southwest Airlines.
On July 22, seven teens from the Hockomock Area YMCA left for Houston and spent five days working on rebuilding homes.
The youth that traveled had been chosen based on their essays during an application process conducted at the Y. They joined YMCAs from Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, North Carolina, and Houston—all told over 75 people contributed to the rebuilding of Houston through Teen Escape.
"We worked on seven houses to get families back in their homes," says Boutin who accompanied the Leaders. In addition to cleaning up debris remaining from Hurricane Harvey, the teens painted, removed walls and installed new drywall, and replaced tile and floorboards.
The crew met a woman whose family left their home when water reached the four foot mark. The morning after Harvey hit, they waded through the water until they arrived at a high point in the neighborhood where a relative was waiting to help.
They also worked on a house for a retired nurse whom they enjoyed speaking to. She shared that she had lived in her house for 50 years. She'd stayed through Hurricane Harvey and had no intentions of ever leaving, so repairs to the house to keep it standing were critical.
"When we met her in her home and heard her story, I think that's when the teens truly understood the impact they were making," said Boutin. “It was an experience we all learned from and are determined to bring back here, encouraging others to make a difference."
YMCA Leaders Clubs combine leadership, volunteering, and community service opportunities with fun and fellowship and are available to all kids in middle and high school, with syndicates in Foxborough, Franklin and North Attleboro. The Hockomock Area YMCA's Teen Director Alyssa Boutin of the Invensys Foxboro Branch wanted to get the kids involved right away to address the Houston situation. "We talked about how it would feel to have to return to school amidst turmoil left from the natural disaster. Many of their peers in Houston were without basic necessities that we tend to take for granted."
Boutin arranged for the Greater Houston YMCA's Leaders Club to skype with club members at the Hockomock Area YMCA. "We learned they were going to school despite a lot of damage and loss of electricity and were in need of some of the most basic items, like tooth brushes and tooth paste or shampoo, soap, and clothing," said Boutin.
Resultant of that conversation, local teens orchestrated a relief drive that generated nine boxes of essentials weighing over 200 pounds. The teens gathered donations from drop bins at each of the Hockomock Area YMCA facilities and sent them off to the YMCA in Houston. Bags of hygiene-related donations had come in to bins where members check-in at their local YMCAs.
"Membership at the YMCA is about building spirit, mind, and body," said Executive Director Patrick Murphy of the Foxboro Y. "It was not surprising to see the generous response from our members. They are great examples to our teens as they learn about social responsibility and how they are called to make a positive difference."
Houston teens were grateful recipients of the supplies. In turn, they offered up an invitation for the Massachusetts teens to join Teen Escape: a program designed for teens across the country to make real impact on a community in need. The 2018 destination was Houston and transportation would be covered by Southwest Airlines.
On July 22, seven teens from the Hockomock Area YMCA left for Houston and spent five days working on rebuilding homes.
The youth that traveled had been chosen based on their essays during an application process conducted at the Y. They joined YMCAs from Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, North Carolina, and Houston—all told over 75 people contributed to the rebuilding of Houston through Teen Escape.
"We worked on seven houses to get families back in their homes," says Boutin who accompanied the Leaders. In addition to cleaning up debris remaining from Hurricane Harvey, the teens painted, removed walls and installed new drywall, and replaced tile and floorboards.
The crew met a woman whose family left their home when water reached the four foot mark. The morning after Harvey hit, they waded through the water until they arrived at a high point in the neighborhood where a relative was waiting to help.
They also worked on a house for a retired nurse whom they enjoyed speaking to. She shared that she had lived in her house for 50 years. She'd stayed through Hurricane Harvey and had no intentions of ever leaving, so repairs to the house to keep it standing were critical.
"When we met her in her home and heard her story, I think that's when the teens truly understood the impact they were making," said Boutin. “It was an experience we all learned from and are determined to bring back here, encouraging others to make a difference."
