MBTA: Commuter Rail Recovery Schedules

Dear MBTA Commuter Rail Customer, Commuter Rail Recovery Schedules for all lines will continue to be available on our website here.  Additionally, a number of apps are available that use the most up-to-date commuter rail schedules to help you plan your journey, such as: 1. Google Maps: maps.google.com (select train/bus icon for transit directions)  2. The Transit App: transitapp.com (iPhone/Android)  3. T-on-Time: t-on-time.com (all platforms) We appreciate your patience as we work to resume full service. Thank you, MBTA Commuter Rail Sent by the MBTA.

screen grab for T-on-Time app

If any one has used one of these apps, or has a different one they find helpful please let me know. 

Does one of these apps (or any other) provide status updates? Using the official schedule is one thing. Having real-time updates is another. Given the timing issues with some of the T's own updates, I wonder if there is an app where users provide updates. Something like Waze for the commuter rail.

HipHarp at The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - Apr 25

HipHarp at The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse!

DATE/TIME:

Saturday, April 25 - 8:00pm-10:00pm

Deborah Hanson-Conant

DESCRIPTION:

"HipHarpist" Deborah Henson-Conant (DHC) is returning to one of the best Coffeehouse in the country, 'Circle of Friends Coffeehouse' at the Universalist Society Meeting House in Franklin, MA.

DHC is a Grammy-Nominated performer, composer and probably the world's most eclectic harp player.  She performs as soloist with symphonies and in her one-women shows and concerts world wide - and has made her home in the Boston area for the past 30 years.  She dragged her 6-foot concert harp into a Cambridge jazz club in the early 80's and started a career that includes a slew of awards, touring as a soloist with the Boston Pops, and as a band member with guitar legend Steve Vai, her own music special on PBS, and shows throughout the US and Europe. 

Along the way, DHC invented the wearable 32-string electric harp she plays, that's now designed for her by the French CAMAC company, and is the top-selling electric harness harp in the world.

What is her show like? Stories, humor, and music from Blues to Flamenco with sounds you never thought could come from a harp.

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is known as the "finest church coffeehouse in the country." It's like a visit to a 60's coffeehouse, BUT, with a modern sound system. Intimate. Funky. Fun. Franklin, MA  is equidistant from Boston, Providence and Worcester on 495, about 25 miles southwest of Boston.

LOCATION:

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse at the Universalist Society Meeting House
262 Chestnut Street
Franklin, MA, 02038
508-528-2541
http://www.circlefolk.org/

COST/TICKETS/REGISTRATION:

$25.
http://www.circlefolk.org/sched.html

MORE INFO:

Website: http://www.circlefolk.org/sched.html
Email:   circlefolk@gmail.com

FHS All Night Party: Bottle/Can Drive - Mar 14th

There will be a Bottle and Can Drive on Saturday, March 14th. 

It will be held at the FHS parking lot from 8-1PM and supports the All Night Party.

Last year this was part of the collection:

Bottle/Can Drive for All Night Party

Help them top last year's collection!

For additional information and to help the All Night Party visit their webpage
http://www.fhsallnightparty.com/

"Yoga and Tea" - March 6 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

From Heather:

Tranquil Souls YOGA

Tranquil Souls Yoga hosts and participates in many benefit classes and charity drives throughout the year. Our largest event of the year is Yoga Reaches Out held at the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium. 

I am particularly passionate about this year's event because a portion of the proceeds are going to Ben Speaks an organization which helps prevent Teen Suicide and Bullying. As yoga teacher, mother and someone who works closely with teens this is close to my heart.

Tranquil Souls Yoga has formed a team and will be joining 1200 other yogis on Sunday, April 26 to support two great causes, Boston Children's Hospital and Ben Speaks. We would love your support. 

We are selling handmade eye pillows at the studio and we are also hosting a "Yoga and Tea" donation-based class on March 6 from 5:30-7p. 

Both with 100% of the proceeds going to Yoga Reaches Out! All checks are tax-deductible and welcome in any denominations.



Here is the link to our team page

http://yogathon.yogareachesout.org/site/TR/Yogathon/General?pg=team&fr_id=1050&team_id=1270

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Tranquil Souls YOGA

15 East Central Street, Franklin MA 

508.553.9642

www.TranquilSoulsYOGA.com

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Lifelong Learning: Getting Paid To Talk Seminar

This workshop "Getting Paid To Talk" is taking place next Wednesday, March 11 from 6:60 to 9:00pm at Franklin High School. It is one of our one-night spring offerings.

Community entrance at Franklin High School

About The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning at Franklin 

The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning at Franklin is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute and is dedicated to providing quality learning experiences for adults in the Town of Franklin and surrounding communities. Diverse and enriched education and experiences are the goals of The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning at Franklin. 

~ Our commitment extends to working professionals, senior citizens, persons with special needs and those in transition. 

For more information, please contact The Center for Adult Education office at 508-613-1480 or email adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us.

Sciene Friday - Meterology - Mar 6th

Science Friday at the Franklin Public Library is scheduled for Mar 6th at 3:30 PM. Ms Gina will explore the science of meterology. Space is limited and registration is required.

This is good for students K to 4th grade.

Register at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eakqq4p6cc82ab09&llr=npijo9cab

This was shared from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/02/science-friday_26.html

Happy 237th Birthday Franklin!

Franklin celebrated it's 237 birthday on Sunday with a gathering for Franklin residents who share the March 2nd birthday.

Of the 88 residents, 8 particpated. The largest turnout that the Hisotrical Museum has seen for this birthday event.

Franklin Historical Museum

birthday cake

birithday celebration

Stop by the Historical Museum when it is open on Saturday mornings from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Sunday's from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.