Dinner & Comedy Night to benefit the Ellie Fund - Nov 13

Franklin residents are hosting the 2nd Annual Night of Dinner and Comedy to support The Ellie Fund starting at 6:30 pm on Thursday November 13, 2014 at Primavera Restaurant in Millis. The Ellie Fund is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that fights breast cancer by easing its effects on patients and families. 

Since 1995, The Ellie Fund has been providing critical support services including transportation to medical appointments, childcare, housekeeping, groceries and nutritious prepared/delivered meals free of charge to hundreds of women and families across Massachusetts each year. All of the things you need that are not covered by insurance, The Ellie Fund steps up to the plate and takes care of. At least one Franklin resident who has been an Ellie Fund Client will be in attendance.

The evening includes an elegant buffet dinner and a very special night of entertainment including the hilarious comedy of Harrison Stebbins and Jessica Casciano as well as music by David Penza. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and cash bar. Tickets can be purchased in advance using the link below, and they will also be available at the door.

Tickets can be purchased online here

Ellie Fund - fighting breast cancer

Numerous local businesses are supporting this wonderful event:

3 RestaurantAK KitchenAllegra PrintingGaetano's BakeryGold's Gym MillisHometown Paint/ Aubuchon HardwareExpressive InteriorsLowell's RestaurantTri- County cosmetology schoolSanctuary SalonThe Boston GlobeA local math tutorStephanie Mc Bride psychic mediumEsbe designsConfidence BeadsBack to Business LLCStrategic College SolutionsHappy Tails Doggy DaycarePawsh Pooch groomingHarkey's LiquorsUnion Street LiquorsRyan Family amusementsThe Boston GlobeFine Feathers BoutiquePrimavera Restaurant

FHS Sports News for Today

Cross Country All Stars

FHS Panthers

The cross country all stars were announced by the Hockomock League. The all stars were voted on by the coaches. Franklin was represented by Ryan Spellman and Brittany Robinson.

For the full listing of Hockomock Cross Country All Stars visit this page
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/the-2014-hockomock-league-cross-country-all-stars

Girls Soccer Playoff Game

D1 South Sectional Semifinals

#2 Franklin vs. #3 Needham (@ Braintree), 4:00

For the full listing of Hockomock League action today, visit this page
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-111114

"Postcard History of Norfolk County Massachusetts" - Thu, Nov 13 - 7:00 PM

Paul Tedesco comes to the Franklin Public Library to talk about his book: "Postcard History of Norfolk County Massachusetts".

When?

Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 7:00 PM

Postcard History of Norfolk County Massachusetts

The Amazon entry for this book can be found here
http://www.amazon.com/Postcard-History-Norfolk-County-Massachusetts/dp/0979205921/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

This item was shared from the Library webpage here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/11/paul-tadesco-postcard-history-of.html

"the last generation of children who will ever hear first-hand accounts of World War II"

A day before the country recognized Veterans Day, Horace Mann Middle School students kicked off a school-wide reading project on Monday by honoring 14 former military members. 

At an assembly where the school’s band played patriotic songs, student council members introduced 14 veterans, reading a brief biography of each one. 

Among the honorees was Joseph McManus, who served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years before working as a shipping clerk for nearly as long. And Barbara Gannon, born in Clinton, spent two years as a nurse in the Air Force only to later become one at Franklin High School.

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141111/NEWS/141119500/1994/NEWS


I read the book earlier this year and do recommend it. A powerful story.

For more about the book "Unbroken" you can visit the authors site
http://laurahillenbrandbooks.com/

"Unbroken" is a movie scheduled for released this December
http://www.unbrokenfilm.com/

Are you concerned about your preschooler’s development?

The Franklin Public Schools offers developmental screenings at no charge to families. These screenings are designed to identify preschool children who may qualify for special education services. 

If you are concerned about your 3, 4 or 5 year old preschool child’s development, please call the F.X. O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center at 508 541-8166 to schedule an appointment.

the ECDC is located behind the Oak St/Horace Mann schools

You can learn more about the F.X. O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center by visiting their page on the Franklin Schools website
http://franklinecdc.vt-s.net/Pages/index

  

Franklin Federated Church to host Annual Christmas Concert Nov 29

The Franklin Federated Church will host it's Annual Christmas Concert, this year entitled "Peace on Earth," on Saturday, Nov 29, at 7:30 PM at Franklin Federated Church, 171 Main Street, Franklin. 

Tickets are $15 each and will be available at the door or in advance by calling the church office at 508-528-3803. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the mission and ministry of Franklin Federated Church. 

This year's concert will feature an arrangement of traditional Christmas melodies performed by a handbell choir, the Back Bay Ringers Sextet, and a string quartet, Quartet Duviteux. from the New England Conservatory. 

Back Bay Ringers Sextet

The Back Bay Ringers are an advanced, auditioned community handbell ensemble based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2003, BBR has quickly developed a reputation for excellence, regularly performing at such Boston-area landmarks as Faneuil Hall, Symphony Hall, the Boston Children's Museum, and the Prudential Center. 

Quartet Duviteux is comprised of New England Conservatory students: Canadian violinist Maria van der Sloot, Philadelphia violinist Daniel Koo, Philadelphia violist Linda Numagami and Peruvian-born cellist Marza Wilks.

Tiffany Vail Miller
Communication Director
Franklin Federated Church

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is now on Facebook and Twitter!

There are three easy ways to stay up to date on all the latest news from the Franklin Downtown Partnership.

Franklin Downtown Partnership

1. Find them on Facebook  Like and Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/franklindowntownpartnership.org
2. Follow them on Twitter @FranklinDowntwn
3. Subscribe Via Email  On the Franklin Downtown Partnership website enter your email address into the box and click "Subscribe." You will receive an email prompting you to confirm. Once you confirm, you will receive an email after 3 p.m. each day that something new has been added to the website. 

Did you know that to join the Downtown Partnership as a citizen, it only costs $25/year?
Consider joining!  The membership info can be found here
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/p/membership-info.html

Franklin Downtown Partnership

Some of this was shared from
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2014/11/three-ways-to-keep-up-with-fdp.html#sthash.WzdtJ9JM.dpuf