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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:
Sept 8 -- Second Sunday Speaker Series: As American as The Blues
A large and important part of the American experience is captured in the origin story of Blues music in the African American community. And the music itself has become embedded in musical artforms nationally and globally. Dean College History Professor, Dr. Rob Lawson will share his insights on this topic on Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin.
Dr. Rob Lawson
Doors open at 1 and the presentation begins at 1:15. Presentations typically include audience questions and run about an hour in length. Lawson is the author of Jim Crow's Counterculture: The Blues and Black Southerners, 1890-1945. The event is FREE, but donations always welcomed.
Sept 15 - - will inaugurate the first “Third Sunday” Music at the Museum program.
Commission member and multi-instrumentalist Randy LaRosa will provide an inaugural demonstration and performance of our newly repaired and tuned, 120-year-old, Franklin-made Trowbridge piano. Expect a lively and informative afternoon, spanning multiple genres.
Sept. 28 - - In Conjunction with Franklin Harvest Fest – We Recap and Remember the Popular, Local St Rocco’s Festival
Join us during the Franklin Harvest Festival on Sept. 28 (rain date Sept 29) from 1-5 for a Celebration of the Long-running Saint Rocco’s Festival with special guest, PBS Great American Recipe contestant and Franklin resident, Marcella ‘Marcie’ DiChiara. In addition to Marcie we will be sharing images, news clips, and memories of the St. Rocco’s festival as well as celebrating Franklin’s Italian roots
(Look for signs at the museum marking well-known family names where kinfolk are encouraged to reconnect.) And, of course, it wouldn’t be St. Rocco’s without food, so The Rome Restaurant will be selling pizza slices in front of the museum! The event is FREE, but donations always welcomed.
'CINEMA 80'
After a well-received experimental run from January to May at the Franklin Historical Museum, Cinema 80, captained by videographer and cinephile Chris Leverone, is coming back for another season of amazing free `Silent Saturday’ silent film entertainment on Saturdays at 6pm. The program is free but donations are encouraged.
'CINEMA 80'
The lineup for September includes:
9/7, Modern Times (comedy) – created by and starring Charlie Chaplin
9/14, Shorts by the tremendously innovative film maker D.W. Griffith
9/21, Orochi – a 1925 Japanese film that tells the story of a troubled samurai.
9/28, Man with a Movie Camera – a 1929 mesmerizing showcase of communist life by the Ukrainian Photo Cinema Administration.
The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10AM - 1PM and Sunday afternoons from 1:00PM - 4:00PM.
When visiting the museum, please consider donating a non-perishable item for the Franklin Food Pantry. Questions? Contact Alan Earls at 508 560 3786.
FM #1265 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1265 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, August 19, 2024.
We talk about
Reviewed the regular open hours, and month ending holiday times
Re-opening on Sundays after Labor Day
Book sale weekend September 20 & 21
Library events for September 2024
Kiddos, or “littles”
Teens
Adults
Family events
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..
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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Mitzi & I talk about the September 2024 event highlights at the Library (audio)
Quincy Access Television, in partnership with Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell achieved national recognition for the second time with their History Comes Alive segments by winning the “Best of Experimental Access Center Professional” award at the 2024 Hometown Media Awards in San Jose, California. The Foundation of the Alliance for Community Media presented the Hometown Media Award for the segment Good Deeds: History Comes Alive, Norwood Theater.
Every year, close to a thousand entries are submitted. These submissions are assessed based on a variety of criteria. A panel of industry judges evaluates the entries. Award winners are those who create the most innovative shows that address community issues, foster varied community engagement, and encourage viewers to experience television in new ways.
“Inspiration can come at unexpected moments and from the most unlikely sources,” said Crosby. “The idea for this series came while watching Italian movie director Dario Argento's film, The Stendhal Syndrome; the movie introduced me to a medical condition in which an art observer can become so emotionally involved in viewing a work that a psychosomatic (mental and physical) response is experienced. As one who always looks for a new and unique way to tell a story, adapting it to a history lesson seemed logical.”
The “Best of Experimental Access Center Professional” award is presented annually by the Foundation of the Alliance for Community Media to recognize the creative use of media technology in a new and unique way. This award is highly regarded in the industry and is given to individuals or teams who have demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, and impact in their work. Winning this award is a testament to the quality and uniqueness of Crosby and O'Donnell's project, as it was selected as the best among a pool of highly competitive entries.
“These segments grew out of a History Comes Alive land record project at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. History in our local communities is all around us,” said O’Donnell. “The piece allows those in the community to learn about some of that fascinating history in a way that both captivates and educates the audience.”
In the program “History Comes Alive, Norwood Theater,” the museum patron, Michael LePage, steps into a historical image of the Norwood Theater through the use of green screen technology and is seemingly transported back to 1927. Amidst the sound of movie reels, the narrator, Register O’Donnell, explains the historic Norwood Theater was designed by William G. Upham and opened to much fanfare. The video details the history of the building and highlights some of the unique features that make it a local landmark. The piece closes with the museum patron stepping out of the photograph and returning to modern times.
Register O’Donnell expressed, “I want to thank Mark Crosby whose creativity and production skills made the program possible. I also want to thank Jonathan Caliri and the staff at QATV for all their hard work in making this vision a reality. I cannot forget our star Michael LePage who by day does a fantastic job of recording Land Court documents at the Registry and Mike’s performance tied the piece together, thank you.”
To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, “like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/norfolkdeeds. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @norfolkdeeds.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities, and others with a need for secure, accurate, and accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website, www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101 or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
Summer's end is just around the corner, and the countdown to our Franklin Turkey Trot is on! We invite you to join us on November 28, 2024 for a scenic morning race fit for all runners and walkers.
Register beginning on September 1st to get early bird pricing through October 12. Price increases after that. Cost: $25 early bird
Registration opens 9/1/24
Race Details
Start Time: 8:00am EST
Where: 91 Jordan Road, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Franklin, MA 02038
The Franklin Garden Club will begin its 2024-2025 season on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, with a meeting at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. An informal social get-together will take place from 6:30 – 7:00 PM followed by a presentation on the coming year’s programs and preparation of items to be sold at the Franklin Harvest Festival.
The meeting is open to the public, including those interested in becoming a member. All items that are made will be retained by the Garden Club for sale at the festival.
Franklin Garden Club
Club Co-Presidents Patricia Donnelly and Mary Anne Dean stated, “The Garden Club, founded in 1987, offers many educational programs, and one does not have to be a Master Gardener to join. Meetings provide a wonderful opportunity to learn about various aspects of gardening from experts and to exchange information with fellow members. We welcome anyone who is interested to attend the first meeting to learn more about the Club and planned activities.”
In addition to the September 3 meeting, this year’s programming schedule includes:
October 1 – Fantastical Folktales of Flowers at the Franklin Library (This program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency)
November 5 - Foliage Manipulation Demonstration
December 3 - Workshop With Sam’s Stems Dried Flower Art
February 4 - Ikebana Presentation
March 4 – Hydrangea Presentation at the Franklin Library
April 1 - What’s Wrong with My Houseplant?
May 6 - Day Lilies
June 3 - Year-End Social
Franklin Garden Club community service activities include planting and maintenance of the Franklin Town Common Garden and the planters at the Franklin Library; sponsorship of an annual scholarship awarded to a high school graduate; distribution of pine tree seedlings in the elementary schools; and special projects with other community organizations. The Franklin Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.
1:00pm The Little Mermaid presented by Hockomock Area YMCA (Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center, Foxboro)
6:00pm Dave Penza @ 67 Degrees (live music) (Wrentham Village Mall)
** NO Town Meetings today **
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:
