What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, April 18, 2025 ???

Friday, April 18

* Franklin Art Association Art Show and Sale Exhibit

* * Creative Corner Silent Auction Fundraiser

10:00am  Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->  

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

Register NOW: SAFE / Hockomock YMCA 3rd Annual Charity Pickleball Tournament scheduled for May 17

SAFE / Hockomock YMCA 3rd Annual Charity Pickleball

Registration is open for the SAFE / Hockomock YMCA 3rd Annual Charity Pickleball Tournament! 

Sign up today -- your registration supports youth scholarships, summer camp, mental health and recovery services, and more for families across Franklin and beyond. 

Registration link ->   https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/3rd-annual-hockomock-y-safe-coalition-charity-pickleball-tournament-1

Saturday, May 17, at Franklin YMCA

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Camille and Steve talk about poetry and how it helps us (audio)

FM #1429 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1429 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Camille Bernstein about poetry and her project for April as Poetry Month. We recorded this conversation in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio Wednesday, April 9, 2025. 

We cover the following in our wide ranging conversation

• The origins of her project

• Poetry was responsible for meeting her husband

• Words and how they matter

• Poetry as a centering aspect of life

The recording runs about 45 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1429-cbernstein-poetry-04-09-25/

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The link to sign up for the April poem a day project https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yf-G9LvPeAvF5B7FJdDSyBpr8eGNNkcfJbBTYl6xYtk/edit 

Link to "Today”, the Billy Collins' poem that Camille reads -> 

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/40824/today-56d21ebdad746 

You can find my poetry online at quietpoet.com

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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 

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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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Camille and Steve talk about poetry and how it helps us (audio)

FHS boys tennis fall to Dover-Sherborn on Thursday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, April 17, 2025

Boys Tennis = Franklin, 1 vs. Dover-Sherborn, 4 – Final 

– Senior Aaron Ramaswamy secured a straight set (6-3, 6-3) win at second singles for Franklin.

Girls Tennis = Franklin @ Dover-Sherborn, 4:00

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-17-25/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

FHS Class of 1975 celebrating 50th Reunion

FHS Class of 1975 celebrating 50th Reunion

The FHS Class of 1975 is celebrating 50 years!

Members of that class, please read this.

RSVP by May 12th via the form ->   bit.ly/3WRwkbC

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Celebrate with Pride 2025 - Saturday, June 21 from 12 PM to 4 PM

Celebrate with Pride 2025 - Saturday, June 21

It's almost that time of year again! Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate PRIDE in Franklin!

Celebrate with Pride 2025 is made possible through the support of the Franklin Cultural District, the Franklin Cultural Council, the MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau, and many generous supporters.

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FPAC Golf Tournament - June 10

Take a day off work for a charitable cause, and test your skills in 18 holes of golf at the New England Country Club! 

Compete with friends, family, and co-workers for on-course hole contests (50/50 Hole, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive) and raffle prizes!

New England Country Club, 180 Paine St, Bellingham, MA 02019

Single Entry: $125, Foursome: $580

Participants must register online by June 1st.

https://fundraiser.support/FPACGOLF2025

FPAC Golf Tournament - June 10

Deadline to register FAA 'Fakes and Forgeries", May 25

CALLING ALL ARTISTS:  

1st Annual Fakes and Forgeries Exhibit

The Franklin Art Association is collaborating with the Franklin Historical Museum to present the 1st Annual Fakes and Forgeries Exhibit.  This exhibit is open to all artists including student artists in Franklin and the surrounding areas.  

There is no entry fee to participate.   

The exhibit will be held at the Franklin Historical Museum June 7 - June 22, with a registration deadline of May 25.  

Please register online at  https://forms.gle/DT4yys85cPNPPQAK7 

So get those brushes and paints out and help make this first of its kind Franklin community event a huge success!

Holy Week and Easter, join us at Franklin United Methodist Church

Dear Franklin UMC members and friends, We are half-way through Holy Week, the final days leading up to Easter. How goes it with your soul? In thes...