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The group photo includes the following individuals and town of residence (L-R):
BACK ROW:Bobby Saba, Mansfield
Michelle Mattson, North Attleboro
AJ Jaber, Wrentham
Dan Brennock, North Attleboro - He is the executive branch director of the North Attleboro YMCA
Alyssa Boutin, Providence - She is the teen director of the Foxboro YMCA
FRONT ROW:
Valentina Ipatova, Attleboro
Maddy Jankowski, North Attleboro
Megan Flaherty, North Attleboro
Corinne McMorrow, Franklin
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About Hockomock Area YMCA:
Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.
Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information, visit hockymca.org.
Get a First Look at FPAC’s Virginia Woolf?
Get a first look at the cast of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? presented by the Franklin Performing Arts Company September 21-23 at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA. The cast features Nick Paone, Hallie Wetzell, Craig Hanson, and Amanda Dubois.
The play examines the complexities of the marriage of a middle-aged couple, Martha and George. Late one evening, after a university faculty party, they receive an unwitting younger couple, Nick and Honey, as guests, and draw them into their bitter and frustrated relationship.
Winner of the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play. The Broadway production of this play was a shattering and memorable experience and proclaimed the author as a major American playwright.
Tickets can be purchased at www.theblackboxonline.com, by calling the box office at 508-528-3370, or at the door (as long they remain available). You can follow FPAC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
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| Nick Paone, Hallie Wetzell, Craig Hanson, and Amanda Dubois. |
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| Get a First Look at FPAC’s Virginia Woolf? |
Winner of the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play. The Broadway production of this play was a shattering and memorable experience and proclaimed the author as a major American playwright.
Tickets can be purchased at www.theblackboxonline.com, by calling the box office at 508-528-3370, or at the door (as long they remain available). You can follow FPAC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
45th Annual Craft Fair - Nov 10
The Franklin Newcomers and Friends 45th Annual Craft Fair is coming up. Come get a start on your Holiday Shopping . . . or find the perfect birthday, anniversary, housewarming, etc ... gift.
The Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 10 from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Tri-County High School, 147 Pond Street, in Franklin, MA. All proceeds go to local charities.
In addition to the Artisans we will have a Bake Sale Table, Raffles and we are accepting donations for the Franklin Food Pantry.
Interested Crafters of handmade items are welcome to request an application by sending an email to franklincraftfair@gmail.com.
The Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 10 from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Tri-County High School, 147 Pond Street, in Franklin, MA. All proceeds go to local charities.
In addition to the Artisans we will have a Bake Sale Table, Raffles and we are accepting donations for the Franklin Food Pantry.
Interested Crafters of handmade items are welcome to request an application by sending an email to franklincraftfair@gmail.com.
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| 45th Annual Craft Fair - Nov 10 |
LiveARTS: Season Announcement 2018-2019
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Destination Imagination - get ready! - Sep 26
IT'S DESTINATION IMAGINATION SIGN UP TIME!!!
Join us for an information meeting on September 26 at 6:00 PM at the Franklin Public Library to learn more about DI and all that the program has to offer your children.
Franklin Destination Imagination is an after school enrichment program open to all kids from 2nd grade through high school in Franklin, MA.
Also check out www.destinationimagination.org and the brief overview from the website below:
For questions or more information email the Franklin Coordinator at di.franklin.ma@gmail.com
Join us for an information meeting on September 26 at 6:00 PM at the Franklin Public Library to learn more about DI and all that the program has to offer your children.
Franklin Destination Imagination is an after school enrichment program open to all kids from 2nd grade through high school in Franklin, MA.
Also check out www.destinationimagination.org and the brief overview from the website below:
Destination Imagination is an educational nonprofit that prepares children for a future that is rapidly evolving. DI does this through a project-based learning experience that applies the creative process across seven different Challenge types – Technical, Scientific, Engineering, Fine Arts, Improvisational, Service Learning and Early Learning.
For questions or more information email the Franklin Coordinator at di.franklin.ma@gmail.com
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| Destination Imagination - get ready! - Sep 26 |
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