August 2, 2024 = Farmers Market & Concerts on the Common

August 2, 2024 

Farmers Market & Concerts on the Common

Farmers Market, Concerts, and Movies

Farmers Market & Concerts on the Common

Join us on Friday, August 2 on the Town Common for a fun filled day starting at 2:00pm with the Franklin Farmers Market (2:00-6:00pm).  

Followed by an acoustic performance by David Rak from 3:00-5:00pm.  

From 6:00-8:00pm, Electric Youth and the Boston Show Band will be entertaining on the main stage.  

Cousins Maine Lobster will be serving lobster rolls, chowder and bisque from 12:00-8:00pm.  

We'll cap it off with a movie night showing Wonka from 8:00-10:00pm on our 25' inflatable movie screen.  Popcorn will be provided during the movie night by the Franklin High School Theater Club boosters.

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Spanish Conversation Meet-up group schedules session for Franklin Public Library on Aug 7

"This group is for intermediate through advanced speakers who want to enjoy social conversation ENTIRELY IN SPANISH. For those learning Spanish, this is the best way to sharpen your conversation skills.  

Conversations focus on fun and familiar topics. We welcome native speakers, and ask them to speak at a moderate pace during meetups, so that everyone can understand most or all of what is said. 

This is not a beginner's group. We do not stop conversation to translate into English. This is also not a political group. While we may touch on a variety of topics, we avoid highly-charged discussions about upcoming elections and individual politicians. 

Everyone is welcome and conversation is always friendly! We listen to everyone respectfully, and we don't worry about grammatical mistakes.  

Come join us!"

Where: Franklin Public Library

When: Wednesday, Aug 7 at 6:30 PM

You can find out more about our group at meetup.com/franklin-spanish-conversation-meetup/

Spanish Conversation Meet-up group schedules session for Franklin Public Library on Aug 7

Bellingham Rainbow Cafe - Lunch & Learn - Aug 8

Hello Friends,

I wanted to pass along the Lunch and Learn information for Bellingham's Rainbow cafe next week.  

Please call to register as there is a limit of 24 guests. Bellingham Senior Center - (508) 966-0398

August 8th - Melissa Lodi Broker/Owner of Mendon Local Realty (MLo Realty) 

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Ariel Doggett

Programming / Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 508-520-4945

Fax: 508-520-4917

https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

    

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Teddy Gallagher's closed on Sundays for August 2024, reopening Sundays, Sep 8, 2024

Via Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub 

"Teddy’s will be Closed on Sundays for the rest of the Summer. We will re-open Sundays on 9/8. 

More exciting details to follow…"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C-GPyLUxswI/

Teddy Gallagher's closed on Sundays for August 2024, reopening Sundays, Sep 8, 2024

Norfolk Deeds recognizes LTG Maria Barrett and MG Paula Lodi as part of Women's Equality Day

Norfolk Deeds (@NorfolkDeeds) posted on Thu, Aug 01, 2024:

"In honor of Women's Equality Day this month, we want to recognize the contributions women made in shaping this county and the country.  

Heroic women like LTG Maria Barrett and MG Paula Lodi, both from Franklin, and the first two sisters in U.S. Army to achieve the rank of General."

Lt General Maria Barrett and Major General Paula Lodi

 Shared from ->  https://t.co/622vpISJ9Q

Don't Listen to this! Brene Brown interviews "Esther Perel on New AI – Artificial Intimacy" (audio)

"In this first episode in a series on the possibilities and costs of living beyond human scale, Brené and Esther Perel discuss how we manage the paradox of exploring the world of social media and emerging technologies while staying tethered to our humanness. How do we create IRL relationships where we see and value others and feel seen and valued in the context of constant scrolling and using digital technology as armor?"

