Library: Krafty Mondays - Make a Kick Sac

Krafty Mondays - Make a Kick Sac

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Franklin Public Library - 118 Main Street Franklin MA 02038 - 508.520.4940

Mother's Day Flowers Fairmount Fruit Farm

Fairmount Fruit Farm Mother's Day Flowers! Dear Stephen,    Everyone at Fairmount Fruit Farm wishes you a Happy Mother's Day!    Greenhouses full of flowers If you are looking for last minute ideas for gifts, we have a ton to choose from.    Annuals from the classic bedding plants that had color to your yard to vibrant combo pots and hangers.    We also have some small gift ideas such as garden terrariums, handmade soaps, local maple syrup and other gifts.    If you want to go all out this Mother's Day, we have the perfect gift for the gardener in your life. A hydroponic vertical growing unit, that is great for the experienced gardener as well as the novice. Low maintenance, no weeding, sustainable and increased yields.    Fot more infomation visit our website at  fairmountfruit.com    Hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day!    Sincerely,     The Koshivas Family Fairmount Fruit Fairmount Fruit Farm

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Friends of Franklin Library book sale - May 17, 18, 19

Just a reminder that the Friends will once again be holding the spring book sale the weekend of May 17, 18 and 19th. 

New this year is a 10% discount to members who show their 2013 membership card on either Friday night or Saturday all day. 

New members can join at the door and still get the discount.
Memberships are $15./Individual and $25./Family. 

Friday from 4-7 is Members' Night, Saturday is general public from 9-4. On Sunday from 9 to noon anyone can purchase a bag for $5.00 and fill it to the top with great summer reading material. Multiple bags can be purchased.

Library book sale

After the sale on Sunday, we select about 24-25 boxes of books to be donated to the prison in Waltham for the inmates and families.

We will still take food or monetary donations for the Food Pantry. A coupon will be issued for donations worth $1.00 off at the check out table.

We will have a special priced area for rare finds, new copies, and collectibles. 

In conjunction with the sale, DPW will host "Touch a Truck" from 10-1 and offer refreshments. In the past, this has included hot dogs, drinks, and popcorn.

It will be a true community event.

Is Mental Health Addressed?

 

 

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness month? It coincides with the time of year when students across the country are busy taking state exams, AP tests and preparing for final exams. Our team is hitting the road, asking people far and wide what educational changes we can all make that best support the mental health of our children.
 


Earlier this week we visited New Jersey, talking to schools that are collaborating across districts to adopt policies that support thriving students. From limits on homework and APs, to later start times and student-driven curriculum, we're seeing a mindset shift around the way we are raising and educating our children. These conversations prove it.
 


And today, we're engaging stakeholders in higher education with a screening of "Race to Nowhere" for Harvard University's Health Services. Colleges across the country, including the Ivy Leagues, are seeing the long-term effects of the way students are being pushed and "packaged." We are thrilled to be a part of Harvard's work to spread the "Race to Nowhere" message and to remind students that they are more than just a test score or letter grade on a report card.
 


You can make a difference too. Take a moment to think about how your school has--or has not--addressed the mental health of students and share your stories and work to foster conversation with us! Take a first step by using "Race to Nowhere" and the Companion Book to begin your community's conversation about student well-being. Learn more about bringing the film to your community or home today by visiting our website or replying to this email.

Then pay it forward by sharing or acquiring the film for a friend, teacher or school administrator and help grow the conversation and movement.
 


Together we can champion a more balanced, healthy learning experience for every child.
 


Thank you,

Vicki Abeles and the "Race to Nowhere" team


P.S. Know of a mother juggling too much? As a "Race to Nowhere" supporter, you can register for the "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms" virtual conference for free! Join me and New York Times bestselling author Kristine Carlson, along with 50 other bestselling authors/speakers, online to discover how to to stress less and enjoy your family more! 

DVD NOW AVAILABLE! www.RacetoNowhere.com

 

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Activities in Franklin today

1 - Stamp Out Hunger
leave non-perishable food and non-food items in a plastic bag at your mailbox for the postal carriers to pick up as they make the rounds to deliver mail today. This will help the Franklin Food Pantry serve your neighbors!
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/2013/05/stamp-out-hunger-may-11.html

stamp out hunger

2 - 5K road race - walk
You have a choice of running to help the Franklin Food Pantry and the Wounded Warriors Project by participating the the inaugural Franklin Elks 5K today at 10:00 AM
http://www.franklinelks5k.com/

or

Help the Franklin Bellingham Citizens Rail Trail Committee with this fund raising 5K also at 10:00AM
http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/


3 - Sunrise Montessori - spring fair noon to 2:00 PM
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/05/spring-fair-sunrise-montessori.html


4 - FHS All-Night Party bottle/can drive
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - High school parking lot


5 - Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - Runa
For tickets and additional details visit the webpage here  http://circlefolk.org/

Rep Roy: State House Report

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Take the Hero of Hope Pledge!

Since 1949, May has been officially recognized as Mental Health Month. The first Thursday in May is celebrated as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, to raise awareness about the importance of children's mental health and that positive mental health is essential to a child's healthy development from birth. 

Mental Health Awareness

Over the next week, the Partnership for Early Childhood Mental Health, (which includes the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the Department of Public Health and the Boston Public Health Commission) invites all state employees to take a pledge to nurture a child’s social and emotional development. Enter your pledge and state email address at www.ecmhmatters.org, in the “for families and friends” section, and you will be included in a raffle to win an Early Childhood Mental Health Matters t-shirt.

Why take the Hero of Hope Pledge? 

Early childhood mental health means that young children are growing in their ability to understand and share feelings, have close and positive relationships, and explore and learn. Studies show that good social and behavioral skills in young children lead to good academic performance in the 1st grade and beyond.

 Read the full post on the Commonwealth Conversations, Health and Human Services website here
http://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2013/05/may-is-mental-health-month-take-the-hero-of-hope-pledge.html?utm_source=feedly