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| Rotary recognizes Diane Padula with "People of Action" Award |
"Congratulations to Diane Padula for her People of Action award at this weekend’s annual district meeting as well as the entire club on becoming a 100% Paul Harris Club!"
Raydio’s 2026 Battle of the Bartenders Raises $4,440 for Child Awaiting Heart Transplant
Sunday (5/17/26) night’s Raydio 2026 Battle of the Bartenders at Legends Sports Bar & Grille was more than just a bartending competition. It was a night filled with energy, laughter, creativity, community spirit, and an incredible outpouring of generosity.
Hosted by Raydio at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Milford, the event featured six talented local bartenders competing in a series of fun and challenging contests while raising money for a very special cause.
When the final scores were tallied, Iris Bentley of Cornell's Irish Pub was crowned the 2026 Battle of the Bartenders Champion, earning the $250 grand prize after narrowly edging out a strong field of competitors.
Participating bartenders included:
Each bartender also received a $50 tip bonus in appreciation for participating and helping support the fundraiser.
While the cocktail competition kept the crowd entertained, the true focus of the evening was raising money for 5-year-old Elina, who is bravely living with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome while awaiting a heart transplant at Boston Children's Hospital.
The fundraiser was held in partnership with Radiate Positivity Initiative, whose mission is to support children and families facing difficult medical journeys.
Funds raised from the event will help provide Elina with an oxygen concentrator, portable oxygen tanks, battery packs, and support for her adaptive bicycle, giving her greater freedom and independence while she continues her fight.
“With everything Elina and her family are facing, seeing the community rally together like this was incredibly emotional,” said Ray Auger, owner and operator of Raydio. “We thought our goal of $3,800 was going to be difficult to hit, but the generosity in that room was absolutely amazing.”
By the end of the night, attendees and sponsors helped raise an incredible $4,440 for Elina and other children in need through Radiate Positivity Initiative.
Raydio would like to thank judges Rich Cyr, Juli Johnson, and Amanda Bedrossian, last year’s Battle of the Bartenders champion, for helping make the evening a success, along with the outstanding staff at Legends and the DoubleTree.
Special thanks also go out to Tim Rice Photo for capturing the event and to sponsors:
Raydio also extended a heartfelt thank you to Julie Atherton of Milford Hardwood Floors for her generous contribution.
Raydio continues its mission of bringing the community together through fun, meaningful local events that make a positive impact throughout the Greater Milford area.
For more information about Raydio, visit www.localraydio.com or follow @LocalRaydio on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
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:
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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• La Cantina Winery• Franklin Pizza and Deli• The SHED craft bar & kitchen• The Little Shop of Olive Oils• Dave’s Hot Chicken• The Tavern on Central• Teddy Gallagher’s Irish Pub• GlenPharmer Distillery• The Rome Restaurant
Yes, Franklin has its 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:
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events
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 Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.
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
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY
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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Monday, April 6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7KSV5MTfHs&t=140s
Tuesday, April 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SrQw4jc-r0
Wednesday, April 8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8Hb_pCl64A&t=164s
Thursday, April 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oIsBHQ73Ts&t=1170s
PorchFest is coming soon — Saturday, June 6th — and it’s time to start planning your day!
Will you begin your day at the Franklin Historical Museum or the Franklin Public Library with the 12:00 PM performances?
Or will you head over to Franklin Town Common for the 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM shows?
However, you plan your day, you’ll be treated to more than 50 bands performing on over 30 porches throughout Franklin’s Cultural District.
The most up-to-date performance times and locations are always available at Franklin.PorchFest.Info.
Volunteering Opportunities; Interested in helping out during PorchFest - sign up at Franklin Porchfest 2026 Volunteer Signup .
We’re looking for Porch Managers to help coordinate with porch hosts and performers to keep everything running smoothly throughout the day. This is your chance to get involved in an amazing community event and help bring music to the streets of Franklin’s Cultural District!
🎶 Franklin PorchFest 2026
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🌧 Rain date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
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| Franklin Fathers schedule the Inaugural Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament - June 14 |