Listen link ->  https://brenebrown.com/podcast/new-ai-artificial-intimacy/

Don't Listen to this! Brene Brown interviews "Esther Perel on New AI – Artificial Intimacy" (audio)

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Aug 2, 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 Second Sunday Speaker Series: Nathan Wales

8:30 am Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: Jacob Juncker

11:00 am Senior Connection: Sunshine Club

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Banana Bread

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Garlic Bread

1:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

4:00 pm Vera Meyer: Glass Harmonica

5:30 pm Veterans' Call: Matt Ching Pt. 2

8:30 pm Endless Konnections Kitchen: Vegan Tart

9:30 pm Franklin 4th 2024: Backyard Swagger

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

8:30 am Fabric Recycling: Abigail Drake

9:30 am Tri County Graduation 2024

11:00 am FHS Varsity Softball v Foxboro 04-08-24

1:30 pm Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

3:00 pm Franklin Cultural District: Brent Selby

4:00 pm Public School Event: Horace Mann Spring Music '22

6:00 pm FHS Graduation 2024

9:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

• 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 Economic Development 07-17-24

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, August 1, 2024?

Thursday, August 1

10:30am Family Yoga! (toddler & kids) (Franklin Public Library)

5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

6:00pm Franklin LGBTQ Alliance (Franklin Town Common)

7:00pm 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (First Universalist Society of Franklin FUSF)

9:00pm Tom Abbott (live music) (3 Restaurant)

**   Town Meetings today   **

• Franklin School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting (virtual only)

Event Date:  Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 4:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/franklin_school_committee_policy_subcommittee_meeting.pdf

• Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting (virtual only)

Event Date:  Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 7:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/8.1.24_zba_agenda_0.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Kristi Kirshe recognized with banner on railroad bridge

SPECIAL OLYMPIC shout out to Franklin’s own Kristi Kirshe!

Kristi Kirshe recognized with banner on railroad bridge

Kristi Kirshe highlights through the years (Franklin Matters archives)

• 2012 led the FHS girls to the State Championships in soccer https://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/11/franklin-high-school-girls-soccer-2012.html
• 2013 named Top Student Athlete for Hockomock League https://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/06/hockomocksports-top-student-athlete.html
• 2014 playing for Williams College  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/12/its-amazing-to-be-in-national.html
• 2019 profile in Pantherbook (saved via the Internet Archive)   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WP4VLiSB5NBDkGp6k2G105CwgjFmEKnc/view?usp=drive_link
• 2019 profile in HockomockSports.com (subscription required)   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/in-all-sports-and-no-matter-what-stage.html
• 2021 Boston Globe reported on Kristi being named to the Olympic roster  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/06/the-boston-globe-franklins-kristi.html

Get the insights on all the events happening at the Franklin Library in August (audio)

Give us 25 minutes, we'll give you the month of August 2024!

FM #1254 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1254 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Monday, July 29, 2024.

 

We talk about 

• Reviewed the regular open hours, and month ending holiday times

• Summer hours, closed on Sundays (until Sept)

• Book sale weekend August 16 & August 17

• Library events for August 2024

• Family events

• Kiddos, or “littles”

• Teens

• Adults

The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended..

The recording runs about 26 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1254-fpl-august-2024-highlights-07-29-24/

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Mitzi Gousie’s email -> mgousie@minlib.net 

Franklin Public Library page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library 

August newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/august-2024-franklin-library-news-events 

Library Calendar of Events ->  http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/F/FRANKLIN/ekp.cfm 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

One of the event highlights Mitzi & I talk about

Electric Youth schedules Concert on the Common appearance - August 2 at 6:00 PM

Yes, back from their tour through Europe, Electric Youth will appear on the Franklin Town Common at 6 PM on Friday, Aug 2, 2024.

