Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 3/4/16 - THU 3/10/16

FRIDAY 3/4/16
1-2:30pm   Hop into Spring at the Franklin Public Library (egg hunt, face painting, arts, games, cotton candy)
6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at the Franklin Art Center
7pm   Culinary Cabaret at The Black Box

SATURDAY 3/5/16
9:30am   Scrapbooking and Paper Crafts for Adults at the Franklin Public Library

SUNDAY 3/6/16
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Morning Breakfast at Franklin Rod and Gun Club
9-11:30am  20th Annual Spring Baseball Clinic - Session 1 (ages 7-13), registration required at FHS
11:30am   Kenny Hadley’s Big Band Brunch at The Black Box
12-2:30pm   20th Annual Spring Baseball Clinic - Session 1 (ages 7-13) at FHS, registration required.
1-4pm   Celebrate 238th Birthday of Franklin, MA at the Historical Museum (cake and coffee at the Museum’s Library)

TUESDAY 3/8/16
1:30pm   Knitting Circle for Adults at the Franklin Public Library
6-7pm   Pajama Story Time at Franklin Children's School. Community welcome, RSVP.
7:30pm   Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Meeting, Franklin YMCA, open to public

WEDNESDAY 3/9/16
7:30pm   Franklin Newcomers Club Meeting at "3" Restaurant. Residents welcome.

THURSDAY 3/10/16
6-8pm   FHS Family Science Night, K-8 students and parents invited

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

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

“Talk about big plays by the seniors”

Ryan Lanigan, Editor in Chief of Hockomock Sports, provides the write up for the FHS boys basketball game against Westford Academy at Franklin.

"For the third time this season, Gill was to go-to guy in crunch time and on Thursday night, his strong take to the basket with 15 seconds to play gave the Panthers a 62-60 win over Westford Academy. 

“I get the ball and it just feels right,” Gill said about late game situations. “I heard coach yelling for one shot but I just saw the lane and I just took it.” 

While the layup broke a tie game, it was nearly a basket that brought Franklin back from a deficit. With just over a minute to play with the game tied a 60, Franklin had an inbounds play in the offensive half, right in the corner. 

The play went awry and senior Tim Prunier’s inbounds pass went straight into the hands of Westford Academy’s Nicholas Fiorillo. Fiorillo took off, racing out into a breakaway all alone on his way for a layup. What looked like a certain basket for the Grey Ghosts quickly turned into one of the best hustle plays you’ll see. 

Prunier got on his horse and sprinted back on defense, getting back in time to knock the ball free from the dribble just before Fiorillo went up with it. As the ball bounced towards the baseline, Prunier lounged and dove, getting a hand to the ball and whipping it back in bounds. Gill was able to get a hand to it, deflecting it on and the Panthers were able to keep possession. 

Westford Academy did not score again."

Continue reading about the Franklin victory over Westford Academy online
http://www.hockomocksports.com/prunier-gill-help-franklin-boys-basketball-hold-off-westford-academy/

Franklin’s Tim Prunier goes airborne after splitting two defenders in the first half. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Mar 9

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club is pleased to invite you to our March Meeting. We gather monthly to make new friends and connections while learning about our community.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

We will be meeting at the "3" Restaurant in Franklin on Wednesday, March 9th at 7:30pm. Come join us upstairs for complimentary appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks. We always begin our events with ample time to socialize . . . we welcome all residents; whether you are new to town or if you have lived here for years. We look forward to meeting you!

Regarding our April Meeting, we typically meet the 2nd Wednesday of the Month. In April, the Newcomers and Friends will be participating in the FEF Trivia Bee fundraiser on Wed. April 13. So instead, our April Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 20th.

