Franklin Faith Forum - WFPR: 038 - The Sabbath (audio)

In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci and Jay Horrigan are joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend Oughton and Rabbi Alpert to talk about upcoming events this summer for each faith, the definition of Sabbath, what day to celebrate the Sabbath, how the meaning has changed throughout time, and the retirement of Rabbi Alpert.

If you would like to reach out with any questions, concerns or future discussion topics you can contact franklinfaithforum@gmail.com

You can keep up to date with the Franklin Interfaith Council here ->   https://www.facebook.com/FranklinInterfaithCouncil

Audio link -> https://franklin-faith-forum.captivate.fm/episode/038-the-sabbath

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Franklin DPW Hydrant painting contest opens up for 2024

It's time for the Franklin DPW's 2024 Hydrant Painting Event!

For more information, including event rules, application and frequently asked questions, please visit:  https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/news/franklin-dpws-2024-hydrant-painting-event

Franklin DPW Hydrant painting contest opens up for 2024

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Healing the Hurt: Finding Resiliency through Mindfulness - July 17

Join the SAFE Coalition for an evening designed to promote resilience and healing for those impacted by a loved ones struggle with mental health and substance use concerns.

 * Learn about the neurobiology of stress  

 * Understand the impacts of how trauma impacts the body

 * Develop practical ways to mitigate daily stressors and manage family relationships

Registration is required. To sign up please click the "Find Tickets" button in the event post. 

This program is 100% grant funded and is at no cost to the participant.

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4th of July Celebration - Friday, July 5, 2024

The Franklin 4th of July Coalition schedule of events for Friday, July 5, 2024.

Carnival

• MEGAPASS: 2 - 10 PM
• Ride Wristbands: 2 - 6 PM

Food

• pizza, hot dogs, water - Franklin Democratic Town Committee
• ice cream sandwiches, cold soft drinks - 4th of July Coalition
• French fries, fried dough - Franklin Rod & Gun Club
• root beer floats, nachos, corn dogs - Franklin Republican Town Committee

Music

• 2:00 - Padula Trio Plus One
• 3:30 - Two Guys Who Like Sharks
• 4:30 - Attleboro School of Rock
• 7:00 - Neon Wave

The 4th of July Celebration is totally supported by donations, consider contributing to the cause -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

4th of July Celebration

On Being: Ada Limón “To Be Made Whole” (audio)

Via On Being with Krista Tippett:

"An electric conversation with Ada Limón’s wisdom and her poetry — a refreshing, full-body experience of how this way with words and sound and silence teaches us about being human at all times, but especially now. With an unexpected and exuberant mix of gravity and laughter — laughter of delight, and of blessed relief — this conversation holds not only what we have traversed these last years, but how we live forward. 

It unfolded at the Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis, in collaboration with Northrop at the University of Minnesota and Ada Limón’s publisher, Milkweed Editions."

podcast links -> https://onbeing.org/programs/ada-limon-to-be-made-whole/ 

On Being: Ada Limón “To Be Made Whole” (audio)

Celebration of the Arts (video)

Want to catch up to the Celebration of the Arts held at Dean College on April 4, 2024? Thanks to Franklin TV, you can.

Video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L_kFWYDRxw&t=22s

Take Officer Frankie home

Big News! Now you CAN take Frankie home! 

Visit the station and pick up your very own Frankie for $20, then show us the adventures she goes on with you. officer_frankie

While you’re there you can also pick up a Frankie patch for $10.

Take Officer Frankie home

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First Universalist Society in Franklin: Present Moment, Wonderful Moment - July 7, 2024

First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is pleased to announce our Summer Sunday Worship Series for June 30, 2024 through July, 2024. Please join us each Sunday as we explore the Unitarian Universalist (UU) values of Equity, Transformation, Generosity, Interdependence, Justice, Pluralism and Love.

All services start at 10:00 am.

Afterwards, please plan to stay for cookies and conversation.

UU Value of Transformation: Present Moment, Wonderful Moment - July 7, 2024

Present Moment, Wonderful Moment - July 7, 2024

Lay Leaders: Ann Willever & Ellen Adduci

FUSF Lay leaders Ann Willever and Ellen Adduci will explore the Unitarian Universalist value of Transformation through the teachings and practice of Zen Buddhist monk and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh. Ann and Ellen are also members of the Path of Peace Sangha that meets at FUSF on Monday evenings. The service will include guided, silent and walking meditation, all of which are part of the Monday evening Sangha gatherings. Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings focus on mindfulness and, together, we will reflect on how this practice has helped us deal with the challenges of everyday life and transform suffering as we discover more joy and compassion. No previous meditation experience is needed.   

The First Universalist Society in Franklin is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For further information about FUSF please explore our website at fusf.org or contact our Interim Minister, the Reverend Beverly Waring at 508- 528- 5348 or minister@fusf.org.  