Electric Youth schedules Concert on the Common appearance - August 2 at 6:00 PM

What else is scheduled for Friday on the Town Common for the Farmers Market and Concerts on the Common? Check out the community calendar ->   https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

Franklin Senior Center: The August 2024 Connection Newsletter is ready for you to read

Franklin Senior Center Connection

Newsletter August 2024

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

Don't miss some of our August Highlights:

• Mondays at 10 AM - Guided Meditation
• Mondays at 10:15 AM - Intro to line dancing. Come learn the basics before joining our line dancing class at 11. 
• August 6 - Neuroscience of Mental Health
• August 7 - Hip Hop Chair Dance Class
• August 13 - Laughter Yoga
• August 15 - Coffee Hour with State and Local Officials & Pizza and Movie Night: If
• August 16 - Eat Around the World: Iceland
• August 21 - Memory Cafe 
• August 22 - Acrylics Art Class
• August 23 - Monthly Party: Fish Fry with Barbershop Quartet

And don't miss our Sea Songs & Stories community event on August 21 at 4:30 PM. Sea shanties, ballads, fish tales, and more! Hear how foam came to be in the ocean, sing songs to raise the anchor, and set sail to the past and present with storyteller Davis Bates. This is a family friendly event open to all ages. 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/franklin-senior-center-connection-1

Franklin Senior Center: Connection Newsletter for August 2024

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF): Embracing Differences and Commonalities - August 4, 2024

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is pleased to announce our Summer Sunday Worship Series through August 18, 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

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF):  Embracing Differences and Commonalities - August 4, 2024

The UU Value of Pluralism: 

Embracing Differences and Commonalities - August 4, 2024

The Unitarian Universalist Value of Pluralism encourages us to “embrace our differences and commonalities with Love, curiosity, and respect.” Bobbi Gerlits, one of FUSF’s lay leaders, has been reflecting on this value for the past few months. Her journey toward a better understanding of pluralism has been shaped by the Sunday before Thanksgiving, three libraries, Henry David Thoreau, rules, Norman Rockwell, and a housewarming gift. Come and hear how each of these played a role in Bobbi’s journey these past few months. 

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.  

Touch-Tractor-& a -Truck event at Fairmount Fruit Farm - August 10 (Aug 11 - rain date)

"Is anyone else counting down the days to our second annual Touch-Tractor-& a -Truck event?? We are getting so excited for it and we can’t believe that it is coming up Saturday August 10th (rain date of the 11th)!

Touch-Tractor-& a -Truck event

Tractors, trucks, beer garden, kids area, live music, food, and so much more!

Things to know;

Kiddos under 2 are free, everyone else is $5.00 a person. Profited ticked sales will go to the Franklin Food Pantry.

You can skip the line by purchasing tickets now or we will be accepting walk-ins.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/936630746777?aff=oddtdtcreator

We are a dog friendly farm! Please make sure to keep dogs on a leash and clean up after them!

beer garden is (obviously) 21+."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C-FaiV_xGRN/

FHS Boys Soccer Boosters schedule fund raising event at La Cantina Winery - Aug 17

FHS Boys Soccer Boosters (@FHSBoysSocBSTRs) posted  Tue, Jul 30, 2024:

"Mark your 📅!

Wine, pizza, music and friends - you won't want to miss it!
📍Saturday, August 17th
📍12-3pm
📍La Cantina Winery

Tickets are $40 per person and include one beverage, pizza 🍕 , live  music 🎶 and a fun afternoon! See below for details and get your ticket today!"   https://t.co/qLuQL5rrf5

Shared from -> https://x.com/FHSBoysSocBSTRs/status/1818361808450994277

FHS Boys Soccer Booster schedule fund raising event at La Cantina Winery - Aug 17

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p Turntable – with David 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. 2

9:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Nathan Wales

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Banana Bread

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Garlic Bread

1:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5

3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Jacob Juncker

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

5:00 pm Vera Meyer: Glass Harmonica

6:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 1 - Tweed funk

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo

9:00 pm Endless Konnections Kitchen: Vegan Tart

10:00 pm PorchFest Pt 2

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

7:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

8:30 am Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

11:00 am FHS Graduation 2024

1:30 pm Franklin Cultural District: Brent Selby

2:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

4:30 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Foxboro 04-08-24

8:30 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 07-25-24

12:00 pm Economic Development 07-17-24

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 07-25-24

7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals  REMOTE  963 5050 8387

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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