Friday, December 14, 2012

St Mary's - Bike collection - Dec 15



St. Mary's Church in Franklin is sponsoring Bikes for Africa on Saturday, December 15th. They are collecting old bikes in the charter school parking lot from 9-2. If you are like us and have all those old bikes nobody rides anymore, this is a perfect opportunity to get rid of them at no cost and help others.

Thanks to Marianne Lonati for sharing this via Facebook!

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Ludwick Marishane: A bath without water (video)


This TEDTalk is less than 6 minutes. Ludwick briefly summarizes his motivation and process to develop a waterless bathing solution.



The key for me is his motivation. The second and related key is how he persisted to develop his idea with only his cell phone.

Reminds me of that familiar adage "If there is a will, there is a way!"

Food Elves and FDP trying reach 2 Tons of food for Pantry


A Big Thank You for all of your support on this year's "12 Days of Donating" campaign.

The Food Elves and FDP passed their goal and are now trying to set a New Goal of bringing in 2 TONS (over 4,000 pounds) of Food for the Food Pantry.

We are only 310 pounds away...so please pass the word.

The Food Elves are also trying to beat last year's money donation total and need just $300 more to meet this goal.

The "12 Days of Donating" is extended until this Saturday
...so please send a reminder out to encourage everyone to drop off their donations at one of the following locations:  Franklin Downtown Partnership, Berry Insurance, Chestnut Dental, Dean Bank, Dean College, DCU, East Coast Driving School, Emma's Quilt Cupboard, Janes'Frames, Murphy Business, RE/MAX Executive Realty

Or have them drop off donations at the Food Pantry between 9-1 on Thursday
or Friday and let them know it is for the Food Elve "12 Days of Donating".

Together we are making a difference....

Franklin Downtown Partnership
and the Franklin Food Elves...50 elves and counting...



Tri-County cosmetology students host Family Day

Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:

via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Staff reports on 12/12/12

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Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School juniors enrolled in the Cosmetology career program hosted a Family Day at the school on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Students invited family members into the school's salon for complimentary scalp treatments, haircuts, coloring and blow drying services.

Things you can do from here:

WINTERBLOOM - Holiday Show


Circle of Friends Coffeehouse
Saturday, December 15, 8:00PM


Our Holiday Show
WINTERBLOOM
Songs of the seasons - old and new



featuring Anne Heaton, Antje Duvekot, Meg Hutchinson, & Natalia Zukerman, $25

The Winterbloom webpage can be found http://winterbloom.com/

you can purchase your tickets on the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse webpage http://circlefolk.org/

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

"There was never really any consideration of going far away"


The move is effective Jan. 1. Terracon, located at 5 Boynton Road, has 14 employees. The company will move to a new 18,000-square-foot-facility at 1376 West Central St. in Franklin. 
Company President Rob Jewett said in the press release the move is necessary because of significant growth in the last few years. 
"As our products and solutions have become better known in the industry, demand has risen – and quickly," Jewett said in the release. "Our new office and manufacturing space is 50 percent larger than our previous offices and offers a more efficient layout. It will support our continued growth and expansion, and provide a better work environment for current and future staff."

Read more: Holliston company announces move to Franklin - Franklin, MA - Wicked Local Franklin http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x719504533/Holliston-company-announces-move-to-Franklin#ixzz2EpjSCGRc

You can visit the Terracon web page here   http://www.terracon-solutions.com/

Franklin Art Center - new classes

Hello,
We are busy getting ready for  the new year, adding new classes for session 3 starting January 3rd

Saturday Morning Painting  11-12:30
Teens -Adults      6 weeks  Jan 5-Feb 16( no class the 26)  $180

Our beginner painting class is back on Saturdays.  In this class students will use acrylics and/or oils.
This is a great class for those wanting to try painting or work on developing a portfolio for art school.  Students are encouraged to bring in a starter oil set or acrylic set.


Watercolor  Mondays 7-9
Teen-Adult         6 weeks  Jan 7- Feb 11     $180

New class taught by Richard Denzer.  Richard has been teaching watercolor in Dover/Sherbon and is now joining us at the Franklin Art Center.  This is a great class for those interested in learning watercolor or improving their skills.  Teens are welcome to join and develop pieces for their portfolio.  Supply list will be provided.

Session 3 

After school classes are still registering.  Call if interested as these classes fill quickly.

Preschool Art
Looking for something for your little Picasso to do this winter?  Check out the Literature based art classes we offer Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays 9:30-11  or Tuesday and Thursdays 12;30-2

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS COMING SOON!

Have a wonderful Holiday!
Ian and Linda Kabat

For more information on the Franklin Art Center, please visit their web page


Disclosure: my daughter is one of the part-time instructors at the Art Center.