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	Holy Week and Easter, join us at Franklin UMC
	Dear Franklin UMC members and friends, We are half-way through Holy Week, the final days leading up to Easter. How goes it with your soul? In these final days of the Lenten season, as Easter quickly approaches, I wanted to take a quick moment to remind you of all that will be going on over the next few days: Good Friday (April 18) worship will be held in the sanctuary at Franklin UMC and via Google Meet at 7p. We will also stream the service on YouTube. We will acknowledge the suffering of the world as we bear witness to the suffering of Christ and bear his reproach. The bulletin, joining information and links will be made available on franklinumc.org. Easter worship will be on Sunday, April 20, at 10a. We will meet in the sanctuary, via Google Meet, and stream on YouTube. Information will be published ahead of worship per the usual. We will share in holy communion on Easter Sunday. Community Easter Egg Hunt will follow our Easter worship, on Sunday, April 20. Children ages 0-10 will be released in age-specific areas to hunt eggs at 11:15a. We had a fantastic group of volunteers stuff hundreds of eggs last Sunday.  The church will be open for family photos and refreshments during and after the Egg Hunt. Here's a link to the Facebook Event (https://www.facebook.com/share/18ruGaPWpb/) and website post (https://franklinumc.org/2025/03/19/community-easter-egg-hunt-sunday-april-20-2025/) Lent is the holiest of seasons. Easter is the highest of holy days, the most important holiday we celebrate as Christians, as we rejoice in the triumph of God's love.  I hope you'll join us on Good Friday and Easter. It is important that you're there; and, invite your friends, family, and neighbors. If you (or they) have any questions about our worship, the season, or just have questions about faith and what it all means, know that you can always reach out. I'm happy to correspond and chat.  I look forward to seeing you in worship--in-person in the sanctuary, via Google Meet, or streaming on YouTube over the next couple of days as we conclude the season of Lent and celebrate Easter together. Peace. Jacob >< Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Juncker Pastor, Franklin United Methodist Church

Medway Pride Flag Raising - Choate Park - June 1

Medway Pride Flag Raising - Choate Park - June 1

"Save the date!

This year, there will be lots of new activities, including local vendors, artists, and a selfie wall.

Come celebrate PRIDE with us!"

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Lowell Folk Festival starts revealing their performer lineup for 2025

2025 THE LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FIRST GROUP OF PERFORMERS!

Cajun Legend BeauSoleil, Irish Favorites Solas, Blues Rockers Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, and Bhangra Sensation Red Baraat among the artists set to play this free multi-stage festival July 25-27.

The 2025 Lowell Folk Festival has announced the first group of artists scheduled to perform at one of America’s most popular free summer events. With folk music traditions that span the globe, world-class musicians will bring the world to Downtown Lowell July 25-27 on stages throughout the Mill City.

Lowell Folk Festival

“The Lowell Folk Festival has celebrated the extraordinary spectrum of folk music from around the world for nearly 40 years,” said Art Sutcliffe, Chairman of the Lowell Festival Foundation. “Musicians from Louisiana to Ireland, Colombia to Chicago, Spain to Quebec, and more will share traditions on multiple stages throughout downtown Lowell.”

Featured Performers

• BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet – celebrating their 50th anniversary with Louisiana’s irresistible Cajun music
• Cécilia – bringing Québécois and Celtic music from Eastern Canada
• Crooked Road Revival – honoring Virginia’s Crooked Road with bluegrass, old-time, and gospel
• Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials – classic Chicago blues and house-rockin' energy
• LOS RICOS featuring Sonia & Ismael – intimate, graceful, powerful flamenco traditions
• Red Baraat – a huge brass band sound fusing South Asian, Bollywood, jazz, and hip hop
• Solas – a force in the Irish music scene since debuting at the 1994 Lowell Folk Festival
• Yeison Landero – carrying the legacy of Andrés Landero, king of Colombian cumbia

Check out the lineup with more to be announced at https://lowellfolkfestival.org/

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Is that unexpected text a scam?

Is that unexpected text a scam? By BCP Staff Did you know that people almost always open text messages? In a new Data Spotlight about the big jump in reported fraud losses involving text scams, the FTC notes a study finding open rates can be as high as 98%. Those are really good odds for a scammer. And when scammers get you to respond to their messages, they're cashing in. Here's how you can increase your chances of keeping your money safe. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/04/unexpected-text-scam

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, April 18, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events 

• This segment features the recent Chalkboard Chat with School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/04/this-chalkboard-chat-condenses-both.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

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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Franklin TV schedule for Friday, April 18, 2025

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

7:00 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

8:30 am Frank Presents: Mark Minnichelli

10:00 am Temple Etz Chaim Community Gathering

11:00 am Senior Connection: Ariel Doggett

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Pork Chops

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 4

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

7:00 pm 12-Tone Music

8:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

9:30 pm Metrowest Boston Annual Meeting 2025 Pt 1

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

7:00 am All-Town Concert: Band 2025

8:30 am Mental Health: Joanne Spillane

9:30 am FHS Concert Hour 02-26-25

11:00 am FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

1:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Bridgewater Raynham 04-11-25

6:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

7:00 pm All-Town Concert: Chorus & Orchestra

8:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

8:00 am  Zoning Board of Appeals 03-27-25

2:00 pm  Zoning Board of Appeals 03-27-25

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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