Best Buddies Online Silent Auction – Opens March 3rd

Team GT for KT is hosting an online silent auction to raise funds for Best Buddies. Online bidding opens on Thursday, March 3, 2016 and will close on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Please support our auction by bidding and sharing our auction information with your friends. Some of the items in our auction include:

• Tom Brady Signed NFL Football
• Red Sox Tickets (bidding closes 3/13)
• Bose SoundTouch WiFi Music System
• Golf for 4 at Maplegate Country Club
• Restaurants, Jewelry, Spa/Salon and much more!

To bid go to https://www.32auctions.com/GT4KT2016

Best Buddies

Best Buddies International is a non-profit organization that provides friendship and integrated employment opportunities to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Best Buddies has a number of active chapters serving students enrolled in the Franklin Public Schools.

Special thanks to all our 2016 donors!

Franklin Schools - half day Friday Mar 4

Franklin schools have a half day Friday, March 4 for teacher professional development.

Parmenter sign on half day, Mar 4; PCC Mtg Mar 10

Friendly reminder that the calendar for the 2016-2017 school year was approved by the School Committee a few weeks ago. It is posted online

http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/02308424-000F8513.0/16-17%20Calendar.pdf

The School Committee has a subcommittee looking at the calendar for the 2017-2018 school year with the idea that if there was a change to combine the Feb and April break into one MArch break, the decision and calendar would be available in June 2016

FPAC presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents the under-the-sea spectacular, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, on March 12, 13, 19 and 20 at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. Be a VIP Under the Sea following the March 13th matinee performance with a package experience that includes an exclusive reception featuring a photo opportunity with Ariel and her friends.

Based on the beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen and the classic animated film, the enchanting blockbuster musical brings audiences into a magical ocean kingdom – home to mermaid Ariel, King Triton and a host of memorable characters, including Flounder the fish and Sebastian the crab. When the beautiful and curious young mermaid falls for a handsome human, Prince Eric, in the world above, she bargains with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright, Disney’s The Little Mermaid features the irresistible songs “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.” 

Franklin’s Madi Asgeirsson plays Ariel (Phil Fox Photography)

Under the direction of Nick Paone and Raye Lynn Mercer, FPAC’s production of the family favorite musical imaginatively uses THE BLACK BOX’s flexible space. The intimacy of the venue and the show’s clever staging bring audiences right up close to all the action and into The Little Mermaid’s fantasy world. 

The theater’s 360-degree catwalk provides a dramatic platform to feature the production’s professional orchestra, conducted by Musical Director Hallie Wetzell. FPAC’s costumer, Merrie Whitney, who is building the entire show, has fashioned designs that are true to the spirit of the movie, but reflect her creativity in supporting the show’s direction and choreography by Paone, Mercer and Kellie Stamp. 

Sea creatures are anthropomorphized and given human qualities to bring the underwater scenes to life. Spotlighting the talents of more than 40 area performers, FPAC’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid is presented as part of the company’s 25th anniversary season.

Performances are on March 12 and 19 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. on March 13 and 20. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370. Disney’s The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Franklin Downtown Partnership GENERAL Meeting Agenda - March 3 - 8:00 AM

Franklin Downtown Partnership GENERAL Meeting Agenda
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Dean College Campus Center @ 8:00 a.m.
Golder Room

• Open Meeting
• Adoption of Agenda
• Introductions
• Streetscape Project and Town Update - Lisa Piana

- Jamie Hellen - Deputy Town Administrator
- Anthony Tavalone- MA DOT
- Bryan Taberner-Planning Director

• Update from Executive Director - Lisa Piana

- 2016 events, membership, sponsorship

• Progressive Dinner - Jane Curran, Joel Carrara
• Networking Committee - Matt Lechter, Gary Donelan
• Economic Dev Committee-Lisa Piana, Bryan Taberner

- Dean College Discount Program - Matt Lechter- Ideas for new retail in downtown - handout- Downtown PR project

• New Business
• Adjourn

Franklin Downtown Partnership

Upcoming Events:

• Networking Luncheon - March 11
• Progressive Dinner - May TBD
• General Meeting - May 5
• Beautification Day - May 21
• Strawberry Stroll - June