FRIDAY 11/4/16
8am-1pm LAST DAY to Vote Early at the Town Hall
10:30am Knitting Circle for Adults @ Franklin Public Library (all skill levels welcome)
6:30pm 4th Annual Horace Mann MS Trivia Night @ HMMS
6:30pm Art Night Uncorked @ Franklin Art Center
7:30pm The Odd Couple @ The Black Box
SATURDAY 11/5/16
8:30-2:30pm Eagle Scout Project at Indian Rock
9am-3pm Franklin Newcomers and Friends Annual Craft Fair @ Tri-County
9am-3pm Grand Opening Event @ My Little Sunshine Children’s Consignment Boutique
9am-12pm SNETT Fall Clean Up @ Fox Run Road in Bellingham, bring good gloves
10am-5pm Drummer’s Studio: Clinic and Workshop with Franklin Vanderbilt @ The Drummer’s Studio
4pm-7pm Franklin Art Association’s November Colors 2016 Art Exhibition Reception @ Norfolk Public Library
7:30pm The Odd Couple @ The Black Box
8pm Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Matt Nakoa, Rachel Kilgour and Kristin Maxwell @ FUSF
SUNDAY 11/6/16
7:30-10:30am Sunday Morning Breakfast returns to Franklin Rod and Gun Club - open to public
12-2pm Franklin Lions: Halloween Candy Collection @VFW on Pond Street. Cards to the service men and women will be collected as well.
2pm The Odd Couple @ The Black Box
MONDAY 11/7/16
4pm Krafty Mondays (ages 6-12) @ Franklin Public Library
TUESDAY 11/8/16 ***ELECTION DAY*** No School
6am-8pm Polls Open @ Franklin High School
1pm The Toe Jam Puppet Band @ Franklin Public Library
7pm Yankee Quilters Guild Meeting @ St. John Episcopal Church, public welcome
7:30pm Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Meeting @ Franklin YMCA, open to public
WEDNESDAY 11/9/16
6:30pm Creative Writing Group @ Franklin Public Library (all levels and genres welcome)
6:30-7:30pm School Committee Coffee Hour @ 23 Hutchinson Street
7:30pm Franklin Newcomers and Friends Monthly Meeting @ 3 Restaurant, public welcome
THURSDAY 11/10/16
5-9pm SAFE Coalition’s Substance Abuse Drop In Center @ St. John’s Episcopal Church
6-8pm Pastel Paint Stunning Lifes Like the Masters @ Franklin Public Library
6:45-8:45pm Grade 8 Open House @ Tri-County RTVHS
7pm FHS Chamber Concert @ FHS
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Friday, November 4, 2016
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - Nov 20
The Franklin Interfaith Council will hold its annual Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20, at 7 p.m. at the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street. This year Temple Etz Chaim is hosting the Service. Everyone is welcome, and all are invited to attend.
According to one Council member, "The Thanksgiving Service is one of the loveliest community events of the year." We gather together as people of many faiths to celebrate and give thanks for the countless blessings in our lives through readings, reflection, and special musical presentations.
One very special part of the Service is the opportunity to make a free-will offering to the Franklin Fuel Assistance Fund, which provides relief with winter heating costs to local families in need.
The Thanksgiving Service is meaningful to so many, and is a wonderful way to begin to the Holiday Season. The church, which is handicap accessible, has ample parking. Please join us.
According to one Council member, "The Thanksgiving Service is one of the loveliest community events of the year." We gather together as people of many faiths to celebrate and give thanks for the countless blessings in our lives through readings, reflection, and special musical presentations.
One very special part of the Service is the opportunity to make a free-will offering to the Franklin Fuel Assistance Fund, which provides relief with winter heating costs to local families in need.
The Thanksgiving Service is meaningful to so many, and is a wonderful way to begin to the Holiday Season. The church, which is handicap accessible, has ample parking. Please join us.
First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut Street |
FHS volleyball wins 3-1 to advance in playoffs
Hockomock Sports Managing Editor Josh Perry provides the recap of the FHS volleyball team win vs Shepherd Hill on Thursday. The team advances in the payoffs to play the #3 seed Lincoln-Sudbury on Monday
"When the season began for Franklin, expectations were limited for a young roster that was hoping to earn enough wins just to get into the postseason. The younger players developed quicker than even Franklin coach Kate Horsmann could have hoped and not only did the Panthers reach the tournament but on Thursday night hosted Shepherd Hill in the Div. 1 Central/West first round.
