The schedule of events for Franklin's 4th of July celebration is available:
Thursday, June 30th:
• 6pm-10pm Rides and food booths open
• 7pm-10pm DJ and local youth bands
Friday, July 1st:
• 6pm-10pm Rides and food booths open
• 7pm-10pm Corvairs Oldie Band
Saturday, July 2nd:
Children's Day
• 10am-10pm Rides and food booths open
• AM road races by Rec. Dept
• 12 noon Children’s Parade
• 1pm-2pm Lisa & Friends Puppets
• 2pm-3pm Flippo the Clown
• 3pm-4pm TBA
• 4pm-7pm Franklin Idol
• 7pm-10pm "Groove Doctors" Band
• 10pm FIREWORKS!!! Franklin High School
Sunday, July 3rd:
• 1pm-10pm Rides and food booths open
• 2pm-3:30pm PARADE
• 4pm-7pm Franklin has talent
• 7pm-10pm Digger Dawg Band
Monday, July 4th:
• 10am-7pm Rides and food booths open
• 10am-2pm DJ
• 2pm Talent winners announced
• 5pm-7pm DJ
• 6pm Drawings to be drawn
The 4th of July celebration is supported by volunteers, and donor contributions. You can contribute by mailing a check or by using your credit card in a secure online transaction here: http://july4thfranklinma.com/donations.asp
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
"it's not too late to plant some extra crops"
"It's nice to know that things aren't going to waste," she said. "Fresh produce is expensive and it's nice to know that it can go back into the community and help someone stretch their food dollars."
Hoping to get other gardeners involved, she worked with the pantry to start Franklin's version of Plant a Row for the Hungry, a program by Garden Writers Association that encourages gardeners to plant extra crops each year and donate their surplus to those in need.
The pantry also gets fresh grown food from Grateful Farm in Franklin, which it distributes to clients Saturday mornings. Acevedo said produce grown over the summer months and donated by local gardeners will add to that bounty.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x828015735/Keeping-it-fresh-in-Franklin#ixzz1QTNwCiyq
For more information on the Plant a Row program, visit plantarowfranklin.org or franklinfoodpantry.org.
Picking up on the idea of play, Maya Beiser really plays her cello!
what are you going to play today?
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what are you going to play today?
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Sunday, June 26, 2011
Designed by nature to play
In this TEDxBG Talk, Steve Keil advocates for play. The more you play, the bigger the brain.
So after watching this, you have permission to go out an play!
Can you imagine a world without play?
For more about play, you can visit Steve Keil's Play Manifesto Blog
So after watching this, you have permission to go out an play!
Can you imagine a world without play?
For more about play, you can visit Steve Keil's Play Manifesto Blog
in the News - wedding gowns
Historic wedding gowns on display in Franklin
The Franklin Historical Museum is located at
80 West Central St
Franklin, MA 02038
The Museum is open on
Thursday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Saturday, June 25, 2011
Simple rational decisions
The paradox of choice. Choice is not always positive nor does it foster social change. In this RSAnimate talk, Professor Renata Salecl shows that individual choice is rarely based on a simple rational decision with a predictable outcome:
Thoughts?
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Thoughts?
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Statement From Secretary Jay Gonzalez Regarding Interim Budget
STATEMENT FROM SECRETARY JAY GONZALEZ
Governor Patrick filed an interim budget of $1.25 billion today to ensure that state government has the means to continue providing critical services through July 10, 2011. This funding will ensure that core services such as health care payments to providers for services to children, families, unemployed adults, and the disabled as well as cash assistance for low-income families and seniors did not run out. This interim budget will also fund emergency and first response services including State Police operations, and will provide funding for state obligations for debt service which must be paid early in FY12. We remain hopeful that the Legislature will be able to resolve their differences and submit the FY12 budget to Governor Patrick for review within the next few days.
Alex ZaroulisDirector of CommunicationsExecutive Office for Administration and FinanceState House, Room 373Boston, MA 02133
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