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, July 5, 2024

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

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel         (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

7:00 am BEN4 Franklin Launch

8:30 am 4th of July Festivities

10:00 am Riffing on Main Street: Michael Walker Jones

11:00 am Senior Connection: Public Health

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Italian Sausage

1:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 3

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

4:00 pm Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022

5:30 pm Veterans' Call: Matt Ching Pt. 1

8:30 pm Endless Konnections Kitchen: Tomato Soup

9:30 pm 4th of July 2023: Duppy Conquerors

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel           (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021

8:30 am Mental Health: Ryan Pellechia

9:30 am Tri County Graduation 2024

11:00 am FHS Varsity Softball v St. Paul Diocesan 06-01-24

1:30 pm Public School Event: Sullivan Spring Music 2024

3:00 pm ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

6:00 pm FHS Graduation 2024

9:00 pm Franklin Footlighters: Footloose

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 05-23-24

12:00 pm Davis Thayer Re-Use Advisory 06-25-24

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 05-23-24

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

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4th of July Celebration - Thursday, July 4, 2024

The Franklin 4th of July Coalition schedule of events for Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Carnival

• MEGAPASS: 12 - 10 PM
• Ride Wristbands: 12 - 5 PM

Food

• pizza, hot dogs, water - Franklin Democratic Town Committee
• ice cream sandwiches, cold soft drinks - 4th of July Coalition
• French fries, fried dough - Franklin Rod & Gun Club
• root beer floats, nachos, corn dogs - Franklin Republican Town Committee

Music

• 12:00 - Matt Zajac
• 1:15 - Jamie Barrett
• 3:00 - Ken Freeman & The Sunset Brothers
• 4:30 - Jesse Liam Band
• 7:00 - Neon Lighthouse

The 4th of July Celebration is totally supported by donations, consider contributing to the cause -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

4th of July Celebration

Town offices & Senior Center Closed July 4 and July 5

Happy 4th of July weekend!

Non-emergency town offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday July 5, 2024 in honor of Independence Day.

The Senior Center will be closed on both Thursday July 4 and Friday July 5. 

Town Hall will reopen on Monday July 8, 2024 at 8:00 AM. The Senior Center will reopen at 8:30 AM.

We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!

Joe Landry: Hurricane of 1938 (video)

Want to catch up to the Joe Landry presentation on the Hurricane of 1938 that he presented to the Senior Center? Thanks to Franklin TV, you can!

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

How to Boat - Sarah Cooper (video)

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uci3BdObWwY

Note: I generally avoid big party politics but on a day when democracy is celebrated, one does need to question the quality of our current leadership candidates.

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, July 4, 2024

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p Turntable – with Dave Butler and Paul Guarino
Our 2-hour deep dive into the great albums

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Notable Local Conversations

 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday

7:00 am Fallen Heroes Pt 4

7:30 am Veterans' Call: Matt Ching Pt. 1

9:00 am BEN4 Franklin Launch

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Grillin'

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Italian Sausage

1:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 3

3:00 pm Riffing on Main Street: Michael Walker Jones

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

5:00 pm Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022

6:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 11 - Kemp Harris

8:00 pm 4th of July Festivities

9:00 pm Endless Konnections Kitchen: Tomato Soup

10:00 pm Tri County Graduation 2024

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel           (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday

7:00 am Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-14-19

8:30 am Public School Event: Sullivan Spring Music 2024

11:00 am FHS Graduation 2024

1:30 pm ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

2:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

4:30 pm FHS Varsity Softball v St. Paul Diocesan 06-01-24

8:30 pm Franklin Footlighters: Footloose

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday

8:00 am Conservation Commission 06-13-24

12:00 pm Davis Thayer Re-Use Advisory 06-25-24

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 06-13-24

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

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4th of July Celebration - Wednesday, July 3, 2024

The Franklin 4th of July Coalition schedule of events for Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

Carnival

• Ride Wristbands: 6 - 10 PM

Music

• 6:00 - Smoke & Whiskey
• 7:30 - Backyard Swagger

Food

• pizza, hot dogs, water - Franklin Democratic Town Committee
• ice cream sandwiches, cold soft drinks - 4th of July Coalition
• French fries, fried dough - Franklin Rod & Gun Club
• root beer floats, nachos, corn dogs - Franklin Republican Town Committee

The 4th of July Celebration is totally supported by donations, consider contributing to the cause -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

4th of July Celebration - Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Franklin Food Pantry fundraiser at La Cantina Winery July 19

Join us on Friday, July 19, 2024 at La Cantina Winery to support The Pantry’s team of runners led by Amber Baur as they commit to running the Falmouth Road Race! 

Tickets are $30 each and include entry, door prize ticket, and a beverage. Proceeds will benefit the Franklin Food Pantry. 

Get tickets here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/falmouthroadrace

Franklin Food Pantry fundraiser at La Cantina Winery

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Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason (video)

Want to catch up to the Second Sunday Speaker Series featuring Joe Landry & Scott Mason? Thanks to Franklin TV, you can.

Video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAfa7Z5v8XM

Franklin Senior Center Connection Newsletter for July 2024

Franklin Senior Center Connection

Newsletter July 2024

View the Franklin Senior Center's Monthly Newsletter: July 2024

Our programs are in full force this summer! Don't miss some of our July Highlights:

• July 10 - Laughter Yoga 
• July 11 - Pizza & Movie Night, Ordinary Angels
• July 12  - Eat Around the World Germany
• July 16 - Comedy Show - Steve Sweeney, the King of Boston Comedy, will be sure to get you laughing! Join for an afternoon of a coffee bar, desserts, and comedy. 
• July 17 - Memory Cafe
• July 18 - Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials
• July 19 - Monthly Party: Luau with Steel Drum Performance
• July 22 - Mini Golf Event: 9-hole Mini Golf Course at the Senior Center! ALL are welcome, bring your friends, kids, & grandchildren. Event will conclude with an ice cream treat!
• July 29 - Southeastern MA Community Concert and ice cream social. 
• July 30 - Rainbow Cafe

Please note the Senior Center is closed on Thursday July 4th. There will be no Veterans Coffee Social on July 3rd and no Warrior within Yoga Class on July 4th. 

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