Franklin continued its strong season with a 3-1 (25-22, 20-25, 25-16, 25-17) victory over the Rams and advanced to the sectional quarterfinal for a trip to third-seed Lincoln-Sudbury.
“At the beginning of the year, we had some potential,” Horsmann explained, “but I really thought okay we’ll be lucky if we make the tournament and…we got a home match. They’re a great group of kids and it’s exciting and now we get to go to Lincoln-Sudbury, which is always tough for us.”
Continue reading the write up online
https://hockomocksports.com/young-franklin-volleyball-push-centralwest-quarterfinal/
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Senior hitter Erin Skidmore (12) skies for one of her team-leading nine kills to help Franklin get past Shepherd Hill in the first round of the tournament. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
Additional photos of the volleyball matches can be found in the gallery here
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20162017/Fall-2016/Franklin-Shepherd-Hill/
Eagle Scout Project: Indian Rock trail clearing and kiosk construction
Eagle Scout Project
for
Ian Arnold
Saturday, November 5th
8:30am-2:30pm
Raindate: Sunday, November 6th
Project: Indian Rock trail clearing and kiosk construction
What to Wear: Class B shirt, long pants, troop hat, and work boots
What to Bring: Gloves, water bottle, loppers, clippers, bow saw, weed whacker,
gas powered leaf blowers, shovels, metal rakes, leaf rakes
Directions:
- Route 140 heading towards Wrentham
- Left on Chestnut Street
- Right on Jordan Road
- Left on Indian Lane
- Left on King Philip Road
- Drive to end of cul-de-sac
Lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP to Ian Arnold at: ianmarnoldis@gmail.com
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Boy Scout Troop 126, Franklin |
"the new planters would be round and black"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161103/franklin-downtown-partnership-preps-for-holidays
"The Franklin Downtown Partnership will soon be decorating the downtown area for the holiday season - the first time it has done so since the completion of the area's streetscape project.
Partnership members at the group's Thursday morning meeting said volunteers would be placing the decorations on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 20.
"Hillside Nurseries will be providing the greens, bows and other decorations," said Eileen Mason, who is heading the effort. "We'll be sorting the greens on the Saturday before (the event)."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161103/franklin-downtown-partnership-preps-for-holidays
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new epoxy sidewalk coating already showing signs of cracking |
You're Invited to a Pour Richard's 'Double Header'
Wine or Beer, We've Got You Covered!
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Thursday, November 3, 2016
Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club 43rd Annual Craft Fair - Nov 5
The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club 43rd Annual Craft Fair is THIS SATURDAY! 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, at the Tri-County Regional Vocational High School in Franklin.
Our craft fair is a tradition for the Town of Franklin and several local charities benefit from the funds raised by this annual event. Admission is $3, children 12 and under are free, with a maximum charge of $10 per family.
Start your holiday shopping and pick up some unique handmade gifts! We have over 70 artisan crafters making a variety of products - holiday items, clothing and accessories, home decor, jewelry, art, candles, specialty food, handbags, stained and painted glass, ceramics, soaps, and more. Many are from Franklin and surrounding towns, so this is a perfect "shop local" event!
We are also accepting donations of non-perishable items for the Franklin Food Pantry. Donations may be dropped off at the entrance. In addition to food, items especially needed are shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant and hand soap. Please be sure to check expiration dates as the Food Pantry can not accept expired items.
For more information and a listing of participating crafters (available later this week), please see our facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersCraftFair/
Our craft fair is a tradition for the Town of Franklin and several local charities benefit from the funds raised by this annual event. Admission is $3, children 12 and under are free, with a maximum charge of $10 per family.
Start your holiday shopping and pick up some unique handmade gifts! We have over 70 artisan crafters making a variety of products - holiday items, clothing and accessories, home decor, jewelry, art, candles, specialty food, handbags, stained and painted glass, ceramics, soaps, and more. Many are from Franklin and surrounding towns, so this is a perfect "shop local" event!
We are also accepting donations of non-perishable items for the Franklin Food Pantry. Donations may be dropped off at the entrance. In addition to food, items especially needed are shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant and hand soap. Please be sure to check expiration dates as the Food Pantry can not accept expired items.
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Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club 43rd Annual Craft Fair - Nov 5 |
For more information and a listing of participating crafters (available later this week), please see our facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersCraftFair/
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