Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 11/20/15 - THU 11/26/15

FRIDAY 11/20/15
1pm   FDP Networking Luncheon at Dean College
6pm   Trivia Night at Horace Mann MS
6:30pm   Family Paint Night at Franklin Art Center
7pm   Middle School Dance (grades 5-8) at Tri-County HS
7:30pm   The Black Box: Rising Stars Cabaret
8-9:50pm   Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena
9pm   Comedy Night featuring Paul Keenan at “3” Restaurant

SATURDAY 11/21/15
9am-3pm   Book Sale at the Franklin Public Library with live music by Betty Kushner at 9-10am
2pm   The Black Box Children’s Series: Jamie Barrett

SUNDAY 11/22/15
7:30-10:30am   Weekly Sunday morning breakfast at Franklin Rod and Gun Club, open to public.
9am-12pm   Winter Beautification Downtown Franklin, contact Eileen Mason if you would like to help out: emason4234@gmail.com
9am-12pm   Bag Sale at Franklin Public Library (fill up a paper bag with books for only $5)
12-3pm   Holiday Vendor Shopping at The Cake Bar
2pm   FSPA in The Box: Amahl and the Night Visitors (at The Black Box)
7pm   Franklin Interfaith Council Thanskgiving Service at Franklin Federated Church

MONDAY 11/23/15
9am   Tea and Tangles at the Franklin Art Center (come Zentangle)
10am-12:30pm   Annual Pie Sale at Tri-County HS (Gerry’s Place)

TUESDAY 11/24/15
10am-12:30pm   Annual Pie Sale at Tri-County HS (Gerry’s Place)

WEDNESDAY 11/25/15
9:30am   Kids Paint: Owl at the Franklin Art Center

THURSDAY 11/26/15 - ***HAPPY THANKSGIVING!***
8am   Annual Turkey Trot Family 5K Fun Run - to benefit Franklin Food Pantry. Race begins at 8am. Entry fee $20 or 20 nonperishable food items.
More details HERE.

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*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

FHS represented on the Hockomock League Girls Soccer All Stars

From Hockomock Sports, we share the official Hockomock League Girls Soccer All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.


HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Francesca Calabraro, Oliver Ames

FHS Panthers

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Victoria Stowell, Franklin
• Dani Lonati, Franklin
• Meghan Dieterle, Franklin
• Alexis Stowell, Franklin

HONORABLE MENTIONS

• Lauren Rudolph, Franklin

For the complete listing

http://www.hockomocksports.com/the-2015-hockomock-girls-soccer-all-stars-hms/

FHS represented on the Hockomock League Boys Soccer All Stars

From Hockomock Sports, we share "the official Hockomock League Boys Soccer All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league."


HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Devante Teixeira, Foxboro

FHS Panthers

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Nick Parent, Franklin
• Henri Guilmette, Franklin
• Dan Geraci, Franklin

HONORABLE MENTIONS

• Hatim Brahimi, Franklin

For the complete listing

http://www.hockomocksports.com/the-2015-hockomock-boys-soccer-all-stars-hms/

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FHS represented on the Hockomock League Volleyball All Stars

From Hockomock Sports, we share "the official Hockomock League Volleyball All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league."


HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Elizabeth Hamilton, Canton

FHS Panthers

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Dayna McCue, Franklin
• Beth Neal, Franklin
• Caroline Maguire, Franklin

HONORABLE MENTIONS

• Aubrie Kutil, Franklin

For the complete listing of the Volleyball All-Stars
http://www.hockomocksports.com/the-2015-hockomock-volleyball-all-stars-honorable-mentions/

Turkey Trot in Franklin on Thanksgiving to Benefit Franklin Food Pantry

It's a worthwhile price to pay when you register for the annual Turkey Trot Family 5K Fun Run and Walk to be held Thanksgiving morning. The registration fee of $20, or 20 nonperishable food items, will go directly to the Franklin Food Pantry, keeping donations local to help those in need during this holiday season. 

Franklin Food Pantry

Sponsored by Feed the Need, the event begins and ends at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS Church) at 91 Jordan Road in Franklin. The race, open to runners and walkers of all ages, is a great opportunity for the entire family to get out and exercise together before their traditional Thanksgiving feast. And, there's the added benefit of helping to relieve hunger in the community. 

"We are inspired by the great turnout for the Franklin race," said Erin Lynch, executive director for the Franklin Food Pantry. "Thanksgiving is a time for everyone to truly appreciate what they have, but also an occasion to think of others who are struggling to put food on their tables. The Turkey Trot rallies our community to give back and help protect others from the threat of hunger. We are grateful to Feed the Need for spearheading the race and raising awareness about our own need in Franklin."

The November 26 race will begin at 8 a.m. To participate in the Turkey Trot, you can pre-register online at www.feedtheneed.org; or sign up the day of the race from 7 – 8 a.m., or 7 – 9 p.m. the night before, at the LDS Church. The first 100 race participants to register Wednesday night will receive race t-shirts. For those interested in making food donations instead of the $20 registration fee, the Pantry is in most need of tuna, canned fruit, and health and hygiene products such as deodorant.

For more information, call 508-520-9864.

The entire Kilburn family of Franklin was among the almost 400 individuals who participated in last year's Turkey Trot

"you’ve come to the right imperfect place"

The Special Ed Parent Advisory Council is pleased to present Patty and Gina, imperfect sisters, and authors of Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid, A Survival Guide for Ordinary Parents of Special Children and creators of The Movement of Imperfection. 

Designed for caregivers of special children, this humorous, heartwarming 90-minute workshop is based on their best selling book. Using hilarious anecdotes and fun exercises (no Spandex required), the sisters will show attendees how to let go of the expectations they have for their children and embrace the reality.

• Does the school principal have your family’s phone number on speed dial?
• Are you on a first-name basis with your pharmacist?
• Do you carry noise cancelling headphones in your purse?
• Do you host parades when your child tries a new food?
• Does “date night” with your spouse consist of couple’s therapy?
• Does your idea of a “beauty day” consist of one in which you’ve combed your hair?”

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you’ve come to the right imperfect place.

The Movement of Imperfection

In addition to sharing the same sense of humor, cramped childhood bedroom, and the habit of talking about themselves in the third person, Gina Gallagher and Patricia Konjoian are sisters and among the growing number of parents raising children with disabilities. Gina’s daughter, Katie, has Asperger’s syndrome and Patty’s daughter Jennifer has bipolar disorder.

The event is open to the public, for more information please contact the Director of Student Services, Mrs. Pat Fairbanks. Learn more about this year’s Special Ed PAC speakers on their website.